An online artist friend, who has visited my blog for many years and has been a huge encourager, asked a question in one of her recent comments on this beach post. I thought I'd take a bit of time to answer her questions, which may be of interest to others as well. Here is what … Continue reading To Timaree et al
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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
Dare
I've been using the photos I took from a recent trip to the Ciener Botanical Gardens, to create some little drawings/paintings. The crazy thing about tulips is the vast variety of them! Round and bowl-like, spiky and sharp, lots o' petals, few petals, etc. This one caught my eye with it's pointed petals and lovely … Continue reading Dare
My Lollipop Girls & Memory Lane
I'm trying to gather myself after last night's Art Show. It was the culmination of weeks and months of preparation and planning, of vision and hard work. Though it was an amazing evening, which I'll share with you someday soon, it is always a bit de-centering. I do still have much left to do to … Continue reading My Lollipop Girls & Memory Lane
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
There is Music in my House
I am, as I type, listening to Eileen Ivers O Holy Night, a gorgeously simple violin piece. And I gaze at an ornament on my tree that was made for me many, many years ago by Nan, my violin teacher. I played the violin, learning by Suzuki Method, from age 3 through 8th grade. Took … Continue reading There is Music in my House
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
Maddie’s Menagerie
It's been a while since I've shown you the menagerie that lives on Maddie's bed. The first drawings I made of the critters she houses were when she was in second grade, and then third grade, and fourth. Now, as a fifth grader with her double bed (we switched out rooms and furniture when our … Continue reading Maddie’s Menagerie
Once Again…Winter Trees
As I walked this morning, I looked at the swept-clean world and thought of a favorite poem of mine. I thought I would repost it here for you. My jaw just dropped on the floor as I looked at the date of this drawing and poem. One year ago, to the day, exactly. Enjoy! … Continue reading Once Again…Winter Trees