What can I do this week that takes me out of my comfort zone, but will improve my creativity and life? Write it down and do it. It must be completed this week. Be brave! Mine: to use my logo and print my shirt design. I have often put this off for client work and […]
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It has been many, many months since I last posted, this year has been rough, emotional, heartbreaking and exciting. From my fiance’ getting hurt at work and not able to continue working – our home up for sale, the loss of our loving beautiful horse, Scarlett and the publishing of my illustrations in a children’s
Many months have past… Read More »
This is the month for Valentine Fun and Love. The studio is finally back in order, the supplies are organized, the space is set up for screen printing, the computer desk all set to create designs, the vinyl cutter is already in use and decals are ready to be installed. The home studio and
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Great Grandpa Vickers, proudly wearing his bowler hat. 1 hat, 2 hat, 3 hat, Top Hat, Bowler Hat, Baseball cap, how many hats do you own? Hat day is a tuesday this year but it’s not actually a nationally observed holiday. It is an odd holiday that celebrates an accessory we wear on our
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Make a Collage: What’s the Best Glue? Art Mediums, Art Subjects, Art Techniques and Skills, Artists Magazine, Mixed Media Art Materials To make a collage that will last for years, you need to use a glue that’s up to the job. Collage artist Jonathan Talbot gives his recommendations and tips. This article originally appeared in the March 2011 issue of The
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Fun afternoon event! Fairy Gnome Houses, come get together with me on April 4th and / or 11th to make a fairy house. We will search nature for some of our supplies and the other supplies will be part of the class fee; $10 per family – up to 3 kids. Location and more details
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Beginning of the next work of art. Just the sketching part for now. I will be slowly adding watercolor, color pencils and maybe inks to complete the image.
New Art – llustration of Antique Tea cups Read More »
I have been sorting through old stamps some from Stampin Up and some that I acquired. I’m putting all the sets together so I can put them online and sell. I no longer use the stamp sets because I make custom drawings and illustrations instead of stamping cardsand stuff. Now they are up for sale,
Out with the Old – In with New for 2018 Read More »
Getting unstuck, when it must get done. Making art and feeling sick don’t mix. I sat at my desk to work yet with a head cold, I just couldn’t concentrate. My work was in front of me and I knew what needed to get done but I didn’t have motovation to begin. It takes motovation to
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Art from the Maker Fair was the place to go see. This past weekend there were many beautiful works of art and meeting of creative artists, new and old friendships. The art was varied with many styles for all types of buyers. Many gifts were bought and wrapped during the day. Memories of a wonderful
Great Art Pictures, Ceramics and Jewelry at the Maker Fair Read More »
Neocolor crayons, watercolor pencils, Prismacolor color pencils, graphite pencils are part of my artistic assault on working with the ghost screen prints. Using the ghost prints as a starting point, I am able to make a few more pieces that are similar pieces of work.
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Original Art for Sale. I just recently changed my studio around, to give me easier access to my items I need as I work. This is when I realized how much work I still have in my studio from before the two times I have moved. I am selling the original work and printed
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