On Monday morning, I was running late and needed caffeine, so I stopped at Panera Bread for one of their very addictive pumpkin spice lattes. (Okay, I needed caffeine AND sugar.) As I walked from the car to the door, two SUVs pulled up and disgorged a dozen cheerleaders. They were cute. And pretty. And perky. And chatty. And they had very complicated orders. And they all stood in line between me and my latte.…
Still looking for that last minute gift? I’ve just posted some new items to my Etsy Shop and will be posting more this weekend. Most of the older prints posted on my website are also available. If you’re local, I’ll cut you a deal (free!) on shipping if I can deliver it to you or if you can pick it up. 5×7 prints are $15, 8×10 prints are $20. And, don’t forget, buy really entertaining…
The ice storm turned into a slushy whimper in my immediate vicinity. I worked at home on Tuesday, even though I probably could have made it into the office without too many problems. I think I actually got more work-work done than I do at the office. Today has been an ugly, gray day. For a brief moment I lamented not having photographed any of the ice, but they would be terribly dreary without sunlight…
(top) Purple Princess With Orb, 5×7, watercolor on 140# Arches(bottom) Purple Princess With Wand, 5×7, watercolor on 140# Arches I started these two paintings several months ago, but abandoned them. They seemed weak, washed out, and a little cartoon-y. Last weekend I gave them a fresh look. I decided they needed some depth of color, some contrast in tone, and some detail. So, I darkened the darks, built up some depth in the shadows, and…
Mischief where she shouldn’t be, originally uploaded by AllisonStein. A few weeks ago, beastie behavior guru and fellow Yard Dog Press author shadowhelm recommended Ssscat automated cat repellent to keep the Trouble Twins away from things I don’t want the Trouble Twins bothering. Such as a Christmas tree, or the kitchen counter, or … the open door to my home office. (Lots of trouble in here the little beasties can get into, and trouble they…
