I am constantly inspired by fellow artists’ creation of abstracts, so I decided to experiment with different techniques myself. Abstract swirl paintings are a form
Read MoreMonth:
Craft Your Own Sculpted Branch Candelabra: A DIY Project
As I’ve previously mentioned, my current obsession is sculpting with clay. After enrolling in an eight week ceramics class and being inspired to form it
Read MoreEmbarking on Exciting Jesmonite Projects: Part One
I first learned about jesmonite about a month ago after seeing several products created with it on Instagram. Unfortunately, as this material isn’t sold here
Read MoreCrafting Stunning Dimensional Botanical Art at Home
I’ve always had an affinity for sculptural white art and objects; they call to me like moths to flames! Over the years I’ve highlighted favorite
Read MoreCreating Your Own Woven Basket Plant Stands
I love combining textures and living plants in any space. After moving an indoor tree away from my ladder shelves in my studio, to fill
Read MoreEmbarking on a Virtual Journey Across the Globe
Remember when we used to take planes across the globe and stand next to hundreds of strangers looking at famous sites? I miss that too,
Read MoreDiscovering Mendocino: A 36-Hour Escape
Yesterday I returned from an overnight road trip with my daughter – we drove along the Northern California coastline up to Mendocino County and spent
Read MoreExploring the Florida Keys: A Four-Day Adventure
In February 2020, I traveled to Florida Keys. It was two weeks prior to shelter-in-place orders being implemented across California in March, and when I
Read MoreExcursion to Calistoga: A Memorable Day Trip
My past belief was that autumn harvest season was the ideal time to visit Northern California Wine Country, but with all of the recent wildfires
Read MoreVirtual World Exploration Continues: Part 2
Last summer when everyone was quarantined due to pandemic influenza, I wrote an article about virtually wandering the world with video tours of places worth
Read More