New work, "Sierra Basin"

My latest mixed media work is called Sierra Basin .  It's the third piece that I've deconstructed in the last couple of weeks.  You ...

Happy New Year

Wishing my readers a Safe and Happy New Year, and a special thank you for following me through 2010.  I hope that you will continue to follo...

Reuben Casserole

I found this recipe on Bob Evans site and it sounds delicious.  I'll be making it New Years Day, and thought I would share it with you....

Artists I like: Yukari Miyagi

Line is the most basic element of art, yet it takes an adept artist to render a subject using a few simple lines.  I have always been captiv...

My Week

finished a mixed media piece,  In the clouds a work in progress :: embroidered portraits of my nephews and nieces (tutorial to come next wee...

Making spirits bright

  images Wood and Wool Stool   Katherine Kellner   Moa Og Kaffekoppen   Jane Schouten   3191 Miles Apart Souvenirs  Via

Felt gift bags for any occasion

Christmas is a few days away, and the wrapping frenzy has just begun at our house.  I normally use kraft paper and twine when wrapping gifts...

Favorite Holiday Movies

Christmas Eve is a few days away, and it's a day that I spend watching my favorite Christmas movies.  I may add a movie or 2 to the list...

My art in The Proper

One of my goals for 2011 is to have my art in local Portland shops.  So, needless to say, I was thrilled when Tatiana Sakurai of The Proper ...

My process of reusing wood panels

A couple of pieces that have been reworked. The painting on the right is still a work in progress. I don't have a problem with painting ...

Meet The Oldest Facebook Granny

Meet Lillian Lowe.  She's 103 years young, and the oldest Facebook Granny .  Give Super Granny her props, she looks pretty good  for 103...

Don't Bring Your Crack To My House

You're addicted to your laptop mom, you're forbidden to bring your laptop with you during the Christmas holidays.  Like hell I will ...

I'm Someone's Child Too

How do people learn hatred?  I have my beliefs and I'm very passionate about certain things, but I would never intentionally set out to ...

The intricate art of Gretchen Wagoner

I have never met a butterfly I didn't like. They are delicate, have amazing wing designs, and they flit.  Earlier this year, I came acro...

Look Who's Expecting Twins

Look Who's Expecting Twins!  Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon.  I think they're an adorable couple, and wanted to share this tidbit with...