A Speckle of Twisted Whimsy

Never give up ...

2012-01-31T06:21:00.000-08:00

ACEO, ATC, Original

2012-01-25T22:29:00.000-08:00

This aceo is now listed in my shop, I love her! A reminder to live in the present and enjoy every moment!

View from an old ledger

2012-01-25T19:53:00.000-08:00

watercolor, graphite, pan pastels, pit pen

Old ledger journal

2012-01-23T21:12:00.000-08:00

I often use just what I have around the house to paint in. I got this old ledger journal at a garage sale for .25 cents. I love the lines in the background. I think it adds character. I don't mind that the pages wrinkle from the watercolors, it gives it personality. Plus the pages will probably lay flat when it has been closed for a long time.

Created in a vintage journal ledger, water color, pan pastel, graphite.

Plastic bag recycled journal

2012-01-17T17:27:00.000-08:00

I made this journal over the weekend with my lovely art friends. It is made from recycled plastic bags. They are all fused together, about 6 layers, and then cut and shaped into the size of journal you want to make. The pages are from left over scraps of watercolor paper. The pages are bound with a simple single signature (a technique that I learned from Teesha) and waxed linen thread. I really love this technique, but I didn't think I would at first. I love holding it, the texture, and the bumpiness. The button was made by me in a ceramics class I took in Kirkland a couple of years ago. This project goes really fast and can be made in a couple of hours, I like that!

Yarn Bombing in Seattle

2012-01-13T21:13:00.000-08:00

Even the trees get cold in Seattle! We are expecting snow tomorrow night, get ready!

The colors are amazing...

2012-01-12T22:42:00.000-08:00

...and I am in awe of the colors of nature. Maybe that's why I am an artist! I am so grateful to have eyes to see.... Thank you.

Breath

2012-01-11T14:57:00.000-08:00

I need to be where I can can breath, where I can be free of toxicity around me, where I can live, I can love, where I can enjoy life. I find beauty in the simplest of things...I long to breath...

Take my breath away...

2012-01-09T12:26:00.001-08:00

A peek

2012-01-08T07:57:00.000-08:00

Here's a peek into the journal I am doing with my art friend Syd. Plus a few polka dots for fun! We are almost done with this journal, I can't wait to finish it! It has traveled between us to work on in our free time for over a year!
(click to make larger)

The Present

2012-01-05T17:33:00.000-08:00

I created this on a 10 x 8 canvas. I used acrylic, and graphite and small bits of collage from an old masonry catalog. I love how to make a collage piece with editing software called Picnik. The canvas I use is Resin paper. I love the feel of it with several coats of gesso on it. It almost feels like a soft leather. Try it if you haven't used it before. It can be found at any hardware store.

With Polka Dot Bows

2012-01-04T16:25:00.000-08:00

In honor of my birthday I decided to make something a little different. She is on a wood panel, measuring about 11 x 14. Done with acrylic, and graphite. I made this painting for a friend, I hope he likes it. I think she has sort of a folksy feel to her. I haven't painted with acrylics for a while now, I feel torn between painting in watercolor and painting with acrylic. What I create with these different mediums seems to change as well. My watercolor paintings are more whimsical, while the acrylic lends to a more serious painting......hmmm, I need to explore this a little more....

I hope you are having a good week!

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T20:29:00.000-08:00

Beaches, sunshine, and love, that's what I hope for you in the New Year!
Happy New Year!

This is the best place to make art

2011-12-13T21:18:00.000-08:00

I have a studio outside my home attached to my garage. While I love my studio, it separates me from my home life. When I create art with acrylics, working in my studio is better, so I don't get paint all over everything. I can work inside my home with watercolors, I like that, I am involved,,,I am not separated as I am in my studio,,, and even my kitty likes to watch. This is the best place to create art!
p.s. see that little pill holder? I use it to put my watercolor paints in. It Keeps the paint moist while giving it a reservoir to keep paint in, and I can travel with it where ever I go.

