We interrupt this blog break to bring you the following: My school's Art Show, of which I am in charge, has been interrupted by a snow storm swathing the southeast in a white blanket. Excitement ran high in my classes as I taught on Wednesday, since school was letting out early and snow was imminent. … Continue reading Interruptions
Category: Happenings
The Big “Ball-Drop”: A Key to Artful Living
When the ball dropped in Times Square, ushering in the New Year, I had a brief moment of clarity. It then proceeded to leave the forefront of my mind until now, as I stand fully rooted into 2014 and finding I am unable to juggle all the balls in my life. There are so many! … Continue reading The Big “Ball-Drop”: A Key to Artful Living
Honey of a Gallery
I am so pleased to have my artwork represented by a sweet little gallery here in my town of Kernersville. It has been many years since I've participated in a gallery. Too long I think. But I was waiting for just the right time and more particularly...just the right gallery! Southwinds Art Gallery is the … Continue reading Honey of a Gallery
A Making “Retreat”
Hold onto your hat and grab a cup of tea...this post is long. Not in words so much as in pictures! Lots of photos documenting last week, the week in-between Christmas week and back-to-school week. I decided to declare it a Making Retreat Week. Well, the retreat part was really just imaginary. I wanted to … Continue reading A Making “Retreat”
BookReadingSigningBookmarkMaking
If you've never been to Eclection, you need to go! If you've been, then you need to come visit again this Saturday!! Not only will you be able to finish off those last minute gifts, but you'll also be able to listen while I read Genevieve and the Kite! So bring your child/ren or any … Continue reading BookReadingSigningBookmarkMaking
Book Readings & Winners!
My sweet sister coordinated some book reading events for me in Boone, NC. So on Tuesday of this week, I drove to my hometown where I grew up from age 5 through college. It was a delight to read Genevieve and the Kite to the children and moms who came for story time at the … Continue reading Book Readings & Winners!
Out of the Garden Project 2013
This year's Honor Card for the Out of the Garden Project was created specifically for them. I am honored each year to have my artwork grace their Honor Cards, given for each $5 donated to their amazing work of providing food for school age children and their families throughout the Triad. You can read here … Continue reading Out of the Garden Project 2013
**It’s Giveaway Time!!**
'Tis the season for giving and I want in on the fun! For three individuals out there I am giving away one copy each of my three recently published books: A copy of my new children's book, Genevieve and the Kite! A copy of Letters to an Artist, a book of encouragement for creative folks! … Continue reading **It’s Giveaway Time!!**
Beyond Imagination
In the daze (days) following Saturday's Book Signing and Art Show, I haven't quite known how to blog about the event. From almost the moment I walked into Southwinds Gallery at 3:45 until I stepped out the door at 6:15, it was at the same time-- a blur AND a piercingly memorable evening. I had … Continue reading Beyond Imagination
A Day of Juxtaposition
A Day of Juxtaposition Today’s a day of laundry and dishes And also fulfillment of long-time wishes. How can I hold them all in my hands … Will I fly apart? Or can I stand? Is there a key to contain it all? Can I embrace it in a neat tidy ball? … Continue reading A Day of Juxtaposition