mixed media
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Happy Summer Solstice
Summer storms and heat waves greeted us this week here in Michigan to welcome in the official beginning of summer. In addition to celebrating Summer we also took my father-in-law out for a belated Father’s Day dinner. We went to… Continue reading
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Finally dry
This morning when I woke up I checked my painting even before I made my first cup of coffee. It was finally dry! After making my husband his special Father’s Day Café Mocha à la Jackie, and myself a coffee,… Continue reading
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Process
Tonight I got a late start on my art making as my husband got home from his week away significantly later than I was expecting and I told my little guy he could stay up until dad got home. And… Continue reading
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Art Show tomorrow!
Today was the judging for our Spring show and Cari, our juror was a fantastic judge for us. She was super prepared and really studied each artwork while making her considerations. I’ve been present through the judging for several of… Continue reading
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Super Sat-art-day
Today was busy with preparing for my daughter’s graduation party tomorrow. Costco’s earnings may have a bump this quarter thanks to our spending. We did take a break in the afternoon to visit Anton for their annual Super SatARTday event.… Continue reading
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Gilded ceramics
The gold wax finish that I ordered last week was delivered today, and I was very eager to try it out. My first experiment was on one of my recent pear sculptures. I had glazed it with textured amber so… Continue reading
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Camp fun
Today was a busy and fun filled day at family camp. In the morning after breakfast my youngest son and I went to the archery range and then arts and crafts. I took advantage of the art time to work… Continue reading
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Gold and shadow plants
Today I had an idea pop into my head. I was thinking that it would be neat to paint some flowers in shadow in a dark color and then paint either the same type of flowers or a different variety… Continue reading
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Purple Columbine
These purple columbine caught my eye the other day on my way to drop off my kindergartner at school. On the way back to my car I snapped several photos of them. While I love columbine and every spring I… Continue reading
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Remembering loved ones
Today our family suffered another loss. We lost my father-in-law’s brother. My daughter’s god father and Uncle Mike to us all. I can’t believe I’ll not see him out front as I drive by or we take our walks to… Continue reading
366 Days of Art 