Well it's been a hot minute since I've done a currently reading... Today's picks are all about enjoyment and inspiration. What Women Create is one of my favorite magazines in the inspo category. Their Winter 2020 issue is heavenly. So many wonderful artists I follow on instagram are featured in this one. Polly Fern Polly Fern is an …
a.l.o.e. in the Classroom
Currently Reading: May
Yay, books! Who read all the books during quarantine??? I didn't. Like, at all. Could not muster the energy. But, I finally finished this one. I was 2/3 of the way through it when Armageddon hit. It took me two months to get back to it. My favorite parts were the stories of Michelle growing up in Chicago, and her dating years …
Currently Reading: February
Happy February! Not sure I'm quite ready to jump back into the swing of things after hibernating all of January, but I'm happy to share a couple of things I've been reading this past month because 1. I love books, and 2. It keeps me accountable. :) I love to read, but there are those evenings when my default button just switches on the tv. You …
Currently Reading: November
As promised, my monthly round up of books... “I Go Down To The ShoreI go down to the shore in the morningand depending on the hour the wavesare rolling in or moving out,and I say, oh, I am miserable,what shall—what should I do? And the sea saysin its lovely voice:Excuse me, I have work to do.” This lovely book sits on a table in my bedroom, …
in the studio
Playing before starting a new series. exploring color palettes painting papers and realizing you are not fond of the color palette you chose... cutting things up and more explorations, this time with collage... seeds for future work. …
artist’s dates: the scrap exchange
Welcome to The Scrap Exchange in Durham, NC. A holy mecca for thrifting aficionados, do it yourselfers, and the very creative. Not sure who created these, but they are a perfect example of artsy recycling and reuse. Quite the appropriate setting for an artist date. I mean it is literally a creative treasure seeking, scavenger hunt. …