When I finished my last Halloween craft for this year, I looked around my workshop and thought, “What’s next?” Fall? Christmas? And then the nasty question that’s filled my head since my husband passed popped up. What am I supposed to do now? But this time it was different. This time I had an answer […]
A Special Pillow for a Special Boy
My grandson turned five on September 1. I knew this birthday was going to be hard on him after losing his precious Poppy, just as it was hard on me. Every day is hard when you lose your best friend but holidays and celebrations are particularly painful. Still, Santino is five. He’s doing five year […]
My Nephew – aka Spiderman
I’m generally not fond of painting people. Mainly because it’s a struggle and I like to relax and enjoy the process of painting. But every so often I can be coerced inspired to attempt painting a human figure. Especially if it’s my nephew. Especially if it’s my nephew in a football uniform. (Football helmet = […]
Fashionista Painting
You don’t have to be a fashionista to love high heels. I love high heels. I’m not a fashionista. Never have been, never will be. I still love high heels though. There was even a time when I wore them. Way back when. No longer. Now I just paint pictures of high heels. Just like […]
How I Got Started Painting
I’ve mentioned a few times that I’m redesigning this blog. The reveal is scheduled for September 1, if not sooner. Between now and then I’ll be writing some basic reference posts in the hopes that both new and regular readers can find what they’re looking for. This isn’t a ‘reference’ post per se, but it […]
Real Life Angels
They exist, you know. Angels. Real life angels. Angels, who visit you in your darkest hour and light the way. Angels, who ask for nothing in return. Angels, who don’t even know they are angels. They might pose as friends and fellow bloggers. But I know differently. I know they are angels. Real life angels. […]
Dear Santino …
When my husband died on May 14 the person I worried about the most (besides myself) was our grandson, Santino. How in the world could I explain this loss to a 4 year old when I didn’t understand it myself? I couldn’t explain it. I still can’t. His mother first told Santino when his “Poppy” […]
Pug Dog Painting – A Joyful Memorial
Painting portraits has never been my ‘thing’. Especially human portraits. Except when it comes to dogs. Then it’s more than painting. It’s absolute sheer joy. Oftentimes, I don’t even get to meet the pup irl. But, I did get to meet sweet l’il Nellie (and her mommy) the day before my husband went to the […]