I am very blessed to be able to witness this so often . . . .
Read More347 out of 365!
I just finished #347 out of 365 “creative somethings” made during 2018. Since I last posted here a month ago, I’ve done 25 more art cards . . .
Read More8 more 3x3's!
To my wonder and amazement, I keep going with the 365 project I’m doing this year. It’s called 365somethings2018 and is organized by Tammy Garcia at Daisy Yellow Art in coordination with her friend Hanna Andersson. Being able to work in batches for this project . . .
Read MoreI finished my pocket journal!
Yes! This was a fun project. I made this small, pocket journal last September, according to the instructions, and then filled it with my art over 14 months time . . . but who’s counting!
It was a process that was really enjoyable . . .
Read Morepocket journal art!
Yesterday I felt like I really needed to do a little bit of creative art making… do you know what I’m talking about? It had been a while, more than a month since I had worked . . .
Read More365 project
I have added about 10 more 3”x3” cards to the Gallery for my 365 somethings for 2018. I cannot believe I am up to 310 pieces so far . . .
Read MoreGasparilla Island
A double exposure from Boca Grande, photos by Steve
Last weekend, Steve & I took a couple of days away to celebrate the anniversary of the beginning of “us” as a couple. We met way back in 1972 when we were teenagers - 15 & 16. Since that meeting we have always been friends . . .
Read MoreBeautiful Light on the River
I just wanted to share these photos that I took on October 17, 2018. I did a quick run down to the dock with my Google Pixel 2 phone and used no processing or filters. Only pure enjoyment and peace to look at! Enjoy . . .
Read MoreIn sight, in mind
A couple of weeks ago I was doing a few quick gel plate prints because I had saved some interesting leaves I wanted to print . . . I also used some leftover white paint like a mask with the gel plate, printing on top of some old calendar art . . .
Read MoreDouble Exposure page!
I’ve finally gone through my double exposure photos and made a Gallery on my website to share them with you. Many people have told me how much they like these layered photos and I find them so interesting and such creative fun to make! I’ve used Photoshop . . . .
Read MoreImage resist gel print ❤ mail art exchange!
“We ❤ Mail Art” is a small group of friends consisting of Jo Urbani, Julie Welsh & me. Since 2013, the three of us have exchanged art on a theme or technique a few times a year, placing an emphasis on Mail Art -see some examples via that link. It’s a lot of fun . . . This time we tried Image Resist Gel Prints!
Read More365 project and art journaling - updates!
I’ve continued creating on 3x3 art cards for 356 somethings 2018 and have added a few more that you may not have seen yet? I’ve also gotten into adding to my Urban Journal that I made with Roben-Marie Smith, via her online workshop . . .
Read More30 abstracts done! (a challenge)
I so enjoyed this challenge! I have gathered all 30 abstracts I did and created a page for them on this website . . .
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changes on the website
I’ve spent some time this week working on my blog and website. Taking the online course, Blogging from the Heart with Susannah Conway got me thinking about how I could improve this space, not only via my writing but also how it was organized . . .
Read MoreWhy I do challenges
Do you participate in challenges? I’m asking about Art Challenges where you make something, perhaps even post your efforts for let’s say . . . 30 days, 61 days or even 365 days!
Read Morehello! I have found my way back...
It is hard to believe, but May 29th was the last time I posted here. Wow, 3-1/2 months has gone by! I did have quite a busy summer and truth be told, I fell out of the habit of posting on my blog . . .
Read Morenew format for my 365 project
I started doing a 365 project in January, one that is a bit different. Participants are encouraged to work at their own pace, whether it be daily, or by doing your art projects in small batches . . .
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