Yep. You guessed it! To draw and draw (and paint) my little life! Genevieve knew it. I've even known it in some measure all along...it shows up in my Artist Statement, in this post and this one. But somehow I've needed a re-ordering, a sorting, if you will, to realize once again, the path I'm … Continue reading The Linchpin
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Going Through My Closet
This may come as a surprise to many of you who visit my blog regularly: I struggle greatly with what might be termed Creative ADD, to put it lightheartedly. On second thought, many of you may actually have diagnosed me with that malady on numerous occasions as I flit back and forth from drawing to … Continue reading Going Through My Closet
Just Draw…and Live!
I read Voscamp quoting Luther: "If you want to change the world, pick up your pen." I'm not sure about changing the world, but it certainly changes me to pick up my pen and draw. I doubt this is what Martin Luther meant. Writing is what he meant by picking up your pen. But I … Continue reading Just Draw…and Live!
Morning Walks
If and When If I went out a ‘walking for the whole live-long day Would it be enough to deal with the stuff that in my heart holds sway? Would it calm the storm of worry and fear, The jumble that rumbles within? Would it shore up and strengthen the places that are wearing … Continue reading Morning Walks
A Bird’s Nest
What is it about Bird's Nests that we are so attracted to them? They're all over the web, on book covers, as jewelry, as decorations, on cards, in paintings, etc. What is the "draw"?:) Does it have something to do with the brown mess of twigs and sticks, mud and leaves, tenderly assembled into a … Continue reading A Bird’s Nest
On My DPNS
Say What? For those of you who do not knit, DPNS may be a new word. It's actually an anacronym for Double Pointed NeedleS. These are knitting needles which have points on both ends (instead of just one end) and are only about 8" long. I LOVE working on DPNS! They are used for knitting … Continue reading On My DPNS
Drawn2Zine!
A Zine...what is such a thing? From Wikipedia here's a definition: "A zine ( /ˈziːn/ ZEEN; an abbreviation of fanzine, or magazine) is most commonly a small circulation publication of original or appropriated texts and images. More broadly, the term encompasses any self-published work of minority interest usually reproduced via photocopier. A popular definition includes that … Continue reading Drawn2Zine!
A Return to December…
Aisle 5 They stood around, the three of them as I came beside for ‘matoes. Loud and boisterous they spoke of them- this generation’s pathos. “They don’t know what work is! They’ve never had to do it! Plow the back forty, bail the hay, clean out the barn, all in a day!” I stood there … Continue reading A Return to December…
Baby Step #10: A Zine of My Own
Oh my goodness, I am just tickled pink to offer this little booklet to you! It's my first "zine" which I'm calling an Art Zine since it's a compilation of my drawings, paintings, and writings, some of which is from my blogs, Drawn2Life and Drawn2Be! and some of which has never been seen on either … Continue reading Baby Step #10: A Zine of My Own
Trees are for Climbing
There are times, as a mom, you feel as if you've been privileged to witness something magical and transformative in your child's life. Such was the case last Sunday when Maddie and I ventured out to our neighborhood park. Over the years, we've often gone to the park. We swing a bit together. I sit … Continue reading Trees are for Climbing