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Saturday, November 26, 202211am – 7pm Shop Small and show your support for local businesses! Every artist and maker at Lowe Mill A&E is a local small business. Each studio participating in Small Business Saturday will have something special, so be sure to make your way through ALL we have to offer. Be sure to […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Saturday, November 26, 202211am – 7pm Shop Small and show your support for local businesses! Every artist and maker at Lowe Mill A&E is a local small business. Each studio participating in Small Business Saturday will have something special, so be sure to make your way through ALL we have to offer. Be sure to […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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28 February Flowers<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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This is my second year participating in 28 February Flowers, and I just love this challenge. I’ve been wanting to dive into mixed media, so my goal with these pieces was to explore mixed media possibilities and have fun. Everyday there’s a prompt, and some people create a daily piece of art. I ended up […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I split my time between art projects and design projects. If you’re local to Huntsville, AL, you’ve probably seen the Happi Pappi Beignets food truck at various events, including one of my favorites, the Monte Sano Art Festival. I had the honor of creating the logo for Happi Pappi. The logo is actually based on […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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If you haunt Instagram, you’ve probably noticed different “art challenges” that pop up from time to time. Inktober in October is a popular one, for example. Well, I ran across one started by artist Amanda Evanston called February Flowers. She even includes prompts. Since flowers […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Pet Portrait Questions Answered<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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I get a lot of questions about how I create pet portraits, especially at art festivals. Here’s a handy dandy Q&A to help you decide if I’m the right artist for your pet portrait, how my process works, and some things to keep in mind when searching for a pet portrait artist. Do I bring […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Burger King got it right<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Burger King has unveiled a new logo design and overall rebrand, the first since 1999 when they added that blue swoosh. You know, the same swoosh everyone had back in the late 90s\/early 00s. The new logo looks a lot like the logo before the swoosh, and I am totally into it. It takes me […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Paper, boards, and more!<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Last week I talked about the different mediums I use. You can find all that information here. This week I am going to continue with what supports I work on and a bit about my varnish process.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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My art is always evolving. I love trying new materials and techniques, but I have some mediums and brands that usually use. I am going to start with the various mediums that are my favorites. I’ll cover surfaces and varnishes in another post.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Stickers!<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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I am so excited to be able to create my own stickers now! I finally took the plunge and purchased a Cricut machine over the summer. Now I can design, print, and cut stickers myself. And that’s just the beginning! There’s so many materials it will cut that I haven’t even begun to experiment with. […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Adorable Little Dogs<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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I have been working on a series of pet portraits for a client, and the last one was delivered last week. This has been such a fun project! Each piece is 5″ x 7″. My client wanted the pieces to coordinate, but still have their own distinct character. So each piece has different flowers, but […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Since this coming Sunday is Mother’s Day, I am going to have limited open studio hours on Saturday, May 9th. I will be in the studio from 11 – 1. If traffic is good, I will stay a little longer. Please remember that Lowe Mill requires everyone to wear a mask, and I will be […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Lowe Mill A&E to open Friday, my studio to remain closed<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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The state of Alabama begins reopening some businesses later this week, and Lowe Mill A&E will open on May 1 at noon. I have decide to keep my studio closed for now. However, I am available to meet you at the studio by appointment during Lowe Mill’s open hours if you would like to purchase […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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28 February Flowers<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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This is my second year participating in 28 February Flowers, and I just love this challenge. I’ve been wanting to dive into mixed media, so my goal with these pieces was to explore mixed media possibilities and have fun. Everyday there’s a prompt, and some people create a daily piece of art. I ended up […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Happi Pappi Website<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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I split my time between art projects and design projects. If you’re local to