Always a Bridesmaid

First page in my Canson mixed media pad.  It's titled "Always a Bridesmaid"  The title came afterwards. Not sure where that came from - it just did.. you know how that is?

collage, acrylic paint, watercolor crayon, charcoal, india ink, acrylic ink, graphite

Make your own canvas-like board tutorial

Welcome to my first tutorial. I hope you give it a whirl!

My husband doesn't bring me flowers.......

... he brings me this kind of thing instead.  He gets me.  But I'd enjoy flowers now and again (ever?), too!

Mabel is anxious

 

Ooooh Mabel's getting itchy to make more of these!

 

Craftsy fun!

I made this pouch featured here:  http://www.craftsy.com/class/bag-making-basics-reversible-tote-and-zipper-pouch/148  for my daughter for Christmas.  She uses it for a travel art kit.  It was fun and easy! Give it a whirl.  I'm planning on making more.  I think I'd actually sew more, if I watched more instructional videos, as I am a visual learner.  When I sew from printed directions, there is smoke rolling off ye olde seam ripper - she gets a workout!!  Here's how mine turned out. BTW - no seam rippers were harmed in the making. I'd love to see yours, if you make one. Meanwhile, I'm off to see what else Craftsy has going on. :D

Mabel Strikes Again!!

Lookie Loooo what Mabel (my kiln) has whipped up!  A cute little pin just listed on etsy.

Here is the finished painting, titled "Source" that has taken me all summer and then some to finally complete. It was done using decalcomania - a surrealist technique and is being included in a show next month consisting of instructor and student work.  The experience will be great, just setting a goal and realizing it.  I've not had anything in a show since high school, which was 30+ years ago. eek.