An eclectic mix of life, art & fiction

  • The Jubilation Jig

    The Jubilation Jig

    Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. —William Arthur Ward I tried to fast forward last night… and then I closed the book altogether. It’s a good book, don’t get me wrong,… Read More

  • Keep it Simple

    Keep it Simple

    “I make myself rich by making my wants few.” -Henry David Thoreau I thought I’d return to something minimalistic. Isn’t it soothing? I’m not sure where I found the reference photo (probably Instagram), but there was a man sitting at… Read More

  • Leap of Faith

    Leap of Faith

    “The leap is what defeats the fear, not waiting until fear disappears.” -Brené Brown I’ve always loved illustrating dancers, so I knew that “dance” was a category that I’d want to continue with. To add a little depth, I decided… Read More

  • Checkmate:

    Checkmate:

    The Art of a Con. Poor Charlie. He was so enamored with Veronica’s beauty and charm that he had no idea what he was up against. The locals knew her game. They’d seen it before… again and again.  But Charlie… Read More

  • Powerhouse

    Powerhouse

    Never apologize for being a strong woman. Hopefully I’m not overdoing the shadow effects… but this particular image seemed better with than without. I may revisit that idea later when this one comes around for a revamp. Speaking of “vamps,”… Read More

  • On the Mark

    On the Mark

    “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” -Mary Lou Cook I’ve gone through some of my old posts and images and I’ve found several series that I want to continue on with. I’m… Read More