Very often, a little story quietly finds its way into my mind and becomes the heart of my artwork.  In that fashion, a story about a little penguin called Glen who roams the rugged Scottish countryside popped into my head while I was working on a set of penguin quilt patterns.  That reminded me of my first visit to the Dryburgh Abbey in Scotland.  Last week, I hand-made books with my painting of its weathered stones as the cover, feeling the spirit of the place, and being reminded to pause and note the details we so often rush past.  I will be hosting an art event in September where we can just take a few moments during the day to breathe and create.

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Hi Everyone!  Even though the weather is calling my name to come play outside, a bad cold got hold of me and took me down for days.  Feeling better now to share a few napkins that I made, along with a few leaves that I painted, and a download.  Hopefully you will be able to use this info to explore your own ideas.

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As August is trundling along,  I took a look back at July.   With all the time spent at home, I piled up my day even more than usual with music and Japanese studies.  This is my July along with a few more black and white everyday photos, and my finished quilt block.

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I went away for a few days to the Sierra Mountains at the high elevation that I love so much.   Now that I am back at home, it is strictly playing and planning indoors for me now.   As I was doing just that, I thought I share with you another set of b&w photos, along with a few other things I have been playing with - paint making, quilting, bookmaking and photography.

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