now this was fun and stuff... Read the rest of this post

I really wanted to do boy stamps... really I did (sorry Ruthie)! The princesses won this round. I tried using some professionally made stamp mounts - they rule! More stuff here.

It was one of those lightening bolt moments... the wise and wonderful, Lilla Rogers was speaking about art and joy. It stuck with me. Do you ever get so wrapped up trying to get somewhere with your art it sucks out all the fun? Have you ever felt the need to revamp your creative process? I have! So I jumped at the chance to enroll in Lilla Rogers Studio School! I am excited about

Experimenting...which do you like?

 A 24" x 36" wood panel is BIG!! Monique Farren commissioned a couple pieces for quite possibly the most beautiful baby I've ever seen! Her and husband Martin wanted a lake theme... fishing is one of his favorite things. It was such an adventure painting so large and I learned a ton. The growth chart has some

She's related so she HAS to love it!! he he Get the Kindle Edition here.

It's almost Valentine's Day and love is in the air ....and also on Amazon! That's right!! "I Love You" written by Calee M. Lee and illustrated by ME is now available (pinch-pinch). You can choose the paperback or Kindle Edition (heck, why not get both?!?!). Cuddle up with your little one and share the love. The hand-painted critters all came straight from my heart

Head's fuzzy. Spent a long weekend out of town watching my dad get his new second hip - sleeping in hotels and on couches. Got back and was buried at the day job... I haven't even recovered from Christmas yet!! Hoping for reinvention this year and maybe this book will help make the shift I've been yearning for... Read the rest of this post

I got a SUPRISE in the mail today all the way from the U.K. I wonder what's inside??

...to buy art! Gift some art this year!! @Frizzelstix!

He looks pitiful...kinda like my poor blog! We've had a bit of doggie drama that's swallowed my ability to drink in and enjoy my favorite time of year. He's on the mend. I am busy with a couple of exciting creative endeavors that I will share soon! Looks like I will be busy, busy but I am determined to have everything buttoned up and take a Christmas break. Did I just say Christmas??!?

inspired by autumn, my favorite time of year!

The very talented and award winning author, Jenni Bielicki, is offering a free picture book critique to one lucky winner over at her blog!! Deadline is tomorrow @ Midnight. Do it now!!

got some new stamps in my shop. go check them out!!

SHOP UPDATE: I am excited to unveil my biggest stamp project yet! My ABC Circus Stamp Set includes 52 stamps (26 original Frizzelstix circus animals) all hand cut and mounted by yours truly. It comes in a keepsake wooden hinged box and an animal key to help remember them all. Go to my Frizzelstix Shop for more details!

& art!

this art is Tater approved... & available in my shop!

this is my dining room table...I dare you to try to eat there!! It's also how my head feels. i need a right-brain way to organize my to-do stuff! ugh...HELP!!!

 make a memory match game! a fun and easy project you can make using your stamps! stamp 2 of each design on a set of wooden disks purchased at your local craft store. Adjust the level of difficulty - make a set of only 10 disks for younger players or make more to increase the difficulty. i made a set using ALL of my 26 ABC Circus Animal designs available in my shop. that's 52

found these wood panels at the art store and i don't think i will paint on anything else ever again! practicing a more intuitive approach and these 3 sassy girls showed up.