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...
by Kate | Jul 23, 2017
Meditation literature uses the monkey as the metaphor for the active mind. It swings from branch to branch grasping whatever is next. While I might have enjoyed drawing a portrait of a monkey, I wanted to draw a monkey swinging to echo the metaphor. Next time I choose...
by Kate | Jun 27, 2017
I wanted to illustrate the Thich Nhat Hahn quote “wilting flowers do not cause suffering; it is the unrealistic desire that flowers not wilt that causes suffering.” That resonates with me at this point in my life. What worked: I like the centers of the flowers. First,...
by Kate | May 29, 2017
What does this solitary owl have to do with connection? It is a gift for Cynthia, who likes owls. Beyond that, it comes with a charming story about owl spotting in Kikinda, Serbia. In addition to the reference photo, I put the Carolina Spring drawing on my clipboard....
by Kate | Apr 30, 2017
I wanted to draw a spring flower. I tried crocuses first, but was unable to find a good reference photo. I googled spring flower and discovered this reference of a flower called “Carolina Spring Beauties” and also discovered Jacqueline Donnelly’s website. What a joy...