Huntsville, AL, you’ve probably seen the Happi Pappi Beignets food truck at various events, including one of my favorites, the Monte Sano Art Festival. I had the honor of creating the logo for Happi Pappi. The logo is actually based on […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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February Flowers Challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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If you haunt Instagram, you’ve probably noticed different “art challenges” that pop up from time to time. Inktober in October is a popular one, for example. Well, I ran across one started by artist Amanda Evanston called February Flowers. She even includes prompts. Since flowers […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Pet Portrait Questions Answered<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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I get a lot of questions about how I create pet portraits, especially at art festivals. Here’s a handy dandy Q&A to help you decide if I’m the right artist for your pet portrait, how my process works, and some things to keep in mind when searching for a pet portrait artist. Do I bring […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Burger King got it right<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Burger King has unveiled a new logo design and overall rebrand, the first since 1999 when they added that blue swoosh. You know, the same swoosh everyone had back in the late 90s\/early 00s. The new logo looks a lot like the logo before the swoosh, and I am totally into it. It takes me […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Paper, boards, and more!<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Last week I talked about the different mediums I use. You can find all that information here. This week I am going to continue with what supports I work on and a bit about my varnish process.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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What mediums do I use?<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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My art is always evolving. I love trying new materials and techniques, but I have some mediums and brands that usually use. I am going to start with the various mediums that are my favorites. I’ll cover surfaces and varnishes in another post.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Change is inevitable<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Stickers!<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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I am so excited to be able to create my own stickers now! I finally took the plunge and purchased a Cricut machine over the summer. Now I can design, print, and cut stickers myself. And that’s just the beginning! There’s so many materials it will cut that I haven’t even begun to experiment with. […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Adorable Little Dogs<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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I have been working on a series of pet portraits for a client, and the last one was delivered last week. This has been such a fun project! Each piece is 5″ x 7″. My client wanted the pieces to coordinate, but still have their own distinct character. So each piece has different flowers, but […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Limited Saturday Studio Hours<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Since this coming Sunday is Mother’s Day, I am going to have limited open studio hours on Saturday, May 9th. I will be in the studio from 11 – 1. If traffic is good, I will stay a little longer. Please remember that Lowe Mill requires everyone to wear a mask, and I will be […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Lowe Mill A&E to open Friday, my studio to remain closed<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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The state of Alabama begins reopening some businesses later this week, and Lowe Mill A&E will open on May 1 at noon. I have decide to keep my studio closed for now. However, I am available to meet you at the studio by appointment during Lowe Mill’s open hours if you would like to purchase […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Adorable Little Dogs<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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I have been working on a series of pet portraits for a client, and the last one was delivered last week. This has been such a fun project! Each piece is 5″ x 7″. My client wanted the pieces to coordinate, but still have their own distinct character. So each piece has different flowers, but […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Limited Saturday Studio Hours<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Since this coming Sunday is Mother’s Day, I am going to have limited open studio hours on Saturday, May 9th. I will be in the studio from 11 – 1. If traffic is good, I will stay a little longer. Please remember that Lowe Mill requires everyone to wear a mask, and I will be […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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The state of Alabama begins reopening some businesses later this week, and Lowe Mill A&E will open on May 1 at noon. I have decide to keep my studio closed for now. However, I am available to meet you at the studio by appointment during Lowe Mill’s open hours if you would like to purchase […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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For this piece, I started with a coloring page that I had drawn. I’ll try and step you through my process a bit. Unfortunately I didn’t really plan on writing this up, so I didn’t take photos this time, but hopefully this will help step you through my process and give you some new ideas. […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I can’t help but be influenced by our current