The Reading Tree

School is almost out... We'll be spending most of our time in the country, weeding, re-painting the house, and mowing the lawn. Summer vacation used to mean reading for me, reading good books, one after the other, sitting outside in the garden. Heaven! I tried to convey this feeling in my newest painting.

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Sick Day

Last week, my daughter was sick at home. On the second day she seemed a little better and wanted to DO something. "Let's make something," she said pulling one of my craft books from a shelf.
We opened the box of ripped t'shirts and scraps of fabric and she chose three things. "It will be called Streepje," she announced. Streepje means Stripy in dutch. So together we made Streepje.

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The Gate Keepers

New Illustration.

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Meant for a Moment, designs

Most of the time I spend my work-time having fun drawing or painting, (not so much fun when I am writing, it's a little more soul wrenching for me.) But, once in a while, I feel as if nobody really cares. No one will ever see or like this, it's all just for nothing. I was having such a day when I came upon this very sweet blogpost at Meant For a Moment, and everything was fine again!

Thank you, Tara!

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Spring Frolic

The annual Fundraiser at our school looks like it will be a blast.

Come join us if you can.

Waiting for the Bus

New Character study - Aileen

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The Design Inspirationalist

I just got notice from Melissa at The Design Inspirationalist that she used one of my illustrations for an Art Inspired palette. That brought me to her lovely blog.

Thank you Melissa!

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My 2 newest treasuries on Etsy

 Green is still the new green!

Some wonderful items I found on Etsy

Waldorf on Etsy

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Bicycle Girl

New Painting 

Graphite line drawing

Digitally painted

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A Walk in Brooklyn

Walking around Brooklyn is always a visual adventure. I often come upon sights that stop me in my tracks. Crumbling walls, street art, trees, colors, light; all are full of beauty to me. Luckily, most of the time I have my phone, (with camera,) in my pocket, ready to record those special moments.
I recently downloaded some of my pictures.

Thank you for walking with me.

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