This is a really simple method to paint a pumpkin for Fall. You can paint them on canvas, watercolor paper, wood, or fabric. It will work for all of them. Basecoat the first layer with Orange. I started on one side, then painted next to it, then moved to the other side and finished in […]
My Mom – Super Woman!!
I wrote this article which was published in The Mountain Democrat, Placerville’s newspaper in 2006. Marching to her own beat, instructor encourages health for older women Placerville Recreation and Parks instructor Jeannie Jorgensen teaches Weights and Stretch on Thursday evenings at 6 pm. Based on Miriam Nelson’s bestseller, Strong Women Stay Young, Jorgensen developed the […]
Friday Favorites & Paint a Simple Bow
When you craft – or in my case, paint – don’t you find there are products you use over and over and over again? Kind of like ingredients or tools in the kitchen – they’re your favorites, old buddies, no-fails. My first fav is graphite paper. It’s like artist carbon paper, if you haven’t used […]
Eat Pray Love – LOVE!!!
Finished! This is the last in the series, Eat Pray Love. This is one of those projects – ‘seemed like a good idea at the time’ . . . But they’re done. And I will put them in my Zazzle shop on some goodies – maybe t-shirts, I’m not sure yet. Eat will definitely go […]
“Eat Pray Love” – PRAY – A ‘do-over’
This is my second painting in the Eat Pray Love series. I must admit, there have been some bumps along the way. Bump #1 – I have been videotaping each painting. I just couldn’t face putting my face in front of the camera, so I positioned the shot over my shoulder. Since I forgot to […]
Shared Brother/Sister Room Murals
I had the wonderful privilege of painting murals in a little boy’s and soon-to-be-born-baby girl’s room yesterday. It’s hard enough to decorate a room for a boy and a girl, but coming up with mural ideas? That would’ve been quite a challenge for me, but luckily Mommy already had ideas of what she wanted. When […]
Color Wash Faux Finish
This September I’m starting a paint meme – A Passion for Paint. Any paint projects are welcome – furniture, walls, spray painting, crackle – you name it! So, please check back! Daily Inspiration Feng Shui – Walls connect Heaven (ceiling) and Earth (floor). When they’re taller than 10 feet it moves ‘Heaven’ too far […]
“Eat Pray Love” – EAT Painting
Daily Inspiration Line up your energy before taking action. Imagine, envision, dream, see the best possible outcome in your mind first. Use all your senses to feel how you want to feel. Then, when you’re ready to take action, you’ll come from a place of inspiration, not motivation. This September I’m starting a paint meme […]