Annie Sloan is living her dreams indeed. I will interview Annie this weekend for Artistically Speaking Talk Show on Sunday 9/19/2010. Annie and I have much in common. We both started painting murals … [Read more...]
Art is ALL About Starting Again & Again & Again
A post over on Damien Franco's blog about Stating Again as an artist got me thinking about R-tiste Monkey Shines...and things happen when ever I start thinkin'.....hummmmmmm...thinking about R-tiste … [Read more...]
Burlap and Mosaics from Lavender Hill Studio
Penny at Lavender Hill Studio blog always has some wonderful things for sale. I found this piece today and just had to share... The small footstool is $35 but she is known for her amazing mosaic … [Read more...]
MMM #12 It's all work until somebody buys it, then it's art
"It's all work until somebody buys it, then it's art." -the Jeremy irons/Alfred Stieglitz character told the Joan Allen/Georgia O'Keeffe character in the O'Keeffe biopic, Could this be true? Not so … [Read more...]
Leaving behind a truthful footprint!
Every artist wants to find that deep, deep connection within themselves and with their spirit. I have attempted throughout my lifetime to emulate other artists I admired. Now I am finally comfortable … [Read more...]
A Post a Day for 3 Months…New Classes
Okay...I agreed to do this. Why? Peer pressure...shame...insanity Well, today on FaceBook Regina Garay, of Fauxology, said she has done this for the past 3 months and she intended to do it again. So … [Read more...]
John C. Campbell Folk School $100 Discount
Save $100 on Folk School classes As a way to say "Thank You" to our loyal students who spread the word about how much fun the Folk School is and celebrate their 85th anniversary, JCCFS is offering a … [Read more...]
Dream Doer Friday…Mario Bresciani at work
Our Dream Doer this week is Mario Bresciani - Marbre art. Browse through the gallery below and see just a tiny glimpse into the talent and mastery of Mario. His sense of whimsy is evident in the … [Read more...]
PDRA/The Faux Finisher Magazine on Artistically Speaking Talk Show
Dan Simon and Diane Capuano will join Lyna and me on the AS Talk Show 8/8/2010 to talk about the magazine, the future of the painting and decorative industry and much more. Please join us. Dan Simon … [Read more...]
I Want to be With People Who Submerge
I want to be with people who submerge In the task, who go into the fields to harvest And work in a row and pass the bags along, Who are not parlor generals and field deserters But move in a common … [Read more...]
Brenda Pinnick visits Artistically Speaking Talk Show
Artist and color guru Brenda Pinnick visit Artistically Speaking Talk Show Sunday 6/27/2010 and 6:30 PM Eastern time. Brenda shares her creative journey with our listeners. Brenda was born with a red … [Read more...]
T-Shirt Challenge
Debbie Meyer posted this t-shirt she created in response to a declare proudly to the world who you are exercise. I challenge you to create an Invincible You T-Shirt declaring exactly who you are … [Read more...]
Top Ten Reasons to Buy Art
Sarah’s Top Ten Reasons to Buy Art From a Living Breathing Artist by Sarah Bush of Make Great Stuff You can use these to encourage people to invest in your art!!! my reason is you invest in someone's … [Read more...]
My New Passion-Bead Embroidery
Sherry Serafini Makes a Bead Embroidery Bracelet I recently took a Surface Design class with Martine House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. It was an exciting week filled with new … [Read more...]