Yes, guilty as charged, I do take myself too seriously! How about you? My recent experience at Lisa Whitener’s pallet knife workshop got me really thinking about having fun. Then I read, what Dr. Seuss said, (Theodor Seuss Geisel), “Nonsense wakes up the brain cells. And it helps develop a sense Read more…
It’s ok to be chicken, or is it? Yes, I do have chickens, no I am not obsessed with them. But my blog today is about a workshop and a rooster. Hopefully, I’ve made you curious! I admit to being chicken hearted when it comes to workshops, training sessions, classes Read more…
Let’s face it, some days are better than other days; some projects roll out smoothly and others don’t. But I’m one of those persistent types, I keep at it, which is good, because determination over talent can often carry the day. But other times, like with this painting “Pepper Harvest” Read more…
Gift giving – never before in the history of mankind have we, as Americans, had the ability to buy so much stuff! The choices are overwhelming. In some cases if its a birthday or Christmas, the inner dialogue may go like this: Gift Giver: “I have no idea what to Read more…
When Nature Coast Art League put out an announcement that Salishan, a retirement community welcomed artists to display their paintings, I decided I wanted to go. Preparing for an art show is hard work! Deciding which paintings to take, pricing tags, packing the paintings (you can’t just throw them in Read more…
I love people that are passionate. It’s refreshing to meet folks that are “into something”! For the most part passionate people are interesting and engaging. My husband is one of those people. Once he takes an interest in something, there’s no stopping the vast amount of research and knowledge that Read more…
What do my Rhode Island Red chickens in Florida have in common with a fabulous art exhibition about brothers at the Kimbell Museum in Ft. Worth? During my recent visit to Texas, I discovered that Pam, my hostess and good friend had a surprise excursion planned: The featured exhibit Read more…
First time jitters – terrifying, exhilarating, nerve-wracking, heart pounding joy—all of that! Those feelings were just a few of the feelings I had when first meeting Pam Jarvis. I’m an adult who’s met lots of new people and made a lot of new friends over the course of my life. Read more…
I gain energy by creating and I am in the thick of painting as you can see below. I’ve still got a ways to go because this one is a doozie – large, exciting and acrylic! I’ll be sure to post a picture when it’s all completed! Sometimes, I Read more…
If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase as you were growing up. It’s good advice, but it’s hard to try and try again. There are many reasons we don’t want to try again: rejection, fear of failure, discouragement, thoughts that everyone Read more…