I totally underestimated the force of transition, change, and new starts; and that's what's been happening around here. My heart and my soul is waiting to exhale! And I definitely didn't anticipate how hard it would be to move and change our lifestyle. We have poured so much of ourselves into our children and the nest that is our home in the last twenty years. I've moved a lots of times, as a child and as an adult, yet this time was very different. We are rebuilding our lives back into a couple, which is very different from working as a family unit. We are now, parents to, two adult children, who have grieved the loss of parents, ... Continue Reading »
Art Journals
Sharing Vulnerability
I come to the internet to check in with other artists, research and to be inspired. I love seeing new techniques and examining for ways that will make my ideas into reality. It's an amazing time for artists to explore their creativity. I also love sharing what I've done. I'm embrued with many ideas that I want to share! So today, with ice weighing heavily on the trees, and time off from my day gig, I wanted to share some of the ideas I've working on from my journal pages. I have several journals, and at any given time, I'm using one of them as an experimental journal, where I test out ideas and techniques. I haven't been posting a ... Continue Reading »
Working my way back!
Let's see...what's been happening in my world in the last six months: I moved; My daughter graduated from high school and is now in her freshman year in college; My son moved to Austin, TX; I started I a new part-time job (non-art related); Setting up my Studio Nookery...again' We are now semi-empty-nesters! So I've been a little busy! I've worked a lot in my art journal. It's my "go-to" place, when things get hectic or out of control or any of my whatever moods. When life was at its most hectic, it's my go-to option. I'm often asked what about this is so inspiring and what keeps me doing it. So if you're wondering, if this is ... Continue Reading »
Spring Time Meditation
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 »
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 »
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 »
What’s Happening in Studio Nookery…
I'm working in my new journal, each page is 15" x 11.5", so a total spread (2 pages) will be 15" x 23". That's big page art journaling for me! I started this morning and it is late afternoon and I still haven't gotten the ink off my fingertips, this should make for interesting conversation when I go out in public... Last year, so many wonderful and kind people admired my art journal pages on Facebook, that I'm now offering my art journal pages as magnets at my Etsy Shop. These little business card size magnets inspire creativity and come three to a package for $9.99! I randomly select from fifteen art journal images for your art journal ... Continue Reading »
