Gliders are the sprinkles on my cupcake. Pastels that are “gliders” are kind of special. They have this uncanny way of gliding over the top of other pastels making them great for deliberate mark-making…. Most gliders are machined (not hand-made) and that makes...
Builders Builders are my staple sticks. I think of them as the frosting on my cupcake. The delectable part. I am an “indirect” painter and so they have saved many paintings. “Direct” painting is how most oil paintings are handled. The exact color,...
So one of the best things about pastel for me is finding out how to get those pesky little sticks to act the way I want them too. No easy task. For years I created things that weren’t quite right and I lost control of paintings along the way. Now, however, beyond...
When I was in 7th grade I had a crush on a boy on my bus. We were in the same grade and he always sat just ahead of me and had the most amazing blue eyes….. I don’t remember ever having a real conversation with him all through middle school or high school- he made me...
I love little things. Especially when they remind me of a time and place that has special memories. This tiny smooth pebble has been in my jewelry box among my gold jewelry for the past 15 years. My youngest daughter found it at about the age of 12 months, and kept...
