Ok. Wait. What?? Papier Mache birds you say? Really, what's a girl to do when these things come marching into her brain, standing front and center, hollerin' "Make Me! Make Me!" And she can barely sleep for the ideas roaming around...should I paint them? Collage them? Both? Realistic colors? Fun and bright colors? Multi-colors? Painted … Continue reading Birds With Shawls
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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
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
The Stuff of Dreams
Last night I dreamed I was a dancer still. My hair was peppered as it is now. But my body was lithe and moving in ways it used to thirty-some years ago. The interesting thing is that my dream was not of a recital or a performance. I was in the studio. Hand on … Continue reading The Stuff of Dreams
Mining for Gold: A Key to Artful Living
Some days can feel heavy, darker than others. The weight of responsibilities is such that you'd rather not have to walk through them. These types of days can come round every so often, or stay for a season. Even at the holidays, we can experience these weighty days ... perhaps even because of the holidays! … Continue reading Mining for Gold: A Key to Artful Living
Macy the Mouse-Part Two
Macy the Mouse lives in Genevieve’s house right under the living room chair. She darts in and out, dodging yarn balls about but can’t quite make it up the stair. So downstairs she stays, knowing Genevieve’s ways are similar to her own. They both love to make, for making’s sake. To give or to keep … Continue reading Macy the Mouse-Part Two
The 20 Minute Path: A Key to Artful Living in Very Full Days
I had planned something else for today, but in my morning musings, as I thought about how very full my life is, I wanted to share this with you. Full. Well, yes. Might I even say Crazy Busy. The holidays are always so full of blisteringly beautiful fullness, that sometimes I can hardly breathe … Continue reading The 20 Minute Path: A Key to Artful Living in Very Full Days
Just For Fun!: A Key to Artful Living
The next time you have a creative idea in mind, and you keep talking yourself out of it, try this: "OK, I'll do it, but just for fun!" And then begin, just for fun. Keep going at it, day in and day out, but only for fun! Think of your project lightheartedly. Shew away any … Continue reading Just For Fun!: A Key to Artful Living
Painting & Poem
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
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