Dear Chicago House, There is something about the combination of blue and green… do you know what I mean? I am constantly drawn to it when I paint. It’s not […]
Arty farty Friday
Arty Farty Friday # 37: White Crayon Watercolor Resist
Dear Chicago House, This five minute watercolor was inspired by my last arty farty friday post where I created prettiness with blossom. I wanted to have a go using […]
Blossom Art: Arty Farty #36
Dear Chicago House, It is snowing in my garden today … snowing blossom that is….but hey in Chicago you never know. I couldn’t help myself, I collected some fallen petals […]
Abstract Art and Photoshop Filters: Arty Farty Friday #35
Dear Chicago House, The abstract pencil art I shared with you last week actually got finished and just in time for Arty Farty Friday today. I am really quite pleased […]
Abstract Art for a Dining Room: Arty Farty Friday #34
Dear Chicago House, I am a slow decorator. I began the journey to transform my dining room quite some time ago and made good progress with some custom artwork- watercolor […]
Fun Felt Art for a Kids Bedroom: Arty Farty Friday #33
Dear Chicago House, Back when Chicago teenager was a babe in arms I was not much of a decorator but I did produce some fun artwork for her sunny yellow […]
My addiction: Arty Farty Friday #32
Dear Chicago House, Happy New Year and onwards and upwards with Arty Farty Friday. But before we start I must confess… …I have an addiction This is just some of […]
Any Requests? Arty Farty Friday #31
Dear Chicago House, So here is my last Arty Farty Friday post of 2012, it is a series I am really enjoying so I will be continuing it in 2013. […]
How I relax: Arty Farty Friday #30
Dear Chicago House, Yes I know it is Saturday but here is a little something for yesterday’s Arty Farty Friday …which I completely forgot to post. It was 10 minutes […]
Arty Farty Friday #29 A Quick Art Lesson
Dear Chicago House, I love the transparent effects you can get when painting with watercolors. This painting is like translucent pebbles on a light box and is today’s piece for […]