Michelle Ward had a great project at her workshop – painted drumsticks. These drumsticks have become my favorite treadmill tool. Air drumming to music while on the treadmill really ups the fun level! I enjoyed making these but I don’t have a bunch of drumsticks but I do have a bundle of pencils…I sanded the [...]
September 2011
My favorite quote lately is ” Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working,” by Pablo Picasso. I hadn’t been finding much inspiration today (stuck) so I just decided to be working. I used the leftovers from some chipboard I die cut recently and then just started inking, painting, dripping, gluing, and writing. This [...]
What do you get when you mix stunning landscapes, a generous host, terrific food, great people, and a class taught by Michelle Ward? Answer – a perfect weekend. This was my first trip to Valley Ridge for a class. I doubt it will be my last. The views from the classroom were amazing especially since [...]

