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Midtown Photos
This morning I took my daughter to an appointment at Wayne State, and took the opportunity to take some pictures. I love the variety of architecture and the colors and textures in this area of Detroit. The weather was much… Continue reading
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Flowers in a vase
Today I decided to paint a vase with some flowers. I thought it would be good to practice a little negative painting with white flowers. I didn’t use a reference photo, but rather just winged it from my imagination. Soon… Continue reading
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Productive pottery day
Today is Wednesday so that means pottery class! I was excited to try out the gear cutter I ordered with my birthday money. My husband was very confused when he had to sign for a package from the Ukraine. They… Continue reading
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Pot of Pansies
Today I finished up and submitted my screenplay to the NYCMidnight contest. Then I attended the Opening reception for the Gilda Snowden Memorial Exhibition at the Scarab Club. It was originally scheduled for yesterday, but delayed due to the snow… Continue reading
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Springy bouquet
Today started out pretty chilly, but by afternoon I was overdressed. It got up to 57. Tomorrow will be even warmer. since it’s feeling like spring weather I thought I’d paint a spring bouquet. The 12th of March is International… Continue reading
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Thank you
Today I remembered that I had wanted to make a handmade Thank you card for my Aunt and Uncle acknowledging their birthday gift for me. I am getting low on my watercolor paper card blanks and must remember to order… Continue reading
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March Palette Club Meeting
This evening was our art club’s monthly meeting, and since we didn’t have an artist arranged to give us a demonstration, I came up with a fun art activity for us to do. I brought a variety of art supplies… Continue reading
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Clay Wednesday today
Today was a good day in the pottery studio. I took home several finished pieces, glazed a few bisqued items and made some new things. I started out glazing the chain I made a few weeks ago. I decided to… Continue reading
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Dandelions revisited
Today I decided to revisit a painting I did several years ago. It was a plein aire painting done at Camp Nissokone in Oscoda. The original was done with crayon and kids watercolors, but turned out neat. My husband has… Continue reading
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Hope for St. Germaine
A few weeks ago we received a sudden and unexpected announcement that my children’s school was closing after this year. The school parents immediately came together and were seeking a way to save our beloved school. This evening we were… Continue reading
366 Days of Art 