… This year, I picked a theme that inspired me to dust off my sewing machine and stitch my page components together. ..
Tag: Frances Byrd
February Art Mail
… I received a lovely package one day last week when I was still feeling nasty and it brightened my day. It came from Ireland, where I have a wonderful pen pal who sends me art supplies and books several times a year. …
2019 Quinlan Gala Donation
Every year I donate a painting to the Quinlan for their Gala that raises money for their operating expenses and … More
Bird in a Gilded Cage
I finally found time to take good photos of my most recent painting. It will be on display at the … More
January 2019 Positivity Journaling Workshop
My workshop Saturday morning had a small turnout, but the ladies were wonderful to work with and I really enjoyed their journals….
Travel Journals
One of my pen pals lives in England. She sent me a wonderful collection of photos from a trip to … More
New (Vintage) Hardware on my Storage Cabinet
…A friend of mine out in Portland, Oregon sent me some wonderful hardware a couple of years ago that I had not found a use for in my studio. When I purchased a giant storage cabinet last year with boring wooden knobs, I knew I would be putting these lovely handles to use…
Making Progress on my Bird in a Gilded Cage Concept
Several days ago I posted about the current painting on my easel. It is the inaugural painting for a “Bird … More
Contemplating Gratitude, Motivation, Community on the Last Day of the Year
2018 has been a momentous year, filled with making a tremendous amount of art and new friends, road trips, clarification … More