Sometimes, an idea for artwork just comes to me while I’m waking up in the morning. But, I can’t wait for that… and have to rely on what catches my eye…when they’re open. For inspiration, I have many favorite things saved to my Pinterest account, including insects, amazing graphic butterflies, and gemstones for reference material.Continue reading “Butterfly Art and Gemstone Dreams”
Category Archives: Artist Perspective
Quilt Inspiring
I was inspired by many creative people from all over the world in 2022. Picture yourself in Dorset England, where Chantal Dubé reached out to me from the coastal town of Bournemouth! She asked me if I would be interested in altering the background of my “Desert Mod” pattern. She designs and creates modern patchworkContinue reading “Quilt Inspiring”
Dominican Beauty
The more we travel, the more we understand, appreciate and love. A recent Caribbean cruise opened my eyes to the love, struggles, and proud people of the Dominican Republic. I was happy to be a part of an excursion the Norwegian, Encore offered. We docked, and then boarded a large tour bus. Rolling through town,Continue reading “Dominican Beauty”
Periwinkle Gemstones and Lizards
Periwinkle is a sophisticated shade of purple. I’m usually not a purple fan, but this color was our favorite as kids, and our dad painted a dresser in a similar tone for us. It coordinated with the curtains in our bedroom. Yes, dad has a design eye too. The inspiration for this artwork was aContinue reading “Periwinkle Gemstones and Lizards”
Seahorse Damask Love
This artwork is inspired by western ornament and sea life. The pale, dusty peach shade imparts a vintage feel. I love the blue version, but I decided to enter my original design into the Spoonflower design challenge. The seahorse is styled after my Art Deco Frog, which is the most popular fabric and wallpaper inContinue reading “Seahorse Damask Love”
Cool Cat Face
Today was a beautiful day to be outside with temps in the 70’s, especially for November! It was warmer than the last time we were up north in September. An Indian Summer has blessed us again. In September, I was sewing more drawstring backpacks using artwork from my Spoonflower shop. This animal print design isContinue reading “Cool Cat Face”
Be The Light
I didn’t know what I was about to experience here. I didn’t look at pics on the internet beforehand, so it would be a surprise…and my husband was happy with his research…💗 I was so stoked! The air was so fresh and people were fishing off the pier. It was not crowded at 7:45 justContinue reading “Be The Light”
Port Huron Magic
Our visit to Port Huron on The Saint Clair River was magical. We visited the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse which is the oldest one in Michigan, and it is stationed on a beautiful shoreline. We love to rock hunt. I was surprised when the first one I saw was a Petoskey stone! I found two smallContinue reading “Port Huron Magic”
A Fancy Photo Feature
Making boating memories at Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey and Mackinac Island.
Modern Michigan Woodland – Let’s Play!
I’m back! I’ve been working on creating more surface designs and building a portfolio. This artwork is created for children that desire a whimsical space with a woodland theme. Do you see the fox and raccoon? As fabric, this is adorable as a tent for sleep-over parties. Check out my design as fabric and wallpaper onContinue reading “Modern Michigan Woodland – Let’s Play!”