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 …
25 Days of Holiday Art Complete!
I really enjoyed creating during the holiday season! It was fun to share art with everyone amidst the busy hustle bustle this time of year. I just wanted to share my completed book with you – I think I will put it out every year for my family to flip through. Who knows, maybe this will become an annual event!
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 …
Packing, Prepping, Painting
[continued from previous post on May 10, 2017] I was panicky for a month after I signed up to go to Mexico on my {non refundable} trip but the holidays came quickly and I didn’t have time to over think it. In fact, having something exciting to look forward to made the holidays a little less painful as I wished …
Leap!
February is all about Taking a Leap at The Documented Life Project! See how Art to the 5th creates their unPlanner™ challenges this week – Details are HERE Join us on The Art to the 5th™ Academy™ – a thriving “community” and classroom for “The Original” Documented Life Project™! Find us on Instagram: #documentedlife2016™ #theunPlanner™ See Sandi’s Blog HERE See Rae’s Blog …
A Beautiful Mind
I used my husband’s Field Notes to create art this week for The Documented Life Project™ . See all the details at the Art to the 5th website HERE FROM THIS . . . TO THIS . . .
“Christmas Stories” Featured in Somerset Studios!
Times have been difficult, for sure, since the unexpected loss of my husband last month, so it is nice to have small blessings and surprises such as having my “Christmas Stories Heirloom Journal” featured in Somerset Studio Magazine this month! I hope you get a chance to pick up a copy – there are so many wonderful holiday ideas inside this gorgeous …
Just Create!
October ThemeTranslucent PapersWeek 44 – October 31Art Challenge: Tea Bags, Dryer Sheets, Fibrous PapersJournal Prompt: Just Create! I really love it when you can sit down and “just create” without it being a job, a commission, or art “on demand!” For this week’s challenge, I gave myself permission to play – just for fun, just for me! The fibrous paper …
Windows of My Mind
October ThemeTranslucent PapersWeek 43: October 24Art Challenge: GlassineJournal Prompt: Windows of My Mind This week we are using Glassine as a medium in our challenges. Don’t know what glassine is? Well, it’s kinda like vellum . . . it’s transparent with a dull in appearance and it can be wrinkly or smooth. I happened to have a pack of glassine …
A Week in the Life . . .
September ThemeJournaling with PhotosWeek 39 – September 26Art Challenge: StoryboardJournal Prompt: A Week in the Life… It’s so fun to create story boards to document! They are like little tiny vignettes – stories within a story. For this week’s challenge, I wanted to create a little banner for each day of the week. I documented the lovely week I had …
