New Drawing Spot

Fall has morphed into winter here, although by today's temperature, it feels like spring.  We've been inside at a new awesome spot for drawing downtown Kernersville!  It's called Eclection (NOT Eclections, as my silly drawing indicates!) This relatively new shop is a wonderful boutique filled with booths by various local artists and artisans.  There's a … Continue reading New Drawing Spot

Trumpet Call Announcement!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! An Art Show to help a Garden Grow! Thursday, November 29th 4-8 pm Featuring Artists from the Triad area (one of whom is ME!) Put it on your calendar to come enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres and music while browsing fine art & craft for your holiday shopping! Entrance cost is $10, … Continue reading Trumpet Call Announcement!

Even on Gray Days

I've heard artists say things like, "I won't paint today, the light isn't good."  They prefer to have shadows cast under a brilliant sunny blue sky. I have always wanted to draw no matter the weather. No matter how gray. No matter the fog. No matter the chill. Fridays have been lovely to venture downtown … Continue reading Even on Gray Days

It’s not the flowers themselves…

I have an online friend and fellow artist who lives in New Zealand and paints and illustrates beautifully in watercolor.  Hanneke recently posted some paintings of flowers and titled her post, "Practicing Flowers".  One of the things I enjoy about being a fellow WordPress blogger, is that we can chat back and forth with ease, … Continue reading It’s not the flowers themselves…

Multi-Colored Pens!

I recently went through a phase. Ha! One of many I tend to move in and out of.  It keeps things fresh.  It keeps me on my toes.  Different ways to view and then capture a place or a person. All of my Flexi-Sketch drawings are done with multi-colored pens and Neocolor II crayons added … Continue reading Multi-Colored Pens!

The Fountain. The Fountain. The Fountain…

Well... I think... ...I like this fountain... ...just a little bit.  Don't you? Oh, and here and here too! And I have another one...all in watercolor to reveal to you soon! Too Fun! P.S. The Fountain sits in the middle of the courtyard, so you can sit in any spot around it and have a … Continue reading The Fountain. The Fountain. The Fountain…

Ladybugs’ Window

I mentioned, in a previous post, Ladybugs, a quaint garden shop, that used to be open at the Factory.  It closed its doors this summer, along with the wonderful book store Shakespeare and Co.  I sat on the bench right in front of the shop's window just a week or two before it closed, to … Continue reading Ladybugs’ Window

Music in the Courtyard

This is a lovely memory for Maddie and me.  In early summer, we went to the Factory Courtyard to hear some bluegrass music played by a local group of musicians.  Every Friday night, the book store, Shakespeare and Co., would sponsor local talent to come play in the Courtyard.  It was free and open to … Continue reading Music in the Courtyard

Giada’s Coming Soon!

One of the things I enjoy downtown on Fridays, just as much as drawing, is meeting the incredible people who work downtown.  On Fridays I get to chat with local shop owners as well as the men behind the designing and building of The Factory and its many shops, lofts, and soon...a Restaurant! Last Friday, … Continue reading Giada’s Coming Soon!