If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
Recently, I went camping in western Colorado with the Front Range Nature Journaling club. As I was packing to leave, I tried to remember the last time I had nature journaled. I made plenty of bird lists this spring but hadn’t done any drawing or painting. I decided to go all in for the weekend.... Continue Reading →
The most difficult and crucial lesson for beginners is the importance of failure. You need to make a lot of mistakes. You need to feel good about those mistakes and recognize that they are opportunities to improve. You can’t allow those errors to overwhelm you and make you feel hopeless. ~Danny Gregory Note: He is... Continue Reading →
So many things are out of our control, but making art is in our control. There is always a small and doable creative something we can do if we are willing to move ahead without a guarantee. We may not be able to work at our art on the level that we wish we could,... Continue Reading →
After two weeks of being seriously ill, I am getting back to my normal routine. I spent part of my time in bed watching creative videos on YouTube. I knew I was finally feeling better when I actually got out my watercolors and tried something new. My inspiration came from the stunning work recorded on... Continue Reading →
I am a maker, with lots of projects underway. While I make useful things like quilts and socks, I also make sweaters for dinosaurs. It can be easy to question this practice. The practical part of our society often declares art and crafts as unnecessary, wasting time and materials to make frivolous and even useless... Continue Reading →
