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  • i’m glowing

    What a fabulous event!  The nervous anticipation quickly melted away as I walked into the classroom and started meeting the enthusiastic artists who came ready to learn, make connections, and crank out some really cool work.  It was a joy to embrace old friends, to be introduced to faces with familiar names, and to meet so many new creatives at this venue.  It was a great location, was so well run, and was just pure fun.  I love the energy that fills a room when open minds and open hearts are on full display.  I wish I would have taken more photos as evidence because I loved what I saw on the tables – each artist bringing their own flair to the process.  It was a beautiful thing to witness.  I am glowing.

     

    MWDebrisGirls
     

    MWFrondGirls

    Special thanks to Maggie, Rebecca, Bev, and Jenn, for having me and hosting CREATE NJ.  I look forward to next year!  Same time, same place.  Thanks to all the shoppers who stopped by my table on vendor night.  Fallon was my assistant, and felt like a rock star :)  The biggest thanks goes to my students, especially the repeat offenders who came for both classes.  YOU ALL ROCKED.  While I hope you will continue working in your journals and keep trying some of the things we did, the most important thing I hope you take away from the weekend is the enthusiasm for creativity.  *blows kisses*

  • We have a winner!

    Wow!  I love seeing all your names and comments!  Thanks for stopping by and showing me that you were here.  It is so nice to know you are out there!

    Congrats to Theresa Leo!  Her name was drawn from the top hat as the winner for the three new stencils.  How fun that I get to pass them off to her in person as we will both be at CREATE NJ.  Haven't seen her in a loooong time – that goes for many of my other local artist friends.  Can't wait for tomorrow!

     

    MWstencilwinner

    I'm all packed up and ready for two classes plus vending.  It has been so nice to prep and sort and not worry about shipping all the supplies.  I will just pile these into the van in the morning and drive less than three miles to the event.  It's so nice they planned this in my backyard!

    MWcreatecrates

    Hope you're staying cool and hydrated.  The humidity – bleh!  Had a big storm (which I love) but it didn't bring down the temp AND it kept us out of the pool.  We could use a little less red on the thermometer, don't you think?

    MWStayHydrated

  • We have a winner!

    Wow!  I love seeing all your names and comments!  Thanks for stopping by and showing me that you were here.  It is so nice to know you are out there!

    Congrats to Theresa Leo!  Her name was drawn from the top hat as the winner for the three new stencils.  How fun that I get to pass them off to her in person as we will both be at CREATE NJ.  Haven't seen her in a loooong time – that goes for many of my other local artist friends.  Can't wait for tomorrow!

     

    MWstencilwinner

    I'm all packed up and ready for two classes plus vending.  It has been so nice to prep and sort and not worry about shipping all the supplies.  I will just pile these into the van in the morning and drive less than three miles to the event.  It's so nice they planned this in my backyard!

    MWcreatecrates

    Hope you're staying cool and hydrated.  The humidity – bleh!  Had a big storm (which I love) but it didn't bring down the temp AND it kept us out of the pool.  We could use a little less red on the thermometer, don't you think?

    MWStayHydrated

  • frondly yours

    I just learned that Debris Journal is currently full for the event in July.  *dances a jig*  There is still room in Frond Chronicles.  I've been working on another class sample….I am addicted to making and using these shapes, inspired by real plant life, with a little creative license. 

     

    MW FCsample2
     

    See, even the wishes have *winks*.  If you want to know more and are thinking of attending the event in New Jersey in July, visit the CREATE site HERE.

     

    MW FC sample3

    Thanks for all the birthday wishes.  For me and for Shannon. 

    I'm heading home.  See you in a week.  *waves*

     

  • frondly yours

    I just learned that Debris Journal is currently full for the event in July.  *dances a jig*  There is still room in Frond Chronicles.  I've been working on another class sample….I am addicted to making and using these shapes, inspired by real plant life, with a little creative license. 

     

    MW FCsample2
     

    See, even the wishes have *winks*.  If you want to know more and are thinking of attending the event in New Jersey in July, visit the CREATE site HERE.

     

    MW FC sample3

    Thanks for all the birthday wishes.  For me and for Shannon. 

    I'm heading home.  See you in a week.  *waves*

     

  • growth and growth

    The rose bushes are really growing.  They took off so fast this year, before I even had a chance to cut them back.  I love this time of year as we see new growth, whether from the earth, or from ourselves.  I find Spring to be a time for starting new projects, pulling out brighter colors, and seeing everything with a refreshed perspective.

     

    MWroses2012

    The lawn has been mowed once already….not for trimming grass, but to manage the weeds.  I admit, I do not mind weeds.  Afterall, that is where the clovers grow…..and it's where I find inspiration for adding organic shapes to my journal, Frond Chronicles.  I'm started another one, for my class in July.  Love trying to draw a replica of a real plant, but love making fantasy fronds too.  Check out my pussy willow.  The bunch was set in water at the grocery store so I put them in water at home – never did that before.  And look!  They are growing.  HCIT?  I'll be cut a few new stencils and masks inspired by them!

     

    MW FrondChronicles2

    Maybe you'll come celebrate fronds with me in Jersey in July?  We will focus on making our own tools (stencils and masks), and we will paint pages and make a fab journal.  See HERE for details.

    HAPPY EASTER!!

  • growth and growth

    The rose bushes are really growing.  They took off so fast this year, before I even had a chance to cut them back.  I love this time of year as we see new growth, whether from the earth, or from ourselves.  I find Spring to be a time for starting new projects, pulling out brighter colors, and seeing everything with a refreshed perspective.

     

    MWroses2012

    The lawn has been mowed once already….not for trimming grass, but to manage the weeds.  I admit, I do not mind weeds.  Afterall, that is where the clovers grow…..and it's where I find inspiration for adding organic shapes to my journal, Frond Chronicles.  I'm started another one, for my class in July.  Love trying to draw a replica of a real plant, but love making fantasy fronds too.  Check out my pussy willow.  The bunch was set in water at the grocery store so I put them in water at home – never did that before.  And look!  They are growing.  HCIT?  I'll be cut a few new stencils and masks inspired by them!

     

    MW FrondChronicles2

    Maybe you'll come celebrate fronds with me in Jersey in July?  We will focus on making our own tools (stencils and masks), and we will paint pages and make a fab journal.  See HERE for details.

    HAPPY EASTER!!

  • debris from tuscan horizons

    I was watching Letters to Juliet recently and loved being transported to Italy.  Part of my journey took me beyond Verona to the hills of Tuscany, speckled with rows of trees that hold down the horizon.  I had to cut new shapes – stencils and stamps – so I could investigate how to incorporate the trees in my work.  Here is some of the debris from my table left behind after painting a few new pieces for an article…

    MWDJtuscanhorizon

    Want to start a debris journal of your own?  Join me at CREATE in July!

  • debris from tuscan horizons

    I was watching Letters to Juliet recently and loved being transported to Italy.  Part of my journey took me beyond Verona to the hills of Tuscany, speckled with rows of trees that hold down the horizon.  I had to cut new shapes – stencils and stamps – so I could investigate how to incorporate the trees in my work.  Here is some of the debris from my table left behind after painting a few new pieces for an article…

    MWDJtuscanhorizon

    Want to start a debris journal of your own?  Join me at CREATE in July!

  • Registration for Create NJ – TODAY!

    MWcreatenjreminder

    Beginning today (2/16) at 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time, registration will begin for the first CREATE event in New Jersey.  It's been a long time since we have had a creative gathering of this magnitude here.  Looks to be alot of fun.  Hope to see you there!

    CLICK HERE for details.