Art took over Miami in a big way and I’m so glad I finally attended this event. I can emphatically tell you that I will do my best not to miss it again. Art was everywhere. Miami alone is a work of art. The fashion, the people, the buildings, the landscape, it was all on this weekend. I will admit, it was rainy and the clouds were dreary, but on
Artist Crush December 2015 Yvonne Blair
Welcome to my first Artist Crush Series. Each month, I’ll introduce you to an artist who I personally feel embodies the ideology of Living The Art Life™. I’m starting off with an artist who is also a dear friend. Yvonne Blaire is an amazing artist who inspires me in many ways. She sets her goals and charges after them. Her sweet spirit envelopes you in her presence. I admire how
New Workshops Added
I’m so excited about 2016. My Living The Art Life™ Tours are going to be amazing. 2015 was my best year yet, but 2016 holds even greater promise. Just a week after I return in January from the CHA MegaShow, the Craft & Hobby Association Trade Show in Anaheim, I’m heading to Texas and Oklahoma starting off at Stamp N Deliver in Melbourne, Florida. I’m so excited to finally be teaching in my
Easy DIY Photography Backdrops
Do you struggle with taking photos of your products and/or creations? I used to put off taking pictures until the last-minute. It was such a set up to find a good place, make sure it was clean, worry whether the background was clutter free (and clean), and want something other than the sterile white all the time. Trust me, I’ll still use my handle foam boards for clean white backgrounds, but
Art Journaling with the Journal Buddy
I’m having a great time playing in my journal from Yvonne Blair. I shared a post recently how I created a Fabric Elements Fused Journal Cover using this same journal. Today I’m sharing a page from inside that I recently created. I’m also participating with Yvonne Blair’s Blog hop with some fellow amazing designers sharing how much we love Yvonne’s new Journal Buddy. What is her Journal Buddy? Here is
Fabric Elements Fused Journal Cover
I am loving Rebekah Meier’s Fabric Elements and I’m excited to share another project with you today. I’m also excited to start a new Art Journal that I’m going to actually write in and express some personal goals, struggles, dreams, frustrations and more. I don’t usually write much in my art journaling as I use it more for creative play, but I have found myself writing more in my