Before I go on and on about another favorite artist of mine, take note of the updates in the Classes section of my website--especially the upcoming art & wine festival here in downtown Kernersville! On Friday, June 5th from 5-8 pm, Arts D'Vine will be happening on Main Street. Come enjoy an evening of wine … Continue reading Marvelous Milton
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Commission
Here's the final version of a recent commissioned portrait. There are aspects of commission work that are exciting and enjoyable. And there are also aspects that can be disconcerting. My enthusiasm with such a delightful/lovely subject to paint can be dampened by wondering whether the person who has commissioned me will like my use of … Continue reading Commission
Contour
One of the many things I enjoy about teaching drawing is that I get to jaw about it to a captive audience, who is, at least to some degree, interested in what I may have to say on the subject. I began waxing poetic about the virtues of drawing to some fine folks at Iggy's … Continue reading Contour
How shall I draw thee? Let me count the ways…
There are so many ways to approach drawing...all the possibilities make me giddy. Shall I do a contour drawing or better yet--blind contour? Shall I draw the light and dark shapes? Shall I design shapes that have a nod to realism but take off in interesting directions? Shall I draw the large masses and work … Continue reading How shall I draw thee? Let me count the ways…
On a Whim
I live in skirts through the summer and early fall...nothing is cooler or more comfortable. I've been trying to find a skirt or two in local shops, but none that does anything for me or is the right style or fit. Alicia Paulson, one of my favorite people (blogger, designer, crafter, crocheter, etc...I just know … Continue reading On a Whim
Sketchy Confessions
I have to confess that the reason I haven't been blogging as much of late is because I haven't been crocheting or knitting as much as usual. The knitting I have going is a design so that "can't" be posted. But the real reason is that my interest has turned to my first love of … Continue reading Sketchy Confessions
It’s been too long!!
The end of the school year always proves to be busier than the Christmas season. I've been to two field days, two "graduations" (one from 5th grade and one from 8th grade), taught several crochet and knitting classes and workshops, gone out of town for a weekend with the hubby (for him to cycle 102 … Continue reading It’s been too long!!
Funny Bunny
Well, here's my version of "Syd" Rabbit from the wonderful Vintage Crochet book I've told you about. I changed a few things around and perhaps I used a slightly larger gauge yarn than the one in the book (my bunny seems so big!) My kids think she is really cool; and we keep thinking of … Continue reading Funny Bunny
Little things…
Lately, I've been making smaller things. It's nice to sit down with yarn and hook and create something in one sitting--a bowl, a bag, a washcloth or two, etc. My sister's birthday gave me a great opportunity to try out some small things I had been wanting to make (not pictured here...forgot to photograph them … Continue reading Little things…
Inspired..
I recently got a book titled Creative Crochet Lace: A Freeform Look at Classic Crochet by Myra Wood...lovely! And this little cardi is what I was inspired to make from reading that book. I had these yarns sitting in a bag for a year...last spring I was wanting to design something to make with them, … Continue reading Inspired..