Aceo's are available

2011-12-13T15:34:00.000-08:00

I have been slowly getting back into creating some art for sale. I will still work in my art journal as I challenge myself to create art to sell as well. I am offering some aceo's in my shop now.

Abundance

2011-12-11T16:27:00.000-08:00

"Abundance". An extremely plentiful or over sufficient supply. This is what I am feeling today. I am so blessed and I am so lucky! Thank you.

Reconnecting

2011-12-09T10:31:00.000-08:00

Here is another page from my journal. The journal measures 5 x7 and this painting is small. It is created mostly by watercolor and Pan Pastels. As I revisit this page I am reminded of old love, new love, and the possibility of finding ourselves once again.

xo...

Journal page

2011-11-21T14:47:00.000-08:00

Created in a small journal. I am working in this journal with one of my artist friends, Syd. We have been working in it since last year. I have one of hers as well. I always think the project will go by very fast, and life gets in the way, and we are still working in them. I like that though, no time constraints, just doing what feels right.

"The Secret"

2011-11-13T09:33:00.000-08:00

"The Secret"

I hold my heart for you

2011-11-09T10:51:00.000-08:00

A portion of a page in my journal,,,,,

2011-11-08T18:34:00.000-08:00

I have been working in my watercolor journal again. These pages were made with watercolor, graphite, and some Pan Pastels. It's nice to get back into my journals but I long for texture and depth. The second submission is influenced by an exhibit of "Carnival" that I saw at the Burke museum over the weekend. I love masks. Perhaps I have been hiding behind one all of this year. Recovering, exploring, and finding myself once again.. xo...

Letting go of attachment to outcome

2011-10-08T22:00:00.000-07:00

Always reminding myself to let go of attachment to outcome.
Just live in the moment, no expectations....

(art by me)

I dream in colour

2011-10-06T21:12:00.000-07:00

This moment is the start to all my other moments, I chose to dream in colour, I chose to think "big" bigger than myself, and I chose to offer a smile to the stranger on the street corner.
(Acrylic on wood panel 12 x 12)

Not always about color

2011-10-05T13:55:00.000-07:00

If you have been following my work for a while you know how much I love color. Bright colors! Well today was different. I created this piece from a song I was listening to by George Strait called "Check yes or no". It's a really sweet song, you should hear it, if you haven't already. Anyway, I was compelled today to show this piece in black and white. I am shaking up my world a little bit at a time and it feels great! Let me know what you think of the black and white version.

2011-09-26T22:44:00.000-07:00

New journal page

2011-09-25T13:48:00.000-07:00

"I can escape for a few days but it doesn't stop me from thinking of you"

I was able to make some journal pages while traveling this week. It was so good to get away from home and have some relaxing time to myself.

I love you but...

2011-09-18T16:42:00.000-07:00

"I love you but... please don't have any expectations of me" available in my shop

Untitled

2011-09-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

I am starting to work in my journal again. Picking up the paint brush after a long period of time isn't easy. This journal is a little bigger than my travel journal. I am enjoying the size of this one.

Taking the test

2011-09-06T18:08:00.000-07:00

My friend Mark, encouraged me to take the Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator test. It is a great tool that helps understand different personality types. You can take a free version of this test on their site. I feel like I am a seven, and my friend feels that I am an eight. I took the test again today, and I rated a high number two. So, I wonder if I would test differently depending on my mood for that day? I think I am a number seven with a clear pattern for nurturing and helping, which really comes out when people get to know me.

Making art after refreshing and renewing

2011-09-05T21:15:00.000-07:00

New art in my travel journal

2011-07-28T20:32:00.000-07:00

A lot of my art has been centering around water themes lately. I guess you can see why. I have been enjoying this wonderful mild summer in Seattle. I want to get out on the water more this summer. It's already August, I can't believe it! I hope you are enjoying your summer too.

