Did you know I love tractors? Yep, love their shapes and colors. But the old ones hold more charm. Old, worn, rusted a bit, with hints of their original color are the best kind. New, shiny ones are cool too, but they don't hold quite the magic of the old ones. My favorite part of … Continue reading Tractor Love
Category: Story behind the art
The Glad Game
Maddie and I have just finished reading Pollyanna together. She received the book for her birthday in January from a friend. It has been the perfect story as we are in the beginning stages of the diabetes journey. I was surprised and delighted as each chapter unfolded; and couldn't wait for the ending! I really … Continue reading The Glad Game
Struck by a Super-Rocket!
Jennifer knew As well as you That everything has its place, But she just didn't care a whit, a bit, so her room (studio) was a real disgrace. These are the opening words to my favorite-of-all-time book from when I was a little girl. The Big Tidy-Up, written by Norah Smaridge is a large, wonderfully … Continue reading Struck by a Super-Rocket!
Weathering Creative Crises
Here's how Webster defines the verb form of "weather": Main Entry: 2weather Function: verb Inflected Form(s): weath·ered; weath·er·ing ˈweth-riŋ, ˈwe-thə- Date: 15th century transitive verb 1 : to expose to the open air : subject to the action of the elements 2 : to bear up against and come safely through <weather a storm> <weather … Continue reading Weathering Creative Crises
Value Show…er, Snow!
Here in the Triad, we've been wowed two weekends in a row with snow! Amazing. As I tucked in my youngest on Thursday evening, I was trying to keep her from getting her hopes up too much that we would have lots of snow...telling her they were predicting freezing rain, sleet, and more rain. Not … Continue reading Value Show…er, Snow!
A Honey of a Gift
Last Sunday, my youngest daughter received a gift that nearly knocked me over...in a good way, of course. A lady in our church family, whom I knew to be a quilter, made an "I Spy" quilt for Maddie. I came upon the two of them after the service, over in a corner, with the quilt … Continue reading A Honey of a Gift
Simplicity Shawl II
Well, this would actually be Simplicity Shawl III. My very first version was made out of a lavender linen and cotton yarn with a flower pin made from flowers I found in one of Kristin Spurkland's books. The pattern for the shawl was popular with crocheters at Knit One Smock Too, but was not the … Continue reading Simplicity Shawl II
Hushed Bliss
Snow was falling at the beginning of my walk this morning...bliss! The kind of bliss that is all fluttery on the inside and peaceful on the outside. The kind that makes you say to your husband and kids, "Isn't this lovely?" in hushed tones, almost like reverence. It was not expected nor forecasted. A "petit … Continue reading Hushed Bliss
Creative Guidance
Commissions, for me, are always a bit precarious. I really enjoy them, but they have a whole different set of ideas to untangle than a painting I do entirely for myself. I'm forced to think about the person receiving the painting and try to find some connection emotionally to the subject matter at hand. In … Continue reading Creative Guidance
It Came Upon a Daily Walk
It came upon a daily walk That glorious time of morn; When stress and fears get chased away, My footfalls on sidewalks so worn. And through the wandering paths I trod My feeble knees do awake; The cares of life, they seem to fade As dawn begins to break. (Refrain) For soft and low the … Continue reading It Came Upon a Daily Walk