This little piece was inspired by the view from my art studio and the geckos that come visit me every morning. I love this part of the yard — it’s a jungle, full of textures and a variety of green tones. This is a Gold dust day gecko. I need to work on contrast because…
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Whimsical Cards – Easy pop-up inserts
Sharing just a couple springtime cards I did this week. I snagged the initial designs from Diane Anton and other artists i found on Pinterest…then I added embossing, pop-up art and a little inspiration from springtime colors from the Big Island. Super-fun. #watercolorcards #popupcards
Beginning Watercolor – Washington Shrubsteppe
Join us in this two-session workshop, where we’ll have fun mastering watercolor basics. By the end of the course you will learn essential skills and your own personal style will shine through. Class Time: August 18 and 25, 2025, 10 am – noon Class Location: Sno-Valley Senior Center 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation WA Fee: $5…
Aloha Banana Bread – Gluten-Free, Paleo, and Big Island Grown
The post shares a gluten-free banana bread recipe celebrating living on the Big Island.
Gotta love sparkles – watercolor cards
Just a couple card creations … it’s amazing how a little sparkle jazzes up quick sketches… One bird (Azure tit) multiple ways, multiple occasions…Here, I’m playing with watercolor blooms to jazz up the background…not sure which I like the best… #watercolorcards #lovelifeeveryday #sparkle 💛🩵💙
Watercolor Cards – Holiday 2024
In prep of some pretty cool trips we have planned for 2025, I want to improve my urban sketching skills. So, inspired by gingerbread houses, I grabbed pictures of family/friends houses (crazy what you can find in public domain, either on Google or Zillow)…then I added some sparkle deco. As I got into it, I…
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