The garden after a rain, long walks in the woods, flowers that seem to be singing, homemade desserts (and lovely art too), backyard concerts, comics and mystery novels, imperfect symmetry, kentucky derby-inspired foods, and afternoon thunderstorms. Continue reading
well, we are remodeling our guest bathroom. it’s the first bathroom we’ve ever remodeled. when brian and i moved into our house a few years ago, the first things we did were put in a bluestone patio and the BIGGEST sliding glass door we could find! these photos so don’t do justice to the backyard (reminding me i should snap a few new ones). you... Continue reading
TITLE: What Is Calling You? Prints available in my etsy shop. Lately, I’ve been thinking that timing really is everything. A few years ago, I wrote a novel about a girl who could jump into her drawings. I was one of 14 writers accepted into a 6 week writing workshop on the east coast. And when I finished my novel, I flew out to Washington... Continue reading
i am always out and about on flower walks. it’s been such an amazing spring here in wisconsin…and the flowers just keep on blooming with color! looking at all of these flowers just makes me so happy! i just adore going out on my photo walks and finding new color combinations and inspirations for my paintings! ……………………………………. ps. if you’re looking for a little inspiration... Continue reading
i’ve had the pleasure to meet madison artist, kay myers and as soon as she began telling me about her exhibit at the artisan gallery in paoli, wisconsin…i knew it would be INCREDIBLE! kay has sewn, most by hand, all of these gorgeous papers into an absolute wonderland! looking at the details, i am constantly amazed! i just cannot believe each and every piece is made... Continue reading
lately i’ve been getting a little stuck on my BIG paintings. one of the things that is really helping me have fun again and get my mind out of it all is the PAINT YOUR STORY e-course i’m taking with the amazing and oh, so lovely mindy lacefield of tim’s sally. i always try and take a few art classes here and there to keep... Continue reading
Rows of books, butterfly landings, giant cinnamon rolls, colors of contrast, green owls, picnics at the lake, drawing with chalk in the mornings, putting on my painting jeans, and close-ups! …………………… ps. i was just a little amazed the other day when my friends ann-margaret and hannah nunn mentioned they’d seen me in the amazing magazine, where women create. why yes, that is me in the... Continue reading
my in-progress background creating backgrounds is one of my favorite things to do. it’s definitely the phase of my painting process where i just play and get everything out. it’s also a time when i experiment with new colors, textures and layers to see just what i like…then i can repeat the discoveries i most love later on in the painting, once my character is... Continue reading
welcome to my new brighter and lighter studio! when i got home from the beach, i just knew my studio needed a makeover! the beach gave me a perspective of open-ness, grounded-ness and vast light and space. and i wanted to feel these things whenever i painted in my studio. my old, green room studio felt cramped and dark. the green walls had to go.... Continue reading
Tulips as giant as peonies, cars that make me want to wear full skirts and fancy hats with feathers, swirling chalk drawings, candy that’s meant to be shared, flowers that look like snake skin, new art supplies…bleeding art tissue paper and water soluble oil pastels, blooms that seem to be glowing, and my outdoor studio! ………………………… ps. if you adore owls or anything that warms your... Continue reading
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