Most people would’ve painted a second tray a different color than the first tray. Or maybe most people would’ve painted another poppy and added maybe a butterfly. I’m not ‘most people’. I painted the 2nd tray turquoise and tried to come up with something that would coordinate with the Poppy & Dragonfly. Why is it […]
Gift Ideas for Mom – Poppy & Dragonfly Tray
Um, I hate to break it to you but Mother’s day is in less than 2 weeks. I hate to complain, but c’mon . . . Easter one week, take a deep breath, and then Mother’s Day?!? I’m still waiting for more than one day of spring weather! And now it’s Mother’s day? So I […]
How To Paint a Simple Dragonfly
A really, really simple dragonfly. I’m working on a better dragonfly that I’ll share with you soon. Today I just needed some photos to go along with this sweet little bit of prose. A Garden To Plant -anonymous First, plant five rows of peas – preparedness, promptness, perseverance, politeness and prayer. Next, three rows of […]
A Distressed Chalkboard that was distressing
The other day the clerk at Walmart made a remark about my purchases of Mod Podge, iron-on transfers, spray paint, etc., etc., etc. “You must be really crafty!” Me: No. Actually I’m an artist. I don’t do so well with crafts. Her: Really? There’s a difference? Me: Definitely – crafty people are really creative and […]
How to Paint Lilacs
Do certain flowers bring memories from your past flooding in? Like when you hear that song, or smell that fragrance? When I see lilacs, the springtimes of my childhood come rushing back. Here’s the weird part – I wouldn’t have even known that about lilacs if I hadn’t moved back to my childhood home. The […]
Easter Painting Tutorials
Yes, I do realize that Easter is next weekend. Less than 2 weeks away. Why do you ask? Purple Bunny Tutorial What? You mean you don’t wait ‘til the last minute to start projects?!? Okay, for those of you who already have your houses decorated for spring, your Easter brunch planned, and all the goodies […]
Ladybug Painting & Craft Ideas
How weird is it that one day I’m painting a big ol’ wall mural and the next I paint teeny-tiny ladybugs on a thrift store picture frame? Let’s just say the teeny-tiny paintings are a whole lot easier on my knees and back! I painted this frame for the geraniums – the 2nd in my […]
How to paint Bees–and Upcycle Photo Frames
A few months ago I signed up to teach painting classes at our local Parks & Rec Dept. The office asked me if I could paint some samples to show prospective students. No problem, I said. Um, it’s now April. The class guide comes out next week and, as usual, I’m a bit behind. On […]