Although the mosquito is not an endangered species, this piece is based on the following quote, "If you think you're too small to make a difference, try going to bed with a mosquito." - Anita Roddick or Dalai Lama (unknown who said it first) I believe each and every one of us can make a… Continue reading Mosquito
Category: Spirit
Innocence II: Their Fate is in Our Hands
This piece is one that has been looming in my mind for awhile, and really started to come through to me after the Santa Fe School shooting in Texas. Until recently, children may not have been aware of the threats. But with school shootings on the rise, and active shooter drills, even schools aren’t safe.… Continue reading Innocence II: Their Fate is in Our Hands
Before We’re Gone: Innocence II
Ever since the school shootings this year, I’ve been haunted by the fact that one of the most endangered species on the planet is the human child. I wanted to take this anger, sadness and anxiety and put it out there for everyone. Throughout my paintings this year, there’s something about working on the first… Continue reading Before We’re Gone: Innocence II
Waterfall I
It's been about 2 weeks since I started on the Waterfall. I wish I had taken a photo before I painted so you could see what it looked like with just the fabric pieced in place. Pretty boring and abstract. In fact, it was a little hard to tackle until I decided to paint. I'm… Continue reading Waterfall I
Waterfall Magic
“If there is magic on the planet, it is contained in Water.” – Loren Eiseley I started last week looking through my photos from a trip to Lauritzen Gardens a couple years ago. I came across this photo of a quiet, meditative spot along the main path. I decided that I'd try my hand at… Continue reading Waterfall Magic
When the Skies Open Up
There are times when I'm driving that I wish it was easier to catch a great photo. Like the other day, I saw a crane departing one of the nearby lakes. Of course, there were other cars on the road, so dead stopping to grab my camera wasn't a choice. Once in awhile, I get… Continue reading When the Skies Open Up
Sometimes the Creative Genie…
hides in the oil lamp. I had two full days with zero for plans other than CREATE. But I guess my Genie (muse, guide) decided otherwise. Instead, I worked on the Gallery 92 West website and a bit for the Library. I made a run to the store for some supplies for Purselettes, and hit… Continue reading Sometimes the Creative Genie…
The Spirit of Abundance
I'm sure many of my readers don't know that I used to sell Tastefully Simple. It's a wonderful company, great products, and a very supportive environment. For those who enjoy sales, I would definitely recommend. And if you need a fix, I can hook you up with friends who still sell. The reason I bring… Continue reading The Spirit of Abundance
My Art Credo
When I was little, I attended a lot of art classes for kids. Some of my fondest art memories include shellac and Mr. Sketch markers. Do you see a trend - you'd think I'd have become a perfumer with my memories being strongly tied to the sense of smell. I remember making mobiles using hangers,… Continue reading My Art Credo
New Bead Techniques
I've been having a great time behind the flame these days. I forgot how much I love to torch. This weekend, my goal was to haul out those tutorials I purchased while I was jonesing for the torch during studio construction, and hit them hard. The first one I have been trying to "get" is… Continue reading New Bead Techniques
