Thursday, November 24, 2011

Catalina Island Colors

 I recently visited Catalina Island.   It was a beautiful day, and the views from the surrounding hills looking down on the town of Avalon were spectacular.   With views like this, it's easy to see why artists have been so inspired when visiting this spot.  The sights and colors of nature are clearly reflected in the famous Catalina tiles found all over the island.  Here's a glimpse...












Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Love My Daguerreotype Boyfriend

I love vintage photos, and have been obsessed with genealogy lately.  In fact I've been so obsessed that I started a blog (Illustrating My Ancestors) to chronicle my exploration and related paintings/illustrations.

And since I dig old photos,  naturally I love the website My Daguerreotype Boyfriend which posts old (daguerreotype, or tin-type era) photos of extremely hot dead guys.  In fact, I submitted one from the family archives:
 Ernest A. Calkins...family lore claims he was the wrestling champ in Southern Minnesota/Northern Iowa in the 1890's. 

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Love, Honor, Cherish


"Love, Honor, Cherish" (12x12, Mixed Media)
A wedding gift for dear friends.   
Congratulations, Danny and Alyssa!

Friday, September 30, 2011

Gulf - Jack Conte VideoSong


Jack Conte, "Gulf".  Lyrics: Stay still, soldier. Follow orders. Load up, lie low, and pray for water. I watch us come undone. I watch us come undone. Live for morning and dirty magazines. I took it all the way. I took it all the way.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Sister

SISTER (LoveHateFrienemy), 12x12", Mixed Media.   

Everyone always said Evelyn was the "pretty" one.  So eventually Gertrude started to believe it too.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Monday, June 20, 2011

New Blog

I have started a new blog -  "Illustration My Ancestors".  Here's a sample....go visit the blog and tell me what you think!
Illustrating My Ancestors

 

Friday, June 3, 2011

When you come home

New song from one of my favorite singer/songwriters...Christopher Cross - "When You Come Home".

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

MomBeard

The latest drawing from my almost 6 year old. Please note the name on the flag reads "MOM BEARD". (I hope he's doing a take-off on Pirate Blackbeard, and not hinting that his mom might need to shave....)

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Origami Mobile







I just finished putting together this mobile for my kid's school fundraiser/silent auction.  Each student made an origami crane using map paper, and then I strung them with abalone and white rock beads on driftwood.  I'm happy with how it turned out.  (Now, hopefully someone will bid high for it!)