My first coloring book is nearly ready...YAY! It's taken longer than I thought to create it. Right now I'm working on the cover and back cover. Below is a neato video that I made in Photoshop of my color progression on one of the design pages. [wpvideo ZNno4kFb]...
Mary goes to the Fair
I grew up in a small town. North Andover, Massachusetts. I loved it there, so many great memories! Some of the traditions in the Autumn season were apple picking and hay rides at the local farms, and going to the Topsfield Fair. The Topsfield Fair has been around...
Coloring Books?
I've had lots of people tell me that I should make coloring books. Coloring books for adults. Last weekend I had lunch with my longtime friends Louise and her husband, Bruce. Bruce has been really successful doing this, and he shared some tips. They pretty much...
My Visual Nirvana-Tie Dye
Oh dear, I am supposed to be doing this series every week, and I've been so bad about posting consistently! But...it IS summer, and you're supposed to spend more time outdoors, right? 😀 So...My Visual Nirvana post of the week...TIE DYE! I've always been fascinated...
My Visual Nirvana-Orchids
Here's my weekly post for "My Visual Nirvana". ORCHIDS. I've always loved them!! And I still do. Although I currently grow some orchids, I don't have nearly as many as when I lived in Florida. I had them hanging from the trees, pergola, off of the house, everywhere. I...
My Visual Nirvana-Glass Art
Wow. I can't even believe that I've been posting so consistently. I am laughing!! In this week's installment: My Visual Nirvana...GLASS!! I love glass anything....as long as it has color in it! After visiting Murano, Italy many times, I have fallen in love with glass...
My Visual Nirvana-Succulents
Hey there! It's Monday, and it's time for my weekly post called "My Visual Nirvana". I am doing a weekly blogpost showing some of my own photographs that inspire me, spark my creativity, and simply ignite that happy spot in my brain. This week? SUCCULENTS. My new...
My Visual Nirvana-Beads
I am really trying to be more consistent as a blogger. And I thought, what better way to do this...post pictures (in a somewhat organized manner) that I love. Right! Well, I already have a Pinterest category called "My Visual Nirvana", so I thought I would possibly do...