In January, as work continued on my WV map painting, I was sure I’d found the company to manufacture the puzzles, so I ordered a puzzle from them and it came in this box… with this very cool paper packaging tape. I loved that tape (and their puzzle) so much… I was sure this wasContinue reading “More Puzzle News”
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The Making of a Puzzle… Update
The puzzle company that is turning my WV map painting into a puzzle sent me a proof of the puzzle picture today, as well as, a proof of the box that I designed! Oh, what fun I’m having;) btw: Here’s More Puzzle News Thanks for following along, Linda
WV Maple Days
Greg’s family has owned this farm for over 100 years. It’s about 3 minutes from the original Wayne Graded which became Wayne Elementary School, where I spent my first 4 years as an elementary teacher. On this land are 148 maple trees (one sugar bush), all connected with blue tubes collecting sap and bringing itContinue reading “WV Maple Days”
The Making of a Puzzle
I finished my West Virginia map painting yesterday, and this week, I’ll be sending a digital image of it to a puzzle manufacturer in Kansas City, MO. So far, this project has taken me two months… and with a gigantic smile on my face, I’ll share what that has looked like. The Making of aContinue reading “The Making of a Puzzle”
My Political Activism… Step #1 Beans
Dragon tongue and red swan green beans are part of my political activism. Here’s how: Everyone knows that people in political office are sometimes influenced by money & power to do the wrong thing. When I started studying how pervasive and destructive this practice is I decided to take action. The first step for meContinue reading “My Political Activism… Step #1 Beans”
Thank you’s & Results of My Summer Art Auction
I am beyond grateful to everyone who supported my Summer Art Show 2020… my neighbor, Connie, for helping me set up (twice), the friends and art lovers who came, Kim and Vicki for the gorgeous photos, my hubby, Rick, and the Herald Dispatch. Kim created this amazing video: And a Huge THANK YOU to allContinue reading “Thank you’s & Results of My Summer Art Auction”
Instagram helped, too.
As you know I give credit to Pinterest for making my Summer Art Show 2020 possible, however, Instagram helped, too. I follow TextureFlorals; Nicole’s a floral designer in Philly. I watched a video of stunningly gorgeous flowers she had just received and would be arranging in “French buckets”. Feverishly I snapped dozens of screenshots includingContinue reading “Instagram helped, too.”
I’m having a rough day
California is on fire, 57% of Iowa’s crops were damaged by a derecho this month, two hurricanes are pummeling the gulf states, and the Arctic recorded a record high of 100°. The climate crisis is rearing its ugly head. West Virginia is not in the path of a devastating storm, at least, not today… butContinue reading “I’m having a rough day”
Another Inspiration Photo and a Gardening Surprise…
If you’ve been following my Summer Art Show 2020 updates, then you probably recognize this image… by seeing this photo of my… “Red Geraniums” painting. Since you’re here, let me show you what I found this morning:
With a Little Help from my Friend…
…my friend being Pinterest. My painting: My Summer Art Auction is going on now! You can get to it here: The ACTUAL AUCTION If you want to see the paintings before you bid… (the auction ends next Sunday at 6:00) or just to see them… I’m showing all 30 paintings next Sunday, August 30 fromContinue reading “With a Little Help from my Friend…”