Graphic Design with a Vintage Flair
Just imagine your bare feet slipping into warm sugar sand. You are in your swimsuit, a beach tote in hand, soaking up the sun. You look to the left, then the right, and forward, you see nothing but turquoise. Your senses fill with a hint of salt and sea, the waves crash in, coming to … Continue reading When Fashion and Nature Collide – Ocean Tails, a Secret to Share.
I have been asked what medium is my favorite. This is something I cannot answer with a simple reply. I do have one constant that I always go to, and that is my PITT Artist Pens made by Faber-Castell. Photos of pens is credited to the Faber-Castell site. PITT means Pigmented India Ink. These pens … Continue reading Product Review: Faber-Castell Artist Pens
The summer months call us outside to enjoy our surroundings, let us feel the warmth of the sun on our skin. This year it's been especially hot all over the world. It's a perfect time to put on your favorite hat for a little shade, enjoy the music - perhaps your favorite song or natures … Continue reading When Fashion and Nature Collide – July Edition
With the upcoming holiday and attending our neighborhood beach party next Saturday, my mind has been on summer treats. There is nothing better than whip cream, fresh picked strawberries, and cake . I could not resist adding a side of flowers and ephemera. This is set as a 4 x 6 card. Strawberry Shortcake Paper … Continue reading Strawberry Shortcake Paper
In this edition of When Fashion and Nature Collide we invite you to a garden party. Imagine strolling through a manicured garden filled with lively colored flowers, beautiful critters collecting pollen, and butterflies putting on a show of their own. Linens topped with English lace tablecloths and beautiful flower arrangements adorning the tables. Fine china … Continue reading When Fashion and Nature Collide – A Garden Party
Join us on Wednesday, June 20th for a Garden Party edition of When Fashion and Nature Collide. You will see fashion, beautiful flowers, critters, and art. Until then, you can check out our past editions below with links. May Edition April Edition March Edition I cannot wait to see you there! Much love, … Continue reading A Garden Party
Mixed media is a technique involving the use of two or more artistic mediums, such as ink and pastel, digital painting and watercolor, photos and line layering that are combined in a single composition. Decorative paper can be used as a filler background between the different layers of mediums. Antique book plates and stained paper … Continue reading When Fashion & Nature Collide – Mixed Media
Happy Mother's Day! To all of those incredible women in our lives that care for us each and every day. Whether you are new moms, a pregnant mom-to-be, one who has adult children, or a fur mom, I hope this day is blessed with love. To my mom, I love you more than anything … Continue reading A Mother’s Day French Botanical
For a few glorious weeks the lilacs bloom. The fragrance fills the air with that old fashioned scent that can transport you to another time. There are different lilacs that offer blooms in the summer and fall, but I truly love the early bloomers. They seem to set off spring on the right foot. Cathi … Continue reading Lilac Botanical Print
Yesterday I was on the hunt for any hint of a flowering anything. Even though nothing was blooming, I saw buds on the lilac, soft trees, and green leaves popping in the gardens. Finally the iris and lily leaves are poking through the ground. I'm hoping my roses and sweet peas made it through the … Continue reading Free Botanical Graphic
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