Category: Self-improvement

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Dust the Outside of My House? I Don’t Even Dust the Inside!

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After years of handling pests myself (including an over-the-top garage pesticide incident), I finally decided to leave it to the experts. I quickly realized Home Run Pest & Termite Control are professionals that are in a league of their own.

With immediate results and zero effort on my part, I found peace of mind and learned that life is too short to live with freeloading bugs. Continue reading Dust the Outside of My House? I Don’t Even Dust the Inside!

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Miss Macy Dons Paper Hole Punch Couture

Miss Macy Dons Paper Hole Punch Couture

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Title: Miss Macy Dons Paper Hole Punch Couture
Artist: Denise Holguin
Materials: Hole punched paper, wire

Artist Statement: Progress on this artwork felt like a drop in the ocean. Insurmountable. Over-whelming. Never-ending. But just as in life, every “dot” of effort counts toward the final goal. Continue reading Miss Macy Dons Paper Hole Punch Couture

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August Member Meeting

North Texas Giving Day – Visual Art League of Lewisville

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As many of you know, I’m a member of the Visual Art League of Lewisville. When I joined roughly 3 years ago I was a complete stranger yet I was quickly welcomed into the group. It took me decades to finally find “my people.”

Diane Wright, the President at the time, quickly recruited me to volunteer. Jerry McKay (JAM), the treasurer and part of the welcome wagon, explained the process of submitting art. This got me on the fast track to actively participate. Continue reading North Texas Giving Day – Visual Art League of Lewisville

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Find Solace in the Little Things

Pilot Point Coffee House Art Exhibition: I have a duck, doll legs and a dog on display!

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It’s a mad world when my art is scattered around the metroplex in various art exhibits. I am grateful to have these opportunities that have all originated from a decision to join the Visual Art League of Lewisville (VAL). By attending VAL meetings, I met guest speaker, Justine Wollaston Scott, who organizes art exhibits at the Pilot Point Coffee House (among her many talents!)

A selection of my art is on display in Justine’s latest exhibit, “Autumn’s Palette” at the Pilot Point Coffee House, starting September 29th – mid-November. Continue reading Pilot Point Coffee House Art Exhibition: I have a duck, doll legs and a dog on display!

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An interview with artists. Part 3 of 3

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This post marks the conclusion of An Interview with Artists! I went off the rails with my final question and I am glad I did.

I have also decided this question is a good litmus test to use when I meet new people. Haha. Continue reading An interview with artists. Part 3 of 3

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An interview with artists. Part 2

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Welcome to Part 2 of “An Interview with Artists!”

Thank you to all the artists and readers – each of you have a role in the success of this series.

I’ve asked the artists to discuss the benefits of making art. You will be inspired by what they have to say! Continue reading An interview with artists. Part 2

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An interview with artists. Part 1

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I’ve asked a very diverse group of artist friends questions about being an artist. I will share their responses over a series of blog posts. The goal is to make connections, inspire and promote art. Whether you are an artist or you have yet to discover your inner artist, my hope is that you will be able to relate to the artists featured. Continue reading An interview with artists. Part 1

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It all started with “I have an idea….”

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On a recent Saturday night, I was in my dining room (it doubles as my art studio) using a power drill on what looks like a million found objects from my lawn.  I would pause periodically and look down at the powdery, sawdust mess I was creating on my floor, table and clothing. 

What am I doing?  Why am I doing this?  Have I lost my mind?

I didn’t bother answering the questions.  Instead, I continued my art project with ardent determination.  But I did decide it would be interesting to interview my artist friends. 

That is how this new series was born! Continue reading It all started with “I have an idea….”