This is the last in a series of topics that came from my discussions with The Council of Arty Cleverness. This one was Sharyn’s idea. First of all, I just…
Being a Mom while Being an Artist
Weekly Recap: April 24-30, 2017
Monday, April 24, 2017 Finishing up a memory piece for a friend. Read about it here. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Working in my season of contrast journal and thinking about…
My Upcoming Show: Conversational Sexism
When I started talking with the gallery manager at Lowe Mill last fall about my show, I originally thought I’d do more canvas works in my Modern Icon series since…
Weekly Recap: April 17-23, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017 Starting a couple of new commissions. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Green and blue. My favorites! And messy hands! More of my favorites! Wednesday, April 19, 2017…
How Do I Decide My Work is Finished?
Over the next few Thursdays I’ll be talking about topics that came out of a discussion I had with The Council of Arty Cleverness. They suggested some blog topics and…
Weekly Recap: April 10-16, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017 Working in a faith journal that will end up in Europe somewhere. I love these projects. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Did some chores. Worked on some…
Emotional Weight
Last week I started the #100dayproject on Instagram to spur me into working on the pieces for my show. (You can see my work at #100DaysOfArtShowPrep.) It was a big…
Weekly Recap: April 3-9, 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017 My first page for Season of Contrast for Get Messy! Check out the Season of Contrast Hashtag on Instagram. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 I am beginning…
When What You Planned isn’t Working
Over the next few Thursdays I’ll be talking about topics that came out of a discussion I had with The Council of Arty Cleverness. They suggested some blog topics and…
Weekly Recap: March 27-April 2, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017 I’m a part of a faith journaling circle where we each made a journal for another person in the group and then mail it on to…
Magic Eye
Over the next few Thursdays I’ll be talking about topics that came out of a discussion I had with The Council of Arty Cleverness. They suggested some blog topics and…
Weekly Recap: March 20-26, 2017
Monday, March 20, 2017 One of my coworkers on the Get Messy Creative Team, Sasha, had a tiny journal tutorial on her blog this week. I decided to give it…
Get Messy Art Journal: Season of Art 101
This past week finished up Season 13 in the Get Messy Art Journal Community*. Get Messy Art Journal is an art journaling program that is a school, art playground and…
Weekly Recap: March 13-19, 2017
Monday, March 13, 2017 Sometimes you just gotta make pie for Pi Day. Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Scrap page in my Season of Art 101 journal. Wednesday, March 15, 2017…
A List of Things to Do When Your Muse is on Vacation
I’m a firm believer in showing up and doing the work even when the Muse is on vacay but I also get that there are days when you just aren’t…