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The Weekend

I start my week on Monday with all kinds of things in my head I want to get done. Most of the time I do get a lot done but there is always the little things on the list that don’t get done. As the weekend approaches I’m guilty of making a weekend list. This week has been a doozy with the tears and sadness of my little gym closing and then at the very last-minute being bought and reopened....

Blue Happy Announcement

If you would have told me that blogging would have been in my future I would have laughed. It’s been 3 months now and I can’t imagine not sharing with all of you each week. It is one of the most rewarding things I do.  Each week I share with you projects, mostly furniture and home decor redo pieces. I only share with you a fraction of what I do and all of these pieces are stacking up. Let’s face...

You Can Create Tuesday: Landscape Painting

  • August 18, 2015
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If you need a colorful painting to hang in a special spot in your home this is an easy one today. It really is one that anyone can do.    Determine the size and start to draw. If you look closely at the drawing it really is just lines and 3 very simply trees. Start by drawing the center line not quite in the middle of the page. Then use lines to create the hills in the front of the...

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School Days

Okay here we go – the first day! So much excitement about the new year. The class room is all ready and set up for success. Supplies for the year has been bought and stocked on the shelves. I love new art supplies it’s so refreshing and gets the creative juices going. I’m all prayed up for God to lead me as a teacher. I have been seeking his wisdom on how to teach within his plan. I’m sure that...

The Intangible Benefits of Art

Kids are amazing artists. They don’t worry about what others think when it comes to their art work.   I’ve taught for many years in a private studio and in a private school and kids are all the same when it comes to art.  The most rewarding thing is to see a child’s face when they finish a piece and realize what they accomplished.  It is breath taking, worth more than I could ever pay for the art piece itself....