Posted in Sale, tagged crochet hats, crochet scarves, Sale on January 31, 2018| Leave a Comment »
I came across a huge box of crocheted items that I have used as examples for classes we have had in the past few years. I need to lighten the load so we are having a sample sale at The Studio.
Everything is rock bottom priced…..hats are $8 for kids hats; $10 for adult hats; $12-15 for scarves. Stop by for a bargain.
Posted in daily painter, Sewing, tagged dog quilt, quilt, Rag Quilt on January 30, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Spent the day working on a new Rag Quilt design for an upcoming class. This one had little blocks with saying on them centered on other fabric designs. Trying to find a way to make an easy quilt for people who don’t sew a lot but won’t a special quilt. Hoping to have the clipping done and a couple of washes tomorrow.
Posted in Crochet, tagged Crochet, scarf, Shawl on January 29, 2018| Leave a Comment »
I like the feel of this new yarn. It works up really nice and the colors are beautiful. The new scarf turned out great….the weight is perfect. And the shawl I started earlier in the week is done. You can see more about it here.
Posted in daily painter, Little Known Facts, Serendipity, tagged mama, Pollock on January 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Known for his drip style of painting, Jackson Pollock was an abstract expressionist painter. Born on this day in 1912, he led a volatile life. You can read more about him here.
And today I am also remembering my mama. My biggest wish is that she would have lived long enough to see The Studio. I think she would have loved it and what we are doing there. I hope she knows. Happy 76th Birthday Mama. We miss you every day. (Read more about my mom here.)
Posted in Crochet, daily painter, tagged Crochet, yarn, yarn bowl on January 27, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Working on a new shawl pattern with some really nice yarn that I just got. And using my favorite yarn bowl. Love it! Don’t forget that we have a great class coming up at The Studio next week. Are you ready to learn something new? Click here.
Posted in daily painter, Landscape, Paint Party, tagged barn, Farm, snow on January 26, 2018| Leave a Comment »
We held a fundraiser last night at Mt. View Christian Academy for an upcoming mission trip. A great turn-out and fabulous paintings. Nice!
Posted in daily painter on January 25, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Posted in daily painter, Paint Party, tagged Famous Painter, monkey, Seurat on January 24, 2018| Leave a Comment »
We had a great time last night at the Famous Painter party recreating Georges Seurat “Woman with Monkey”. This was a study that he did for the much larger painting, Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (1884-86).
Posted in Flowers, Little Known Facts, tagged Edouard Manet, Manet on January 23, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Today we celebrate Edouard Manet’s birthday. He was a French Impressionist painter who painted modern life. His works of art are beautiful. We’ve always loved his flower series. Learn more about his life and work here. And in Manet’s honor we will paint one of them, Carnations and Clematis in a Crystal Vase, 1883, for our February Famous Painter Party. Click here to register for that Paint Party. (We honored Manet in June 2016 at our Famous Painter Party by painting his beautiful Roses. You can see those here.) Happy Birthday Manet.
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Paint Party, Pet Portaits, tagged Camper, pets on January 21, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The Studio hosted a LOT of painters yesterday…..first, at Pet Portraits….and then at a Private Family Paint Party. 
Lots of wonderful works of art.
The Studio 