daily art

  • 322 – random ideas

    Today I only had time for a quick pear sketch in my sketchbook, because an idea popped into my brain this morning and I’ve been trying to write down as many ideas as I have before it starts to fade.… Continue reading

    322 – random ideas
  • 321 – Leaf prints

    Today my youngest son and I took a leaf printing class with Nobuko Yamasaki at the GPAA. Leif had a lot of fun, although we had a little meltdown when I accidentally broke one of his dry leaves while helping… Continue reading

    321 – Leaf prints
  • 320 – Art Show

    Today was busy, busy! Getting ready for an art show is a lot of work. I made the ribbons for the show, took some trial and error, but I think they came out nicely. A Palette of Thanks Good evening,… Continue reading

    320 – Art Show
  • Day 319

    Today I spent my art making time working on the cover for our Fall Show program, as well as creating the award inserts we pass out after the awards are presented tomorrow. Those are top secret though, so I’m not… Continue reading

    Day 319
  • Day 318 – Yay clay!

    Today was the judging for our spring show for the LPC. If you are in SEMichigan, I encourage you to attend our opening this Friday at 6 pm at North Lake HS on Elmira in St. Clair Shores. There will… Continue reading

    Day 318 – Yay clay!
  • 317 – Doodles

    I really wasn’t sure what I wanted to work on this evening. I was tired and cold and spent way more time than I’d like to admit scrolling through my photos looking for inspiration. I finally just decided to start… Continue reading

    317 – Doodles
  • 316 – Veteran’s Day

    Today is Veteran’s Day, and there are many veterans that make up my circle of extended family and friends to whom I celebrate today. The closest of these is my husband, of course. He was feeling quite miserable today with… Continue reading

    316 – Veteran’s Day
  • Day 315

    Today I decided I needed to at least start another gouache painting, even though my asthma is still lingering. This evening I started to paint a landscape with birch trees. I am not using any reference photos for this so… Continue reading

    Day 315
  • Day 314

    Today’s artwork is a self portrait inspired by my rough day with asthma. It is based on a photograph series I photoshopped to represent the elements. This particular image was from my water photograph. I hope tomorrow is a better… Continue reading

    Day 314
  • Day 313

    Today has been a fun and busy day. My teenage son and I were background talent for a funeral scene that was shot this morning for a short film. As you may know, I have written a few screenplays now,… Continue reading

    Day 313