A few things: I am not a cook. I assemble (and draw) food. But... I love bread. Sourdough, biscuits, rolls, yeast breads, pumpkin/apple/banana breads, etc. I especially love crusty exterior with soft interior bread. My love for yummy, hot-out-of-the-oven bread overcomes my dislike of and ineptitude at cooking. Years ago, I used to make sourdough … Continue reading Bread
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The Big “Ball-Drop”: A Key to Artful Living
When the ball dropped in Times Square, ushering in the New Year, I had a brief moment of clarity. It then proceeded to leave the forefront of my mind until now, as I stand fully rooted into 2014 and finding I am unable to juggle all the balls in my life. There are so many! … Continue reading The Big “Ball-Drop”: A Key to Artful Living
*Magic*
Narnia My Backyard. Watercolor. 9"x12" As the world outside my windows begins, ever so slowly, to be veiled in white, a sense of anticipation and longing fills the hours. Everyday tasks take on a not-so-everyday glow. A trip to the grocery store becomes an adventure. Laundry becomes lighthearted. Cooking simmers with unprecedented warmth...chili, cornbread, rice … Continue reading *Magic*
Nurture Your Creative Spark
So. After writing the last post about my papier mache birds with shawls, I had an image in my head to work out on paper. It started with writing that bit about having a tendency to make lots of smaller projects when life goes on full tilt. I looked back at last year around this … Continue reading Nurture Your Creative Spark
Simplicity
I've been enjoying my Sheaffer Calligraphy Pen lately. It's nice to have one simple tool that combines line with wash. The only other thing you need with the pen is a water brush. I got a set of these calligraphy pens when I was a young girl (age 9 or 10 maybe?) and these are … Continue reading Simplicity
My 18″ Doll Crochet Designs
If Genevieve was an 18" doll (how fun would THAT be?), she would probably wear a couple of cool crocheted outfits when she isn't wearing her blue polka-dotted dress! You may not know about this, but I have two crochet design patterns for 18" Dolls that are available through Maggie's Crochet! This one (pictured above … Continue reading My 18″ Doll Crochet Designs
An Active Rest
<end of Silver Dapple Lane, watercolor with Sheaffer Calligraphy Pen & Bic Pen> I love walking in Winter. The cold air in my lungs. The sense of no walls around me. The experience of whatever weather is going on--rain, snow, sun, cold. I like being out in it. I feel free, unbounded, unlimited. A good … Continue reading An Active Rest
Thoughts on this Gray Dreary Day
Sun of Yore I woke and sunshine filled the room Though dark, memories of sun pervaded the gloom For yesterday, the world was bright Warm rays danced on all in sight. Yet as I stepped outside my door A tinkling sound heard too often before Ushered in the gray of winter days Snuffing … Continue reading Thoughts on this Gray Dreary Day
Let It Flow
Finally. I just received my copy of One Watercolor A Day in the mail! But I've only had time to read Veronica Lawlor's introduction. When I got to the words, "Let it flow..." I knew I was going to love this book! So after teaching yesterday and after dinner, I sat down to my drawing … Continue reading Let It Flow
Packing Christmas
Before we packed away our Christmas tree and decorations yesterday, I wanted to make a drawing of our creche. It was lovely to sit and slowly follow the contours of this little nativity scene we've had for over twenty years. I bought it from a Piece Goods store we had in Winston-Salem, the next-door town … Continue reading Packing Christmas