Fran Meneley Well.. I got my Sketchbook Project finished and mailed just in the nick of time yesterday! I'm not sure why I procrastinated, it was a joy to work on. My theme this year was "Almanac" but I made it into a kind of dream Atlas. I came across this wonderful quote from the movie, Here, … Continue Reading
Well…I've been away for a while. Attending to home things and family and holiday dinners and school presentations and sick children and drawing excursions and a new computer, among other things. And now I feel, on this brand new day of 2013, that I can return a bit to myself. On the winter solsitce I … Continue Reading
I am feeling so grateful that we can all be together this week. My daughter is home (with a new special friend) and I am so happy and content when we all sleep under the same roof…everything feels right with the world. A turkey will be cooked and extended family will gather…the neighbors will come … Continue Reading
Kind of a perfect day here in the studio yesterday…I finished up a beaded heart (it will evolve with a bit more work into a hanging ornament) for the Two Hands Paperie fundraising holiday tree for Meals on Wheels… …all the while the snow fell in flurries outside and my little buddha collected a … Continue Reading
Well, well…hasn't it been an interesting week?? It all began for me with a trip to see my daughter in NYC just a few days before the Frankenstorm…AKA Sandy Storm of the Century. Tea was sipped and stories were told…with a keen eye on the approaching storm… …the Plaza Hotel was strolled through…on the … Continue Reading
I have to say, whoever invented fall break was a freaking genius in my book. While the teachers need time to plan, the kids get time to goof off. As a side note, I think I went to school from the day after Labor Day until Thanksgiving with nary a day off…but that was back … Continue Reading
If you are in the Denver area, stop by the Denver Art Museum to see When I Last Wrote To You About Africa by African artist, El Anatsui. I found it to be truly inspirational. To see his beautiful hanging pieces in person is a marvel. There is a lovely DVD and book available … Continue Reading
A quiet and grey morning here after a rainy night…heaven! I felt inspired to switch out my summer altar… …for one honoring autumn. I am loving the transition to cooler days and the changing hues of this fall season. My tree house leaves are starting to turn and this morning with the wet, dark branches … Continue Reading
I am going to be bold here and just say it: I want to see our President re-elected for a second term. I try to leave the political out of my art and off my blog, but I feel strongly that there is an awful lot at stake with this election. I believe we … Continue Reading
So far the tail end of summer has been a whirlwind of transitions and the to-do list keeps getting longer instead of shorter. Whew! I'm kind of ready for the cooler, shorter days of fall! So when I had the chance to take Marty Colon's wonderful Illustrated Field Journaling class, I jumped! Two whole days … Continue Reading