A blog about my garden and anything that strikes my garden fancy. My friend Donna and I drove to Holland Michigan on May 1st to see the Tulip festival. It was my first visit. We had a wonderful visit seeing the flowers and walking through the town. I hope you enjoy the photos. I love this color combination of bright pink and yellow. Just looking at these colors makes me happy! Holland Michigan .

Wildflowers to cheer the winter blues away. 8220;Art is saying the things I cannot say but feel.

There are souls, in these noise-tired times, that turn aside into unfrequented lanes, where the deep woods have harbored the fragrances of many a blossoming season. Here the light, filtering through perfect forms, arranges itself in lovely patterns for those who perceive beauty. This pairing is of the elegant Thatcheria m.

Working from a photo taken in summer, I began the painting of the beach with an alcohol underpainting on sanded pastel paper. This technique is useful when depicting waves that cover the sand on the shore. Plein Air in a Barn? Sennelier La Cart.

Vintage packaging inspired label update. Vintage inspired lettering for package design. Christmas cards now on Etsy. Plurabelle Calligraphy and Design Studio. Susie B Designs on etsy. Susie B Designs on folksy.

California maker of prints and maps that celebrate wanderlust and the outdoors. Monday, July 6, 2015. S group exhibition for the month of July. I have a selection of linocut prints in the show. Exhibition of linocut prints at Collector Art Shop. Wednesday, June 3, 2015. A couple new tropical linocut prints.

Celebrating Natural Beauty in the Heart of the City. How to Keep Your Cool. As usual, the birds have the best idea. When the temperature soars, head for the water. May everyone stay cool and h.

For the third consecutive summer I am taking part in a self-directed residency program organized by Contextural, utilizing the textile facilities at ACAD.

Wizard of OZ My first illustrated book. 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Will it all come together one day? December 14, 2016. Carolyn Lord, in a fantastic podcast.