Jury news
May 15, 2021

Jury news

We applied only to a few big art festivals this year, and then wait until the jury makes a decision if we are a fit for their event. One event we have done since 2012 is a labor day weekend event at Hale Farm and village in Bath, Ohio. Hale is a reconstructed 18th century midwestern villiage, with historic interpreters, and artisans working in the manner common to that age. Its also a working farm, with a plethora of animals and the farm is run by the Western Reserve Historic Society. For the labor day weekend it transforms into 150 artist tents throughout the grounds as well as food and music. Made in Ohio Art Festival is the name. And it is just a wonderful experience.

Think Fast!
May 13, 2021

Think Fast!

I have to tell you a story – a true event. Saturday we had planned to be set up for a small art street sale. Our venue was in front of a not quite opened restaurant, in downtown Willoughby. Steve’s brother and his wife had …

Pet Portraits
May 12, 2021

Pet Portraits

Have you ever wanted to see your pet’s portrait framed, or on a pillow? I can do that. Visit images in bloom website to see what i have done, and work on what can be done.

Our silk play day was fun
April 24, 2021

Our silk play day was fun

We had three lovely ladies stop last saturday to paint a scarf… each chose a different pattern, and a different color palate, and they all turned out lovely. here are a few photos:

Our Studio
April 20, 2021

Our Studio

The April Artist Challenge continues with a quick look at our studio. We love our space in the ArtCraft building… there is plenty of space for Steve to create his soap, to cure it, wrap it and shelving to stock it. And there is plenty …

What era of art is your favorite?
April 13, 2021

What era of art is your favorite?

Art echos history, offering clear insight into the world at the time the work was created. From the statues and mosaics of the ancient world to our post modern sensibilities there is something just about everyone would love. As for me, for some reason i …

What inspires me?
April 7, 2021

What inspires me?

I am a sponge, absorbing information, and inspiration from so many sources. I have spent time trying to determine what is the greatest source of inspiration… and that was hard to pin down. But here are the top things that influence my art and my …