Werner's Nomenclature of Colours & Before & After the Book Deal It's been a long time since I've read a book in one (or two) sittings. Sure, the number of pages in Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is small, but "Before & After the Book Deal" is more hefty in size at 365 pages. Still! Both … Continue reading Contemporary Color Studies and Learning to Be a Good Author
My entire life has been devoted to supporting and promoting the arts. This month, I am humbly asking you to help my efforts! As we navigate uncharted territory, and talk about what is essential and not, the arts are being dismissed. In Congress, Republicans scoffed that the Democrats sought financial support for the National Endowment … Continue reading Art is Essential
Featured Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash A few years ago I bought some sun print paper (aka cyanotype paper) to work on a collage idea. Have you ever used official paper, or have you been like me, and let construction paper get bleached by the sun? Either way, I used it for its purpose, tucked the packet … Continue reading Cyanotype Love
There have been some years where I could read over 20 books (I'm looking at you, 2014). Now that I have two children, work full time, discovered the NYTimes Crossword puzzle app, and struggle with my thyroid disease, reading is not the joyous past-time that it once was. But that doesn't stop me from trying! … Continue reading 2020 Reading
In 2019, the Universe told me it was listening. For the past few years I have been working on a series I've called "The Dream Diary Project," where I write down my dream from the night before, pinpoint a few key symbols, illustrate them and research what they mean. This project came about with the … Continue reading Dream a little dream
This week I am in Gulf Shores, an annual trek down South during the Thanksgiving break. It's become a family tradition, to beach life it up for a week and leave the rest of the world behind. Full of food, sand, and sun, plus time to catch up on art journaling. I packed almost an … Continue reading Artist on the Go-Go
If you are looking for a unique accessory, I invite you to look at my Society 6 store. I have about 50 different designs with hundreds of different options. Phone cases! Can coolers! Backpacks! Wall clocks! Pillows! You name it. Here's a brief sampling: Phone Case Tote Bag Backpack
A few years ago, I wrote about applying for a dream job that I wanted SO BADLY but wasn't quite ready for. Partly because my children were still so young, and partly because I wanted to continue exploring my painting and writing path, which was just getting started. I didn't get the job, and was okay … Continue reading Life Is Funny…
In my beloved collection of autographed books is a small hand-crafted volume of poetry by Laura June. I received it back in 2010, and was immediately mesmerized, inspired, and blown away. What an amazing thing, to turn your work into something tangible. Back then I was busy running a business and taking care of my … Continue reading Mover & Shaker: Laura June Topolsky
A blank page can be intimidating. Hundreds of blank pages bound lovingly into a journal can be even more so! This weekend I'm presenting 30-minute workshops on how to get started with Art Journaling. It'll be a crash course, without much hands-on time, so I'll mostly be sharing resources and tools. Here are some: Tools … Continue reading Art Journal Prompts
