These days I’ve been busy trying to organize my space, getting Spring cleaning done one step at a time. I’ve also managed to be quite productive on a few projects along the way. I admit that many are actually old projects I’ve found through the cleaning process! I can be a bit kiddy-hyperactive at … See the full post »
Have you heard of It’s Pretty Good? It’s a beautiful photo blog by Mary Swenson filled with images celebrating the small details and beauty around us in everyday life. I am certain you will swoon for the photos, just as I do every time I see a new post. Subscribe to her blog and I’m … See the full post »
After this week of a filled work schedule and trying to organize, create and soak up inspiration at the same time I’ve come to a simple realization. You make time for the things that are important to you. It’s difficult if you have to juggle many different responsibilities and passions, but that’s just how … See the full post »
Happy Thursday to everyone! This week I’ve been busy with a lot of on-the-computer work, so really took the opportunity to get hands on today. Of course, my Spring cleaning attempts are still midway…this is part of my desk where I can’t find anything. Yup, my creative space is totally messy, but you can … See the full post »
I’m going through a period of Spring Cleaning because frankly, I need it! When there’s stuff all over the place and it actually impedes your process of working…you know you really must clean up. So now I’m trying to balance this tremendous task with everything else in life as well as my runaway ideas … See the full post »
I think that I’m coming near to the end of this specific graphic art print series, Notes to Myself. Here’s the latest called, It’s Okay To Cry. I think sometimes we have to remind ourselves that. It’s not about weakness or being over emotional. It’s simply another form of expression and I think it … See the full post »
Happy Monday! I wanted to share some old school drawing lessons by Jon Gnagy today. It’s such a lovely reminder of old TV programs and the style of presentation back in the day. Here’s one lesson on the drawing of an old oak tree.
You can visit Gnagy’s webpage and check out more broadcasts from … See the full post »
TGIF. This week has really flown by for me and I’ve been super duper busy with so many projects. However, I wanted to take some time to direct you to Pikaland’s post about plagiarism. The Good to Know zine is created from responses by artists like you and me and I also added my … See the full post »
Happy Thursday to everyone! Today I started painting over my little collage muse paintings from a while back. I sort of messed them up when I tried to glaze over unprotected paper. Things started getting smeared and yucky guey. Sigh… although I’m glad that I can paint over something I don’t like. Build on … See the full post »
Today was feeling a bit down with the gloomy rainy weather. I’m ready for Springtime, but apparently there’s still a lot of cold weather to come. I decided to make myself a new desktop wallpaper, something cheery. I ended up with this design – sort of calming cheery and I thought I would share … See the full post »
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