Outdoor Decor

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As we are discovering this year, folks are relocating in large numbers to Arizona, many are choosing Tucson to settle. I say to all the newbies, Welcome to Tucson. There are 10 good months of pleasant weather here and outdoor living is what we have become accustom to. So, it’s no surprise that folks want to find art that suits their home but also their courtyard, patios, and pool sides. I’m your gal and happy to oblige. Here are two new mosaic panels that are suited for outdoor decor. They are 3-d sculpted tile features mixed with flat piece handmade…

A Glimmer of Light

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I wanted to savor this moment and reflect on the past few months…that all began in late fall.  A project.  A custom order that is finally being sent off this week. The project between two very busy parties, me and the client. Honestly, I have never had a small custom order last as long as this did.  Through my busiest time of the year, we worked together bit by bit to see it completed.  (Remind me never to take a mural order again in October). So I wanted to document and share the process from beginning to (my) end. It…

Hearts and Hearts Open Studio

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Saturday, February 8,  from 10-3:30 at 556 E Calle Arizona, Tucson. You’re invited to my open studio “Hearts and Hearts” event. Come by and pick a valentine or two for your favorite people. There will be lots of other wonderful art to choose from, plus a second sale. Wear red for a 10% discount. I hope you can make it.   Fun stuff:   Plates for special occasions:  (New for 2020, I’m making larger plates in sets)    

Hearts and Hearts Open Studio

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Saturday, February 8,  from 10-3:30 at 556 E Calle Arizona, Tucson. You’re invited to my open studio “Hearts and Hearts” event. Come by and pick a valentine or two for your favorite people. There will be lots of other wonderful art to choose from, plus a second sale. Wear red for a 10% discount. I hope you can make it.   Fun stuff:   Plates for special occasions:  (New for 2020, I’m making larger plates in sets)    

Gently gliding into summer

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I know it is still spring but Tucson is an exception.  However, the wicked triple digits have been staying off for a longer pleasant spring. I have been thoroughly enjoying the gardening/ wild flowering/ cactus blooming season in my tiny back yard.  I am surrounding myself with nature while I work on mosaic tile projects… (to be shown soon.  Bees, hummers, butterflies, families of Finches and Verdins  have a safe haven right here.  The littlest joys bring inspiration to my art creations. And I just have to say, Congratulations to my daughter, Shauna and her partner, Ryan, for giving birth…

Heart Art and February Happenings

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We are about half way through January 2019.  Happy New Year Ya’ll! I am relieved the holiday season is behind us, although a little sad because I love the Christmas season and the joyousness of it all.  But I  look forward to new projects the Lord has given to me for the new year.  Every now and then I am asked, “where do I get my inspirations and ideas from?”  It’s all from God!  He made me, he knows how I am and he puts ideas in my head.  I just go with it.   Every single person has special gifts…

A New Thing

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“He is doing a new thing”  (in me) That is my inspiration for this season.  Isaiah 43:19. The other day a friend mentioned on Facebook that she was selling her house and had to put away all her art supplies for a while.  I shutter at the thought.  But it got me thinking about how we get used to having many things at our fingertips but then there is a shift and we have limited resources. We can get frustrated, stomp our feet, curse the air, and ask ‘why me, ‘why now?’.   But eventually the disrupt  forces us to think…

New Attitude!

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This year has started off very different from the last 4 years. We are now 3 months into the year.  This is about the time we first measure how the year is going so far.   I’m not sure you will believe me or that I will bore you with my faith beliefs but here goes. Goal #1. To be bold in my faith! In the spring of 2017 I had such a difficult season working in my own strength. (My own strength? you ask,)  ” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”  Philippians, 4:13. Yes, in my…

2 Art Events this Week!

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You are invited to either or both art events happening this week. Event #1:  Jane Hamilton Fine Art Gallery  Thursday’s Art Walk, Sept. 14, 4–7 p.m. I will have new work! Event #2: SAAG Gallery Friday evening, September 15, from 5-8 p.m. I will be featured along side Susan Allen and Becky Zimmerman, two very talented artists. You can be sure I will have a variety of gift items to choose from. Don’t forget to visit Tohono Chul’s Dia de los Muertos exhibit currently up until November 5th!  

Outdoor Art

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The past several weeks I have produced larger work for indoors or outdoors.  This bench is titled: AGAVE BENCH WITH FLOWER STALKS Handmade tile on a concrete bench 38″ long by 14″ wide by 15″ high with a 3 ” thick top reinforced with rebar Currently at Harlow Gardens, Tucson, AZ  I will be at the Moonlight Art Market at Harlow Gardens this Saturday, April 22 from 6:00 to 8:30. This invitational event will have several other artists, live music and refreshments Come join the fun. Click any photo to enlarge. QUAIL TREE OF LIFE MOSAIC Handmade tile placed in…