For the first time in many years, I'm making sourdough bread again! From the time I got married until my oldest kids were littl'uns, I had made sourdough breads of all kinds: white, wheat, multi-grain, cinnamon rolls, and Christmas stolen. The weekly wonder of making bread went the way of so many other things as … Continue reading Sourdough Goodness
Category: Story behind the art
Frost Under My Skin
A Vision of Leaves Oh to describe the leaves sparkling around me— Chased out by the rain, falling all twirly. I too am chased by the rain as I walk But now I will pause to hear the leaves talk. They whisper as they flutter and dance to the ground, Giggles and gurgles, frolics abound. … Continue reading Frost Under My Skin
The Creative Cyclone & Her Mom
This is a story about a 9 year old creative and her teacher mom. By way of showing off the amazing things my youngest makes, I want to give you a behind-the-scenes story...for it is truly a learning process on MY part to create a safe environment for my artist-daughter to be creative, to explore … Continue reading The Creative Cyclone & Her Mom
The End of a Beloved Rocking Chair
My husband gave me this rocking chair three years ago on my birthday. It has shown up in other posts, here and here. I miss sitting in my chair on the back deck. Here's the sketch I made of it the day I received it:
The Pasture…as seen from My Field
The vantage point I have in my field this particular day, was actually IN the field. I had set up my folding chair and supplies right in the middle, so as to draw views all around me. This view is over towards Mr. Whicker's farm. His cows were not out that day as they often … Continue reading The Pasture…as seen from My Field
No Skip November!
I was talking with the music teacher (he's an incredible musician and singer/songwriter) at the school where I teach, who, in October, was getting a head start on No Shave November...LOL!! Anyway, somehow I got to thinking, with all the drawings, paintings, sketches that I'm way behind on posting for you here, I could do … Continue reading No Skip November!
Art from the Past
It's a curious thing, to go into people's homes or businesses and see one's artwork from years gone by. It makes me think about that time in my life when I painted it, what was going on in our family, and where I was as an artist. Reminiscing makes me grateful...grateful for this creative life … Continue reading Art from the Past
A “Reportage” of My Own
I have long admired the reportage (pronounced re-por-TAJ [french]) illustrators of Studio 1482! I love the whole concept behind drawings made at an event to "report" on the happenings there. This video is a MUST SEE about my favorite reportage artist, Veronica Lawlor. I do consider what I'm doing in most, if … Continue reading A “Reportage” of My Own
The Colors of Home
One of the lovely things about coming home is enjoying the color that surrounds me. Two weeks inside an off-white apartment made my eyes color sensitive to the blues, yellows and greens of the walls of my home. Artwork on the walls, colorful and comfy furniture, and even the white rocking chair out on our … Continue reading The Colors of Home
The Finale
Our last evening in Grand Rapids, we went out to eat with some lovely folks we had met there during our two week stay. And for dessert, we went to Jersey Junction for ice cream. Now this isn't your usual ice cream spot. This place is owned by the family of the author of The … Continue reading The Finale