Kayaking the Puget Sound

2011-07-24T15:21:00.000-07:00

Last night was a lovely night on the sound. The weather was perfect, near 80's at sunset, and the water conditions were calm. It was great. My friend Jim and I kayaked from the Ballard Locks to Golden Gardens in Seattle. When the weather is nice in Seattle, we have to get outdoors and do as much as we can.
I found out I get a little seasick on these trips, so I am going to be looking into motion sickness remedies!

Floating over Coffee Pot Drive

2011-07-20T21:16:00.000-07:00

I have fond memories of Coffee Pot Drive. It is in Florida, in St. Petersburg. I wish I could go back someday, but for now,,,, I will just float over "Coffee Pot Drive".

Launching

2011-07-20T09:52:00.000-07:00

I am at a great time in my life. I feel like I am diving in and going for it! It is a great time to experience everything you can, and be fearless!

And I will wear my pretty dress

2011-07-14T12:36:00.000-07:00

I created this in my little travel journal. I take it with me everywhere. It is approx 3 x 5 inches in size. This piece is created with watercolor and Pan pastels.

Botany shoot

2011-07-12T06:45:00.000-07:00

These were taken at my photography meetup group at the University of Washington last week. It was really wonderful to see a wide variety of tropical plants. I am still learning how to take good photographs, I may need help from a better camera. These photos were some of my favorites.

My kayaking class

2011-07-08T06:54:00.000-07:00

My kayak

I took my first kayaking class on Wednesday. It was an amazing day on the water. It was about 80 degrees, (nice for Seattle). I had so much fun! I can't wait to go back again!

New post cards

2011-07-06T14:26:00.000-07:00

I just received my post cards back from the printer and couldn't be happier about the quality of them. I have just listed them in my shop!

"My Big Brother"

2011-07-05T10:52:00.000-07:00

"My Big Brother"

This piece is available in my shop.

A perfect Seattle day, July 2nd!

2011-07-03T20:15:00.000-07:00

It was a fantastic day in SUNNY Seattle! Everyone was out enjoying the beautiful weather, at thriving Pikes Place Market, and I was out with my camera! It couldn't have been a more magical day!

Fun on wheels

2011-06-27T09:28:00.000-07:00

Lily pads and a photoshoot

2011-06-23T22:18:00.000-07:00

I went on a photo shoot tonite with a group of really fun people. We met in Juanita Park in Kirkland, WA. The park runs along side of Lake Washington. We walked out on the bridge to take various photos. Since everyone seemed to have cameras that cost more than most cars, and were taking photos of birds miles away, I concentrated on the beauty below me in the water. (With my Canon Powershot sx210). I just love the colors. The greens, bright oranges, and browns. I feel so lucky to have taken these shots, just as I took the photos, it started to rain. Not a drizzle but bucketfuls of rain plummeting down on us.

I ran back to the car and felt so grateful, to have seen these Lily pads. I think they are magical, I can almost see the fairies living among them.

"Free at last"

2011-06-22T22:03:00.000-07:00

"Free at last"

8 x 10, Strathmore cold press watercolor paper, artist grade watercolors, graphite, Pan pastels.
(click image to make large)

New art

2011-06-21T17:48:00.000-07:00

"Friends"

I am making some new art and I am getting ready for opening my etsy shop again. My new work will feature watercolor illustrations. The sizes will be 8 x 10, and I am creating them on watercolor paper. I hope to have them in my shop by the end of the week. These offerings will be different than my previous acrylic work, but will still be characteristic of my "touch of whimsy". I am excited about my new direction!

This weekend

2011-06-19T14:51:00.000-07:00

This weekend was really great. The annual artist garage sale was in Everett, and I participated as a vendor there. Luckily I had a booth inside the Schack art center and I was lucky to be out of the rain. (Yes it is still raining in Puget Sound). The glassblowers were the highlight. They were able to work as the sale was going on. I took these photos before the opening from my phone. After the sale, I worked out at my gym for an hour and a half. Coffee this morning with a sweet friend. There was a Jethro Tull concert last night at the vineyard, I really wanted to go and heard that the concert was great!

