Month: May 2018

Matisse in the Garden

Matisse in the Garden

We had a lovely time at Gaiety Hollow last Saturday, painting and cutting out Matisse-inspired collages. I have been planning this class since March with the fabulous members of the Lord and Schryver Conservancy and it was such a wonderful experience. There is certainly something 

I Spy With My Little Eye…

I Spy With My Little Eye…

Come sketch with me at the Salem Art Department, the First Wednesday in June! Bring your favorite sketchbook and sketching supplies June 6th from 5-8 and we’ll play a fun I Spy Sketching game. I’ll have some of my sketchbooks for you to flip through 

Thank you Friends and Family

Thank you Friends and Family

There are a few times in life when you are able to celebrate with friends and family and everything feels so right. The First Wednesday in May, reception at the Art Department was one of those magical nights. Unfortunately, I was so busy chatting that 

Ban the Bag Salem

Ban the Bag Salem

    Yeah, I’ve made my fair share of upcycled artwork from plastic bags. This trashion dress “Waves of Kanagawa” was made from plastic bags and chicken feed bags. The large puppet “Bag Dragon” used over 200 bags to create his long body, and these sweet 

Booyah! Prints Now Available

Booyah! Prints Now Available

Lots of you have been asking, “Can I buy that?” Those questions always make me feel uneasy, until now. First off, thank you for your support! When I quit my full time job I dreamed of painting not selling. I really hate selling my own 

These are a Few of my Favorite Things

These are a Few of my Favorite Things

Do you love art supplies as much as I do? Here’s a list of my favorites. Also the Art Department is having a STOREWIDE ONE DAY SALE May First Wednesday. Save an extra 10% on your total sale all day. The Art Department will also