An interesting garden journal page usually begins in a garden. Doesn’t have to, but it usually does. Something stands out as interesting at the moment, and you think “hmmm . . .what will I do to translate this interesting thing… Continue Reading
I feel as though I have been on a long journey – away from life as I know it!
I LOVE palettes and am always in search of the perfect palette solution (for me anyway). I work with watercolor at home in my greenhouse studio, and also when I am out traveling . . . even if I am going… Continue Reading
When I typed the title for this post, it reminded me of a hit song recorded in the 60’s called “96 Tears”, recorded by a group called Question Mark and the Mysterians. If you are of my special generation, you… Continue Reading
Those who read my recent series of posts about using watercolor palettes may remember that I did not recommend this type – with wells in the cover and base – BECAUSE the dried paint falls out . . .
Toward evening on March 17, Dear Me showed up in the garden room studio and reminded me that it was St. Patrick’s Day, and that, while she sported a green hair bow
Once upon a time, (Spring 2001, actually), in a Walmart faraway, two women wrestled over a swing in the Garden Department – the LAST swing as it were . . .
Although I have certainly been in this position a number of times in my life, I have never illustrated it until now . . .
Illustration Friday is a wonderful site that has been in constant operation since 2003. I can’t tell you how much I have wanted to participate, but of course, there was never time. Now there is. So this is my… Continue Reading
As long time readers know, I visit Arizona a lot – especially the Tucson area. I have friends there, and I attend the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show every February to find special components for the jewelry I create.