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Happy Earth Day 2025

Today is one of my favorite days in the year — both for art and as an inhabitant of this … More

Earth Day, Meditations, Nature, Nature Journaling

Easter Eggs

With the price of eggs being what it is today — at least here in the United States — I … More

Dyeing Eggs, Easter Traditions, Martha Stewart, Pysanky, Pysanky Crafts, Ukranian Easter Eggs

You Light Up My Life

First… just a quick note to let everyone know that I’m feeling much better after my “melt-down” last week. My … More

Candle-making, Crafts

May You Live In Interesting Times

Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year — the Year of the Rabbit, to be precise. I’ve given … More

Chinese New Year, Creative Projects, Origami

Happy New Year – New Directions in 2023

  When I last posted — back in July — I was planning to take a short break. A few … More

creativity, New Year, Personal Notes

Having a Wonderful Time

Although we haven’t traveled anywhere, I’m feeling very much on vacation. True, indeed, I’m having a wonderful time, and I’ve decided … More

Holiday, Summer vacation

Summer Break

With the Fourth of July holiday coming up, lots of errands, and a few babysitting duties on the agenda, I … More

Summer Break

Earth Day 2022

I always look forward to Earth Day. This year, however, as much as I want to get out and celebrate … More

Art for Causes, Earth Day 2022, Earth Festival 2022, Environment, Jake Marshall

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

We keep our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations a bit on the quiet side here. No bar-hopping, no imbibing alcoholic beverages, … More

Art and children, Art Hub for Kids, art projects, Art with Jenny K, Enchanted Learning, St. Patrick's Day

I Love You, Honey

I’ve written many times before about my husband and the encouragement he’s given me over these last six years as … More

Art Studio, love, Marriage, Retirement

Happy New Year!

I’m celebrating today! Celebrating the beginning of a brand new year, celebrating my joyous new approach to art, celebrating friends, … More

2022, Happy New Year

Toast!

Maybe you’ve seen this popular Facebook meme asking how you like your toast: In case you’re curious, I’m about a … More

2022, Happy New Year, inspiration

Art Quiz: The Answer Is Grant Wood

Oh, yes. American Gothic. Certainly one of the most recognized paintings in art history, and speaking of history, here’s a … More

American Gothic, Christmas Parodies, Grant Wood

Merry Christmas to Me!

When I was growing up, I didn’t believe in Santa Claus. I knew all along that the department store Santas … More

Artists Network, Christmas gifts, Spiegel Catalogue

“This Is How You Become an Artist”

  On last Monday morning, our grandson, Carsen, had a school holiday, part of the district’s extended Thanksgiving schedule. His … More

Acrylics, Children and Art, Nicole Miyuki, Projects for Children

Happy Thanksgiving

Just a quick note to wish everyone — all around the world — a blessed day. If you’re in the … More

Happy Thanksgiving

Halloween is Here!

At the present time, I’m not doing any acrylic pourings. Last summer, however, I created a pouring during a “play-day” … More

Acrylic pouring, Colander Technique, Halloween

Ghostly Family Fun

Our grandson Carsen recently had a “half-day” at school, so we picked him up after his lunch while his parents … More

Children and Art, Crafts, Family Art Activities, Ghosts, Halloween, White Foam

Drip, Drip, Drip

Recently I’ve discovered “drip art”. At least, that’s what I’m calling it. I’m not sure if the method has an … More

Mandy Peltier, watercolor techniques

A Halloween Treat

Yesterday I wrote about symbolic drawing — those simple, child-like illustrations we make to represent the things we see. Although learning … More

Art and children, Halloween, Michael's, Mommy Lhey, Monster Donuts, Monsters

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