Well, hello. Wow – first post of the year. I know you’ve been wondering where I’ve been. I’ve been here, thinking and contemplating. There’s been so much to contemplate lately. I made these little mushroom motifs because I thought it would be fun to practice my drawing skills in Illustrator after being away from itContinue reading “Monday Mood Board”
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Christmas in July
Well, I’m feeling a little just a little happy with myself for setting and getting my goals accomplished for the holidays. Though I took it a little easy on myself by working with what I already had and focusing only on what I can get done in a day, I am not beating myself upContinue reading “Christmas in July”
How Hard Can This Be? (Part 2) And a Reveal
Guess what arrived this weekend??? My Author copy of my finished and published book. Even though I’ve been sharing (well, my amazing friends have been sharing) a little bit already, I feel like it’s actually official now, having this final, finished copy in my hands. It feels so good! I recall that day back in MarchContinue reading “How Hard Can This Be? (Part 2) And a Reveal”
Monday Mood Board
Why should poinsettias get all the attention this time of year?
Monday Mood Board
Really, truly one of my favorite things.
Monday Mood Board
I’m not one to photograph my food, but the beautiful earthy palette in these clams needed to be captured. It was hard choosing the colors from this photo. I reluctantly reduced it down to these 14 colors from 23. Have a great week!
Monday Mood Board
Monday Mood Board
Though I’m taking a Photoshop course right now, I still feel most comfortable in Adobe Illustrator, where I drew this Wolfsbane. It’s the start of a bigger project I’ve had in my mind for a while now but still isn’t anywhere near completion. Wolfsbane is also known as monkshood, but I couldn’t help thinking aboutContinue reading “Monday Mood Board”
Making the Old New
Some of you may have started following me several years ago when I focused on paper cutting and assemblages. I miss those days. It was so satisfying to enter into my zen flow and create something with my own two hands. Bonus if I then sold it! It’s been a long time since I’ve putContinue reading “Making the Old New”
Happy National Scarf Day!
Happy National Scarf Day! I love scarves, as someone who runs hot and cold from moment to moment, they are a staple accessory for me. In the summer a lightweight scarf is perfect to ward off the chill from air-conditioned spaces. In the fall and winter, they add an extra layer that can be quickly removedContinue reading “Happy National Scarf Day!”
Marie Friddle 