Lesson learned

In the eighth grade I took a career assessment test that determined I would do well in high crisis jobs, like being a paramedic. I don't...

Art and vintage sale this Saturday!

Seeing that I don't facebook or twitter, I thought I'd let all the Portland readers know that I'm throwing an art/vintage/design...

Transforming ordinary objects into incredible works of art

I love it when artists take something that is familiar and create a new experience for the viewer.  Take these beautiful woven pieces made b...

Handpainted push pins now available

Here's the complete set- yeah!  I finished the last two of the six designs a few days ago.  The trickiest part of this whole project act...

My Week

I found this little glass jar at an antique store and knew immediately what I wanted to do with it.  I took it home, painted some lines on i...

Artists and their creative spaces

Betsy Walton's art desk at home.  [image source: Poketo ] One of my favorite things about following other blogs is getting to take a pea...

Teens Arrested for Bullying On Facebook

Do you know either of these girls?  If not, consider yourself  lucky.  If you do know them you better watch your back.  These two Florida te...

Third time's a charm

I just finished this mixed media on birch panel titled walk on the beach .  It's been quite the journey with this particular wood panel....

Coe & Waito's porcelain perfection

For years, I've been drooling over coe&waito 's beautifully made ceramic items.  Based in Toronto, partners Alissa Coe and Carly...

Tools for the Etsy seller

Just a few of the many apps for the Etsy enthusiast.   I came across a great article today, "Top ten etsy web apps," written by ...

What's Hot for Spring - Cat Eye Glasses Are In

I'm checking out what's hot for spring 2011.  I love fashion, and I'm always on the look-out for the latest fashion trend.  What...

My Week

The ideas are still flowing, and I can't wait to get started on a few of them.  I'm so happy to see that the whale is hearted by ma...

New one-of-a-kind items in my Etsy shop

My art process this week was full of ups and downs.  I'll talk about one of my bummer moments in a bit, but let's start with the pos...

Is Your Child A Member of the Muffin Top Club?

Is your child a member of the muffin top club?  You are familiar with the term muffin top right?  It's when you wear jeans and the bulge...

Kim Kardashian is Smoking Hot

The Kardashians looked great at the People's Choice Awards.  Kim Kardashian's make-up caught my eye.  I think it's absolutely be...

HTC Android Desire - I Love You

I took the plunge this year and upgraded my cell phone to the Android Desire.  This phone is getting great reviews and I understand why.  It...

Interview with artist and art conservator Chris Zahner

Kathy , a collage by artist Chris Zahner If I were a Marvel Comics character,  I'd want to be a superhero by night and an art conservato...