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...

I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season. My Christmas was busy and a bit chaotic, but I was surrounded by family, so it was all worth it! I'm still building up strength from my knee replacement, but I'm starting to feel like my old self again. I've also been busy in my studio. I recently completed a couple of very different collage pieces. They were influenced by the Gel Printers' Summit lesson taught by Scottish mixed media artist, Susan McCreevy. The rounded forms were created...

When I last posted, I was getting ready for the Queeny Art Fair that took place in August. The fair was a great success! Lots of people stopped by my booth, and quite a few of them went home with some of my work. Thanks so much to everyone who supported the arts by attending the art fair! Since the art fair ended, I had knee replacement surgery in September, and I'm still on the mend. I'm now able to drive, and can walk on my own, but I have a ways to go before I have the full range of...