Listen

2011-06-15T10:34:00.000-07:00

"Listen"

Simplicity

2011-06-11T14:40:00.000-07:00

I usually use a lot of vibrant colors in my work. I really like the simplicity of this piece. I used minimal color, a monochromatic color scheme. I like this change. This little journal is half way finished. I work in it at night, I can bring it anywhere with me, and I don't have to be out in the studio to work on it. I am really enjoying watercolors. I mentioned before, that I find them more portable than carrying around my bottles of acrylic paint.
I hope you are having a great weekend!

Some more illustrations

2011-06-07T23:13:00.000-07:00

Flowers

Brenda cycles Coffee Pot Drive

Determination

She waited patiently...

2011-06-04T17:49:00.000-07:00

"Take Me Away"

2011-06-02T20:19:00.000-07:00

Journal pages created in watercolor, Pitt Pen, graphite, and Pan Pastels

Throw me a life raft

2011-05-31T23:41:00.000-07:00

Throw me a life raft

This was how I was feeling the other day. Dark cloud over me, feeling like I was defeated. As I was painting the image of a life raft came to me. I added it as the last thing I painted. When I start a painting, I never quite know how it will end up looking, but it is obvious that our paintings are extensions of ourselves. My paintings have a voice of their own. ( I don't feel like that anymore :) .

Small journal slideshow

2011-05-29T17:45:00.000-07:00

I would love to share my travel journal with you. This is what I have created so far!

A showcase of pages and color

2011-05-28T23:03:00.000-07:00

I am showcasing a few of my journal pages all together. These are created in my small pocket journal. (click to make larger)

This one is my favorite so far. It was recreated from a page I wasn't so crazy about. I love how the greens and blue background blended so well together. I used Peerless watercolor papers for these.

Angels come in all shapes and sizes

2011-05-27T09:46:00.000-07:00

This is a page from my small pocket journal. I used my Wacom Bamboo tablet to create the doodle frame. I am enjoying creating with watercolors. Most of my previous work is done in acrylic. I can bring watercolors where ever I go, they are much more transportable. I use Peerless watercolor papers and I just ordered a Koy watercolor travel kit for my journal bag. I can't wait to get it!

A little page in my little journal

2011-05-25T08:19:00.000-07:00

Here is a page from my small journal. I used watercolor, pit pen, and pan pastels. I really like the softness of this one, as I usually tend to choose bright colors. This is approx 3 x 5 inches. (click to make larger)

Inspired by owls

2011-05-19T08:05:00.000-07:00

The first three photos were taken through windows in a gallery in North Carolina. I don't know the name of the artist or the gallery, but Jim knew I would love these! I painted my own interpretation of them in my small leather journal. I used acrylic and graphite. I love the whimsy of these, especially the larger one on the top.

The Gift

2011-05-18T11:38:00.000-07:00

Created with watercolor, Pan Pastels, graphite, Pitt pen
(click to make large)

A good reminder, trust your crazy ideas!

2011-05-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

My collab with Syd

2011-05-10T17:35:00.000-07:00

"You have my heart"

created by talented artist Syd

If you have been following my blog for a while you will see that I am doing an art collaborative journal with my friend Syd. I am so lucky to have her work in my journal. We have been working in our journals since last year. It is really fun, no stress of time frames, we just create in them when we can and exchange them back and fourth every couple of weeks. When something comes up in our lives, the journals go on the back burner, but we have no expectations of each other, or time deadlines, and that just works out so great for me. I am on "task" now, and will be sending my journal to her every two to three weeks. That seems to work for us! Syd is so talented but, you really have to know her to know that. She is so busy with life, but her artwork shines through. Xo...to Syd.

Bleeding hearts

2011-05-07T21:22:00.000-07:00

I am not sure why these are called bleeding hearts. For now I am calling them broken hearts.

