Touching HeARTs Through Art
I’ve wanted a folk-art-inspired wood flag sign for some time now, but never seemed to find time to make one. Well, today I decided to get on with it. After all, I had everything I needed – the wood, stain, paints, and even the stars stencil. I’ve seen some really neat “arty” wood flags with …
Starting a little early painting these awesome Ceramic Christmas Trees and setting up Paint Parties for those who want to paint their own. First Paint Party on July 27 is fully booked. We’ll have a blast adding metallic and glitter paints and “snow”! I do mobile Paint Parties / Art Events for groups of 10-100 …
On teaching art: It’s the heart connections that make me love it so.
Finished two paintings this week for a couple of kids’ birthday paint parties booked in March. One asked for a unicorn and the other wanted a llama. These were so much fun to paint!
Starting in February, I’ll be teaching art and knitting workshops from my home studio! Yay! I’ve wanted to do this for awhile and am excited to finally be able to do it. To check out February classes scheduled thus far, click the Workshops tab in the main menu. If you would like a once or …
Heading off to my Bag Ladies gathering in a bit. This is a group of 10 special friends who get together once a month and bring their current projects to work on while chatting about all things handmade. We all are multi-passionate about quilting, knitting, sewing, painting, rug hooking, etc. I wanted to take …
It seems a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but it’ll be here before we know it. It was a very busy week and I wasn’t able to be in the studio as much as I would have liked, but finally got the chance to paint today. I’ve been anxious to try these red …
I painted this handsome guy today for friends, in memory of their longtime Dachshund baby, Duke. Hope it brings back many happy memories for them. Happy Halloweenie, Duke!
I’ve been awed the last few weeks watching this rogue little squash plant persistently trying to make fruit. I go out early most mornings just to catch a glimpse of the beautiful yellow flowers that are at their peak before the sun’s rays cause them to wilt and shrivel. This is not a plant that …
My Sunday School class learned a couple weeks ago that a precious member/friend is moving soon to be nearer her work and kids. She is so special to each of us and has been such a blessing. We will miss her terribly. Before we knew of her leaving, we had planned a get-together at my …