Word is just starting to get out on social media sites, and Jennifer asked that I post a brief update as to why she has not been posting recently. Since February Jennifer has been suffering from an flare up of ulcerative colitis. The disease progressed and her condition declined so quickly that she was hospitalized … Continue reading Not quite what she had in mind…
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A Place of Quiet
This is where I'm longing to be lately. Yes, I'd love for the weather to be pretty and warm enough for drawing at the Factory Courtyard, but I'm also longing for quiet spaces, a less frenetic life. With that in mind, I'm going to take a break from all my blogs except for Letters To … Continue reading A Place of Quiet
Draw Where You’ve Never Drawn Before
As I've been thinking about 2012 and that it marked the year when I took my sketchbook places I'd never taken it before, I started to wonder what other places in my life I could take my sketchbook and draw. I HAVE taken it to my school where I teach and I've drawn there on … Continue reading Draw Where You’ve Never Drawn Before
Pulling Down Deep Heaven: Part 3
Terror and Wonder Two thousand or so years ago, a baby entered this world. The golden drop of Heaven descended into a manger of hay. Events surrounding His descent were filled with terror and wonder. Shepherds were terrified at a Bright Being telling them Good News of His arrival. These same shepherds later marveled at … Continue reading Pulling Down Deep Heaven: Part 3
There is Music in my House
I am, as I type, listening to Eileen Ivers O Holy Night, a gorgeously simple violin piece. And I gaze at an ornament on my tree that was made for me many, many years ago by Nan, my violin teacher. I played the violin, learning by Suzuki Method, from age 3 through 8th grade. Took … Continue reading There is Music in my House
Join Me on Facebook!
For any of you who "do the Facebook thing", I'd love for you to "like" my page! This is where I send notifications of blog posts for all my blogs, notifications about art shows I'm involved in, new items in my Etsy Shoppe, and any discounts offered there. When you "like" my page, look for … Continue reading Join Me on Facebook!
New Drawing Spot
Fall has morphed into winter here, although by today's temperature, it feels like spring. We've been inside at a new awesome spot for drawing downtown Kernersville! It's called Eclection (NOT Eclections, as my silly drawing indicates!) This relatively new shop is a wonderful boutique filled with booths by various local artists and artisans. There's a … Continue reading New Drawing Spot
My Love
Something about this time of year. Maybe it's that the fall leaves have just about done their leaving, leaving the world etched in line. Maybe it's the extra time with family and seeing their faces. Maybe it's just winter's spartan season that makes me reach for Bic pen, black and white, and a desire to … Continue reading My Love
Draw Near…
I didn't see it until later...a week or so after I drew this. I was merely in the moment, reveling in my spot to draw at Tanglewood Park, perched with pen in hand on a little hill enjoying a pastoral view across the road. But now I see how the image and the words I … Continue reading Draw Near…
Revelations in Dust
Keepsakes Yesterday I wiped away the dust and grime on all surfaces lay besmirching the shine life’s glory maligned. How long it was there I truly could not say. What of this play on words which may or may not enshrine a moment in my mind? Is it kind to pause and then rewind the … Continue reading Revelations in Dust