Believe it or not, I'm still obsessed with dreams. And, I love hearing yours! My friend M texted me the other day saying that in her dream, she and I were in her backyard where she kept trying to convince me that every pear growing in her back yard's pear tree was perfect. Apparently I … Continue reading A Perfect Pair
21 Questions
Meme origin unknown. I saw this posted on a friend's Facebook page and about joined Yoda. Where is Lafayette buried?How did the Obelisk of Luxor get to Paris?What's a Virgo?How much money will mama get from her book?What number is the Roman Numeral VI?What sodas do they serve in Paris cafes?When was the Great Wall … Continue reading 21 Questions
Contemporary Color Studies and Learning to Be a Good Author
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
Art is Essential
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
Cyanotype Love
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
2020 Reading
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
Dream a little dream
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
Artist on the Go-Go
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
Society, Man
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
Life Is Funny…
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…