Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine has issued a “Faces of Mixed Media” challenge in their Sept./Oct. issue. This challenge is perfect for trying something new! I’ve given it a shot, purposefully aiming for a different look than all my usual stuff. The rules? Only pens, pencils, or markers can be used […]
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Losing Her Dots
It’s better than losing her mind, yes? Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!
New Butterfly Cards for Cockayne Syndrome
I make cards to raise money for medical research. I stamp, color, cut, layer, and glue. Then I cut some more. I sell these cards in my little boy’s Etsy shop, and then send all the proceeds to fund Cockayne Syndrome research. Please pass along the link to Knox’s shop! […]
Bandit Girl and the Ladybugs III
I hope you’ve been having a wonderful summer in your neck of the woods. I know I haven’t been posting as much lately, but my time has not been my own! My Knox has an ear infection and is having some trouble with his swallow, but overall, he’s had a […]
Bandit Girl with Ladybugs II
Here’s my second bandit girl with ladybugs! These designs are fun to paint and I’ve listed this piece, as well as the first one, in Knox’s Etsy shop. All my profits from this little shop are sent to medical research for my son’s rare illness, called Cockayne Sydrome. If you, […]
Bandit Girl and the Bugs I
These are sketches for some bandit girl paintings I’ve been wanting to do. And here’s the first one! I added Diamond Glaze to the bugs and the eyes for a glass-like finish… This original painting is available in my Etsy shop, where I sell my art and butterfly cards to raise money for […]
Kite Story
Can you tell it started to pour down rain in this last one? I look back over this post and realize I’ve drawn images, once again, that mirror events in my own life. I’ll never cease to be amazed at the way art works. Thanks for stopping by to […]
Tin Can Bird Feeder
This project is a great way to up-cycle your tin cans. All you need is a few tools and you can create cute little bird feeders. To decorate my feeder I used polka-dot tape and red hemp cord. First punch a hole in the can with an awl… Using a […]
“Blue Winter” ~Painting with Quilled Snowflakes