Minimalist Chickadee

Minimalist Chickadee

For Christmas, I received the book “Beguiled By The Wild” by Charley Harper from Hannah. About his style of painting, Charley Harper coined it “minimal realism.” He said, “Instead of trying to put everything in when I paint, I try to...
Joyful Owl Tree Topper

Joyful Owl Tree Topper

It’s been a stressful year with mom’s health challenges, feeling overwhelmed with work, job changes, and Hannah moving home (exciting things on that front coming), to name a few. I’ve felt less spunky, less resilient than normal. For the first time...
The Stealthy Northern Shrike

The Stealthy Northern Shrike

When the request for a Northern Shrike came in last week, I realized that I’d started the design for this fellow some time ago, but never finished the ornament. Here he is for your weekend crafting pleasure. Enjoy! Note: If you are reading this post via e-mail,...