situation. I saw a meme yesterday about how this has taken me back in time to being 16 – gas is cheap and I’m grounded! And sometimes that’s how I feel. My wholesale order is complete. I’m almost done with the one pet portrait I have […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I’ve worked from home since February 2002, so it’s not a new thing for me. However, I’ve had a studio at Lowe Mill for just over 5 years now, so not going to work for at least part of the week has been an adjustment. And now my whole family is working from home! It […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Lowe Mill A&E follows Huntsville City Schools for closures due to weather…and other things, like the current COVID-19 pandemic. We are closed to the public until April 8th. If this date changes, I’ll post it here as well as on social media.I am working in my home studio and will continue to post progress shots […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Below is our current information from Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. I will post on Facebook when I plan to have the studio open. Please try and support your local businesses. Small business are impacted the most by economic disruption. Many artist have online shops. Buy a gift certificate and plan on using it later […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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“Goodbye” has been accepted into CPSA’s 27th Annual International Exhibition. This annual gallery exhibition is exclusively for works done in 100% colored pencil. This year’s exhibition is at the City of Brea Art Gallery in Brea, California.\u00a0 I got the official email today that once “Goodbye” is received and appears in the CPSA exhibition this […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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A few weeks ago I had a tween purchase a piece of art for his friend’s birthday present. While I was at Panoply, I had a family come into my booth and suddenly one of the kids yells, “She’s the one that made my Llama!” She recognized my signature. It was so neat to meet […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I am happy to announce that “Phased Out” has been accepted to Embracing Art XVII at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center in Decatur, AL.\u00a0 Celebrating the artworks of North Alabama amateur and professional artists, Embracing Art was the first exhibit the Carnegie held upon the opening of Decatur\u2019s first art center. Featuring up to 100 […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Judgement was included in the most recent edition of CP Hidden Treasures – Volume V. This soft back book features over 240 colored pencil works created by artists around the world.\u00a0 Books are available for purchase on the Ann Kullberg website.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Goodbye<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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The next piece in my “Vanishing” series is finally finished! I had a hard time deciding when this one was done. I wanted the cityscape to be visible, but not overbearing. This piece is 100% Prismacolor Premier colored pencils on Canson Mi-teintes paper. I used my heated board and Gamsol to help blend the colors. […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Looking for something unique for that special someone? I have new Heart Art! And there’s still time to order a a heart with his or her favorite colors. Plus I can also customize “Heart Tails” with cats of different colors. Special orders need to be in by February 2! Email me today! You can also […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Small Business Saturday 2018<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Yes, I\u2019m participating in Small Business Saturday! Thank you for shopping small and shopping local. Your support helps me do what I love to do!20% off all prints$5 off hand painted or drawn ornaments in stock (excludes clearance)Penny tile charms and art print ornaments, 3 for $25 (mix and match!)And don’t forget to enter my […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I am so pleased to announce that “Judgement” received an Honorable Mention in Ann Kullberg’s 19th Annual Member Show. They even mail a nice certificate. You can view the online, juried show here.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I now have a few original pieces available at The Little Green Store and Gallery! They are also carrying a few of my mounted, ready-to-hang prints.\u00a0 About The Little Green Store and GalleryThe Little Green Store and Gallery is a unique shop in a unique setting. We are a gift shop with a gallery atmosphere. […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Setting up a usable art space can be overwhelming, especially if you’re an artist that dabbles in a little bit of everything. There’s so much stuff! Once I decided to downsize my Lowe Mill studio and beef up my home studio, I knew I needed to do some serious organizing if I was going to […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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This year I have decided to focus more on creating and selling art and stop offering classes. I felt I was spreading myself too thin and not doing a very good job at anything. Plus, the classes meant even more time away from my kids. They aren’t teens yet and still kind of like me, […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I’ll be having an open house at the studio on December 2nd from 2 – 6 PM. That follows the Drop-in and decorate ornament session from 10 AM – 1 PM that morning. I’ll be having specials throughout the studio and light refreshments, so stop by and shop for those hard to buy for people […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I’m happy to announce that I will have a piece included in CP Hidden Treasures published by Ann Kullberg. I’m not suppose to say which piece yet, but the book will come out later this year. AND “Contemplation” will be included in Strokes of Genius 10: Inspiring Subjects. It’s published by Northlight Books and is […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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My elephant drawing, \u201cVanishing\u201d has been accepted to the Colored Pencil Society of America\u2019s 25rd Annual International Exhibition!