I Brake for Stamps is having a $1 sale. Some nice designs for mixed media artists are in there. I think I may have to break my no stamp buying resolution and get a few! By the way, the company does have an angel policy, so you can make art to sell as long as […]
I’m working on samples for the ATC class I’m teaching on April 12th at Studio 432. I want to have a nice variety to show the participants, who will probably not even really know what an ATC is. (I’m the first mixed media instructor and not many people around here are doing this sort of […]
Today’s challenge word is family. I think of home when I hear that word, so here’s my piece. Please note that I was able to coax this letter to show some green!
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Since I have a lot of scissors in need of sharpening, I was excited to see this week’s collection of blog posts:
14 Reasons to Keep a Visual Journal
Links to an article with 14 reasons artists keep visual journals. Worth reading.
Esperanza - Knitted Doll of Hope
‘Esperanza’ means hope, which Noreen thinks we all need more of. […]
The other day, I was talking to a store owner. She mentioned that since art isn’t essential, she’ll have a hard time of it if the US goes into a recession. I know what she meant - that people just wouldn’t have enough money to buy art, but it made me think. Is art essential? […]
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Originally uploaded by Anne, Bulles dorées
Look at the texture on this piece! Isn’t it amazing? I’m spotlighting this one because of all the texture packed into it, but there are so many lovely things to look at on Bulles Dorees. Unfortunately, I only read […]
While there weren’t many responses on this poll, the few that did vote all voted the same. You are a group of very sophisticated stampers and don’t have much use for cutesy or country designs.
The new poll:
Does your art do what you want it to do?
Absolutely. I want green and yellow and I get […]
I took such grainy photos yesterday that I decided to wait until this morning and take a clear one under natural light. Obviously, I haven’t figured out how to use that light box and supplemental lighting right yet!
Anyway, here is a nice, clear one. I am actually working on the word Nest, but the […]
I was thinking about the reason for the Easter season and it reminded me of a story about my great grandmother and how she’d always eat the worst piece of chicken so her kids and husband could have a nice big piece on holidays.
So, the word on my mind today is Sacrifice. A soldier […]
With a long weekend and icky weather, hopefully you’ll be able to get some crafting in before spring weather sends you outdoors. There are some great ideas here to get you started!
Delightful spool knitted goodies- Kittycat bookmark
This week, Noreen has designed a couple of really fun treasures- it all began with a spool knitted kitty […]
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