Almond Puff Pastry, anyone?

Food is love. We all know someone who bakes or cooks with such passion and skill that every morsel they make is filled with that energy and love. For one of my best friends, that was her mother. I did this painting for that friend’s birthday recently in...

Logo Designs

What makes a successful logo? A company’s logo is a living thing. It needs to exude the personality of the company, as well as help customers make an easy identification. However, just like a well-balanced meal needs some veggies, a logo relies on the visual...

Mug Shot

Sometimes the smallest things can make your day. My husband and I went on a mini-adventure to Stillwater yesterday. There is an awesome kitchen store there, called The Chef’s Gallery. It is huge. I love kitchen stores anyway, but this one has a unique, cozy feel...

Make me up, before we go-go…

My good friend, Holly, is a fantastic makeup artist. She has years of experience in professional makeup application, and a true love for her field. She is an artist, and like all artists, has a keen eye for detail. She notices everything. I have to admit, I often...

April Flowers

Fresh, warm air. Trees budding. Warm sunshine. Spring is so inspiring! I had fun sketching in the sunshine this weekend, using my Japanese Sumi Brush pen. The color was added afterwards in Adobe Illustrator. I like the playful, innocent nature of the flowers and tree...

Dylan Days

Having grown up  not only in Bob Dylan’s hometown, but with a talented artist, singer and musician as my mother, I have been raised on Dylan music (and lots of music in general). This morning on the phone my mom told me about the Dylan Days Art Exhibition coming...

Cross-Linking is Essential

Where is everybody? It’s not news to you that everybody is on Facebook. The statistics on Facebook use are astounding. If you’re starting up a new business, I always recommend getting a Facebook “Fan Page” before anything else. Once...