Mummies In My Bread Pudding: Daily Art Practice

Mummies In My Bread Pudding: Daily Art Practice

  Couch Talk   It was another busy week, cleaning out my house, running errands and preparing for company over the weekend. We celebrated Independence Day with family which was a great start to the week. Now it is back to work. I am surprised…

Does Beatrix Potter Eat Galaxy Cake?: Daily Art Practice

Does Beatrix Potter Eat Galaxy Cake?: Daily Art Practice

  Couch Talk   Not only has our week been busy with daily life and tea day, but we also celebrated a birthday this weekend. My son loves Star Wars so he asked for a Galaxy Mirror glaze cake. This was the second year that…

Ferments In My Shop Front: Daily Art Practice

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…

A Passion for Store Fronts: Daily Art Practice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…