After three months in Mexico with a minimalist office setup, my home office feels suffocating. There is absolutely too much stuff (and too much paper), and I spend far too much time here when I would be happier in the studio. To be perfectly blunt, it feels like a major time suck. It seems […]
Studio Essentials: Finding the Sweet Spot
After three months in Chapala with (very) limited supplies, I found my home studio more than a bit overwhelming. With several decades worth of art supplies on hand, it’s a miracle I get anything done! It’s time to remove the distractions and get down to a smaller set of Studio Essentials. Rather than just “thinking” […]
A Studio Pickle at the Castle
I’ve been taking a hard look at the room that will become my studio here in Chapala. As I was pondering – and looking at the hole in the middle of the room – I couldn’t help feeling like I was in a bit of a pickle. Make that a Studio Pickle! What’s the best […]
From Inspiration to Design: Flores Talavera
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about the first design I created in my new Inspired by Talavera adventures. In this post, I’ll show you how I got from inspiration to a completed design that I call Flores Talavera. From inspiration to design – see how it works. Click To Tweet This […]
Pekinese Stem Stitch
When I add hand stitching to my painted fabric, I want the stitching to stand out. Today, I want to show you my latest stitch combination experiment. I call it Pekinese Stem Stitch. Bored with Stem Stitch? Dress it up with a Pekinese-style wrap! Click To Tweet In traditional embroidery, Pekinese Stitch begins with […]
Talavera Flourish Experiment
Over the past few weeks, I started digging into the treasure trove of Talavera designs on the dishes in my kitchen. The sheer volume of possibilities was a bit daunting, so I picked a single design motif for a Talavera Flourish experiment. A single motif is a great place to begin a design experiment. Click […]
Palapa Fiber Art
There is a wonderful palapa in the gardens here at the QQ. As you can imagine, it’s most popular during the hot season when shade is a welcome sight. The old roof had seen it’s better days, so it was time for a replacement – and that’s how I got a lesson in Palapa Fiber […]
Talavara’s House: A Fountain of Inspiration
When you need a dose of inspiration, a visit to a museum, gallery, or shop can be just what you need. One day last week, I set off to Talavara’s House in search of door knobs. There were no door knobs to be found, but I had a wonderful time soaking up the colors, designs […]
QQ Inn: The Best Place to Stay in Chapala
In the last few months, a number of your friends in the Cedar Canyon Community have asked whether I would be holding art workshops and/or retreats here in Chapala. The answer is yes, once I have a chance to get settled. For now, I want to tell you about the the QQ Inn, which is […]
Paintstik Overlay Experiment 1
About a month ago, I “tested” a sheer Paintstik overlay on the computer screen to see if it would Tame a Busy Background. This week, I decided to see if a “real” Paintstik overlay worked on real fabric. Painted overlay vs. sheer fabric overlay: Does it really work? Click To Tweet Because I used […]
Kitchen Inspiration
As I slowly settle in at El Castillo – our new home in Chapala – I have an overwhelming urge to Start Something New. Thankfully, I don’t have to look far for ideas. El Castillo came complete with a huge dose of Kitchen Inspiration! In Mexico, the kitchen can be a major source of design […]
A Tale of Two No Slip Mats
If you hang around Cedar Canyon for more than a day or two, you’ll quickly learn that I am a huge fan of “sticky” tools. In particular, no slip mats have been on my must-have list since I published Paintstiks on Fabric back in 2005. For the last 10+ years, I’ve been singing the praises […]
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