Art journal

2011-05-05T18:42:00.000-07:00

I love how my journal is getting fuller. I changed my color palette for this one. I am still re-working over old pages. I am using acrylic and watercolor. I hope you get to take time to work in your journal, you will be glad you did!

A small journal

2011-05-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

(click to make large)

I work in several journals at a time. This little journal is kept in my purse. I work in it when I am on the go. I started the drawing with tools I had on hand like watercolor brushes, graphite, and Pan Pastels. Then later when I am in my studio, I add acrylic paint and the final touches.

Mr Fox

2011-04-28T11:48:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Mary sent me a little stuffed fox. This is my painted interpretation with a little hand written note attached to the page. So sweet, I love it.
This is the journal I am re-creating over old pages. I like how some of the old text and drawings show through.

Pages before Feb 2nd

2011-04-20T18:38:00.000-07:00

(Click to make large)

Journal pages

2011-04-19T12:36:00.000-07:00

Some pages in my collaborative journal

2011-04-16T16:22:00.000-07:00

The second journal page has a connecting page which I still need to work on. It is about being emotionally connected to someone while having to let go. I am not sure if that is possible when you really love someone.

Pages before Feb 2nd

2011-04-15T07:14:00.000-07:00

(Click to make large)

2011-02-07T15:29:00.000-08:00

I am taking a hiatis from blogging and art for a while. Keep making art!
xo...
Tara

I've been making art dolls!

2011-01-23T20:11:00.000-08:00

I've been making art dolls and they are all looking for a new home! They will be in my shop Monday at 6:00 pm. The face is an original painting on muslin, and the fabrics are from baby clothes and an old flannel sheet, (washed of course!) :)

Working on a composite today

2011-01-22T17:12:00.000-08:00

I am working on a composite today for a flyer for one of my upcoming workshops. More news about that later. I like how all the images seem to have a good representation of my work. I hope you are having a great weekend.

More art journaling

2011-01-19T11:04:00.000-08:00

I created this little owl in my small leather artist journal. I am using a few rubber stamps to add just the right touch. The words "take note" is a rubber stamped image. I used gesso to cover up the old design.

I am using a small face as part of the design on the right for this page,,, a small element that doesn't take over the whole drawing. I like that! I added some journaling thoughts after I completed the drawing.

I incorporated my rubber stamped image in the design of this drawing, see how her hands are part of the rubber stamped image?

I am still working in my small leather journal. (see previous posts) Adding lots of new elements, gessoing over the old, and painting new images. My favorite art supply right now is gesso! I am really loving the way my new/old journal is turning out! More pages are coming soon.

From my archives

2011-01-15T09:31:00.000-08:00

This measures 8 x 10 and is on cold press watercolor paper. Created with watercolors and a Pitt Pen. Pitt pens are great for using with paint, they don't bleed and make a nice line. I love using watercolors because I like they way they flow, unlike acrylics. I just love this piece that I made a couple of years ago!

Little painting in my shop

2011-01-12T19:39:00.000-08:00

This little painting came out so cute, and she is ready for a new home...

Created on 4 x 4 mini canvas and is available in my shop.

Artist Journal

2011-01-09T12:18:00.000-08:00

I have been neglecting my etsy shop to be able to create more art in my art journal. I just love creating through each page and adding more,,,until I can finish and go on to the next one. These pages are about painting face profiles. I am really not happy with the way these came out. I need to work on face profiles more. I am obsessed with images with hearts in them right now, so a lot of my art has hearts. I tend to go with a theme until I get tired of it, and think of something else.

I think these characters have a lot of personality, but they just aren't "me" yet. They had a need to be painted though, so here they are. That is what journaling is about for me,,,exploring, creating, and becoming better at what I do.
xo...

Yes, more journal pages!

