Charmed by Julia Rothman's patterns

Daydream wallpaper If you are an avid follower of the independent art scene, then you've already heard of Brooklyn-based illustrator an...

Stop Stealing My Blog Posts

Stop Stealing My Blog Posts! That's right I'm talking to you. You know who you are. You have plagiarized 58 of my blog posts, and if...

Up close and personal

Cabbage Leaf , 1931. I'm a huge fan of straight photography, which is a style of photography that captures natural beauty with minimal i...

New work, "Seasons"

I started this drawing, Seasons , several weeks ago and then hit a major artist's block.  This week I was determined to finish it.  I no...

Lovely crocheted and reclaimed items by Ingrid Jansen

I found a wonderful website yesterday while searching for new crocheting projects.  Dutch designer Ingrid Jansen is the creative mind and ha...

Vintage china for the contemporary home

The other day I came across this retro china collection from the '80s.  These would be great additions as singles.  I absolutely love th...

A beautiful weekend at the Oregon Coast

Last weekend I was in Cannon Beach, Oregon, and we were spoiled with June-like weather!  Located just 80 miles west of Portland, city dwelle...

Portland/Brooklyn Artist Series, Week 2: Michelle Ramin

A couple of weeks ago, I had a friendly encounter with another art enthusiast at the local art store in downtown Portland.  We briefly chatt...

Preserving wetlands with a red ribbon

It's hard to believe that this lush, natural habitat in Qinhuangdao City, China was once a dumping ground for garbage.  Designed by land...

Different color palettes of art

My daughters are polar opposites, even when it comes to ice cream.  One loves chocolate flavors while the other prefers fruity blends.  When...

A Mother Loves No Matter What

I'm sure each of you have been following Tiger Woods story. I watched his apology last night, and my reaction was dang another man apol...

Is This The Easter Bunny?

Is this the Easter Bunny? One thing for sure, it's the largest rabbit that I've ever seen, lol. This bunny's name is Ralph and...