On Monday, I was browsing through Instagram Stories and did a double-take when I saw a piece of artwork I recognized in a round-up of Liz Marie's favorite things from the new McGee x Threshold...
I've been working on a new project behind the scenes for a few months and now, we're ready to officially launch! I am so excited to introduce you to my new site... www.artistreferencephotos.com One...
Do you know what I've been thinking lately? I need more hobbies. I mean, a girl needs a few tasks to keep her busy. Of course, I'm being facetious since I have hobbies up to my eyeballs, but it's...
Several of you have asked about the English dovecote hanging near our front door as well as the willow garden support, so I wanted to back up a bit and share about those two pieces. Since the...
The last time I met up with Shaunna for a creative retreat was in February 2020. We met up in Panama City Beach, Florida to spend a few days at her parent's amazing condo that overlooked the...
I can't believe the last time I had an original art sale was last August! The months just fly by and the collection of recent works has just been hanging out in my studio. I kept thinking I would...
If you had asked me a few years ago if I had any interest in abstract art, I would've told you confidently that it's not my thing at all. More than that, abstract art seems too chaotic, pointless,...
Just as I was starting to gain my energy and feel better after being sick, I got hit again! I tested positive for the flu on Monday, so I am back to snuggling with the kitties most of the day. I...
Over three years ago, I wrote a post sharing my thoughts on crochet vs. knitting. You can find that original post HERE. I had just learned how to knit, so it was perhaps a little premature to make...
For those who have been asking about free oil painting tutorials, here's one for you! I have been toying with the idea of starting a Patreon page where I can offer painting tutorials for a small...
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