If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least have a talking dog?
The Swetsville Zoo in Timnath, CO is actually a sculpture garden showcasing the wild imagination of Bill Swets. Filled with creatures made from metal scraps including parts from cars, tractors, and motorcycles, this "zoo" includes dinosaurs, birds, insects, reptiles, dragons, even people and flowers. The two things all Swets' creations have in common: they are... Continue Reading →
Paper collage fascinates me. Most styles of quilting are a form of collage — putting together pieces of many different fabrics to build up a pattern or picture — but the limitations caused by the need to sew seams* keeps me from achieving the truly detailed results I want from my animal art. While looking... Continue Reading →
I love starting a new project. It's one of the reasons I'm such a NaNoWriMo fan. I get to write a whole new book in November, meet new characters, discover new worlds. Starting a new quilt is always a buzz, and I sew like crazy, inspired by the unfamiliar colors and fabrics. New projects are... Continue Reading →
Not long ago, I asked a friend if she was interested in writing a book. I was gearing up for NaNoWriMo and hoping she might join in the fun. She loves to read, she's articulate and smart, and I was pretty sure she would be interested in writing. I asked her if she had ever done... Continue Reading →
Why is beauty never considered a function? — Ronald Rael I came across this thought-provoking quote in the middle of a video about green technology. While the video shows the building blocks made from 3-D printers, it asks bigger questions. The most important one confronts artists and artisans alike: is it functional or is it... Continue Reading →
I use lots of different sources for the doodles in my homemade coloring books. Here are some examples of the many things you can use to make your own designs. 1) Use your own photos. I drew my dog Cora by looking at an old photo fo her, then decorated the wall with hearts. Feel free... Continue Reading →
Whether you are coloring in a pre-printed book or coloring your own doodles, there are some things you can do to make your pages look glorious. As I've already mentioned, I love using markers to color. Below are some tips for working with markers, and some ideas for how to make your pages look great.... Continue Reading →
I've shared this quote before and I'm sharing it again, because I can't hear it, see it, or read it enough. Perfectionism tells me not to bother. Don't even try. If I can't do it perfectly, then it's a waste of time to start. So I repeat this proverb to myself: Only he who does nothing... Continue Reading →
I'm having one of those times when I can't seem to get anything done. I'm not even sure why. Is it my health that is causing this severe lack of enthusiasm for anything? Is it the huge list of household chores that is draining my interest? Is it merely those lazy days of summer that's... Continue Reading →
