We were lucky to have over 16 years of adventures with a tricolor Basenji we named Grizzly Girl. As we did with all our pets, they got multiple nicknames over their lives. Her favorite was Zippy. She was a huntress and had the sweetest nature, though, it was her way or the highway most of […]
Yearly Archives: 2017
Capturing Celebrations: The Nature of Food
What better month for being a Foodie than January? My purse jounaling supplies include a 3×5 Stillman and Birn Alpha Series journal, a business card sized palette offered by Expeditionary Art, Micron pens (black and sepia) and a Pentel waterbrush. I will sketch our meal quickly then add color as we eat. It depends upon […]
Sketching Birds of Prey
The Center for Birds of Prey out of Charleston, SC put on a great talk for Spring Island. This is the first talk I’ve been to where the birds were allowed to be off the presenter’s arm and on the ground or fly from perch to perch. I was thrilled! The Harris Hawk did need […]
Floral Arrangement Study
Floral Designer / Author John Grady Burns conducted a workshop for Spring Island (my day job as their Director of Arts). This is a quick study of the demo piece he created. Micron pen, watercolor in Stillman & Birn Zeta journal.
Good Company and Food
Celebrating Blessings After Matthew
We were so fortunate. Started supporting our local businesses as soon as possible. Hurricanes are fierce!