kitty connections

Fun time hanging out with my daughter at the Neko Cat Cafe (Bellingham WA). I’m not really a cat-person but, I love connecting with my daughter. On this visit I was inspired by these kitty’s eyes..so, had to paint a few of course…. Watercolor Meows #nekocatcafe #watercolor #kitty

Jewels of the Sea

I love the beach. I’ve always wanted to live there, and I still do… For 8 years (in the 90’s), I had the pleasure of living in North County, San Diego…Everyday after work, I’d get my dog and we’d walk to the beach….I’d say, “let’s go smell the sunset” and my Maggie-dog (a beautiful Rhodesian…

Desert Sketching

When we camp, I’m usually too busy to do much art. So, if there’s time, I usually just sketch using my pencils. For this trip, I did pack a small paint set, just in case. And, I’m glad I did! I was inspired by the “late winter” colors of the deserts in NV, AZ, and…

Sunsets & Flowers – Spring Camping in the US West March 2022

I was born in Baltimore, and even though I’ve lived nearly half of my life on the West Coast, I still consider myself an East Coast girl — BUT! — I love the west—- I’m conflicted, what can I say? The western states of the US (to me) means grit, gusto, exploration and it’s still…

English through Art Beginning Watercolor – Beach Treasures

Join us in this two-hour workshop and learn basic watercolor techniques to paint the natural beauty of the beach. We’ll have fun exploring color and learning to build depth and dimension.  This is a free class for adult learners enrolled in the Jubilee Reach ESL program Session 1 Intermediate ESLMonday March 28, 2022 9:30-11:30 am…

Beginning Watercolor – Beach Treasures

Join us in this two-hour workshop and learn basic watercolor techniques to paint the natural beauty of beach treasures. We’ll have fun exploring color and learning to build depth and dimension.  Class Time: June 13, 2022; 10 am – noon Class Location: Sno-Valley Senior Center 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation WA This is a free class…