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LATEST ARTICLES ( 38 )

• Some New Sketches

  

  I haven't been on my blog, lately. It seems like there are so many other things to participate in on the Internet, that I have been drawn away. Here are a few o... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Delightful Doodling

  

  Lately, I have been doodling a lot. It's relaxing and fun. There's another element about this that I have discovered. The act of doodling stimulates the brain i... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bloglovin

  

  Follow my blog with BloglovinWill all of my favorite blogs become inaccessible? I hope not, but just in case, I'm trying out Bloglovin. This seems like a lot... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 CREATIVITY

• Sources of Inspiration

  

  This is an adapted Zentangle inspired by the book, Yoga for the Brain by Sandy Steen Bartholomew .I revised the design and added color to some of it. It was a... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Self Portrait

  

  This morning I was struggling with my usual frustrations: making breakfast, walking the dogs, sketching a picture, working on a painting, sweeping the floor,... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Some Watercolor

  

  Recently, I have gone back to using some traditional watercolor to create a couple of paintings.Here are the results.I just finished the Daisies and Oxalis... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sleeping Beauty

  

  Over the weekend, my daughter and oldest and best friend went to the Boston Opera House to see Sleeping Beauty. It was a fun experience. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Latest

  

  Lately, I have been sketching a lot. I must say that on every post, but it's true! I sketch every day, almost. The problem is finding the opportunity to scan an... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2013 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Work In Progress

  

  Here's a new piece that I'm working on using watercolor paints. The picture quality is not great. I took it with my phone. When I finish, I'll scan it for a... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Twinks

  

  Last week I decided to try Twinkling H2Os, a product that I have admired for quite a while. I had hesitated to order any, because of the wait and shipping costs... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2012 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Inspiration Avenue Challenge

  

  Inspiration Avenue's challenge this week has been Fairies. I decided to join in, because I figured - "Here's something I can do. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2012 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Illustration Friday - Lonely

  

  This little watercolor was done for the Illustration Friday prompt this week. Many times I don't get a chance to play with the prompt, so I'm really glad I... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Be Ready

  

  I'm posting an illustration of my grandson. Right now, it's still a little sketchy. I hope to enhance it without destroying the likeness. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Garden Fairy

  

  Here is the Garden Fairy that I sketched a few weeks ago. Sorry it has taken so long to post her, little problems keep popping up like stumbling blocks. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2012 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Some Sketches

  

  I spent some time todayworking on a new sketch in my art journal. This fairy is the result. I wish the details were a little darker.It's difficult to see her,... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2012 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Doodling Along

  

  Lately, I have been doing a lot of sketching. Some of them are okay, and a lot of them are explorations of different techniques.I have a story started in my hea... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2012 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• These Are Two Pictures That I Have Produced in a Workshop...

  

  These are two pictures that I have produced in a workshop with the lovely Jane Davenport. Her videos are fun to watch and she is so-o-o inspiring. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2012 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wishes, Hopes and Dreams

  

  Here is my latest WIPHe eyes need more intensity and there are some detailsI want to include at the bottom of the work.This is mainly watercolor, but I used som... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• October and November Sketches

  

  Sweet AngelI have been busy, busy. Unfortunately, there hasn't been time to paint. There is time to sketch on many days. Early mornings are best if I can captur... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2011 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• WIP Gingerbread House

  

  Here is my latest work in progress.I love the gingerbread cottages at the camground on Martha's Vinyard. They are so charming. Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION