In the vast land of Back Yard, two brothers lived next door to each other through the heat and humidity of Summer. Bubba Zucchini had a goal to produce the biggest and best zucchini ever known, while Jake Zucchini made it his mission to outlast them all. As Autumn encroached on the land, Jake held … Continue reading The Brothers Zucchini
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Michelle’s Challenge: “Go Big!”
One of the artists whose work I admire on the One Drawing A Day blog, Michelle Bedigian, posed a challenge over a week ago. She recounted that one of her former teachers had challenged her to "Go Big" when she went out to sketch on site. This was to shake things up a bit and … Continue reading Michelle’s Challenge: “Go Big!”
A Day in the Life…
...of a couple of middle school girls. My youngest and a friend. 🙂
Pure Joy
I'm not sure I know what it means. Nor do I feel I am doing it well. But I've been giving a lot of thought to the words, "Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds." James 1:2 I am certain it does NOT mean a plastic smile. Nor does it MERELY mean to … Continue reading Pure Joy
Quick Sketch at Soccer Practice
5" x 5" Flex-sketch journal/05 Fine-liner pen/Caran D'Ache Watercolor Crayons
Where Real Women Create
If you have a minute...pop over to my Drawing Blog to read more thoughts on this topic! I hope you have a making day!!
Where Real Women Create
I have, for a few years now, enjoyed getting my hands on a magazine called, Where Women Create. It is a beautifully photographed magazine showcasing the studios and crafting rooms of women from all over the United States, possibly in other countries as well. It is wonderful to read about how these artists/crafters got to be … Continue reading Where Real Women Create
A Story to Tell
A few days ago, I was out walking in the morning. Mr. Whicker has bought the land on the back side of our neighborhood and has cleared out the brush, put up a wire fence, to make a lovely pasture (one of several he has on his land) for his cows. I've been visiting this … Continue reading A Story to Tell
Out and About
I've been out drawing various places on Friday mornings and relishing every minute! My friend Debbie and I parked our drawing chairs in the Gardens, finding all kinds of autumn beauty to draw and paint. A few weeks ago, we ventured just across the street from where I live, to draw the horses at Smith Hollow … Continue reading Out and About
Through Yarn and Pen
I am blessed beyond measure. I feel it greatly today. Something about that rich green ball of yarn...turned a switch in me. That I am loved. That I have so many TO love. That I've been given much. And I have an overwhelming desire to give much. Gratitude stirred in a heart because of a … Continue reading Through Yarn and Pen