Ferments In My Shop Front: Daily Art Practice
Couch Talk We had a few more snowfalls since last week so my children spent a lot of time at home with delays and such. I always love to spend some of the time they are home, baking. It is a great…
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A Passion for Store Fronts: Daily Art Practice
Couch Talk Another busy week but I did manage to spend a bit of time cleaning up my garden. My zinnias are looking lovely and my romaine finally started to grow, It grew up instead of out, very weird, as I am used…
Whoopies and Mint Tea: Daily Art Practice
Couch Talk It has been really hot as of late and my plants are getting sunburnt. BUT for the first time in forever (4 years) I got blueberries off my blueberry bush! How exciting is that?! Hopefully the other one will give us…
It’s All About the Foundations: Daily Art Practice
Couch Talk Summer is officially here and I am loving it! I have been able to squeeze in more afternoon quiet time thanks to school being out. Today was the first day in a while that my children were able to get out…
Do Cicadas Eat Peonies? : Daily Watercolor Practice
Couch Talk It’s finally here!! I have been dreaming of this week ALL year! Wednesday (2 days) my children are officially finished school for the year. Mentally, I was at this week back in March and now that I look back, I…
Do You Implement Daily Practices? : Watercolor Practice
Couch Talk Do you implement daily practices? I am all about lists and goals but I have found that my personality tends to get bored or discouraged easily. I see this a lot in my creative practice as I bounce around from one…
Do You Grow Your Own Food? : Watercolor Food Illustration
Couch Talk This is the time of year that it’s nice outside and there are few social obligations. Most Saturdays have been spent in the garden since the beginning of April. Actually, hubby and the boys are working on the garden remodel while I…
Ice Cream With Your Buns? : Watercolor Food Illustration
Couch Talk Are you drawn to a certain type of food? I think most people are. I have always loved Asian food. Actually, I crave Asian food, especially during my pregnancies. Growing up, wonton soup, fried rice and General Tso’s chicken were my…
Who Doesn’t Love a Food Explosion? : Watercolor Food Illustration
Couch Talk Ever since I was little, food has been a huge part of my life and overtime, it has played many roles. It has given me sustenance, of which I am most grateful. It introduced me to many flavors and smells…
It’s Demo With a Side of Peaches: Mixed Media Collage
Couch Talk I mentioned a few weeks ago that we were expanding our garden. Well, thanks to the beautiful weather that we have had lately, we started the demolition this past weekend. We tore everything out, transplanted the plants into pots, and started…