Go with the flow, but it's nice to have a few paddles that you've practised using. When the pedal hits the metal, you need a foundation of good practice to keep a modicum of balance in place. I've been tending a family member's serious illness this past week, (my dad, he's better), and it takes every bit of good behavior on my part for me to stay centered and available. What works for me is having certain minimum daily requirements for my physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well being.... Read Full Story

  Start with color.   I do this a lot. Over and over. Til its right from the beginning. And yes, the studio stays a mess til this part is done. (and a bit of a notion of an idea, theme, relation to something earlier done) Continue with shape and composition. Work from strong suit to strong suit. Keep it on the table until it's together enough to put on the wall. (Where I am now.) Pin up and look. Keep it up. (still to come) This pomegranate virgin is in my heart, singing of abun... Read Full Story

I'm on the SAQA Visioning Project (I think you can still join up if you are a SAQA member) and my goal for the year is to get-- finally -- my online courses into reality. I looked up some previous posts and I have been dithering about this since 2007, so its time to do it or stop thinking about it. At least see how and if I can make one work! I'll post more on this and the Visioning Project, but in case you've showed up from my Tweet or Facebook or other announcement, here's how to put your ... Read Full Story

Polyester film transfer on cotton, "Century Plant I am doing some transfers of photos using polyester film (it's a wet media product made for graphic artists) with my ink-jet printer and then adding gel medium or fabric medium to melt and blend the photographic images-- which also makes them permanent (if a bit stiff). This spiral piece also has a thermofax screen print ontop (the charcoal dotty stuff).     This is a logical progression from some of the screened water-soluble medium... Read Full Story

Jack Brockette sent along this photo -- his wife Ann took it, I think. This exhibit at Baylor University's Martin Museum is up through the weekend, Nov. 14. If you are in Central Texas, please stop in and see the wonderful and diverse work by the participating artists: (in no particular order) Jack Brockett, Sue Benner, Liz Axford, Connie Scheele, Jane Dunnewold, Ann Adams, and me. I am honored to be included in such a group of stellar artists! The exhibit was curated by Mary Ruth Smith, who... Read Full Story

Pat Schulz' photo of some of her circular "prehistory" inspirations Prehistory, petroglyphs, pottery. All these earthy inspirations did just that --took a small and dedicated group of artist investigators into the past, with a process. This past weekend was the first of what I am calling a series of Make a Study workshops, each with the focus on a different period of art history as the "content" for learning a particular process of creative investigation, ie "making a study." The process take... Read Full Story

    Here I am, Here's what's on. I'm pretty sure all my classes have openings if you're in H and looking for something to do! visit www.quilts.com#368, Wed, 4-5pm, $8Lecture: Nurturing Creative Kids (and Grandkids)#411, Thurs, all day, $83Workshop: Rainbow Prints with Water-Soluble Crayons#540 Friday Sampler, 10-noon, $30Demo: Zapped (almost) Instant Silk Scarves#605 Friday 6-9Workshop: The Sensory Alphabet, $43#749 Sat. 10-noon, Mixed Media Miscellany, $30Demo: Rainbow Prints w/Wat... Read Full Story

  Just the photos for now. I just lost my entire post. Check back later if you want to actually know more about my studio. I am at a conference and hoping to learn more about photoshop today.                 What do I love about my studio? Space, space, space. Space to teach (see the flyer to download on the sidebar). My old art cabinet (the drawers) that I have hauled around for 40 years. Collections and space to explore. The view outside t... Read Full Story

Ran across this online invitation today, and I thought it would be fun to participate.You might want to, too. Be Part of Our Online Open Studios EventThe theme of the Fall 2009 issue of Studios is Open Studios, so we're kicking it off with a virtual tour, and you're invited to participate. Here’s how:Step 1.  Take pictures and/or video of your studio. Maybe your studio is a large, dedicated space or maybe it’s just a corner of the dining room. It doesn’t matter—... Read Full Story

I have had my third artist profile published in Quilting Arts Magazine this month -- it's about Cathy Kleeman and deals primarily with her right-brain/left brain balancing act as an artist. I've enjoyed talking to the artists whom I've interviewed for the  past three issues -- and the good news is that I'll have an article about my "rainbow" prints with water color crayons and polymer in an upcoming article, the first writing I've done for QA that will be about my own work! But, since ... Read Full Story