2011-01-06T19:12:00.000-08:00

Here are some more completed pages in my journal. There is lots of texture beneath and secret words hidden under the art. I like that,,,noticeable but not quite readable. I like to keep things somewhat mysterious! I am using artist grade acrylics, (I like Golden's), Pitt pens, and graphite.

Is it too early to think about Valentine's day?

2011-01-05T17:20:00.000-08:00

Well, I think not. This is part of a sweet collage I made of a little girl holding her valentine. I think her bunny slippers look more interesting, so I thought I'd crop the image to focus on that. The image is a copy of a school girl. I don't create collages very often, but I was really in the mood to do some gluing and painting! The gold foil is from a piece of gum that my BF gave me,,,perfect,,,for my Valentine collage.

Here is the rest of her,,,,and she is available in my shop.

Start of a new week and a new year

2011-01-02T21:57:00.000-08:00

I have had a wonderful vacation this holiday season, spending time with BF, making art, going to movies, eating out, going up to the pass for skiing (I make art while BF skis),,and generally just relaxing. Now that my vacation time is over, I want to start the new year with being really productive with my art, I thought it would be a good idea to take the ever so talented Carla Sonheim's online class, "The Art of Silliness", to help me jump start into the new year. I thought if I had a daily plan, and she provides this,,,, it would be a great way to look forward to what the new year brings. I love that she has daily worksheets, like when you were a child in grammar school, to create something new each day. (see that silly guy in my sidebar, that's the link to her class).

My New Years resolution, is to write more on my blog. I am a visual person so its difficult to write about my art,,,but I'm going to make a concentrated effort this year. Sometimes, I feel I have nothing to say, but I always have lots of art to show. So, this year,,,,,I will change that. I'm off to a good start, aren't I?

Artist trading cards

2011-01-01T15:08:00.000-08:00

Shop here

A new print and an artist page from my journal

2010-12-28T09:01:00.000-08:00

I have always loved this bird guy that I painted about a year or so ago, so I am making him available as a Giclee print,,,he will be in my shop later this week.

Here is another page in my journal. If I can paint a page a day I should be finished with this artist journal in a couple of months! Does he look like anyone you know? :)

Merry Christmas to Everyone!

2010-12-22T09:20:00.000-08:00

Thank you so much to all my blogger friends who have left me comments over the year, I so appreciate you! I have totally loved the connection I have felt with all of you, sharing thoughts about art and life.
I hope the holidays find you warm and with someone you love.

~Peace and love to all!

xo...Tara

It's Sunday and I am painting

2010-12-19T12:54:00.000-08:00

Dreaming of boyfriend

I hope he likes me

More pages....

2010-12-18T16:49:00.000-08:00

Bird guy in my journal

2010-12-18T16:42:00.000-08:00

Busy, busy...

2010-12-14T18:50:00.000-08:00

I am not sure where the days go, especially this time of year. I am always behind on laundry and grocery shopping, but I think I have almost all my Christmas shopping done. And,,,of course,,,there is always time for a journal page, or two!

Journal love

2010-12-08T17:11:00.000-08:00

Journal pages

I created a couple of new pages in my journal. I really like how these are turning out. I wanted to show you the leather journal itself. It is made by Susie Shipman over at Island Bound Books (you can google her). The craftsmanship of her journals is amazing! Look at the stitching! And the fabulous hand made iron forged button! The paper is thick, can hold any medium, (I use acrylics),,,and they are works of art within themselves. I love them! Since I loved the journal more than my old artwork, I decided to paint over the old pages. I really love all the old texture showing through underneath. I am happy I took a chance to re-do these. Never be afraid to paint over something you have and start over. I am sure you will be happy with your new results.

More of my leather journal

2010-12-03T22:41:00.000-08:00

I have been busy painting on canvases, and I am getting ready to fill my shop with lots of goodies. In the meantime, I have been working in this journal,,,that I LOVE. There is so much texture and see through words/images from my old journaling. I am covering up the old stuff and adding new. (click on image to make large)

Have a nice weekend.

