Taking inspirational pictures

Taking inspirational pictures was my Easter present this year.  It was the best day because I got to see a lot of impressive scenery.  One thing I can say about living in Idaho is that each season is filled with a lot of inspiration.  Spring always brings new growth...

I am back from my trip

Well I am back from my trip to the bay area.  For the most part the weather was great and I even got to wear my shorts for a few days. One of my grandsons wants to be a baker so he made this cake while I was at his house. One of the other grandsons wanted to go to the...

Attracted to a lot of sunset colors

 I was looking at pictures on the internet this morning and I seem to be attracted to a lot of  sunset colors.  Those rich pinks and yellows and sometimes purple-pink displays rolling across the sky are awesome.  Here is a picture I took of a sunset last winter and...

New art quilt projects at the art studio

Just before I left on my trip I was taking pictures of new art quilt projects at the art studio. Some were finished art quilts and also art works in progress.  Like a lot of artists and quilters it is easier for me to have several art projects going so when I get...

Use the art of sketching

One of my goals this year is to use the art of sketching more.   That means trying to sketch on a regular basis.  Recently I had reorganized my art studio and found several sketch books with only one or two pictures in them.  I realized that I would become motivated...