Author Archives: Art by Linda

OH…I have BIG NEWS…about the NEWS!!!

I’m sooo excited!!! Brad Rice, a photographer and features writer from WCHS TV Channel 8, will be at our first Cookie Decorating 101 workshop on Monday morning, Sept. 29.  Brad travels the state for interesting stories to feature on Thursday’s 5:00 and 10:00 news broadcasts…He’s creating a little story about our efforts for Maggie… just think about all theContinue reading “OH…I have BIG NEWS…about the NEWS!!!”

A Cookie Mosaic

The client asked for a reproduction of Jonathan’s artwork (a vibrant, signature piece in the silent auction at the White Linen Night last Saturday night) on 50 cookies.  Here are the steps I followed: Step 1: I drew the image on a paper grid representing the cookies. Step 2: Then, I baked and iced the cookies. Step 3:  I created a sturdy cardboard display tray withContinue reading “A Cookie Mosaic”

Painting 1 of the 30/30 Challenge

Jim’s Restaurant really, truly has delicious food, don’t you agree!? It’s been family owned and located in the SAME LOCATION for over 74 years!!! To learn more Jim’s history, check out their website… http://jimsspaghetti.com/get_to_know_us/…  

The 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

Maybe I can’t do it… but I think I can… I’ve signed up to participate in the Artists Helping Artists http://artistshelpingartistsblog.blogspot.com/ 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge hosted by Leslie Saeta from CA http://www.lesliesaeta.blogspot.com/…  I’m so excited…the only rule is YOU HAVE TO HAVE FUN!… I said…”I’m in!!” I picked a theme…Special places in Huntington, Barboursville, and Milton. I’ll be postingContinue reading “The 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge”

Cookie Decorating 101

Cookie decorating is a great skill to have for creating unique, fun gifts and, of course, to add a theme-based dessert to your parties!! I’m going to share all my recipes, my resource information, and teach the VERY basics in cookie baking and decorating.  I’ll also be sharing my knowledge on the more complex elements in the intermediate and advanced classes. Continue reading “Cookie Decorating 101”