The Song Rising Author: Samantha Shannon Genre: Fiction, Sci-fi, Paranormal, Post-apocalyptic “We like to think we’re brave, but in the end, we’re only human.” The Song Rising is the third book in The Bone Season series. It begins right after The Mime Order ends. If you haven’t read the first two books, the third book... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Blood Song
Blood Song Author: Anthony Ryan Genre: Fiction, Fantasy This story is basically about a boy whose father puts him in fighting school where he becomes a master at fighting. There is more to that though and this is where the story gets interesting. The story follows the boy into adulthood where he learns more than... Continue Reading →
WIP Completed
This is one crazy week. Everyone in the family has a doctor visit of some kind except for the youngest child. But, she's not in the clear. She has an orthodontics appointment next week. Finally finished the wip...I think I'm done. I might add a few stencils or stamping in the background. I'm going to... Continue Reading →
WIP In Mixed Media Art Journal
I've been following Jane Davenport and trying a few things her way. Here's a WIP.
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 →
Sketch Using Color Pencils
A friend got me this Artist's Loft art set for Christmas and I thought I'd play a little with the color pencils. Can't wait to try the other stuff!