By now I am sure it is no secret that I have found a few “favorite” brands in my quest to stock my studio with quality supplies. I have been happy to find that Derwent more than surpasses my expectations in an art supply company in both quality products, and in customer service. When I …
Starting up as an independent business owner (throwing papers for newspaper companies in my area) was no easy task, especially with the work schedule and two toddlers, and three other jobs on my plate at the time. I dreamed of doing my own thing for so long, wishing I could let my creative side out. …
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I have three types of pastels in my studio: Sennelier Soft Pastels, Prismacolor Nupastel Blocks, and Derwent Pastel Pencils. Each gives a different type of control to this “loose” medium.
The month of August was a huge success for Allen Appreciation Month, and I feel very accomplished in seeing him enjoying it all! The month of September, however, has been back to business with tons of research and brainstorming new work. This month has been a learning curve! We took some time to delve deep …
Life is full of unexpected obstacles, and that of an artist is full of deep, uncharted waters, with uncertainty and faith at the helm, alongside normal everyday activities. How we handle these waters as they toss us about uncontrollably in the storms defines who we are as people. Mornings for my family consist of waking …
My Darling Allen, You have no idea how much you are loved and appreciated by your family, friends, and loved ones for the kind and gentle and amazing giant of a man that you are. None will ever be able to compete with the love and devotion and appreciation that I have for you, …
I wanted to take a moment and apologize to my followers on social media for my recent absence this month on producing work… I have a GREAT reason! In the month of August one year, a long… (but not too long) time ago there was this amazing person who was brought in to the world …
As many artists do, I started sketching when I was very young with a regular #2 pencil with a pink rubber eraser on the end that my grandmother had in a utensil drawer and a plain sheet of printing paper. I was a late 80’s baby living in a small town in dry, hot NE …
Wow! I can not believe it has only been a couple of months since we started this website and already we have gained such an amazing number of page likes and followings!!! I love all of the feedback we have received from everyone!!! Thank you so much!!! I really cannot wait to hear more about …
