Inspiration
Thank you to Meek Gallery for this image. I have been thinking about how much inspiration I gain from my interaction with other creative types. Recently I had a great conversation with Bill Meek, glass artist extraordinaire! My husband and I recently visited Bill and found him to be full of conversation about how he [...]
Fool the Nay-Sayers
Do you ever find there are those who are very fast to judge you? Do you allow them to influence you? Depending on my mood, I can let those people get to me or I can let them know it is their loss. We cannot always meet the needs of others, and as creative people [...]
Process
Over the last few weeks I have been trying to trust the process of my work and life. Sometimes this is difficult, however I have found how important it truly is to do this from time to time. As an American I have been raised to believe the more time I put in, the more [...]
For Two Lovely Ladies
This beautiful chocolate fountain is for us all to share as we celebrate the birthdays of two lovely, lovely ladies. They both are artists interested in watercolor paint and one also paints with acrylic and the other one paints with plants. They share the same birthday…along with moi. Do you know who I am talking [...]
A Few Awards to Share!
So I was given a few awards recently. This one came from Soulbrush who writes ever so lovingly from London. She was right on the money…I do have a passion for painting without a doubt. Thank you, Soul, for all of your inspiration and kindnesses. This Kreativ Blogger award was presented to me by Michele [...]
I Need Your Help…
As some of you know, I have entered An Art Showdown at the Saatchi Gallery. I am humbly coming here to ask you to click on the link below to vote for me. The more stars you can find in your heat to give me or that you think this painting deserves, I would appreciate [...]
I Really Have Had A Little Studio Time
While things have been crazy around here, I have been able to get into the studio a little bit. You all have been so patient with me and I thank you. Hopefully by the end of the weekend, I will have visited you and left a comment on your blog. At least that is one [...]
A State of Mind…
You know how some days you just do not have much to say. I am there. So I thought I would show you this photo of a work in progress. Does it look like a jumbled mess to you? Maybe it is my state of mind. Have a Great Day! Subscribe in a reader
Creating With Heart
You may recognize some or all of this doodle.I was only playing around with acrylic paint on rice paper.HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Last week, Dianne wrote about an encounter with a man while she was working a show. The man wondered about what the artists put into the paintings. If you have not read this wonderful [...]
Asking Permission and Being Careful…
Phases of LifeAcrylic five 12 x 4staple-less gallery wrapped canvas You have seen this before, that is true, but it kind of fits with what I wanted to talk about today. Do you remember when you were in school and the teacher would say to keep your eyes on your paper and do your own [...]