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Calico Horses for Kids

Calico Horses for Kids

Together we will be sewing items to be distributed to children in: Homeless shelters, Hospitals, Pregnancy Centers & Social Service Centers.
CAPE FOR KIDS is designed to help needy children feel special.
PROJECT LINUS is a worldwide project to assist the Homeless.

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CALLING ALL CREATIVE ART WARRIORS!

CALLING ALL CREATIVE ART WARRIORS!

As part of my continuing efforts to help boost YOUR creativity, I have created a FUN new project.
I’m assembling a team who wish to become GLOBAL pen pals. We’re not here only to BOOST OUR CREATIVE ENERGY, but SHINE our lights onto a world in need. People miss connecting with artsy, like-minded people and now they can!

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Let’s Paint with Inktense

Let’s Paint with Inktense

Each year I set aside time to learn a new technique. I treat this as if I am going to college. I make a schedule and allow myself space to learn at my own pace. This is how I learned the ins and outs of painting on fabrics. After hours of experimenting with various paints I chose Inktense pencils by Derwent as they are superior in quality.

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Coming…Art For Animals Auction!

Coming…Art For Animals Auction!

I am happy to announce that beginning in October, 2021, I will be holding an auction to help endangered animals. When I am ready, I will post the link where you can find ALL of the current pieces available on the HOME page of my website. Please be sure to check back in early October.

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Putting it All Together

Putting it All Together

As a textile illustrator, I am forever seeking new fibers and materials to enhance my work. Learning new techniques allows discovery of fun textures in the process. In “Teatime For Poppies,” the main character, a skunk, appeared to me in meditation. Meditation is the inspiration for ALL of my artwork. It’s THE essential step in my creative process and why I’ve written a book about it.

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Fabric Collage-Thread Painting Part 6

Fabric Collage-Thread Painting Part 6

My webinars and workshops go into detail focusing on the animal we are illustrating. You are now ready to begin building this collage. Feathers, fur, beaks and claws are all stitched using the same threads, however they may be done in a different way.

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