I was imbibing a Starbucks Java Chip Frappuccino with my friend, Tore Bellis, last Fall. That’s when the spark of creativity hit me: I want to write for Creative Machine Embroidery!
And so I did. Continue reading I am published in Creative Machine Embroidery
Leonardine is full of personality… and stuffing! She’s available for purchase from Empirical Whimsy. Continue reading Leonardine!
My art is whimsical and made with thought and heart. The materials are either from my collection of items, found objects or donations from my friends and family who want to see what I can make with their items. I also find special items from antique stores and estate sales. Continue reading Now Open! Empirical Whimsy
A close-up look at the beauty of cicada wings. They resemble stained glass! Continue reading Cicada Wings
How I combined doll parts, an old photo and butterfly wings into an original art piece. Continue reading Doll Arms, Butterfly Wings and a Black and White Photo
The sheltering in place directive can get a little tedious. I have found channeling creativity to be a satisfying use of time. Continue reading Channeling creativity during COVID-19
I recently took a Barbie doll apart for an art project. (I needed her head). Continue reading A Shell of Her Former Self
Richard is enjoying a peaceful hike through Happyville Botanic Gardens and Wildlife Refuge. The flowers are in full bloom with their bright array of colors. Continue reading Happyville Botanic Gardens
We were feeling a bit stir crazy so we decided to take Percival to Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge for an Easter egg hunt. Continue reading COVID-19 Easter
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