My leather journal

2010-12-02T19:18:00.000-08:00

I am re-working an old leather journal I have had for a number of years. I don't like my old art in it, so I am gessoing over everything and starting over. The journal is a piece of art in itself which I will share in a later post, I need to get some good lighting to do it justice. The journal is small, about 3 x 5 inches,,,,and look at all the lovely pages in it!

Wish

2010-12-01T16:27:00.000-08:00

Wish

I like some of my paintings in a cropped view better than the originals sometimes, the cropped view makes them more interesting and draws the viewer in. I really like this image cropped.

I have had this piece for a while so I am offering it at a discount in my shop. And,,, free shipping too!

New sister art in my shop

2010-11-29T20:43:00.000-08:00

This sweet piece is created on a background of collage with acrylics. Size = 9 inches x 12 inches. I am hoping to fill my shop up with sisters, brothers, and brothers and sisters, and maybe a few mothers and daughters....
this piece is created using a lot of collage elements, a rare piece, since I don't create collage very much anymore...I hope you are still eating lots of turkey leftovers,,,,,,,I know I am,,,now time for the gym!

xo...

I have a new shop!

2010-11-22T08:34:00.000-08:00

I have a new etsy shop for all my new woolly creations! It took me a long time to get this shop started but I am glad I finally took the plunge.

It's cold, and I am rug hooking

2010-11-20T17:15:00.000-08:00

It's cold here in Seattle, about 38 degrees last time I checked. This kind of weather brings me indoors instead of outside in my studio. I love rug hooking in the winter, its just more tactile, and I can do it in front of the TV and my cozy fireplace. So, this is how I get started...

I draw a pattern I like first, it is inspired by one of my paintings. Then I draw it onto Monks cloth with a Sharpie pen.

Then I hook away. This doll took me a week to make. She is still waiting to be stuffed, as her sister is still on the rug hooking frame waiting to be created. They both have their bunny slippers on,,,of course!

I have a new etsy shop where I am beginning selling my whimsical rug hooking creations. She will be ready to go to a new home in a week or so. Or, just let me know if you are interested in her and I will hold her for you.

Artist Journal

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I keep several journals going at one time. I made this one by hand, including the covers which are made from canvas board. Each page is torn individually to fit into the journal. I add color to all the pages, then they are hand stitched and bound into the book. I am available for teaching this wonderful technique in 2011.

2010-11-10T20:36:00.000-08:00

My Brother

Boys can like bunny slippers too, right?

More artist journal pages

2010-11-10T07:58:00.000-08:00

If you have been following my blog you have noticed that I am doing a collaborative with fellow artist Syd. Here are a few pages from our journal. I like using watercolors as well as acrylics, they give the paintings a whole different "feel".

Published!

2010-11-08T05:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you so much Selin for making me the first featured artist in Pocketful Illustration magazine. You can find so many wonderful artists here and previous issues are available at Amazon! I love getting a theme to work on and it's so fun to see other artist's interpretation of the same theme. If you look around the site you can find wonderful art there.

A visit to the Museum of Flight

2010-11-07T07:01:00.000-08:00

I thought this plane was the most interesting. It has a wood propeller. I love how it hung from the sunlit panes above. Then I took the original image and altered it in photoshop. I have limited photoshop knowledge and I am so happy with how this photo came out.

"Lost"

2010-11-04T18:47:00.000-07:00

"Lost"

9 x 12 archival watercolor paper, acrylic, graphite, stamp (by Corey Mortgat)

More artist journal pages

2010-11-03T10:46:00.000-07:00

I thought you may like to see more of our journal collaborative. Here are some of the latest pages. The journal pages below are by Syd. I love her free flowing nature and color choices!

A little of this, a little of that

2010-11-02T06:21:00.000-07:00

Here are a few little drawings I made while I was waiting...

Happy Halloween!

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Very large pumpkin in front of Central Market