This was part of my brush control practice as I'm tackling this new Watercolor Lettering class. I'm trying to take one artist excursion around my area each week. When there isn't an event or I don't have a pottery class or something else planned, I thought this list would help me ... [ Read More ]
Creating an Artist Excursions Board
I mentioned back in April that I had signed up for an online Watercolor Lettering class. After my last relapse, I'm way behind in the class! My concentration hasn't been great even though I'm starting to feel better. (Fortunately, the instructor is kind enough to extend the ... [ Read More ]
Gardens for the Artist’s Spirit
Every summer the Friends of the Toledo Day Nursery sponsor, "In Another Garden." Its a tour of some of the most beautiful gardens in northwest Ohio. This year it was in old Maumee just across the river from the historic little town I live in (Perrysburg). It was a perfect 80 ... [ Read More ]
My New Pottery Fish Teapot, Collagen and Hyperthyroidism
So here she is! In all of her gold crown glory... I'm calling her "Hollywood" since it is clear from her appearance that she has been hitting the collagen a little too hard. Her eyes are freaking me out a bit. I think she also has a case of Hyperthyroidism. But I love her and ... [ Read More ]
Someday Arrives: New Kid to Pottery Class
I am making time for creative field trips these days. I learned the hard way that "Someday" might never come unless you make it! All of the things I meant to get around to doing "Someday" are being tackled one at a time. So I started taking a pottery class. Don't make fun of my ... [ Read More ]