Category Archives for Art
My Art Lately
Categories: About Me, Art | 2 comments
It’s been a while since I posted any personal art progress on the blog. So I thought I’d share with you a few pieces that I’ve created in between the babies naps and bedtimes. I’ve had a Craigslist alert on … Continue reading
Artist Interview: Anja Mulder
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As soon as I saw Anja Mulder’s collection photographs last year, I was taken. There is something about the way she arranges ordinary objects together that draws you in. She was so kind to answer a few questions for me…and … Continue reading
Dyed Paper Towels
Categories: Art, Tutorials | 10 comments
Hope you all had a great Easter. Do you happen to have any leftover Easter egg dye? The boys had a blast coloring eggs this year. Their egg coloring process was experimental and haphazard, but they turned out to be … Continue reading
Happy Spring – Out of the Slump
Categories: Art, Downloads, Faith | 8 comments
Happy Spring everyone! Sorry for the scarceness on posts. I caught the dreadful flu bug late February and as a result of some pretty horrendous coughing, managed to crack a rib. Extreme! But mostly I’ve just been in a slump, … Continue reading
Tiny Sculptures from Willard Wigan
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It takes alot to wow me these days. When my husband and I stumbled on the work of Willard Wigan, I was completely doubtful that this self-taught artist could create work that fits in the eye of a needle. But … Continue reading
Oil Painting for Beginners: Supplies
Categories: Art, Tutorials | 7 comments
I’m going to start a 3 or 4 part series on oil painting, sharing tips & techniques that I’ve learned along the way. A common misconception with oil painting is that you have to use dangerous solvents and thinners that … Continue reading
Interview & Giveaway: Nancy Straughan
Categories: Art, Interviews | 25 comments
It’s been a while since I posted an artist interview, but when Nancy, a textile designer based in London contacted me, I just knew I had to have her thoughts on art. She recently graduated from art school and has … Continue reading
Working Hard
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I’ve been painting more. Painting is scary for me. Graphic arts are so much more safe and forgiving, and easy. After all I’ve been doing it for about 13 years and for the most part, it comes naturally. I first … Continue reading
Illustrations: For the Makers
Categories: Art, DIY | 3 comments
When Janet asked me a couple weeks ago to do some project illustrations for the December box of For the Makers, I jumped with excitement at the chance. I absolutely love the concept that her and Katie have come up … Continue reading
Autumn Leaves Garland
Categories: Art, Tutorials | 4 comments
I recently received in the mail a beta box of amazing craft goodies from For the Makers (more on this later). In the box was this beautiful gold metallic thread that I just knew I had to use for this … Continue reading
