Mini Watercolor Paint Palette
I’ve never been one to paint outdoors or in public, even though I admire those types of paintings. I’ve wanted to paint outdoors, in public, but have never worked up the courage. But I’ve been taking classes in journaling, and following blog posts about sketching in public, and I’m gathering up the nerve to do [...]
A Kind Gesture
I had an unexpected moment of kindness today. The Clothesline Art Show was today in Hudson. When I stopped at the show this afternoon to work my shift, the members of my group told me that a family had been in, and one of their daughters had spent some time looking at my drawings. She [...]
Ooo, Look What I Bought!
I’ll admit – it was love at first sight. I came ’round the corner, and, ah…there it was. At the Avant Garde Art & Craft show last Saturday, I wandered away from my table to see the other vendors. I went out one door and when I came back in the other, there was Andrea [...]
Miles of Paintings
Ah, the sense of satisfaction of completing another batch of paintings for Art-o-mat! Miles and miles of cheerful little paintings just make me happy, no two ways about it. For this batch, I did 100 paintings instead of my usual 50, and I tried some new colors. I’m happy on both counts. Doing 100 paintings [...]
Avant Garde Art and Craft Show, June 11
The summer art show season is upon us! Come see me at my booth at the Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show on Saturday, June 11. The show will be at the Middleburg Heights Community Center, 16000 Bagley Road, Middleburg Hts, OH 44130. Hours are 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. A wide variety of unique and [...]
Liberate Your Art Postcard Swap
Kat, over at The Kay Eye View, is having a postcard swap. It’s open to artists of any medium. All you have to do is send in 5 printed postcards that feature your artwork, and you’ll get 5 postcards in return. Details are on her site: http://www.kateyeview.com/p/liberate-your-art-postcard-swap.html It sounds like fun, plus you get to [...]
Muses Magazine
Muses Magazine (http://www.musesmag.com/) delighted me recently by doing a feature on me and my artwork in their April 18 issue. Read all about it here: http://musesmagazine.com/april18_lifeneedsart.html and http://musesmagazine.com/april18_finenine3.html Muses is a really gorgeous magazine showcasing art and design to provide inspiration for your lifestyle. It’s such a treat to browse each issue. Unfortunately, I missed [...]
Mini’s in a BOX
The Ohio Collage Society Show, 3.5 x 2.5, opened tonight at the BOX Gallery in Akron. It’s a show of small collages by members of the society; see it before it closes on 4/16. It’s a terrific show with somewhere between 75-100 works. Most artists submitted 3 or 4 pieces and they’re grouped together, giving [...]
Spring Omen
Spring Omen is a collage made from bits of paper, a photo, some leaves, and a few lines of machine stitching. I have entered it into the Hudson Society of Artists 2011 Members Show.
The Sketchbook Tour Dates
The Sketchbook Project, sponsored by Art House Co-op, opens Saturday, Feb. 19. The project, as you may recall, invited artists from around the world to fill up a sketchbook with images based on a theme. More than 28,000 artists participated. Yes, I have the right amount of zeros in that number. The books will all [...]
Art Studio
I have a great little studio. Want to see? I was planning to take photos after I’d cleaned it all up and made it pretty. But really – my studio is all shiny and clean approximately one day per year. Maybe. (Honestly, I do sweep and vacuum regularly, but to straighten and tidy and organize, [...]
Studio Mascot
In honor of one of my words of the year, I’ve adopted a studio mascot! This clever little character is sitting in my studio, keeping a close eye on me. Better not slack off or try to get away with anything – I might get smacked with that brush! This charming little cupcake is the [...]
2011 Words of the Year – Step, Cupcake
Now that the year is 1/12th over, I’d better set my goals and intentions. I always set a Word Of The Year to be my focus, but this year I’m in a dilemma. I have been playing with words for weeks but am undecided between two words. Step Step is the logical choice. My words [...]
Cheeks and Noses
This sketchbook project has made me realize that I need practice drawing people in general, but cheeks and noses specifically. The tip of the nose is a personal feature. If it’s just a bit off, the sketch is all wrong. I struggled with cheeks, that expanse of space between the profile and the ear. Get [...]
Sketchbook Project – Sherri
My friend Sherri is the cover model for the sketchbook. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Amanda
Amanda and Kevin responded to my twitter request for help with the project. Check out their web site: http://NerdyTogether.etsy.com Take a look at the finished sketchbook: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Spencer
My nephew Spencer. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Virginia
My friend Virginia. For reasons I can’t figure out, this looks nothing like her. Drats. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Ted
My brother-in-law Ted. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Heather
My friend Heather. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Kevin
Kevin and Amanda are also twitter friends who volunteered to help me with this project. Amanda’s pic will be up shortly. Check out their web site: http://NerdyTogether.etsy.com Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Vanessa
Vanessa is a wonderful artist I’ve met through Twitter. She was kind enough to help me out with the project. Check out her web site: Vanessa Turner Art. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Rose
My friend Rose. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Zoe
My niece Zoe. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/