My regular drawing class was cancelled–what was I to do? Do it myself with help from Claudia Nice! I pulled out my colored pencils, ink pens, watercolors, and Claudia Nice’s book Creating Textures in Pen & Ink with Watercolor. I had fun, and I think it looks like a dog’s eye! This was my first [...]
Calling all artists and writers! SPARK 16 is taking registrations now. Read about SPARK. I have participated several times now. It’s fun and challenging. I submit a piece of art to my writing partner, and my writing partner sends me something to inspire a new creation. At the end of the 10 day round, we [...]
I love the art of Eyvind Earle. He learned the power of good composition by designing and hand printing Christmas cards during the Great Depression. He made small spaces sing and expertly led the eye where he wanted to viewer to attend. He also made very pretty shapes and used lots of patterns. I will [...]
Carmel is a yummy place! Favorite restaurant: PortaBella WARNING: Music plays if you click on the link. PortaBella serves a wonderful warm chicken salad, lovely tartina a la PortaBella, and out-of-this-world tiramisu. Doggies are welcome in the outside areas. All doggies receive a treat and a champagne bucket full of ice water. Higgs loved his [...]
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