Advertisements My current on going art-supply-craze is Caran d’Ache Neocolor ii, Turner Acryl Gouache, Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground and the newest, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Sticks. I love these products so much that I am finding ways to add them to my daily art routine. I was introduced to Caran d’Ache Neocolor ii, TurnerContinue reading “Daily Art Supplies”
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Discovering Watercolors and My Favorite Watercolor Paper
Advertisements From my youngest memories I was constantly coloring, painting or sewing. Luckily, my parents and grandparents encouraged me in this. One of my favorite Christmas gifts from my grandparents was a Disney drawing desk that had clear plastic overlays that taught you how to draw Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto!Continue reading “Discovering Watercolors and My Favorite Watercolor Paper”
Today’s Paintings
Advertisements Over the holidays I’ve been working on teaching myself to paint my girls looking up and I’m having so much fun with it! These are painted on wood, with 2 coats of Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground. They are sketched with Stabilo All pencil and painted in layers using Caran d’Ache Neocolor ii, Daniel SmithContinue reading “Today’s Paintings”
I am teaching myself to paint my girls looking up and I am very happy with this out comes!
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My Christmas Wish for You
Advertisements I woke up this morning feeling stupid-excited that it is Christmas Eve… despite the fact that we are going nowhere, seeing no one, eating nothing special and have no gifts! Infact, I believe I woke today with a true sense of “child-like” joy. There wasn’t much joy in my actual childhood and I’ve beenContinue reading “My Christmas Wish for You”
A Short Travel Stay-Cation in the Nashville Area
Advertisements My best friend, Tammy, and I hadn’t seen eachother in 2 years! (Warning: there WILL BE excessive use of capitalization and exclamation points in this article! Lol) We’ve been trying to get together for a long time now but things kept getting in the way! Everything from family emergencies to a Global Pandemic hasContinue reading “A Short Travel Stay-Cation in the Nashville Area”
Rice Cooker Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon (Corrected recipe)
Advertisements During the cold weather I love to have a nice hot Oatmeal for breakfast or lunch. I love using my little rice cooker to cook my Oatmeal because it is super convenient and easy to clean afterwards. Simply layer all the ingredients inside your rice cooker, add water and switch on. It’s that easy!Continue reading “Rice Cooker Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon (Corrected recipe)”
It’s a Beautiful Snowy Day
Advertisements Today, we had the first snow of the year here in Columbia, Maryland. The snow is falling and my friend’s daughters are out in front of my house squealing and building snowmen. Even the neighborhood cat is enjoying the snow, wiggling her tail and pouncing at it! Her hooman tried to catch her butContinue reading “It’s a Beautiful Snowy Day”
Shaun the Sheep and Other Fun Stuff
Advertisements If you are looking for some good, clean family TV fun… or just looking for something fun to watch when you want to relax and you’re not afraid to watch an animated series, check out Shaun the Sheep! Shaun the Sheep is a British stop-motion animated series created by Nick Park. I first discovered ShaunContinue reading “Shaun the Sheep and Other Fun Stuff”
Road Trip! and the best Cucumber Sandwich Recipe!
Advertisements Over the weekend, I made a road trip from Maryland to Tennessee to see my bestfriend for a few days. I’m not a “naturally” independent person, so it’s important for me to set off on my own occasionally. My husband understands this and always supports my little excursions! My goal was to stop asContinue reading “Road Trip! and the best Cucumber Sandwich Recipe!”