There is an advantage to a one-on-one workshop with an artist at their studio. You get the attention you need especially, if it's a whole new process you're learning. You get your answers quickly and on the spot and it takes your creativity up a whole other notch! I've been creating more elaborate art journals and falling more and more in love with book art and the making of books. I wanted to take my work to another level. I am always drawn to adding pieces to my paintings and book art, so imagine how thrilled I was to find out about Leslie Marsh and her work. Leslie was featured in many books, magazines and she has been creating books ... Continue Reading »
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Project 52 – Art & Music Collaboration
Helen Davey, a wonderful musician has created a project which she calls Project 52, which is 52 pieces of music in direct response to 52 artworks shared by 52 different artists for 52 weeks. Every week one artist’s work will be featured, together with corresponding “Sound-Painting” music, Helen Davey created (and performed) specifically for the artwork. This cross-arts project can be viewed as a series of online events so you can enjoy it no matter where you are! Click here to hear the "Sound Painting" This art was inspired by my childhood memories of my grandmother. It was created from two vintage ... Continue Reading »
How To Decide Whether an Online Course is for You…
I've taken quite a few online classes; some fantastic and some just mediocre. What I have learned is that not every class and every person teaching a class is necessarily going to benefit you or be a great fit for you! My fellow blogger from the UK, Tara Leaver of Tara Leaver, Art Words & Creative Encouragement has written a wonderful blog post, "how to decide whether an online course is for you." So instead of repeating the information, she's written, I suggest you head over there and check out this informative blog post. You can always come back over here and let me know what you think and please tell Tara I sent you over! ... Continue Reading »
Liebster Award and Blogs for You to Enjoy
I discovered that Sumaiyah Dymonz Yates gifted me with an award on her blog. I am so grateful and am delighted to take this opportunity to share some blogs with you. ABOUT THE AWARD This award was designed to be a blog award in the pay it forward fashion. Once you've been nominated, you award it to five blogs that you like that have fewer than 200 followers, to encourage new visitors to visit these blogs. RULES FOR ACCEPTANCE Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to their blog. Post the award onto your blog. Give the award to five bloggers who you appreciate that have fewer than 200 followers. Leave a comment on their ... Continue Reading »
Encouraging Words…
A couple of days before Spring, I received a lovely package in the mail from my friend, Colleen Attara. Colleen is this amazing artist, who uses recycle and reclaimed materials and turn them into works of art. Colleen also creates words, out of a plastic recycled materials and I asked her to create a couple of words for me. Words have a way of creating a path, a life and action. After receiving my love package, and on the first day of spring, we got snow! So on a very cold day, when spring was nowhere in sight, I was outside in the snow, hoping that this "word" would send a message out to the universe, so the warm air would "spring" ... Continue Reading »
What’s Happening…
Say what you want about the ills of social media...there are days when I'm crazy about it! No, it can't replace real "face" time with family and friends, but it can help you to meet some incredible people and connect. This week I want to share with you the wonderful blog of Teresa Cash (such a cool name, she's also known as "A Smile Maker"). Teresa is set up over at I'm a Late Bloomer. She showcases talented individuals who found their passion, in the latter bloom of their lives. So go on over to her website and enjoy the wisdom and stories of incredible bloomage! Nanci Hersh, is my fellow boot camper in Alyson Stanfield, Art Biz Boot ... Continue Reading »
50+ and growing pains…
Isn't there a saying about "teaching an old dog, new tricks or there's no fool, like an old fool"...with saying like these who wants to admit they're still learning about themselves after 50?! Maybe that's why many of us pretend that we have it all together. Well, I know, I don't have it all together, and I'm not pretending to either! My art still teaches me more about myself daily. I've just completed one of two recent commissions. This painting was a challenge on many levels: Self-imposed time constraints I don't usually do pet portraits my perfectionist nature and my lack of experience in pet portraits had my critical self (aka ... Continue Reading »
