My (unspoken) New Year’s resolution was to learn how to manipulate my photos and drawings in Photoshop. I bought a book. My husband already has the power-house program. So what am I waiting for? Every time I try to pick up some skills with this stuff I get side […]
Tag: original art
Butterfly Meets Narwhal
During our recent hospital stay, our window looked out upon a construction site. It was right in the middle of what used to be the back parking lot. Our nurse told us that they’re building a new addition to the hospital, a whole new tower. And that’s when I got […]
Published in Somerset Studio, March 2012
Surprised and delighted to have a piece of my mixed-media artwork featured in the new Somerset Studio. I originally made a mixed-media piece titled “Dancer in White” back in September of last year. I enjoyed showing the process photos of how it all came together. I didn’t have any plans […]
Candy Corn Queen 2011
She started out as a sketch on tracing paper, just like last year. I decided on an Elizabethan style queen and initially sketched out a castle along with her….but I changed my mind on the castle later on. After the basic sketch was done, I made a copy of it, […]
“Stare Cards” for CS
I wish people would stop staring. I designed some cards to give to people who stare at Knox. It’s happening more and more frequently. People can’t help themselves. Their eyes keep looking over at him. They don’t say anything but their eyes ask the questions loud and clear. “What’s wrong with that baby? Is […]
“She Holds On To Time”
Butterflies of Denmark
I’ve continued reading about other families who have had children with Cockayne Syndrome. All the stories are hard to read and I always cry. But ignorance is not bliss with this disease. I need to know what to expect so that we can give Knox the best care that we can while […]
Books, Birds, and Butterflies
My mail box has been full of art this week. I recieved my ATCs from the “Readers Everywhere” swap. I love this photo collage: The little girl is reading on an elephant. I think this is the first real watercolor ATC I’ve ever received. It’s really nice. Here are the ATCs […]