My husband is really good at getting rid of stuff—things I don't think I could ever get rid of! In a recent purge, he decided to trash an old notebook/sketchbook. I picked it up and thumbed through and came across the image below: From Chris' sketchbook, 1998 The page tells the tall tale of a turkey that wasn't too keen on becoming dinner...
Exploring Ideas Building a sketchbook, or modifying one I've purchased, is part of the fun when I'm planning a trip like Paris 2018. (Wanna come to Paris, too? Click the link!) After all, why wait until the month before we leave to start playing with our art supplies? I'm ready to go now, but since that isn't possible, I can start preparing. The...
For The Love Of Pumpkins There is just something about pumpkins...is it the shape? The intense colors? Or maybe, the delicious goodies we make from these golden orbs of yumminess?! Whatever it is, I simply adore them and they are a joy to sketch and paint. This jewel is forever captured so it can be enjoyed and savored through the Autumn Season! The...
Concept Art for 'Tis The Season Have you ever noticed that the less time you have, the more inspired you are or is that just me? Every year, when the temperatures begin to drop, the leaves begin to change, and the decorations start to show up and I find myself ridiculously inspired—I cannot wait to get into the studio to start creating. I...
A Month of Gratitude Spread Most of us have lives full of blessings. I know mine is beyond blessed, but I find that sometimes I lose sight of the bounty because I focus on lack or the wrong things. Sound familiar? I invite you to a Month Of Gratitude. This isn't a challenge and it isn't daily, but rather it is a simple...
