An eclectic mix of life, art & fiction

  • Mad for Hats

    Mad for Hats

    Before I start throwing out my latest “Hat” Fun Fact, I want to say that while these tidbits of information are new to me… it occurred to me last night that I might be the only one who’s never heard… Read More

  • Witch Hunt

    Witch Hunt

    Some days you just have to put on the Hat and remind them who they’re dealing with. I’m much happier with my idea for a new series now that I’m finding my rhythm. Rather than putting my feelers out for… Read More

  • Feel the Rhythm

    Feel the Rhythm

    First of all, I slept on my idea and decided to give it more time before canning it. I figure if I keep the micro-fun-facts simple, there are thousands of things to post about! And Illustrate. I thought about dance,… Read More

  • Pulling an All-Nighter

    Pulling an All-Nighter

    I want to say that this is another illustration that looks nothing like my vision (exactly), but I’m going to stop saying that. It sounds kind of self-deprecating. That is not my intention. I’d call it more like “self-critiquing,” and… Read More

  • The Morning Buzz

    The Morning Buzz

    Just Brewed Happiness in a Cup! As much as I’ve enjoyed this Blogging through the Alphabet series, I’m super excited to be on the letter Z. There were a few images that I started (and then scrapped) today, and I… Read More

  • Youthful Enthusiasm

    Youthful Enthusiasm

    “Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Youth” is a touchy subject. Women (and men) spend a lot of money to look younger – hiding wrinkles, dark spots, gray hair,… Read More