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Ocean Landscape Photography Featured On Etsy's Front Page

My ocean landscape photograph, To The Beach, was featured on Etsy's front page in this charming collection titled "The Beach Of My Dreams", curated by Claudia of Nangijala Jewelry.  If you like beach cottage decor, you might enjoy browsing through the Seashell/Beach section of my Etsy shop. Thank…(continue reading)

Clean Studio Sale Original Fine Art Paintings On Sale On Etsy

  As 2011 rolls to a close, it's that time again--time for a Clean Studio Sale!  What's that, you might ask?  This is when I mark down some of my original paintings and fine art to ridiculous prices, giving you the opportunity to scoop up some of your faves--and allowing me to free...(continue reading)

From Nature Handmade Jewelry: Autumn Harvest Leaf Ring

Okay...so the sari ribbon blog hop was last week, but I've had so much fun weaving this textural fiber into my ring designs that I had to do just one more, only this time without using the layered metal flowers I am so fond of.   My latest design is my Autumn Harvest Leaf Ring.  Using...(continue reading)

Sari Ribbon Jewelry Blog Hop Sponsored By B'Sue Boutiques

For this jewelry design blog hop, B'Sue of B'Sue Boutiques threw down the gauntlet with this challenge:  What kind of jewelry designs can you make using sari ribbon?  I happen to love the different textures of mixed media jewelry designs, and my favorite layered metal flowers are perfect for...(continue reading)

Tranquil Garden Featured On I'm So Vintage --Etsy Shopping On Monday

My fine art photograph, Tranquil Garden, has been featured on the blog I'm So Vintage under Shopping On A Monday.  Like all of my fine art photography, this still life nature photograph is professionally printed by me on museum quality premium Epson fine art paper with professional Epson k3 inks,...(continue reading)

Flower Patch Is Weekly Great Art Find On Abstract Existence

My Yupo painting Flower Patch was featured on Abstract Existence, artist Hilary Winfield's fine art blog.  Hilary's new blog series, Weekly Great Art Find, does just that.  Each week Hilary will feature one great art find.  I am honored to be the first artist selected for this series. ...(continue reading)

Painting Contemporary Abstract Landscapes In Turquoise Blue

I must admit to having a bit of a love affair with the color turquoise.  As blues go, it is one of the most versatile and works wonders in painting abstract landscapes. My favorite is cobalt teal.  When combined with a deep navy blue and white, it really sets (and changes) the mood of the landscape,...(continue reading)

Copper Daisy Bling Ring Featured On Etsy's Front Page

My Copper Daisy Bling Ring was featured on Etsy's front page this week in this wonderful treasury collection from justEARRINGS.  Lisa, the treasury curator and Etsy shop owner of justEARRINGS, has a unique jewelry selection of exactly that--just earrings!  Her designs are unique, fun, and very...(continue reading)

Embossing Metal For Jewelry And Mixed Media Paintings

I have a new crush.  Oh yes--it's true.  I've just watched an amazing video from B'Sue Boutiques that demonstrates how simple it is to emboss metal--something that I have been itching to delve into for both my vintage style jewelry designs and mixed media paintings.  The name of my new...(continue reading)

Flower Photography Vintage Style: Magnolia Sunrise

As they say, spring has officially sprung here in the Midwest.  This time of year is a photographer's flower market, and I intend to take full advantage of it!  My neighbors have the most magnificent magnolia tree that is the landmark of our backyards.  Living in the city, all of our postage...(continue reading)