Parts of Art

    It's March, and that means one thing: TIME TO PREPARE FOR SHOW SEASON!    That's right, it's about to get crazy around here. And I mean that in a good way. I've been waiting for show season to start ever since it ended back in November. Even with all the work, all the energy, all the artistic endeavors, all the money and time invested, and all the headaches that come along with it, I am nonetheless excited and ready. So call me crazy, I can take it. And please come see me and hopefully add to your collection of my work.  Here's my booth in the process of getting set up in my yard.            I know it's only March 13th, and my first show isn't for two months. But here's the deal. Right now it's a gorgeous sunny and 70 degrees here in Indiana, so I absolutely HAVE TO be outside. It's been a long winter, and even though this is only "fake spring," I'll take it. Also, I have intended to give my booth an update and take care of...

     I mean, I could get out if I had to. It's not like we're stuck in the frozen tundra with no other options. Been there, done that, and this is not that. That being said, I am absolutely fine with being snowed in with paint, coffee and an easel. It's what winter work is all about. Even without snow I would be in the studio painting with the fire burning right next to me. The snow right outside the window just helps the vibe.    This is a page from my illustrated art journal. If you're a reader of my blog you know that my journal is the place where I play. Play with color, patterns, textures, and just let my imagination go.       And this is where it went! I used this image for our holiday cards, because it was pleasing how wintery and festive it turned out. Once I got the prints back, it led to me thinking of ways to print other pages of the journal.  Mind you, the pages of the journal are not for sale, nor are they intended to be dis...