It’s been SO long since I’ve spent any quality time in the studio, just painting. I usually have multiple projects going on at once, and I’ve missed the fun and adventure of just loading up my brushes with gobs of color and seeing where it takes me on a canvas. I gave myself one week to play. By the end of the week, I had several good starts. My next post will show the finished pieces.
Back to basics
*PHEW!*
There’s still time!
To all of my local peeps, there’s still time to pick up some last minute gifts at CC Lowell on Pleasant Street in Worcester! I’m proud to have a display of some of my creations there again this year. But they also have a huge inventory of art supplies–some are packaged in beautiful gift sets–kids’ stuff, cards, and gift items created by other local artists. Shop small and support your local businesses – it really does make a difference!
Pocket friends
It’ll be here before you know it!
2026 is just around the corner – be ready for it with your 2026 Little House mini calendar! This year, the theme highlights rabbits, illustrated by yours truly. They make great gifts, especially at the special rate of buy 3 get one FREE – that’s 4 gifts for $30* – through the end of October. PM me if interested. They will also be available soon at The Kitchen Garden in Templeton and CC Lowell in Worcester.
*Flat rate shipping for 4 – $5
New paints!
Branching out
Trying new creative projects makes me happy. Now that I have (somewhat) figured out the technical* parts of this one, I’m really happy! Making soy candles is challenging, but it’s also a lot of fun, and the fragrances are wonderful. I’m experimenting with scents like coffee, sage & lemongrass, hickory & suede and dark chocolate, to name a few. These and more will soon be available at C.C. Lowell in Worcester.
*Scent throw? Flashpoint? Burn rate? YIKES! I still have a lot to learn, but I’m getting there.
















