Creating
My original art and other creations, featuring flowers, trees, and the natural world.
In the Studio Painting Bluebonnets
Today in the studio: finishing one batch fo bluebonnet stars and starting another group, including more bluebonnets and other wildflowers.
Peace Be With You
Earlier this year, my sister finally moved to Florida. She’d been dreaming of it since she was a little girl. (My childhood dream was to be an artist. Her dream was to live at the beach.) She and her boyfriend found a perfect little place about a half mile from …
The Process of Art
Today, I prepared a new piece of wood for drawing and painting. First sanding, then a light coat of gesso. Typically I don’t like preparing the surface, because it’s easy to get distracted or to think that my work is complete when the prep is finished. But some of my …
How One Thing Leads to Another
It started with a dare. And ended with a special, new place for pampering. Here’s what happened.
Come Holy Spirit: Embracing Imperfection
Attempting to be perfect, properly aligned, square and precise is a self-defeating effort. We will never be perfect. No matter how many tools we use or how much we practice, we will never be perfect. Note that I said “we,” not “me.” It’s easy to think that everyone else is …
The Garden Party Bunny: Finished!
Bunny is back from firing at the ceramic shop, and she looks marvelous! For more on her story, visit The Garden Party Bunny. Keep reading for more photos!
The Garden Party Bunny
When I saw this collection of bunnies at the local paint-it-yourself ceramic store, I knew that I had to have one. But which one?!?! So I asked my friends on Facebook for their opinion. The hands-down winner was the Party Bunny. The wonderful ladies at Clay Casa New Braunfels set …
Fritz, the Shih Tzu
What a cutie this little shih tzu is, right? I had the privilege of painting this pet portrait for a lovely friend, who bought it as a Christmas gift for her sister. I hear that Fritz isn’t allowed in the kitchen at home. However, this little guy is now hanging …
Home for Treasured Art
Christmas break was full of fun! Lots of family time and a bunch of projects. Making a small display shelf for Jesus and Joseph was my favorite project. Through many prayers, Joseph gave me a hand in getting it done. (I routinely ask Joseph’s help when doing projects around the …