Original title: Looking Ahead to 2015 What follows is something I wrote in 2014, eight years ago. I think about that time and see that some things have changed for me, while others are exactly in the same spot as they were then. That's neither good or bad, I suppose, it just is. I [Read More]
Workspace
Welcome to my studio, which is part of today's #marchmeetthemaker series of prompts. We're talking #workspace today, and I've got a small space that I'm very grateful for! In my home studio, I use several carts that keep me organized (always a challenge for a mixed-media artist) and have [Read More]
My First Ever Sample Sale
My first-ever sample sale is officially open! This sale has functional art pieces that I have not offered for sale in my online shop before. Each item is LIMITED and most of them there is only one of each available. This sale will take the place of my regular "Small Works" sale that I have [Read More]
The Materials of the Mixed Media Artist
Today's #meetthemaker post is about #materials. Oh man, do you have an hour or five for me to talk about that? I am a mixed media artist in part because I love experimenting and finding new ways to bring creativity and art out into the world. (And playing with art supplies is fun, [Read More]
Poetry Is For Everyone
"I believe the world is beautiful and that poetry, like bread, is for everyone. Roque Dalton [Read More]
Hands At Work
Today I'm doing my #handsatwork post for #marchmeetthemaker which is a week late and whoops but here it is anyway. 🤪 I like to get into my paintings sometimes and just add fingerprints (with acrylics). It's actually something I do when I'm stuck on the design of a painting and it helps me think [Read More]
My Garden Flags Keeping the Color in the Yard
Earlier this week we got a big dusting of snow, which covered the trees and ground with white. But my garden flag stayed colorful! 🤪 I leave mine out all year to help me feel like Spring is always near. (It is coming at some point, right?) [Read More]
The Limits and Freedom in Monochromatic Design
This painting is part of a project for the League of Milwaukee Artists, where we are exploring the limits and freedom in monochromatic design. While typically monochromatic involves a variation of greys (and whites and blacks) with a single color, I decided to do layers of a specific color in blue. [Read More]
The Gift of Art
The first show of the season is done! It's always such a treat to see people again and hear about how God is working in each of their lives. He works so personally in each of us. It is really quite amazing.I'm very grateful for the gift of art in this world. It has the power to bless others and [Read More]
St. Kate’s
Finally got to the St. Kate's Arts Hotel in Milwaukee, WI. What an amazing place. We took the "Champagne and Art" tour with the hotel's curator and it was a treat to view the pieces up close and hear about the details of each exhibit. On the second floor, I spotted two Chilhuly paintings, which was [Read More]