Category Archives: Collage

Patterns

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

OMG….started studying drawn patterns and came across this wonderful artist who makes “hand mandalas”.  This video is so interesting and shows such creativity….good practice to get your art motor running! Give this a try and let me know how you … Continue reading →

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Mixed Media Experiments

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Continuing my foray into mixed media, I am now working on more collaborative pieces with my collage group friends and I am really loving the “experiments” we are trying.  This week we did a collaborative “experiment”.  Three of us started … Continue reading →

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Rejuvination

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

I’ve been off-line for a while.  I found I was in a painting rut….ever get like that? I’ve had a few more classes this quarter than usual, and I was so involved with my class that it sort of sucked the juice out … Continue reading →

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What sells?

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

If you participated in holiday art fairs, or perhaps have recently begun to sell your work on your website or ebay and are hoping for more robust sales…you might be wondering what the market says about what sells best. There … Continue reading →

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English Estates Wine and Art Festival

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

This weekend, 3 other artists – Susanna Bassinini, Lyn Eisner, and Gina Nickels – and myself will be exhibiting our artwork at the 5th Annual English Estates Winery.  Besides gorgeous works of art, come and sample English Estates renowned wines, … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

I have the grandkids this week while their mom is in Washington DC at a conference.  She is a “milspouse” (military spouse) and her blog called Witty Little Secret has been nominated again this year for their annual “Best Blog” award.  … Continue reading →

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How to Hang a Show – Part 2

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

My next step was to decide how to hang the pieces.  Like all businesses, owners and proprietors are concerned about their walls.  No one wants you to come in and start hammering nails into the walls…so my first consideration was … Continue reading →

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How to Hang a Show – Part 1

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

I have been asked to put up a show at a new venue for this month’s First Friday Artwalk here in Vancouver.  This opportunity came with little notice, but I was honored to be thought of as worthy for this … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

This weekend was spent mostly with grandkids and getting ready for my one woman show on Friday.  With  their Mom off to a military spouse blogger’s event and their Dad off to Reserve Military Duty…it was my turn to have the gkids all … Continue reading →

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Spring Fling!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

April is shaping up to be a busy time!  Hopefully you will find a painting activity that will entice you! New Classes at Salmon Creek Studio start this week!  Acrylic and Water Soluble Oil classes are available on Monday evenings … Continue reading →

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