Last weekend I took on a commission for a very large painting and I have been working on it quite a lot. There will be five sets of panels across, each measuring 16″ wide and three panels top to bottom, 16″, 48″, and 96″. The overall height will be 14′. The client is working with [...]
Well, I had a melt down at the Eureka Sunday Market a week ago Sunday when the extreme wind knocked over everything in my booth for the kajillionth time and sucked the canopy cover inside out and bent the frame. I had not been feeling well all day and was really run down and then [...]
They’re waiting over there for their grammar lesson.
Preparing paper is a view of my sink as I prepare to paint. I am soaking paper in a large white bowl which shares the red sink with a green cereal bowl and a spoon. The painting measures 12″ x 12″, is on a wrapped canvas with the painting continuing on the sides. It requires [...]
I encourage you to buy orinal art, especially directly from artists. Buy what you like. Art is an investment in the quality of your life. Owning art is making an investment in your soul and the life of your culture. Looking at art will lift your spirits and lower your blood pressure, lengthen your [...]
Fidget over at Mama Makes Stuff has decided to feature artists and crafters who are mommas on her blog and I am lucky to be the first one! You can see which of my paintings she decided to put up and check out her altered art when you visit. As always, I welcome your comments. [...]
The Eureka Springs Sunday Market was a blast. Plenty of fine art, some yummy homemade treats, locally grown produce and seedlings, and live musical performances! It is amazing to be a part of such a fun event and the day flew by. I sold a couple small paintings and craft items and enjoyed talking to [...]
I’ve been getting my display together and beginning to price items for the Sunday Market. I think it will look pretty good, but I’m bothered by the forecast of rain. These polymer clay pieces will be fine getting wet! They are just a few of the many small artworks I will have available. Actually, everything [...]
a work in progress