Can I attempt to entice you once again to come out for my Art Show this Saturday? From 4-6 pm at Southwinds Gallery here in Kernersville, you'll see this painting and many more of my town. I'll also be signing books, both Genevieve and the Kite and Letters to an Artist. I am walking around … Continue reading Painting & Poem
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Oh Dear
Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear. They are tumbling out. In the face of this army, I frightfully rout. Yet running straight into their arms I pout. I wield my pen and start flailing about. Grabbing word after word as if fishing for trout In hopes that a poem eventually will … Continue reading Oh Dear
You’re Invited!
For the first time in many years, I will have artwork represented by a gallery!! I am so very excited about this upcoming Book Signing and Art Show!! Please consider yourself INVITED!! And come out for a grand time at Southwinds Gallery in Kernersville, NC! Bring your kids, family and friends!! Here's what's on tap … Continue reading You’re Invited!
Birches
(22"x30" watercolor, 1990? Birches on Granville Dr.) For some strange reason, every autumn, my brain starts thinking in rhythm and rhyme. I pull out my well-loved copy of Robert Frost's poetry and I'm dazzled by how beautifully he paints with words. We've had birch trees in the yards of both houses we've lived in. I … Continue reading Birches
Awesome Quotes
A favorite artist of mine, Ian Sideaway, posted on his blog a couple of terrific quotes by other all-time favorite artists of mine: "I cannot rest, I must draw, however poor the result, and when I have a bad time come over me it is a stronger desire than ever." (Beatrix Potter) I so identify … Continue reading Awesome Quotes
Genevieve’s Little Secret
So...you remember my desk? And the process it went through to bring it from a state of chaos (above drawing)... ...to order? (this drawing) Well. A week ago, I was sitting at my nice desk and offhandedly said to my husband, "I'm doing pretty good keeping my desk clear, don't you think?" He then walked … Continue reading Genevieve’s Little Secret
A Grand Day for Walking
We awoke to 25 degree (Fahrenheit) weather...brrrrr! Maddie and I pulled on layers of clothing to stay warm outside for a morning Walk. We picked up several of her friends on our way to the BB&T Field in Winston-Salem, NC and joined a throng of other winter-garbed folks for a brisk Walk for a worthy … Continue reading A Grand Day for Walking
“Kite” Cards are Here!!
I'm so excited to announce a new set of cards available in my Etsy Shoppe! Created from two of the images in my new children's book, Genevieve and the Kite, this set of cards is useful for any number of card-giving occasions! These are two of my favorite images from the book! "May all your … Continue reading “Kite” Cards are Here!!
The Good Dose of Reality
I received a text from my youngest daughter Maddie when she was at school on Thursday morning. Sitting at the computer, I was marveling at all the "likes" and "congrats" and purchases for my children's book, Genevieve and the Kite. It felt like my kite was flying high in the breeze and I was along … Continue reading The Good Dose of Reality
The Making of Genevieve and the Kite
I wish I could tell you that making a children's book is easy. Nope. I can't say that. Genevieve and the Kite took over three years. I didn't immediately think of a children's book as I overheard the conversation between Maddie and her Aunt Cathy on the porch of our beach house three years ago. … Continue reading The Making of Genevieve and the Kite