notes from the studio
Vining Clematis and Painted Lady Butterflies: Garden Delight for the 2022 Tea Towel Calendar
Designing a tea towel calendar each year has become a tradition for me. This is the 6th year I’ve created one.
Botanical Embroidery Design: an Exciting New Direction For My Art
Sometimes the universe nudges you forward when you’re not quite ready. This happened a few weeks ago when I checked Spoonflower’s list of upcoming design challenges and saw one featuring embroidery.
Collecting Everyday Joys
What a week it’s been.
Although I think they’re a good idea any time, when life feels heavy or dark, I find it helps to write a Joy List.
Paint. Garden. Repeat.
These are my favorite days, dividing my time between my studio and my garden.
I’ve been unplugging as much as possible. And it feels good to be so focused. I’ve fallen in love, again, with my art. There’s so much to paint! Some flowers come and go in the blink of an eye.
Thoughts on Failure
I’ve been thinking about failure. About journeys. Curiosity. Ebbs and flows. Changes.
We’re constantly in a state of change. Sometimes the change is so slow, so gradual, we don’t notice. Other times we’re faced with bigger changes. Or decisions we have to make which will lead to change.