Ink Flourishes

This April, I will be teaching at the Ink Links Sampler in Guelph, Ontario. As soon as I heard the theme of Harry Potter I was overwhelme...

The first day of the New Year is always a bit disorienting for me. I try to look ahead to all that needs to be done while trying not to carr...

 December days are flying by at an alarming speed. I am further behind on my tasks than I want to be, but I that seems to be how I work! I w...

November is just a blink now. It seems like the month barely started and now it is over. I have my Christmas envelopes addressed and ready t...

I hope this doesn't seem like I am rushing the holiday season. Far from it...I want to slow it down. I love the sparkle, the joy and the...

I get very reflective as I watch the seasons change.  I wish it would always be spring and summer. Fall is ok, but it is a harbinger of w...

At my last workshop, I was given some samples of watercolour paper to test out. The first on my list was Fluid 100 Hot Press paper. This ...

It seems like I am in a relentless race with the clock. Days pass quickly into weeks and then months. We are in September and it seems like ...

I can't believe its been a month since my last post. Lots has happened! Working hard here at home as well as getting ready for my last f...

The journey of an artist takes a lifetime. This blog post is meant to encourage those who want to improve their skills but just feel as i...

Post IAMPETH convention is always tough. For an entire week we get to mingle with our own kind. None of us get that glazed look in our ey...

This month has been a blink! Hope has been my word of the month as I try to stay positive about reaching elusive deadlines. I have had ...

 Just finished a private tutorial session with a student across the miles. It was a delight to meet her this way and answer her quesitons pe...

 Back home after a teaching weekend with the Chicago Calligraphy Collective. It was a great weekend meeting new students and seeing familiar...