January 2017 Book Reviews

A goal this year is to only read about 12 books.  One book per month or around there.  I've really reduced it because I want to focus more on writing than reading.  I know I'll probably end up reading more than 12 books but if I do, that's okay.  I don't want to stress out... Continue Reading →

Weekend Dance Convention

Over the weekend, my daughters had a dance convention just north of us, where they took classes and where my oldest daughter competed in a couple of dances.  We booked a hotel near the hotel where the convention was because there was no time to return home and then drive all the way to the... Continue Reading →

Flower Girl Watercolor

I'm taking a free class through Jane Davenport.  I believe these are sample classes to get a feel for her products and her art style.  I'm liking it and find it fun and inspirational to practice my drawings using different techniques.  I have a few items of Jane's but didn't purchase any facial stamps or... Continue Reading →

Copic Markers and Watercolor

I used a gift card my sister got me for my birthday + points on Amazon and got some Copic markers.  This was my first time trying out Copics so I'm excited to continue using them.  The portrait was pencil sketched a couple of days ago while waiting for my daughters at the dance studio. ... Continue Reading →

Quick Sketch and Mixed Media Art Journal

Sometimes I like to sketch starting with the nose.  This was one of them.  Most the time I start with the eyes but for some reason I was itching to get the nose right first. Two birthday's ago my husband surprised me with a beautiful leather covered unlined journal.  It was so beautiful that I... Continue Reading →

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