On March 30, I was a guest blogger for Artistceller and had the wonderful opportunity to share my art journal pages that I created from using Artistcellar stencils. Artistcellar sent me two fabulous stencils to play with from their Sacred Geometry Series - "Square Rose and Flower of Life". I was excited about experimenting with these stencils and sharing it here. The 6”x 6” size makes it great to use with a lot of different projects. I needed a little “Spring” lift, after all the winter temperatures in my region, along with very gray days. I prepped two of my large format journal (22”x18”) with Liquitex Gesso. Since most of my work ... Continue Reading »
Journal
Encouraging Words…
A couple of days before Spring, I received a lovely package in the mail from my friend, Colleen Attara. Colleen is this amazing artist, who uses recycle and reclaimed materials and turn them into works of art. Colleen also creates words, out of a plastic recycled materials and I asked her to create a couple of words for me. Words have a way of creating a path, a life and action. After receiving my love package, and on the first day of spring, we got snow! So on a very cold day, when spring was nowhere in sight, I was outside in the snow, hoping that this "word" would send a message out to the universe, so the warm air would "spring" ... Continue Reading »
Spring Equinox Commitment
At the beginning of the New Year, I decided that my word for this year would be "commitment". It's not that, I haven't committed to things in the past, I have! But, this year, I wanted to put a laser focus to my commitments and choose them wisely. I'm like many people; in the past, I've over-committed and drove myself and others crazy, trying to fulfilled them. This year, I want to change how I commit to people, causes, etc. I wanted to be present in them, and give them my full attention and integrity. So hear we are, three months into the new year and I want to keep moving forward. Keeping a gratitude journal, keeps me ever grateful ... Continue Reading »
This Week In Studio Nookery…
Here's what's going on in my world: Finished the "Elephant Dream" Commission - (cannot show it, since collector has not seen it yet!) Completed two new paintings (see below) Created some sweet offerings for my Etsy Shop and continuing to work hard in Alyson B. Stanfield's Boot Camp. All in all, I'm feeling pretty happy with myself! What are you up to? ... Continue Reading »
What’s Happening…
Say what you want about the ills of social media...there are days when I'm crazy about it! No, it can't replace real "face" time with family and friends, but it can help you to meet some incredible people and connect. This week I want to share with you the wonderful blog of Teresa Cash (such a cool name, she's also known as "A Smile Maker"). Teresa is set up over at I'm a Late Bloomer. She showcases talented individuals who found their passion, in the latter bloom of their lives. So go on over to her website and enjoy the wisdom and stories of incredible bloomage! Nanci Hersh, is my fellow boot camper in Alyson Stanfield, Art Biz Boot ... Continue Reading »
50+ and growing pains…
Isn't there a saying about "teaching an old dog, new tricks or there's no fool, like an old fool"...with saying like these who wants to admit they're still learning about themselves after 50?! Maybe that's why many of us pretend that we have it all together. Well, I know, I don't have it all together, and I'm not pretending to either! My art still teaches me more about myself daily. I've just completed one of two recent commissions. This painting was a challenge on many levels: Self-imposed time constraints I don't usually do pet portraits my perfectionist nature and my lack of experience in pet portraits had my critical self (aka ... Continue Reading »
Inspiration Journey…
I think many artists have their favorite artist(s) from the past or present, that they gravitate toward, or style they love. For me, there are two such artists and one of them is Georgia O'Keeffe. It isn't her subject matter that captivates me, but who I gather she was from her writings and lifestyle choices. I visited the O'Keeffe house, walked in her studio, saw her kitchen, glanced at her living room and took a rock from the path that leads up to her house. I visited Ghost Ranch. I swam in Abiquiu Lake and looked at the mountain, O'Keeffe called hers. It is her spirit of commitment that resonates with me and it is one of the many ... Continue Reading »
