Monthly Archives: January 2016
“Don’t Stop Moving…or You’ll Rust”
This is a page I completed recently, and it’s called, “Don’t Stop Moving…or You’ll Rust!” The page was inspired by one of the many beautiful photographs included in my friend and fellow artist Kim Rae Nugent’s new book, Journal Starters … Continue reading
“I is for Ignuts”
The newest page in my ABC’s of Alice journal is called “I is for Ignuts.” As you can probably imagine, the letter I isn’t exactly the easiest letter for an ABC book. However, I’m quite fortunate that my grandmother happened to … Continue reading
“H is for Home”
The newest page in my ABC’s of Alice journal is entitled, “H is for Home.” The star of this page is Grandma Alice’s house, which she called home for more than 50 years. In the early 1940s, my grandfather Mike … Continue reading
It is Finished!
This week I observed an important milestone. I finally finished my “Inspire” journal, which has served as my daily journal–and special life companion–for the last five months. This is a special journal for me because of the way it began. … Continue reading
Now Available: “Journal Starters”
Great news from my friend and fellow artist, Kim Rae Nugent! Her brand new book, “Journal Starters: Sampler Volume I,” is now available for purchase on Amazon! This book is a must-have for art journalists, from beginner to experienced. It … Continue reading
“Fly Away”
Today I had a day off from work. It felt great to spend part of it in the studio, working on a few pages in my journals. This is one of them, and it’s called “Fly Away.” For the past … Continue reading
“Where is Peace”
The new page in my daily journal is entitled, “Where is Peace.” This page arose from a personal struggle that has taken center stage recently. Sometimes, we’re compelled to endure the difficult challenge of standing up for what we believe … Continue reading
“Thankless”
“Thankless” is a new page in my daily art journal. For the last 14 years, I’ve been employed in a human services profession within the public sector. It’s highly challenging work. As much as one desires to make a difference … Continue reading
“G is for Golden Girls”
“Thank you for being a friend. Traveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true; you’re a pal and a confidante.” Yes, I’ve had this memorable theme song running through my head all week as I’ve worked on … Continue reading
“F is for Falls High School”
Here is the second page I created on New Year’s Eve. It’s called “F is for Falls High School.” Grandma Alice was a 1928 graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School. She graduated a short time after her 19th birthday in … Continue reading
Starting Over Studio 