Under the Influence of Joseph Cornell
October's featured artist in NME-Under the Influence was Joseph Cornell. What an interesting and creative man! Oh the pieces he made using found objects ~ just incredible! Take a peek at a few of my...
View ArticleBlog Blast For Peace!
November 3, 2012 Join the movement!We are blogging for peace. In 152 countries, thousands of bloggers united to bring change to the planet.The words are John Lennon's. The sentiment universal. Each...
View ArticleIPad App for watercolor lovers
Auryn Ink! What a find! I've tried many watercoloring apps on my IPad,there are quite a few in the App Store. It's such a useful tool to while away the hours when actual watercolors and water are...
View ArticleSmashing Autumn ~ Week 9
Samhain and Dia de Ls Muertos!Collage for SamhainSugar SkullDia de Los MuertosFabulous theme for the week!!
View ArticleUnder the Influence of Franz Marc
No More Excuses ~Under the Influence of Franz Marc ..a peek inside my pages for the month of November.Where has the year gone? Primary colors, powerful images, animals, animals, animals..I really...
View ArticleSometimes you just need to "play"
Watercolors, oh how I love you.. there is a certain magic in the outcome. Sometimes, not so good, but other times it transforms exactly as you imagine..And I thank you.
View ArticleSmashing Autumn
Smashing Autumn draws to a close...with Mandalas And Tea Time What an inspirational online class! Looking forward to beginning Winter Wonderland next week!Interested in joining in the...
View ArticleNo More Excuses~Under the Influence of Frida Kahlo
December's featured artist is Frida Kahlo. I know, I know, December has just begun...but it is Christmastime and there is so much to do. So rather than put this off, I decided to plunge right in and...
View ArticleA light in the darkness
Such sadness,as a Parent, thankful for two adult children...who are healthy and safe..As a teacher,who looks into sweet inquisitive faces,full of promise,my heart is heavy. Somehow the powers that be...
View ArticleMother Nature provides a gentile reminder...
In the midst of such sadness for our country, Mother Nature gives gifts to remind us of the pure beauty around us..While I baked Christmas cookies this afternoon (hoping for some normalcy of...
View ArticlePlaying with Chalk this morning
Decorating the large chalk board for the holidays this morning, such fun! I use Chalk Ink rather than traditional chalk. It lasts forever and there's no need to worry if someone brushes against it-no...
View ArticleWinter Wonderland!
Week 1 of the next segment of Journaling the Seasonswith Gina Armfield! Snowflakes are featured. Gosh I wish we had some...mid December in New England and there are none...chances of a white...
View ArticleWelcoming in Winter
Welcome WInter! You are late! But we are, at least today, happy to see you! It now looks like the holidays here in New England. So I've spent a snowy afternoon in the studioenjoying the snowfall...
View ArticleWinter Wonderland
My view this morning as the sun rose...beautiful, silent, snow!And a quick look into my Winter Wonderland journal... I hope you are enjoying the Holidays! Happy New Year to you!
View ArticleNew Beginnings...
Happy New Year! A toast to new beginnings and all the wonderfulness of a brand new year! Why is it so much fun to decorate for the holidays and such a chore to put it all away? Miss Maggie is...
View ArticleWinter Wonderland journaling
Playing catch up in my "other" journals... sometimes the time just flies away! And these are some very wise words.
View ArticleFinds of the week!
Roaming the aisles at Barnes and Noble I stumbled upon this fabulous book! Have you seen it? A wonderful alphabet book for young and old. Loads of drawings, sketches and watercolors. Love...
View ArticleHello Friday!
Friday is studio day, and for that I am happy! The one day of the week where the schedule is clear and I can play without time constrains. I love Friday!And since the weather is so mild here in the...
View ArticleNo More Excuses 2013!
No More Excuses 2013 is underway! Here's a glimpse inside January's pages.And in honor of today's surprise snowfall!
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