by Kate | Dec 26, 2017
inspiration: in January 2015, I saw the movie Flight of the Butterflies. In one of my more manic moments, I conceived of a fundraiser for monarchs and MS that would involve artists drawing/painting monarch butterflies, selling the art and sending the proceeds either...
by Kate | Nov 21, 2017
I’m very happy with this drawing of two elephants. Inspiration: Boyd Varty’s story about Elvis the elephant, as well as a story I remember seeing about two elephant friends reunited after 20 years apart. Creation: this drawing was created in four sessions. Day one – I...
by Kate | Oct 31, 2017
Today, I came across Jamie Ridler’s creative journaling practice. Every day she makes note of the inspiration, creation and insight. So… Inspiration for this piece was harvest time and the vegetable photo. Creation: day one – block out the vegetables (very sketchy);...
by Kate | Oct 3, 2017
I set out to make courageous marks and wanted to have some strong color. That led me to think about the many watercolor sketchbooks I have from previous years. I let the “old” painting suggest where to start to make ink marks and then elaborated. I like these marks....
by Kate | Sep 29, 2017
I am considering the kind promise: “I will advocate courageously” and I wanted to draw you a plant., so I googled “courage” and “plant.” That is how I learned about borage. [I note with delight that this page is found on a site providing information about what to feed...
