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)
Posted in Studio Bits. Updated May 12th, 2011.
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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)
Posted in Featured in Etsy Treasuries on April 15th, 2011.
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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)
Posted in Studio Bits on April 6th, 2011. 3 comments so far.
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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)
Posted in About My Artwork on March 25th, 2011.
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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)
Posted in About My Artwork on March 16th, 2011.
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