In my last blog post, I mentioned that I would be participating in the Fall 2026 Queeny Art Fair. That took place over Labor Day weekend, and was a great success! I am so grateful to all of the people who stopped by my booth at the art fair. It was wonderful to see old friends and make new acquaintances. Thank you to the many patrons who purchased magnets, cards, and collages. Seven of my collages found new homes, and I couldn’t be happier! This has also been a good year for me in terms of...

I'm so honored to be featured as the Artisan of the Month in the August issue of St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles magazine! It's a privilege to be able to share some of the story of my artistic journey, and examples of my artwork, in this prestigious publication. In July, I was the featured Juried artist in the Greater St. Louis Artists' Newsletter. I'm so grateful for all of this recognition! I will also be one of the exhibiting artists at the upcoming 2026 Fall Queeny Art Fair, which takes...

I'm off to a slow start in 2026. I haven't been creating as much new artwork as I'd like. Sometimes life get in the way; but since part of that life was a one week trip to Switzerland with my sisters, a drive out to Maryland to visit my daughter, son-in-law, and grandsons, and a quick trip to Ohio for my niece's wedding shower; I'm not complaining. The Abstract Collage class that I taught in early March was a success. The students all produced beautiful pieces. I'm sure I'll be offering the...