I should start a sketchbook devoted completely to drawings of Maddie in her dresses. Seriously! I do think I would be able to fill the entire sketchbook with drawings of her in dresses. It isn't that she owns a ton of them...just that she would wear them everyday if she could, I do believe! I … Continue reading A Girl and Her Dresses
Category: Story behind the art
Drawn2Zine!
A Zine...what is such a thing? From Wikipedia here's a definition: "A zine ( /ˈziːn/ ZEEN; an abbreviation of fanzine, or magazine) is most commonly a small circulation publication of original or appropriated texts and images. More broadly, the term encompasses any self-published work of minority interest usually reproduced via photocopier. A popular definition includes that … Continue reading Drawn2Zine!
Trees are for Climbing
There are times, as a mom, you feel as if you've been privileged to witness something magical and transformative in your child's life. Such was the case last Sunday when Maddie and I ventured out to our neighborhood park. Over the years, we've often gone to the park. We swing a bit together. I sit … Continue reading Trees are for Climbing
Love, Love, Love!!!!
Be still my beating heart!!! This past Monday was a day off from school for my kids. Maddie and I often declare such days, "A Making Day". Sometimes we work on something together, sometimes we work on our own projects silently, with music going, but nevertheless together. These are sweet memories I will always cherish. … Continue reading Love, Love, Love!!!!
Un Grand Merci!
At the end of 2011 I was delighted to receive from WordPress, the year-end review of statistics and what-not about this blog, Drawn2Life. When I clicked on the link they sent, there were fireworks and all kinds of delightful and amazing stats that I had no idea this little blog had garnered. If you'd like … Continue reading Un Grand Merci!
Origami Craze!!
I was recently loaned the video titled Between the Folds, A PBS Independent Lens movie. I fell in love...again. When I was a child I had several origami books (which I wish I could find!) and spent hours folding and folding and trying to figure out the diagrams for creating all kinds of animals, boxes, … Continue reading Origami Craze!!
Just Yesterday
Just yesterday I stopped in my hustling-n-bustling to watch and listen to my youngest practicing piano. It was a must-be-drawn moment. I find myself saying Just Yesterday a lot. "Just yesterday, you were yay-high." "Just yesterday, you used to say Wavy-blue instead of Navy blue." "Just yesterday you called your brother Warnie, 'cause William was … Continue reading Just Yesterday
A Wonder-Ful Evening
Hang onto your hats...fasten your seatbelts...be prepared to feast your eyes on some incredible artwork by the students of Redeemer School. Our music teacher's wife took these photographs and wow! They are works of art in themselves...so... The evening began quietly as parents and students attended a brief meeting. Artfully delicious food awaited... Windows and … Continue reading A Wonder-Ful Evening
Baby Step #2: Wonder!
A new print for my Etsy Shop! This one is titled, Wonder in the Weeds. You can read the posting that went along with it HERE. The watercolor painting was created eight months ago and since then I've been humbled to hear of how this little image has encouraged many of you. Life certainly has … Continue reading Baby Step #2: Wonder!
Drawing & Emotion
One morning last week, I made this drawing in the early hours. I usually write before dawn, before anyone is up. These journals do have doodles and drawings woven in and around the words. But on this particular morning, I pulled out my somewhat-neglected-of-late sketchbook...and drew. It didn't matter WHAT I drew...just that I put … Continue reading Drawing & Emotion