Monthly Archives: January 2016

“Don’t Stop Moving…or You’ll Rust”

Posted on January 31, 2016 by

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 →

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“I is for Ignuts”

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

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 →

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“H is for Home”

Posted on January 24, 2016 by

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 →

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It is Finished!

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

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 →

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Now Available: “Journal Starters”

Posted on January 20, 2016 by

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 →

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“Fly Away”

Posted on January 18, 2016 by

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 →

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“Where is Peace”

Posted on January 14, 2016 by

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 →

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