When the lovely Theresa Andreas-O’leary nominated me to be part of the “3-in-5 challenge,” it got me looking through my portfolio and seeing just how my artwork has evolved over the years. I love to share my process from start to finish in my online classes because I find it so deceiving to just look at a finished painting, not knowing all of the time,... Continue reading
“What is that you express in your eyes? It seems to me more than all the print I have read in my life.” -Walt Whitman ………… It has been such a gorgeous Fall here in Wisconsin. And I just cannot get over all of the color inspiration. I’ve also been seeing so many owls (and hearing them too). One evening, we had a bonfire in... Continue reading
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’! -Audrey Hepburn ……… My first blog was titled Inspired By The Little Things… and it is a notion I am really returning to these days. I used to write weekly posts, sharing my inspirations. Lately, I’ve really been missing those, so I thought I’d bring them back. This week I’m sharing my inspirations from our recent... Continue reading
Casey Rasmussen White… you are the winner! Congratulations! Thank you to everyone for all of your enthusiasm about my latest online class Serendipity 2. There are still a few sale spaces available. Enter discount code EARLY at checkout here. And now for a little video inspiration… ……… I am honored to have a few features coming up in Stampington & Co magazines. I’ll have an... Continue reading
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” -Audrey Hepburn ………. I love to take photo walks, especially through places I have never been. I’ve gotten in the habit of taking myself on field trips where I get out of the studio and go someplace new and explore. Snapping photos in those places is so inspiring and really keeps me looking and being inspired... Continue reading
I like your…A few things that make me smile…posts that are done with photo's. I may try this on my blog sometime if it is ok with you.I like that you can find a smile in the simple thigs of life. It is a gift. I see where your color inspiration comes from for your paintings. 🙂
dee, that would be wonderful if you did something similar to my smile posts on your blog! i've found it to be such a good way to keep me on the look out for anything that really makes me smile inside 🙂
and it does make me think a lot about color and how to help other look at color too!
13 comments on “a few things that make me smile”
Kristin Dudish
Such wonderful things – they made me smile too 🙂
I'm loving your latest paintings. Good Luck with your upcoming show!
xo
Kristin
p.s. I'm looking forward to your Friday post with great anticipation for your latest news 🙂
Dee
I like your…A few things that make me smile…posts that are done with photo's. I may try this on my blog sometime if it is ok with you.I like that you can find a smile in the simple thigs of life. It is a gift. I see where your color inspiration comes from for your paintings. 🙂
Juliette Crane
dee, that would be wonderful if you did something similar to my smile posts on your blog! i've found it to be such a good way to keep me on the look out for anything that really makes me smile inside 🙂
and it does make me think a lot about color and how to help other look at color too!
xoxo, juliette
Curlie Girlie Art
oh my gosh I chuckled out load at the dangle earrings – such a sweet post thank you for sharing!
Pilgrim of the moon
Beautiful pictures !!
leapandtwirl.com
Gorgeous photos and they made me smile too! Thanks for sharing your talent, and your perspective on this world. xo
Jenny Stevning
Yes! All of those things make me smile too!
Julie
Thanks for the smiles!
ilene @ muchloveilly
these made me smile. thanks. 🙂
Michele Fauss
All wonderful things!
Incipient Wings
I love the colors on that birdhouse…great post!
Kerri
i hope that's your birdhouse! so cute-
kanija-kanika
wow! live in a magical place, the birds should be happy with their new home!