I fell in love with the works of Wolf Kahn several years ago while learning about him through doing a study on Abstract Expressionism and Hans Hofmann. Kahn was born in Germany in 1927 and immigrated to the USA in 1940; later studying art with the renowned Hans Hofmann. Kahn’s unique blend of Realism and formal […]
It’s been a while since I shared a do-it-yourself project. I have been wanting to makeover this old clock that I purchased at a yard sale for a $1.00.
Hello! I hope you all are having a wonderful week!? Since Spring is around the corner, I thought it would be fun to paint The Goldfish by French Artist, Henri Matisse.♥ “From the moment I held the box of colors in my hands, I knew this was my life.” – Henri Matisse Children will be […]
I have always loved reading children’s books. Blue Bug’s Vegetable Garden was a favorite of mine when I was young…we love the same vegetable! There is something magical about kids books and when I find a new one, I’m always excited to see what it is about. It’s the power of words, very few in number, placed […]
Hello! I hope you all are having a wonderful week!? Since we are in the month of hearts and everything speaking love, I thought American Pop Artist, Jim Dine, would be the perfect fit.♥ Children will be able to learn about the history of pop art while having fun with color and, of course, the […]
Hello! I hope your February is off to a great start!? I had a post saved and ready for the end of last month, but it vanished when the server updated the security system. I can’t remember all the details. However, I do remembering mentioning that Vintage Lynchburg is cancelled for 2017 (the owner is taking […]
Hello! I hope you all are doing well and your new year is off to a great start! My goal this year is to focus more…focus more on my top priorities with Happy Heart™. Which means focusing in on what I am to be accomplishing with books and art…and making the plan happen!! :). To begin […]
Hello! I’m excited to get back to teaching kids the joy of painting at our monthly kids art workshops. We will be starting 2017 off with painting a snowscape inspired by Claude Monet called “Magpie”. Children will be able to learn art elements and techniques that go into creating a snow scene: light, shadows, tone, […]
The LORD is good to all: and His mercies are over all His works. All Your works shall give thanks to You, O LORD, And Your godly ones shall bless You. They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom And talk of Your power;…” Psalm 145:9-11
Tis’ the season to make Christmas ornaments! Make your very own ornament(s) to treasure for years to come!!I had a request, so I am changing things up a bit for this weekend. 🙂 I have always loved making ornaments to add that special personal touch and charm to our trees over the years. So I’m […]
ART FOR LITTLE EYES: It was wonderful painting with the “Art For Little Eyes” and “Sign Makers” at Saturday’s workshops!! Children’s art always places a smile on my face. These kids enjoyed learning about Claude Monet and worked hard painting all the key elements to create their own little Monet, “Bouquet of Sunflowers.” ♥
Hello Everyone! I’m excited for more fun workshops on Saturday, October 15th. Art for Little Eyes will begin at 10am and Exploring Techniques in Sign Making is at 2:30pm. Looking forward to working with kids and providing a space to encourage others in the creative process. I have included all the details below. Please feel free to contact […]
Hi! The days are cooling down in Virginia and I am finding inspiration from the beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red emerging from the trees.
Hello! Things are busy here with getting ready for the Grand Opening of our Workshop Studio in Wyndhurst this Saturday, September 17th. It will be fun painting Vincent Van Gogh’s, Starry Night, with kids in the Lynchburg Area. I have all the “Art For Little Eyes” workshop details HERE or you may go directly to Eventbrite […]
