Art Exhibit, February 28-March 17 Reception, Saturday, March 9, noon-3pmBush Barn Art Center600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302 Explore the complexities of consumption and how our everyday choices impact the environment. Through the use of augmented reality, you’ll discover the value of reduction and …
I’d like the be the kind of person who uses every page of a notebook, dates the entry and bundles notebooks in chronological order. I am not that person. I am the kind of person who haphazardly looks for any sort of old envelope or …
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 …
You know that feeling of butterflies in your stomach on the first day of school? Remember all the questions racing through your mind? Question 1: Do I know enough? Question 2: Who will I hang out with? Question 3: Will they like me? And the …
I haven’t been painting with gouache for very long but when I tried it out for the first time I was smitten. The viscosity, vibrancy, and silkiness of this medium has captured my heart and made me want to paint everyday. While watercolor is a …
I’m super excited to teach a class entitled OMG! (Oh My Gouache) at the Art Department in Salem, Oregon. Some people know gouache as opaque watercolor, casein tempra, tempera, poster color, or poster paint. Whatever you call it, you too will fall in love with …
DIY Studio is proud to announce that we have started a group, Free Art Friday in Salem! We are hitting the streets of Salem every Friday leaving FREE artwork for strangers to find and keep, no strings attached. Friday, January 18, we’ll kick off …
I’ve shared this with readers of Lexoxo but realized I never shared it with you! Shame on me! So here you go friends…. Feel free to download the free pattern and instructions (PDF) here. 1. Print out the pattern and put over double folded felt …
Want to get your message out? You need a banner! Sure you can buy vinyl banners, but there is something very commercial and impersonal about them. Time for a little DIY! These are the things I used to make my banner: Freezer paper Felt Acrylic …
I get a call from Marion Barnes, the editor for Willamette Woman. After seeing the fabulous article by Cindy Ulshafer, South Salem Today–Statesman Journal, she asks if I’d like to be featured in Willamette Woman. Oh no, my stomach fills with butterflies and I feel …
Did any of you Salemites witness the crazy hail storm today? Our neighborhood was quickly blanked in little hail balls around noon. It was surely a fun site to see. I was busy rushing the kids into the car for a doctor’s appointment (Little Missy …
I was thrilled to get an order for one of my movable necklaces last week. Someone from Texas who said they like to collect one of a kind jewelry. She said she was excited to own a piece since she fell in love. She assured …
I had such a fun time with this set of girls. The birthday girl loves Fairies and Art so we decided to combine the two for this fun filled birthday party. First I kicked off the party by painting each girl’s face with the item …
I made a mistake yesterday. I should have followed the rules. I’ve done this before and I should have learned my lesson. I got cocky and went against that little voice in my head telling me I should take more time to decide. I should …