The paint is barely dry...and these two fresh off-the-drawing-table tulip paintings are now at Southwinds Gallery here in Kernersville! Be sure to call Angie at Southwinds (993-0818) or drop by the Gallery to see them! Each of them measures 9"x12". The perfect size for gift giving. Perhaps you have someone you'd like to give a … Continue reading Tulip Pair!
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A Quirk
When I visit a yarn shop, I have a silly quirk: I see a gorgeous skein of yarn...and when it's the only ball of it's colorway in the cubby of other yarns of it's type...I buy it. This happened to me while visiting my family in Boone. Mom and I went to a lovely yarn shop in … Continue reading A Quirk
Boundaries: A Key to Artful Living
Much is said about this word "boundaries" as it relates to our personal and emotional lives. But it also has great benefit for our creative lives as well. As creative beings we deal with practical as well as emotional issues. Our inner artist will be nurtured when boundaries are set for such things as WHO … Continue reading Boundaries: A Key to Artful Living
Be RebElliOus: A Key to Artful Living
"Be rebellious!" The words flew out of my mouth before I even really thought about what I was saying. Now that I've had a chance to think about it...it's not bad advice. You see, my friend was telling me how excited she was about starting Sketchbook Skool!! Her face lit up as she spoke … Continue reading Be RebElliOus: A Key to Artful Living
Sparkle
In a recent conversation someone was sharing with me that the sparkle had gone. She was referring to a course of study she had undertaken a couple of years ago and was now, at the midpoint, wondering if this was really what she wanted. That original sparkle had fizzled. After encouraging her to take some … Continue reading Sparkle
Owls All Around Me
Can you take it? One more drawn "selfie" in a recent knit? I'm not prone to selfies, but if it allows me an opportunity to draw a face and a bit of knitting...well, ok. I received this gorgeous dusty blue Baby Alpaca Grande yarn by Plymouth from my mom for Christmas. I knew just the … Continue reading Owls All Around Me
I was not made for this!
Every time I shop at Walmart I have this thought. It hits me square in the face somewhere about the chip aisle, which seems to be crammed with carts and vendors stocking shelves. Someone's unhappy baby begins to wail somewhere in the store. The child's blood-curdling screams echo throughout the fluorescent lighted warehouse-like box. … Continue reading I was not made for this!
Tension
A continuation of thoughts on dreams & reality... Between dreams and reality lies a tension that is not easily eased. When your reality feels very far from your dreams, the tension can be so great you feel you might snap at any moment. Your life, even though it may appear to others as a good … Continue reading Tension
Draw What You Live
For me, drawing my life is a direct link to loving my life. Take the above for example. I did not set about it with any thought that I needed to love my life more, or that I was going to find my heart pulled in the direction of my life, just as it is … Continue reading Draw What You Live
Knitting Under the Radar
During the entire Art Show preparation time, from beginning of January to last week, I have been knitting. A lot. It always surprises me, every year, when busy full times hit, that I keep on knitting unaware of how the few rows here, some stitches there are adding up. I'll be sharing just a few … Continue reading Knitting Under the Radar