I Know What I Said Hello from HOT Southern California. We are deep into another heat wave. I find sometimes it’s hard even to think let alone do much. I’ve had the air conditioner blasting and fans going to stay cool. I just can’t deal with the heat anymore. I want autumn to kick in NOW. I know I saidContinue reading “I Know What I Said”
Taking A Break It’s been two months, and I have not written a blog post. I didn’t mean to take a break, it just happened because of all I’ve had going on. My garden has kept me busy, and sometimes I lose track of time. I have only a few vegetables, but there is so much to do.Continue reading “Taking A Break”
Lunch From the Garden My connection to nature goes back to my very early years as a kid. I’d spend weekends with my grandparents at least one or two times a month. I had all of their ranches to roam and explore and all of nature around the rural community of Chino, CA. My grandfather had a green arm.Continue reading “Lunch From the Garden”
Keep Your Creative Juices Flowing To create everyday can be a challenge. Things that are not about art seem to get in the way: dishes, laundry, and even day jobs. But if you can carve out 5 minutes a day to create a bit of art, you would be amazed by what happens. Stampington has a line of magazines toContinue reading “Keep Your Creative Juices Flowing”
Every Summer Every summer when I was in elementary school, if I didn’t have summer school, my dad would give me math lessons from the dreaded orange arithmetic book. Back in the late 50s, summer school was for kids that didn’t have the grades to pass. I did my time in summer school and I thought thatContinue reading “Every Summer”
Making Neutrals with Complimentary Colors Many people believe mixing complementary colors will result in “mud.” However, by being fully aware of the colors you are mixing and willing to experiment, you can get some beautiful neutrals to use in your artwork!
Becoming Mindful with Meditative Art What: Meditative Arts workshop When: Saturday, June 29, 2019, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Catalyst Art Space Cost: $45 18+ only | all skill levels welcome | all materials provided
The Gelli Printed Codex: How to Use a Gelli Plate, Create Handmade Art Books What: The Gelli Printed Codex A 2-day workshop with Aleta Jacobson When: Saturday, April 27, 2019-Sunday, April 29, 2019, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: Member-Early Enrollment: $184 Member: $230 Non-Member: $305 Materials Fee: $20 Register: sandiegobookarts.com