<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I’ve started to add a few designs to Red Bubble, which means you’ll be able to by my designs on clothing, phone cases, pillows, and more! ChromAddict’s Shop<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\u201cEddies\u201d received a Special Merit award in Light Space Time\u2019s Abstract competition! There were 887 entries from all over the world. You can see the online exhibition here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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“Pondering” has been accepted into\u00a0Embracing Art : A Coming Together of Area Amateur & Professional Artists at the\u00a0Carnegie Visual Arts Center in Decatur, AL. The show will be March 14 – April 22.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I love my colored pencils.\u00a0They’re not messy. The colors are amazing. And I love that I can be super detailed in my work. BUT – I miss the abstraction I achieved with acrylics. I feel that “photo realism”, while amazing, is just not me. I’m more emotional,\u00a0silly, some might even say…<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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People seem to be intrigued about my drawing process, so here are some photos of the clouded leopard I finished recently. I’m using Prismacolor Premier colored pencils on Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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“Sunshine” received a Special Merit award in Light Space Time’s All Women competition! “I Spy” was also included in the online exhibit. There were 890 entries from all over the world. What a great way to start the new year! Sunshine I Spy<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I’m getting ready for Monte Sano and River Clay! These are new painted penny tile designs that will be available. Each one is hand-painted on a tile, baked, and then coated with poly. A ribbon or leather cord is included for $10 plus tax. These will also be available in my etsy store.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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“Warm Breeze” was awarded a Special Recognition in\u00a0\u00a0Light Space & Time\u2019s \u201cNature\u201d Art Exhibition.\u00a0The gallery received 814 entries from 25 different countries from around the world, including…<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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“Determined” was awarded a Special Merit in Light Space & Time’s “Animals” Art Exhibition. This art competition and the submission process and competition for the artists began in April 2016 and concluded on May 27, 2016. The gallery received 900 entries from 24 different countries from around the world, including…<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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“Cuddle Close” was awarded a Special Merit in Light Space & Time’s “Botanical” Art Exhibition.\u00a0The art competition and the submission process for the artists began in March 2016 and concluded on April 26, 2016. The gallery received 764 entries from 20 different countries from around the world, including…<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I am so excited to be the featured artist in the spring issue of the Strathmore Artist Newsletter. You can download the newsletter here or visit their site for all the current and past issues. I was able to write about my process and my art, which is never an easy task. Hopefully you’ll gain […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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“Timeless Memories” has been accepted into the Richeson75 Still Life and Floral online exhibition. You can view all the accepted pieces online.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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“Catbird Seat” is\u00a0part of the Louisiana State University’s International Exhibition on Animals in Art. The shows opens March 19. \u00a0The International Exhibition on Animals in Art began in 1987.\u00a0Two hundred and two (202) artists from 38 states…<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I am pleased that “Lady in Blue” received a Special Recognition in Light Space & Time’s “All Women” Art Exhibition.\u00a0The gallery received 890 entries from 33 different countries from around the world, including…<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I’m so happy to announce that “Timeless Memories” received First Place in Dry Media at the Gadsden Art Associations 57th Annual Juried Show. The artists’ reception was this on Sunday, July 12th. It is always a very nice reception. And the show this year is…<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I have been very remiss in posting to my site, and I’ve even had fantastic news! My white tiger drawing, “Contemplation” has been accepted to the Colored Pencil Society of America’s 23rd Annual International Exhibition.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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On August 29th artists battled it out at Lowe Mill. I hadn’t had that much fun in a long time! Everyone had 3 mystery items that had to be included in their entirety in their artwork. All the items were the same. Each artist had a box with their name on it divided on a […]<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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I just found out the “Mellow”, a drawing of our Nacho Bob the Pirate Cat, will be the featured artwork on the Strathmore Bristol Vellum product listing on their website. Maybe Nacho will be the next Grumpy Cat.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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