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Foil Moon
I was gifted a really neat pack of foil scratch paper a little while back and finally "etched" out some time to try it out (get it? "Etched?"). I found a mandala moon pattern I really liked on Pinterest. Below you can see my take on it using the Foil paper! The paper...
When the Fox Cries
I am a big proponent of always learning to stay sharp, engaged and creative. There are so many learning opportunities online, either structured or self-guided. I discovered Coursera.org a few years ago and occasionally take a class, just because. Recently, I have been...
Painting: A Flight that Unites
It has been a while since I have done a painting, but after seeing the “Glass” trilogy (Unbreakable, Split, and Glass) I became a bit anamoured by the logo for Blinding Edge Pictures.
The logo really struck a chord with me, reminding me a lot of Dargenhara – a character of my own invention created years ago. It reignited my interest in that character so I may end up doing more “dargen-y” works in the future. We will see.
Anyways, in this painting I decided I would do my own take on that Blinding Edge logo, embuing it with a little Dargenhara. I added a short poem to boot.
It was a fun exercise that served to remind me how much I enjoy (and miss!) painting. I am out of practice and if I ever redid this on a new canvas I would make a few tweaks for sure.
At two feet by two feet it is the largest canvas I have done in at least a decade. Smaller works are a little easier, not to mention kinder on my paint reserves lol. I will need another trip to Michaels soon at this rate.
Pattern Review: Red Heart Llama No Drama
My review and end result of the pattern here: http://www.redheart.com/files/patterns/pdf/LM6195-Llama-No-Drama-Free-Crochet-Pattern.pdf
Let’s Make Coquito!
Let’s Make Coquito: A Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog
Fading Sunflowers
Maxfield Parish skies shine alive in bright light while cerulean and faded hues play out against a mediocre sky of pale blue. I look down to see the dirt, so dark, mud and washed out tan on this steel shovel, my sharpened spade. Hacking away through tears at yellowed...
Boho Swing Top
I wear this top when it is super hot over my fun summer bralettes and bikini tops. It would be great for any summertime festival or concert. Since it is my first pattern ever, I am offering it for free, but please be gentle with your comments! I would love to know...
Sweatshirt Painting!
I bought this really cute (but plain...BORING!) sweatshirt at the thrift shop. It was a shorter cut and thus a bit more feminine. An added plus was that it lacked the built-in hangman's noose neck (aka Crewneck) that I loathe and typically cut out... so, no need to...
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