A client approached me recently, with the most beautiful name (Aura - what lovely mysteries the name conjures!), asking me to paint something for her daughter Bianca (another lovely name!) who was going away to college. She said that her daughter loves all things vintage, Kate Middleton, Audrey … [Read more...] about Vintage-Style Illustration for Bianca
Art in Rose Petals
This was something I've always wanted to try. My sweet husband gave me the most beautiful bunch of pink roses a couple of months ago, just because. And I must admit that the first thing I wanted to do was to tear into those petals and try to work them into my sketches. I waited until they were … [Read more...] about Art in Rose Petals
Happy Thoughts
In everything, give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Taking a break starting tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend, everyone! … [Read more...] about Happy Thoughts
Anger Management
I find that nothing improves my mood more than taking a break and doing something with my hands. Have you tried that? When you're really stressed or feel like you could hit someone in the face with a chair, step back and do something creative instead. Last week, the election results back home … [Read more...] about Anger Management
A Major Dose Of Art Therapy
I've returned to my first love, and the reunion was glorious! It's been so long since I've held a paintbrush, having shunned it for a mouse and a tablet to create digital art. But oh, how I've missed it! I swear I will never go long without painting ever again. Being a designer is loads of fun, I … [Read more...] about A Major Dose Of Art Therapy
