About My Artwork

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)

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)

Poseidon's Window Emerges -- A Contemporary Abstract Turquoise Landscape Painting

If you saw last week's blog post, you will recognize this turquoise splash painting, Poseidon's Window, as having developed from a near floral abstract.  Originally, the balance of the composition seemed off, so I did what any artist might do:  I rotated it for a change of perspective. …(continue reading)

Creating Vintage Style Fine Art Photography With Romance

 Traditional Photography Or Digital?When I studied fine art photography in college, it was traditional:  darkrooms, film, and chemicals.  As technology advanced, I swore I would remain a purist--no digital for me.  Uh uh.  No way.  My honeymoon trip to Italy convinced me…(continue reading)

Spirit Bird Abstract Nature Canvas Painting

  "Spirit Bird" was not created so much from inspiration as from compulsion.  As I was drifting off to sleep a couple nights back, an image of colors came to mind:  earth tones of greens, browns, and white, similar to some jasper stones I had been working with on a jewelry piece. …(continue reading)