A Few of My Favorite Things…

Available in My Etsy Shoppe Favorite Thing #1:  Nothing gets better than sitting IN MY FIELD painting.  A few of weeks ago I got to spend an afternoon painting a couple of views of the freshly baled hay in Mr. Whicker's field.  I keep calling it "my" field, and it really isn't.  But I call … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things…

Drawn2Zine!

A Zine...what is such a thing? From Wikipedia here's a definition: "A zine ( /ˈziːn/ ZEEN; an abbreviation of fanzine, or magazine) is most commonly a small circulation publication of original or appropriated texts and images. More broadly, the term encompasses any self-published work of minority interest usually reproduced via photocopier. A popular definition includes that … Continue reading Drawn2Zine!

Baby Step #10: A Zine of My Own

Oh my goodness, I am just tickled pink to offer this little booklet to you! It's my first "zine" which I'm calling an Art Zine since it's a compilation of my drawings, paintings, and writings, some of which is from my blogs, Drawn2Life and Drawn2Be! and some of which has never been seen on either … Continue reading Baby Step #10: A Zine of My Own

Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern

How an idea comes to life... 1.  A shape pops into my head.  Pyramid! 2.  A question follows on its heels.  How can I make that shape in knitting? 3.  Paper & folding ensues.  Ahh...so that's how! 4.  Another question pops up.  What can the shape be used for other than a sachet? 5.  Leaving … Continue reading Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern

Baby Steps #3-8: Happy Day Birthday Boxes

Birthdays as a kid were always a celebration...as they are and have been in my own family.  Sometimes we refer to our Birthday Month since the celebrating often gets sprinkled throughout the person's birth-month.  My idea for these Birthday Boxes was to offer something to be sent to loved ones in the mail...a celebration in … Continue reading Baby Steps #3-8: Happy Day Birthday Boxes

Baby Step #2: Wonder!

A new print for my Etsy Shop!  This one is titled, Wonder in the Weeds. You can read the posting that went along with it HERE. The watercolor painting was created eight months ago and since then I've been humbled to hear of how this little image has encouraged many of you.  Life certainly has … Continue reading Baby Step #2: Wonder!