I just got back from a lovely week at the beach with my husband's family! We always have a marvelous time of sun, sand, good food, and fellowship! Do you remember the video I made from last year's drawings? I recently realized that it has been removed from YouTube...I have no idea why!! Both of … Continue reading Oak Island 2013
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Toeses Are Roses?
As I drew my feet in these sketches made within a few days of each other, I realized that feet really aren't the most attractive part of the human body. At least mine aren't! It reminded me of lines from a song in the movie Singing In the Rain: "Moses supposes his toeses are Roses, But … Continue reading Toeses Are Roses?
Morning Lines
In case it was difficult to follow the written lines along with the drawn ones, here's the poem. All lines, written and drawn, were made over the last three mornings. Morning Lines There’s something about morning All the world seems right. The day ahead teems with possibilities As my creative heart takes flight. … Continue reading Morning Lines
Knitterly Notes
Have I ever told you I love to knit? And so I have...here and here and here. The only thing better than knitting, is to draw or paint what I'm knitting or crocheting. I loved making this little painting of my hands knitting a scarf. Mind you, this lace scarf was begun several years ago...but … Continue reading Knitterly Notes
Food Issues
In the days, weeks, months leading up to hospitalizaton, my relationship with food was changing. I have always loved to eat. I loved fresh salads as well as ice cream, steak and potatoes along with cake, roasted veggies as well as fresh breads. The only things I didn't care for were beets and ocra. When … Continue reading Food Issues
Eclection Perfection
Chris Federico, the owner of Eclection in downtown Kernersville, has opened the arms of her shop to the faithful few who love to come out and draw. We are really grateful for such a beautiful spot to be indoors for the cold weather, to have so many wonderful things to draw, to sip delicious tea, … Continue reading Eclection Perfection
Sustainable Art
Last weekend, when Maddie was sick, it made me remember a wonderful morning just a couple of days before with two visiting artist friends from Reidsville. After combing the creations in Eclection, Vintage Jane, and Renew, we sat talking away at Amalfi's about how to be artists in and around our lives as mothers. It's … Continue reading Sustainable Art
The Pastor Prepares
He rises quietly at 4:30 am every Sunday. He sits in the Big Chair with laptop, Bible, and commentaries. All week long he's been studying for this. And now comes the moment of truth. It is much like the chef. The chef who has gathered, assembled, prepared all the items for the exquisite meal. … Continue reading The Pastor Prepares
Little Bird
A little pink bird sits in the Christmas tree in my studio sunroom. He looks out at me from the white branches (fake table-top tree:) as I sit every morning to sip guzzle coffee, to read and reflect. This is one of my newly acquired ornaments this year. I've spruced up this little tree, as … Continue reading Little Bird
A Christmas Line
A Christmas Line If you followed a line from the angel on your tree All the way down to where presents should be Would you revisit memories of the years gone by Curling ‘round ornaments with a twinkle in your eye? Would you find yourself there when your babies were born? When they made preschool … Continue reading A Christmas Line