finding Vivian Maier

Looking forward to seeing this film, Finding Vivian Maier. . As an amateur photographer, I find this fascinating. See the trailer below. 

final hop

True Nancy Malay: Feb. 13

World Pam Carriker : Feb. 20

Seen Colleen Moody: Feb. 27

Paint Mary Beth Shaw: March 6

Though Mary Jane Chadbourne: March 13

Strives Riki Schumacher: March 20

What Kecia Deveney: March 27

Can Jacqueline Newbold: April 3

Only Pamela Huntington: April 10

Painting Diane Cook: April 17

His David H. Everett: April 24

The & Be & To May 1

The final destination with the last words  is the home page of the just opened Artful Gathering Site!

Hallelujah!

I was gone for 2 weeks, teaching in Tennessee and North Carolina. When I returned home, I had 2 weeks to finish filming and editing my second online summer workshop with Artful Gathering. I knew I could do it, but I didn't anticipate all the technical issues with camcorders, tripods, computer issues etc. Arggggggg, i'm ready to shoot myself! But finally, I am done! Here is a little promotional video of my second session class on soldering. Now unfortunately  I have no excuses why I don't have time to clean my house :(

still hoppin.....................

Artful Gathering Event Registration is Open!

I'm the Spotlight Artist for The Artful Gathering 2013 Blog Hop!

Follow along with me for fun, creativity, and a chance to win a
$200.00 Gift Certificate for The Artful Gathering Marketplace Opening Soon. The winner can apply the certificate toward any 2013 online art workshop(s).
*kits and dvds not applicable.

Register to the event here

I'm presenting My Brand New Online Video Workshop at

Artful Gathering 2013!

Come Hop With US!

Hop Rules:

If you would like to hop with us and meet all the super awesome Artful Gathering 2013 Art Instructors, and have a chance to win a random drawing prize in our random drawing, then hop with us! Each week, I will announce the blog for you to visit, and off you go to meet them, and to pick up the newest secret word.

1. For your chance to win, you must collect all the secret code words and submit them upon the final destination blog in May. A random drawing will be conducted from those participants who have submitted the complete collection of secret words!
2. Only one winner will be randomly drawn. The winner will receive a $200 gift certificate for a 2013 Online Video Workshop(s). *Not applicable to workshop kits or dvds.*
3. This weeks word is .....his

first baby bird of the season!

I was just sitting at the kitchen table when i heard a loud "thud" and knew immediately a bird had hit the window. Went out and scooped him up and realized he was just a bitty baby :(

(i suspect he is an eastern goldfinch, our state bird, NJ)

I wrapped him in my scarf and brought him inside; occasionally blowing warm air into his face. He took a hard hit and his eyes were closed for a few. I keep this little insect container around for just instances and placed him inside as he started to come around. About 20 minutes later, I felt he was ready to do the flight check. 

off he flew! he is so cute. i've been here since 1995 and have never seen a goldfinch baby :)

he's still hanging out in the same spot. guess that's where he will spend the night. i'll check on my boy in the morning.