The Sphere

Donovan could not imagine a better world. The stress of it was coming close to killing him. No amount of research into the ancients wisdoms or desperate calling in of old favors to borrow modern bio-manipulation tech had helped the process. He was stuck. Stuck Initiators do not graduate. If he did not graduate he

The Things That Shape Us

Truth in Art. It’s a saying. They say it. The Magical “They”. The Magical They are correct on many levels. The one that gets me right now is skill sets. I have a weak sauce issue with my anatomy skills. I haven’t put in the hard time yet to really grasp naturally the awkwardness of

The Sketchy Project

I am doing a sketch every day this month. A little motivational challenge to get me honing my skills. I am focusing on my shading. I am always very light handed with it and that isn’t a good thing all the time. I have set myself a focused art task every month so far this

Color me Crazy

Grown up coloring books have been main stream for quite awhile. I didn’t get in on the action myself until my MIL bought me Johanna Bradford’s “Lost Ocean”. My instincts with the first page was a primal, toddler- like, Use All The Colors!!! I thought I would fill it quickly, but it’s been over a

Have Brush, Will Paint

I love white shoes. I hate dirty, white shoes. I feel it’s a common boat to be in.  Thankfully a little, cheap, craft paint goes a long way for the willing. They were a quickly done project. Yes that also means they are a little sloppy.  What can I say? I’m an impatient crafter.  

The Answer Is Usually Glitter

My desk needed…something. I have been purposeful this year to focus my crafting on the supplies I already have instead of always buying more. I had glitter, paint, hot glue, chop sticks, and a small, glass, milk bottle. I built layers of glue up on the sticks then coated them in silver glitter. A few

Summer Reading in Watercolor

Today I’m sending a mom/teacher friend bookmarks I made with watercolor and ink.  I’m speed reading my way through some Sarah Raasch.  What’s on your summer reading list?

A Note in the Post

Hello, blogging world! My little corner has reawoken at last.  My little art project this week are these three little note cards I am mailing to friends.  A handmade gift in the mail can make anyone’s day better, don’t you think?

Dumb-ass stuff we need to stop saying to Dads.

Source: Dumb-ass stuff we need to stop saying to Dads.   I have a ten day old baby girl in my arms right now. This article is 100% the boss.

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