As I mentioned, a few pieces are going back up on Etsy, and so is Red Hot Love.  I made this prior to the Arts of Life Square Foot Show in Glenview. Speaking of the Arts of Life, the BUGS!!! Exhibit has another open house with live music on Friday, September 7 from 6 to 10 […]
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“I suppose some day I may be rather a distinguished person in the entomological world, and though perhaps the distinction may not be the greatest I could have aspired to, every rung on the ladder of fame will have been pleasant, without one arduous or difficult step.” ~ Margaret Fountaine Over the past month I […]
I just received my new CD of Tom van Eynde’s art photography. There are a few calls for art I’m submitting to, and professional photos are key. So now I can show you what I’ve been working on the past few months. I wish the dimension came out more in these photos, but the thing […]
When I was in Geneva for the WIN Summer Retreat, we decided on a Pajama party with a craft project. After contemplating various ideas, I settled on a bookmaking project since it was simple, glue-free, and personizable. I had never ‘led’ a craft project before, so preparing for it was quite fun. When we started […]
“Love is the highest vibration on earth.†~ Sonia Choquette, Your Heart’s Desire I like to find hearts on my meanderings around town. “In a way, every beat of our heart is a mini wish that circulates and communicates the nature of our own subtle energy and our heartfelt intentions†~Paul Pearsall, Wishing Well Sometimes […]
I’m back in the studio working on some things for upcoming show deadlines. The stunning colors of the Malachite Butterfly had me playing with its photos and the energy of the stone it is named after. Malachites encaustic collage diptych on 10×10 inch boards by Maike’s Marvels While I had the green out I played […]
Today is my birthday, which I have been celebrating for quite some time. In reality, this entire year has been a celebration of life. Â The official birthday kick-off was with Crowns, the evening before the beginning of August. But I also splurged with the Geneva trip, and treated myself to some lovely art work […]
This is my 200th blog post. Amazing, isn’t it? Since it is my birthday week I am particularly reflective. When I started this blog in September 2010 I had no idea where my life was going. I had just returned from a remarkable conference (and a terrifying flight there) and knew I wanted my life […]
Tonight I’ll be perusing the Hot Wax in the City show and visiting with my FUSEDChicago friends. Several of them have been accepted to this show, and I am excited to see their latest and greatest work, curated by Kathleen Waterloo, Jenny Learner and Kathy Roman. Alicia Forestall-Boehm Denise Funfsinn Bridgette Guerzon-Mills Brad Hook April […]
In keeping with my lepidopterist/entomologist month I am immersing myself in the life of Margaret Fountaine. She was one fascinating and gutsy lady (the kind of company I like to keep). I am reading her (edited) diary and a biography about her simultaneously; each fills in blanks the other doesn’t, so it’s a cool exercise. […]
