Yep, this is me...hunched over, knitting (or crocheting) to beat the band...trying to work out a new idea, finish up  proofing a pattern, or write out in longhand what I've just made.  It's all very fun, but isn't very cohesive.  I've just not been able to work at my projects for any length of time … Continue reading A Swirl of Ideas…

I paint a lot of these...I do not know why.  They are imagined.  Perhaps they at least hearken to places I've been...maybe Bass Lake or Salem Lake, or the New River.  They are not planned.  In some ways these little paintings are a series of responses to the previous colors that are laid down.  I'm … Continue reading Imagined-scapes

I've been thinking a lot about this phrase lately...it has certainly been true in my life on numerous occasions that where there was a need, creativity sprung to life.  I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to give a gift, for which purchasing one was not an option, and upon reflection of my … Continue reading Necessity Breeds Creativity…

I'm in the process of beginning a new venture...of gathering, typing, printing, and offering to others, some things I like to knit and crochet. They are my designs, of course, and it has been a dream of mine to be able to to do this for quite a few years now. I'll keep you posted … Continue reading Adding a New Dimension

I'm looking forward to the colors of fall...how 'bout you?

It's fairly evident to me, the connection between my fascination with yarn and with line drawings... Strings of either fiber or ink woven together to make a pleasing whole. Besides drawing and painting, my husband and family, knitting and crocheting are pretty high on my list of favorites.  With cooler weather comes a desire to … Continue reading Line & Yarn

This is a painting from a few years ago based on a contour drawing of a still life set up.  I was then, and am still, captivated by line.  I was learning from terrific artists such as Bob Lysiak and Skip Lawrence...and I can see Bob's influence here.  Though I could have softened edges here … Continue reading Based on Line…

And how!  Well, there's nothing like art imitating life... This is my life right now.  Starting a new job teaching art part-time at Redeemer School (teacher work-days are NOT part-time:), three different open houses this week, oh actually 4 with mine, two medical appointments for me, and physicals for my two sports-active kids, piano lesson … Continue reading A Glorious Mess

Artists look for relationships...connections, bridges, the way things are related to one another.  This can be relationships between subject matter, background & foreground, shapes, colors, lines, etc.  It can also be relationships of subjective matters, like the relationship between a father and his daughter.  This is my husband and our youngest enjoying a good laugh … Continue reading Relationships