The Cleveland Botanical Garden holds some special memories for me. It’s a short walk from the college dorms I used to live in (though it was called the Garden Center back then), and it was a common stop when my Read More
Majestic Niagara Falls
In order to break up the long road trip home from New York to Chicago one summer, we decided to make a stop at Niagara Falls. It was a beautiful summer day when we visited, and it’s definitely worth seeing Read More
By the Flowing River (finding beauty)
When traveling, my family and I generally don’t take pictures of ourselves. When you look through our vacation photos, you’ll rarely see a picture of us. This doesn’t mean we don’t take pictures. We just don’t take pictures of people. Read More
Stardust (digital and traditional mix)
For most of my adult life into my early forties, I worked full-time for one corporation or another. Being a wife and mom at the same time left me very little time for myself and my hobbies. I doubt I Read More
My Journey Into Digital
I’m old enough that I clearly remember the days before internet or cell phones. Rotary-dial phones and cassette tapes were the norm. I even remember listening to eight-track tapes, but they were definitely on the way out. Even back then, Read More
Orange Chameleon (the other theme)
As mentioned in my last post , two themes tend to show up throughout my work. This time, it’s nature – specifically animals. I’m a huge animal lover! Sometimes I can’t get enough. I always enjoy visiting zoos and aquariums. Read More
Glow (themes in my art)
In theory, I don’t believe in being boxed into any particular category as an artist. In reality, my art has a personality that probably reflects my own more than I realize. My style tends to be bright and whimsical. Looking Read More
Gyre Party (choosing to be an artist)
I’ve always loved art. Since I was a little girl, I loved to draw and make things. I even remember my family putting up with my “art contest” games where everyone drew pictures and I judged them to declare a Read More