It’s hard to follow-up a heart-on-my-sleeve kind of post like the one I wrote yesterday. I am still reading through the comments, savoring each one like the little gem that it is. Some have already made me teary in our camaraderie and others have given me more to ponder as I strive to bring my creative retreat home and hang … Read More
Want to paint 100 stills with me?
Before I lose you altogether, at least hear me out, okay? Painting is a learned skill, meaning you can learn to do it and get better and better as you practice. Even just a couple of years ago, if you had asked me to paint an apple on a canvas with oil paints, I would’ve laughed and told you I … Read More
100 oil stills | no 1-20
If you follow my on Instagram, you know I have started my next art challenge! I am much more focused when I have a challenge before me, so when the 100 meadows project ended, I needed a new one. I initially thought I would paint faces/portraits, but I realized I would be painting off of photographs again and, after painting … Read More
the new easel | small things become bigger things
I have had mixed feelings about selling my paintings from the 100 Meadows Project. I knew I would be embarrassed by some of them. Many of them. Would I regret sending them out into the world? Would I regret that my “practice” is hung on someone’s wall? I haven’t found a definitive answer to that question, but, while I may … Read More
100 meadows project | 81-100
Well, the 100 meadows project has come to an end! When I first started, I didn’t think there was any way I would make it to 100. It’s not that I doubted my ability to discipline myself to do it, but I know that I can be easily distracted by other things that are more interesting or exciting to me … Read More
Bunnies Birds & Blooms
I have been keeping a secret for almost two years and now, finally, I can spill it! I am so proud to introduce my very first fabric line – Bunnies Birds & Blooms presented by Free Spirit Fabrics! Whew! It’s good to get that one out into the world. So, for those who aren’t familiar with Free Spirit Fabrics, it’s … Read More
designing a product
A year and a half ago, I was offered the opportunity to design home decor products. It’s something I had considered. and even hoped for, for a long time, but it just never came together. I was such a hands-on creator that I struggled with trying to communicate my vision to someone else. I also had to learn how to … Read More
gaining space & resourcefulness
I said I was going to hang the postal sorter on the wall to gain some space on the table, so I did just that! Well, I say “I”, but Jeff actually did it for me. I did take everything down, tell him where I wanted it hung, and then put everything back, so I was a participant! He’s just … Read More
