I believe that every family weaves their stories around the kitchen and dinner table. Most of my memories are wrapped around a traditional holiday meal, cooking with my grandmother and even shoulder to shoulder talks with my sisters as we dried the dishes every evening. The kitchen is the HEART of the home and if you’re like me, you have …
The Corona Chronicles
Art in the time of Corona . . . These are unprecedented times. As I sit writing this article, I am on Day 42 of “social distancing,” a new, and likely never to be forgotten phrase that defines the state of our world right now. We are in the midst of a global pandemic. It almost sounds like the beginning …
Travel Sketching Tips
I am often asked about my process when sketching during my travels. Although it varies depending on the time I have or the places I go, I do have some basic guidelines I follow. To help you get started “sketching on the go,” I have outlined a few tips to send you on your way to creating treasured journals of …
25 Days of Holiday Art!
Who’s up for a Fun Holiday Art Challenge? Give the artist in you a gift of just a few minutes a day to nurture your creative self! Join me in creating and sharing one piece of holiday-themed art every day starting December 1st! No rules – create what speaks to you using the prompt list as just a suggestion. Share …
Christmas Stories Art Journal On Sale!
Half Priced for a Limited Time Only Join me in my studio for “Christmas Stories.” This class consists of over 8 hours of videos where I will teach you to make a treasured journal. Previously sold for $59, this workshop is now being offered for a very brief time at the exclusive price of $29!!! Although this book is designed …
Tiny Sketches
Reminiscing over Italy and enjoying a new tiny sketchbook from Sugarboo & Co. Love the size and rough rag paper. Perfect for when you just have a “small” amount of time! What are you working on these days?
Orvieto, Italy – Part One
Departing from the Termini Train Station in Rome, I arrived an hour ahead of time to scope out the situation and “learn the ropes.” This was my first train trip in Europe and being alone, I was a little apprehensive. The station was deserted the first 50 minutes, then rapidly filled up as I discovered that in Italy, the platform …
Making Sketching an Everyday Practice
More and more I find my sketchbook a constant companion. At the very least, I keep a small sketchbook and pencil or pen in my bag and every free moment I pull it out. Instead of mindlessly scrolling through FaceBook, I open my book and draw. Even if I am not inspired by my surroundings, I still make notes and …
Open Air Studio
continued from previous post . . . I woke on that first day in Mexico to the smell of TORTILLAS! Remember, I told you my casita was right next to the Tortilla factory. My senses were bombarded at 6am with a pungent mixture of frying oil and salt air. Boca de Tomatlan was slowly waking up after a long night …
Casa de los Artistas – Crossing The River
continued from previous post . . . I freshened up a bit to go over to the Casa de los Artistas for the meet and greet. I was so worried about getting to my casita that I never stopped to notice my surroundings. It wasn’t until I opened the front door to leave that I looked out of the casita to …
