Meet Emily, the dolly Grandma and I sewed together at her sewing machine. Grandma was a seamstress when she came here to America, and I knew she and I would have such a good time working side-by-side on this hand-made doll kit. We used the sewing machine and the pedal that seemed to run away …
Dating your inner artist
Taking the time to nurture what fuels you as a crafter, a sculptor, a painter or a cook – whatever your art may be – is vital to keeping your art fresh. In her book The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron defines the “artist date” as “a block of time…set aside and committed to nurturing your creative …
Cure for Spring Fever?
Do you know any one who doesn’t have a serious case of Spring Fever right now? I’m here in Central Pennsylvania and we’ve had one of our toughest winters. It’s not too pretty out there just now with fallen branches, gray chunks of snow, and brown grass. Unless you decide to look in a different …
Sneak peak behind the scenes
Recently I indulged my sweet tooth at my favorite local bakery. The whoopie pies looked so darn tempting with fluffy chocolate tops and overflowing cream centers. I had to buy a trio to paint them! Yes, typically fruits + vases = a great still-life. But here in Pennsylvania, we’re proud to be home of the …