Artists at work

I finally took advantage yesterday of the movie setting on my camera.  Here's a 30 second video of me working on my latest mixed media p...

my creative week

There really isn't enough time in the day to do everything that I'd like to . . . but I try.  Here are some projects- small and big-...

giveaway! succulents eco-journal by Jill Bliss

I love this sweet journal by Jill Bliss .  It's filled with beautiful illustrations of succulent plants [224 pages!], and it's print...

Studio visit: Jill Bliss

[All photos by me. Art images, Jill Bliss] I have known artist Jill Bliss for several years now, since first meeting her at my Portland sho...

Free shipping on Etsy orders

To do my part in spurring the economy, I'm offering free shipping on all Etsy orders received thru Thursday, August 25th.  This includes...

artists I like: jon jay cruson and sally cohen

When we were at the beach recently , my husband and I visited a local art gallery in Lincoln City.  I came across two Oregon artists whose ...

new work

first snowfall elevation It's the middle of summer, and I'm painting winter scenes.  Go figure.  Indigo is one of my very favorite c...

Envelope System: How to make your own.

A couple of years ago, we decided we needed to use the envelope system in order to keep better track of what we were spending each month.  I...

Homeschool Freebie: Word Builder Printable Mats

Download  free printable Read! Build! Write! mats   from Homeschool Creations. Thank you Money Saving Mom

giveaway: an 8 x 10 art print by Callie Thompson

Enter a chance to win one of the following limited edition prints by the talented Callie Thompson ! Bat Storyline s To enter the art print g...

Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls: Iowa State Fair blue ribbon winner

My family has always loved cinnamon rolls.  I have no idea how many different recipes I have tried.  One claimed to be just as good as the C...

artist interview: callie thompson

[images: Callie Thompson] Austin-based artist Callie Thompson has been making art as far back as she can remember.  She grew up playing in ...