New Shell Jewelry!

New Shell Jewelry!

I just finished some a couple of new shell pendants. I love making these! This photo is a little blurry, so I’ll have to take another picture. It looks a little like a pink rose, doesn’t it?

Official Art Museum Board Member!

Went to my first Springfield Art Museum board meeting this evening; everybody was very friendly and I enjoyed being there. It took about two months to become official. Of course first there was the interview with the assistant mayor and the director of the art museum....

Finished Illustrations for Book

The illustrations and cover are finished. The book, Chloe Starcatcher, written by Beverly Crandell based on a story by Chloe Pierce, will be privately published. I will post a few illustrations from the book later.
Cloud Gate in Chicago

Cloud Gate in Chicago

This piece of sculpture is officially called the Cloud Gate, but has been nicknamed The Bean.  It was designed by artist Anish Kapoor and draws thousands of tourists.  The reflections in some places are like funhouse mirrors. Standing underneath the Bean provides...

Discovery at a Garage Sale!

Yesterday morning I stopped at a garage sale near my house.  I was enjoying seeing what all was there.  My eye was drawn first to a small yellow frame, then to the small portrait.  It looked very much like my work from several years ago.  Looking closer, I discovered...

My Artwork at The Creamery

These are the two pieces of my artwork on display in The Creamery during the month of March. This exhibit, in the office, shows some of the work of members of various Artist’s Way groups. The painting on the left is a watercolor based on time spent on Amelia...