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September 2011

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 [...]

Stuck

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 [...]