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My 2023 Calendar is now available

I've opted for a desk calendar for 2023. It is 4" high x 8" wide with a sturdy tent base and features twelve of my favorite "loose...

My Alcohol Ink Supply List

LAST UPDATED: JULY 2022 After each of my workshops I used to send out an email to the students with a list of the materials we used and...

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022

Daughters celebrating mothers, mothers celebrating daughters, sisters, best friends, fur baby mamas - Mother's Day is for celebrating...

Doodling on Alcohol Ink

I love doodling on top of alcohol ink. It's so fun and relaxing. I prefer to use POSCA brand acrylic paint pens. They are brighter and...

2022 Calendar

It's that time of year again! I've selected twelve favorite paintings that I've done this year and created a wall calendar for 2022. It...

Time-lapse video creating an abstract floral bouquet with alcohol ink and acrylic paint

I was playing around in my studio last night and decided to videotape what I was doing. I started with an 11x14 piece of Yupo paper and...

Abstract to Awesome: Transforming abstract backgrounds into art

Who doesn’t love making abstract backgrounds? I could make them all day – it’s the ultimate playtime, with no pressure, just color and...

A new year, infinite possibilities

Happy New Year! After a difficult 2020, I'm looking forward to this new year with great optimism. So many "news" - so many possibilities!...

Bee Blocks Video Tutorial

When my husband and I started beekeeping last summer, I felt compelled to create some bee-inspired art. Using alcohol inks on these small...

Inked Metal Pumpkin Tutorial

Learn my techniques to apply alcohol ink to galvanized metal to achieve an organic blending of colors with vibrant, glossy results.

Creating Art to Benefit Guitars For Vets

This is the back of my finished art guitar for Guitars For Vets, a fantastic organization that provides free instruments and lessons to...

Inspirational Quotes for Greeting Cards

When I do my Alcohol Ink Greeting Cards workshop, I bring along several different inspirational sayings or quotes that people can attach...

Evolution of a Floral Bouquet

I did my first "Floral Bouquet" workshop last night and although I was a little anxious about it, the results were amazing! However I am...

Artwork exhibited at Ovation Communities

I'm very honored to have my alcohol ink art exhibited this month at Ovation Jewish Home, part of Ovation Communities in Milwaukee,...

Ornaments and jewelry and snowflakes....Oh, My!

Fall is here and the holidays are right around the corner! If you love making handmade ornaments, decor and gifts - then take note of the...

Reflections on art shows

I only participated in two art shows this year, but both were fantastic experiences. I've been wary of overcomitting and am still...

Alcohol Ink Easter Eggs [Video Tutorial]

These colorful eggs are made by applying alcohol inks to white plastic eggs. Since the inks are transparent, I like to use white eggs to...

2018 Mother's Day Gift Guide

If you're looking for a gift that is thoughtful, happy, and authentic, - I hope you'll consider these vibrant, creative gift ideas:...

A New Resolution

As many of you may know, I made a New Year's resolution a few years back: to set aside one hour a week to do something creative. Since my...

New for 2018

"Take Me Home" Alcohol ink on triple-primed canvas, 2018 The strongest driving factor (and fun factor) for me in my art is...