An Artist’s Blog

The Story of my Life. The latest #KidLitArtPostcard theme was "Me as a kid." It was so hard to represent all that influenced me as a kid. While my parents, siblings and surroundings were huge forces in molding the person I became, I think a few of the main influences were the opportunities and availability of resources to learn about creating, and the imaginative scope of those who surrounded me to ignite the desire to build the world I wanted around me. My father, while making use of … [Read more...] about Harvesting Your Memories

This Little Pig. I meant to be more timely with my blog this year, but it seems other events often derail my plans. Working on dummies and finished art pieces for competitions and webinars has pulled me away more than once. But every activity draws me closers to accomplishing goals. One of the contests I entered I submitted an expounded version of the old nursery rhyme, Jack, who jumped over the candle stick. I never looked into the supposed reasoning for his actions, but came up with my … [Read more...] about Nursery Rhymes

Layers of Media. The first snow is kind of like the first layer of art media being laid down to create a piece. You are somewhat apprehensive, yet also excited for a new experience. Apprehension comes with the uncertainty of how things will play out. Will there be just a dusting and it looks pretty, or will there be layer after layer and you worry it will all be too much? No matter what media I use I'm thrilled to get using my supplies again, but somewhere in the middle I get nervous that … [Read more...] about First Snow

Sculpting and Sewing. Fall is a busy time of year for me. Closing out my vegetable garden. Harvesting apples from my trees, and harnessing the leaf fallout that generously provides us with shade throughout hot summer days. Even though many are gearing up for Halloween and Thanksgiving to follow, I've been thinking down the road to Christmas and winter holidays. Creating items that will conjure memories of youthful days sledding, building snowmen, and waiting for that jolly gift bearer … [Read more...] about Making Faces, Fingers, Frocks.

We Are Gifted. We all have our gifts. Personal gifts, like the ability to draw well. Some people are good with numbers, others with communication, and yet others with athletic feats. So many gifts. I feel it's important to share your gifts with others, not only in profitable ways, but in ways that enrich other's lives. I also believe it's good to try to develop your gifts to their highest potential if possible, otherwise you'll never know what's possible to achieve. Maybe your highest … [Read more...] about Gifts.