re-set button~

matters~

.....does it not?

elusive more~

the measure~

more circles~

new circles~

circles~

Yesterday was a retrospective 

showing of the late 

Rick Nordstrom's work.

This one came home with me.

eye see you!

closing reception November 1st~

This Thursday is the closing 

art reception from 4-6 

for the "2 more inches of art" show!

reach for the stars~

october full moon~

dreamy, huh?

1 foot in the door~

"Three Gifts"

Come see the "1 Foot in the Door" show at the Pump House Regional Art Center.

Opening date: October 24th. Artist Reception will be on December 22nd.

prevention~

...keeps the heart strong.

ice art~

....my 2 inch photo for the 2 inch show.

3 stones~

filling my hand,

awakening my senses

weight of the earth...

space and form

symbolic 

and eternal

the key~

new sketchbook fun~

Andrew could not wait to meet me at the art shop in downtown Galena to pick out a new sketchbook and drawing pencils. 

We exchanged sketchbooks and drew 

something for each other. 

endless~

The Yellow House~

ink

Last day to submit art for the "2 more inches of art exhibition"...

golden orb~

peering moon~

harvest moon~

visual sketchbook journal~

solstace sunset~

autumn solstace moon~

the inches are coming~

(draw your favorite dessert)

leap~

Leaning Tower~

Great moments to teach middle 

schoolers about the architectural 

wonders of the world!

Who ever told you 

we do not write in art class?

what are you most nervous about?

opinions of the middle schooler~

shrouded & waning~

Twice this month our moon has graced us with it's awe and fullness. Tonight's capture was the Sturgeon moon, shrouded by the canopy of the trees.

waxing.....

....can you feel it's pull?

reaching~

choosing the journal~

so many choices....

isn't that so in all we are faced with in life?

lunch: "Dad-Style"

highlight~

rescue~

the journey

curling happiness~

closer to knowing~

went there~

forced inward~

ink always looks dirty~

the essential aspect~

AN

ESSENTIAL 

ASPECT OF

CREATIVITY IS

NOT BEING 

AFRAID

TO FAIL

life force~

listen, wait~

While taking a drawing class, I jotted down the participants quotes as they worked and incorporated them into my work. 

wind reflections~

With the floor spinning it is difficult to draw while looking down. Oh vertigo please go away!

nap~

water lilies~

Into Allen Lake....a quiet stretch, narrow and shallow.   Protected from wind, it was a perfect place to float and draw from my canoe. This deluxe hallway of lilies and pads of all varieties and colors surrounded me on either side along the shore.

moon reflections~