Thank you to everyone who came to the EGGS-plore Lynnwood auction last night. It was so fun to see all of the beautiful art-eggs in person, and see them auctioned off to benefit local Human Service Orgs. Here are a … Continued
Over the past two years I often have found myself in a position of being in the middle of a project when I realize that I am simply uninterested in what I have created. Everything is fine, but completely uninspired. … Continued
I am so excited to be the featured artist for Post Art Northwest this month! Thank you to photographer Emily McCann for inviting me to work with her on this project that highlights local women in the arts. You … Continued
Researching publishers, learning the names and work schedules of all my favorite helpful people at the Office Depot print station, putting together my final book dummy, writing query letters, doing what I need to do to send this project out … Continued
” What’s a draft?” My daughter asked me. Well, it’s a piece of work that is finished, but also not finished. It’s a complete version, ready for edits, ready for the next step. “So it’s not actually done?” In the … Continued
Summer– home with my daughters during the day– naturally I had ambitions of getting so much done. It took at least a month for me to realize and remember that summer is impossible. There is no chance for any … Continued
Doing some quick facial studies today. What’s the best way I’ve found to do this? Use yourself as a model! Do whatcha need to do. No shame.
Last weekend, I took two days for myself. I checked into a nice hotel downtown– I wandered through the market, in and out of oddity shops. I looked at teapots. I explored a rooftop garden. I stopped in an Irish pub … Continued
After letting the first draft of my book dummy sit for a few weeks and stew, I finally grit my teeth and opened the file again a few days ago. Returning to a piece of work like this is always … Continued
A few days ago I finished my book dummy. I sat back, and thought to myself wow. ok. Well, now what? I’ve never really done this before, so the entire process has felt a bit like a now what? but something about this … Continued