Smoky Mountain Wreath It is finally finished and hanging on my front door. It was inspired by a girlhood friend I had not seen in 40 years. The Supplies for my Smoky Mountain Wreath The spray paint is not required if you want to leave the wreath natural. My idea for this Continue Reading
Is Digital Art a Real Form of Art?
Have you ever heard the question posed, "Is digital art a real form of art?" I belong to a local art gallery in my South Carolina Lowcountry town. Artists from all over the United States- architects, photographers, illustrators, potters, etc.- retire here and sell their creations. Illustrators and Continue Reading
What I Learned from My First Art Show
I can't believe how much I learned from my first art show. Five years ago, I never thought I would be painting on canvas, having gallery representation, or hosting My First Art Show at Age 55. There were things I expected to glean from my first show and things that were a complete surprise. What Continue Reading
Loreal’s Zuvi Halo Hair Dryer Review for Wavy and Straight Hair
*This is a sponsored post. The Zuvi Halo Hair Dryer has a new investor! Loreal has invested in Zuvi as part of its commitment to green and healthy beauty products. Are you wondering why it is so special? The Zuvi Hair Dryer doesn't dry out your hair and scalp like traditional hair dryers. Continue Reading
Teaching My First Ceramics Class
How It All Began Teaching my first Ceramics class was a sudden thing. Last January, on a whim, I bought a kiln. I taught a Drawing class, and then a Painting class at the high school homeschool co-op during the 2022-2023 school year. Teaching Ceramics seemed like a good idea for the 2023-2024 Continue Reading
How to Make a Resin Necklace
Do you know how to make a resin necklace? It is easier (and cheaper) than you think. I belong to a local art association. As part of each artist's agreement, we volunteer to work once a month in the gallery. The last time I was there, I was lucky to get a jewelry artist as my coworker. She told me Continue Reading
Our Day Trip to the Sistine Chapel Exhibition in Charleston
Our Day Trip to the Sistine Chapel Exhibition in Charleston was a great time for making memories with our children. I missed the Van Gogh exhibition (from July to September 2022) and didn't want to miss out on Michelangelo's masterpiece exhibition. When our kids were younger, we spent most of Continue Reading
The Inspiration for Three Groovy Retro Paintings
The inspiration for three groovy retro paintings came from my daughter, Margaret. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in May, and wanted to upgrade her apartment for graduate school. Her lookbook photos were suprisingly 1970s. In the end, we went with persimmon instead of burnt orange- because Continue Reading
Finally! I made to 100 Sales on Etsy
I finally made it to 100 sales on Etsy! The coveted 100 sales mark is supposedly the hardest to reach. I've read that sales increase at a much faster rate once this milestone has been checked off the list. Have you ever wondered what it takes to get 100 etsy sales? Read on to find out how I made Continue Reading
Refresh Your Creative Space
Are you a blogger, artist, or maker? Is your workspace a help or a hindrance to your productivity? If so, the new year is a good time to refresh your creative space. By the end of 2023, my art studio was a mess. It was time for me to refresh my favorite place in the world. Everything was messy and Continue Reading
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