Category Archives: studio gist

Works In Progress

The tail-end of school holidays means that, once again, we are on dial-up speed…..so much fun….clearly for the kids…..not so much for hubby an me. However, it does mean less time online and more time writing about Art in the Studio, doing the Art. Here are a few more works in progress. I hope toContinue reading “Works In Progress”

Ordering the Grandkids

There’s nothing more gratifying than fulfilling a request from a family member. My Father-in-Law wanted something very special for the Mother-in-Law and so requested “that art that you do” (so cute) but incorporating the 4 grandkids. It needed to be special and unique but not too avante garde as they are both quite conservative andContinue reading “Ordering the Grandkids”

New Year New Works

Welcome 2013! I had planned this uber-insightful post about my word for the year and what it means, but that can wait for another day. I’m more excited when I paint and when I get to share. When I told hubby that I was buying *more* canvases I wasn’t quite sure where it was going.Continue reading “New Year New Works”

Introducing….The GiSt of It

With much excitement, I give you my little Vimeo Channel…..THE GIST OF IT. In line with what you, my loyal followers, have always wanted, I’ve put all my “watch me work” videos in one area so you can find all the freebies easily! Here is the latest creation, the Art Journal page I challenged myself toContinue reading “Introducing….The GiSt of It”

Dodgy Storage Ideas

So this idea comes from a need to be a wee bit more frugal and the fact that I am ALWAYS changing my mind about where things should be placed. The pencil tin (above) was quite simply one of those “goddamit” moments (as opposed to “ah-ha” moments) when I had so many tins from crushedContinue reading “Dodgy Storage Ideas”