Nature Journaling
Ever since I moved to California, my yearning to be close to nature has grown immensely. Even when we lived in metropolitan Los Angeles, I always found a way to be close to nature. My day usually starts with spending some time with the plants. I love to photograph the local parks just as
Little Stories – Lost Pages And More
Today I have quite a list of things to share with you. New finishes and projects. The revival of a linky party and news of an upcoming giveaway. Also, there’s a new place in the shop for The Girl And Her Cat. I called the very first post of this year Little Stories. It
A Quiet World
We have somewhat settled into the new place. One of my favourites is the abundance of trees in this neighbourhood. Towering redwoods and other trees break up the horizon line. Much to my delight, there are quite a few deciduous trees, lately dressed in their flaming autumn colours. The Japanese Maple right
October Colours – Autumn Forest Walk
October is here. Alongside mostly cooler days, I have spotted colour changes in the leaves here and there. I will soon be out and about a LOT more with my camera and paintbrushes, capturing the quintessential autumnal colours and enjoying not only my favourite seasons, also my most favourite festival – Halloween! After being
Whims And Fancies Is Moving
We are moving house tomorrow! Still a lot to do, but I am as prepared as I can be at this moment. Most of my atelier is packed up. I am literally working out of a box right now. In midst of packing boxes, I worked on creating a kitchen-themed print. More
Reviving Old Ones
Over the past few weeks, I took stock of all the projects that are shoved inside my cabinets and shelves. I was not the least bit surprised to find quite a few forgotten ones. I love to play with new ideas. That of course comes at the cost of unfinished projects, no matter
A Step Forward
Prints Available In Shop Hi Everyone! I have something really exciting to share with you today. A few months after the beginning of Whims And Fancies, I started creating paper piecing patterns because I wanted to create quilt blocks from the images that I drew. Drawing and painting have always been a part
Red Telephone Box Travel Bag
Purchase Red Telephone Box Pattern I had the idea of a Red Telephone Box quilt pattern for a long while. As you know, I love old architecture, and I fell in love with the vine- and plant-decked Oxford windows. So I added a Victorian street lamp along with a lit-up window –
Birthdays And Such
As a child, I was encouraged to read and spread my creative wings. I always got books and art supplies as birthday presents. My husband keeps the tradition alive. Before he left for work on the morning of my birthday, he gave me one paint tube, a brush and paper. I couldn’t wait
Make Art – Artist Paintbox
Purchase Artist Paintbox Pattern Given how much I love to paint, this block should have been the very first one in the Make Art series. I think I was waiting for a moment of inspiration and motivation. It came to me as I unwrapped the recently-received brushes and paints. Very soon afterwards, I