• Artist’s Date: Research Trip

    I went on a hunt for a tree. With my kids. My daughter brought a sketchbook and a field guide to trees. My son brought four plastic screwdrivers.   My WIP has a Hawthorn tree that’s important in the story, and a friend brought me a Hawthorn branch last…

  • Artist’s Date: Staycation

    We haven’t been able to go on some of our planned short getaways due to some health issues. However, things are on the mend, and August looks to be promising. But sometimes being forced to stay home helps you rediscover some treasures in your own town.   My daughter…