Phew, I hammered this artwork out in a single day. It has been a long time since that has happened to work out well for me. Last Saturday, since we didn’t make it to Minneapolis, I was at my in-laws’ house while Greta napped. Loud hammering and nailing sounds were ringing through my house asContinue reading “Violet Butterfly Watercolor”
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Cat Constellation Watercolor + Winter, Windows, & Weekend
Cat Constellations, India ink, watercolor, and pen on paper, 9 x 12″, 2014. Today we were supposed to be in Minneapolis for my cousin and sister’s baby shower, but the weather had other plans for us. Due to a lovely storm that started as rain, turned to hail, and then became a very slushy blizzard,Continue reading “Cat Constellation Watercolor + Winter, Windows, & Weekend”
Greta’s Butterfly Watercolor
Butterfly, watercolor on paper, 9×12″, 2014. This watercolor painting started off as a painting for another person having a baby. Then, Greta discovered it and took it to her room so she could hang it up. She fell in love with it and said, “For my big girl room,” so many times that I cavedContinue reading “Greta’s Butterfly Watercolor”
Baby Elephant – Collage/Painting
Baby Elephant, newspaper collage, acrylic paint, and watercolor on paper, 9×12″, 2014. This is the most recent nursery artwork that I completed only this week. It is for a colleague who is expecting a boy in March. I have been returning to my painting and collage roots as of lately. Hopefully I can get someContinue reading “Baby Elephant – Collage/Painting”
DIY Stamped Towels
One recent sunny Saturday morning before Christmas, Greta helped me make these stamped towels. With minimal prep and basic supply list, they are an easy morning or afternoon project for all ages. Supply List:– white cotton dish towels (pre-washed and dried)– fabric paint or acrylic paint thinned with water– plastic tray or plate for palette–Continue reading “DIY Stamped Towels”
Bluebird Hill Art 