Delight-filled Leaves Art
I hosted my birthday party this weekend. A girls’ night. I wanted to polish the decor a little bit by setting out some of my “adult” things out that are normally out of the reach of little hands. Nothing too … Continued
The first year I moved to the West Coast, I noticed that fall was very much a yellow and brown affair. Most of the vibrant reds are constrained to tree-lined suburban streets. I am a lover of autumn and this … Continued
Somewhat spontaneously, I pulled together my first artist submission last month to exhibit my work, and I just found out that I was selected. It is a small two-month show at a local museum, and will be the first line … Continued
I finally finished this painting that I started in 2007. I had started by painting the whole wooden panel yellow, and doing a photo transfer of the old barns that used to stand on our family farm. I also tried … Continued
Perhaps inspired by my daughter’s field trip to the recycling depot last week, I’ve been more conscious than usual about things we reuse. The depot itself reminded me of the film Manufactured Landscapes, and the related photography of Edward Burtynsky. … Continued
I finally got around to updating my art website, which we first built 6 years ago. I haven’t made too drastic of changes but am excited to have some of my more creative projects featured in the new “Creative” category. … Continued
A few pictures of my painting in progress. If it weren’t for this fever and cold, I would probably finish this painting in record time for me. I often spend up to s*ix months working on one painting, hanging it … Continued
Painting, painting, painting. I have matte medium all over my hands, black gesso under my finger nails, and a mess in my “studio” – the corner of the kitchen I call my own. I was so engrossed that I missed … Continued
As a career mom, I don’t often get the chance to just hang around home for more than two days at a time. This week, due to a mix of circumstances, I was home for five days straight, mainly with … Continued
I’ve been working on updating my art website this week, and when editing my bio, I removed a line about how I’ve been writing and illustrating since I was four years old. Having a four-year-old, I can imagine the quality … Continued