Our tree is lovely from just about anywhere in the living room, but there's one spot just perfect for viewing and being cozy. I found myself there this morning, enjoying for a few minutes the glow of the tree, the curled up kitty on one of my crocheted afghans, and the last moments of being … Continue reading The Perfect Spot
Tag: sketchbook
Do I Dare?
It might be fun! Whilst knitting lately in between drawing and commission works, I've developed an itch to blog about knitting. So I'm thinking of swinging a bit over on Drawn2Knit. If you're interested in all things knitting, crocheting, yarn, etc....please join me! I will still post here as well! So much to draw and … Continue reading Do I Dare?
New Drawing Spot
Fall has morphed into winter here, although by today's temperature, it feels like spring. We've been inside at a new awesome spot for drawing downtown Kernersville! It's called Eclection (NOT Eclections, as my silly drawing indicates!) This relatively new shop is a wonderful boutique filled with booths by various local artists and artisans. There's a … Continue reading New Drawing Spot
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
My Love
Something about this time of year. Maybe it's that the fall leaves have just about done their leaving, leaving the world etched in line. Maybe it's the extra time with family and seeing their faces. Maybe it's just winter's spartan season that makes me reach for Bic pen, black and white, and a desire to … Continue reading My Love
Draw Near…
I didn't see it until later...a week or so after I drew this. I was merely in the moment, reveling in my spot to draw at Tanglewood Park, perched with pen in hand on a little hill enjoying a pastoral view across the road. But now I see how the image and the words I … Continue reading Draw Near…
How…
"How in the world do you do what you do?" This is an interesting question I get either verbalized or emailed to me. I'm always surprised at the question. I wonder what it is they perceive I'm doing or accomplishing, since USUALLY I'm thinking I can't do anywhere near what I'd like to do or … Continue reading How…
A Fair Memory
This year, at the Dixie Classic Fair in October, something significant happened. I was reminded of it this morning. To read what happened, click on the drawing above to enlarge it. When words fly out of my mouth like this, they often have a sense of gravity to them, as if I'm not just saying … Continue reading A Fair Memory
Thoughts on Teaching
Some of you may not know that I teach Art part-time in a sweet little private school in Winston-Salem called Redeemer School. The emphasis and thrust of this school's philosophy is based on Charlotte Mason's work on education. I won't go into all of what that means other than to say that Charlotte Mason calls … Continue reading Thoughts on Teaching
Revelations in Dust
Keepsakes Yesterday I wiped away the dust and grime on all surfaces lay besmirching the shine life’s glory maligned. How long it was there I truly could not say. What of this play on words which may or may not enshrine a moment in my mind? Is it kind to pause and then rewind the … Continue reading Revelations in Dust