As I walk in my neighborhood, and observe others who walk, I've noticed there are at least four different postures people have when they walk. I know there are more, but these four seem to be the majority. There are those who sit slightly back on their heels. The torso is straight but their center … Continue reading Ways of Walking
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Owls All Around Me
Can you take it? One more drawn "selfie" in a recent knit? I'm not prone to selfies, but if it allows me an opportunity to draw a face and a bit of knitting...well, ok. I received this gorgeous dusty blue Baby Alpaca Grande yarn by Plymouth from my mom for Christmas. I knew just the … Continue reading Owls All Around Me
Knitting Under the Radar
During the entire Art Show preparation time, from beginning of January to last week, I have been knitting. A lot. It always surprises me, every year, when busy full times hit, that I keep on knitting unaware of how the few rows here, some stitches there are adding up. I'll be sharing just a few … Continue reading Knitting Under the Radar
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
Honey of a Gallery
I am so pleased to have my artwork represented by a sweet little gallery here in my town of Kernersville. It has been many years since I've participated in a gallery. Too long I think. But I was waiting for just the right time and more particularly...just the right gallery! Southwinds Art Gallery is the … Continue reading Honey of a Gallery
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
The apple doesn’t fall far…
In My Mama’s Clothes It used to be, long ago, in clothes she made I wore Dresses then, jumpers too knickers and a pinafore. And as I grew, close to her size her very own clothes she gave Passed down to me, so I could be stylish—my money to save. There’s more to this than … Continue reading The apple doesn’t fall far…