Monthly Archives: April 2009

April showers bring May flowers

Posted on April 27, 2009 by admin

An illustration that involves collage and then layers of color in Illustrator. Fun!

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Seventh Grade

Posted on April 25, 2009 by admin

I’m blessed to have two daughters who have taught me much about creativity. I’ll share a sweet poem by one of them. What I Remember About the 7th Grade by Martha I wished so much that Barack Obama would become … Continue reading →

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Happy (late) Earth Day!

Posted on April 24, 2009 by admin

A late greeting due to a busy schedule that included being outside planting hostas! Here’s to taking little but necessary steps towards taking care of this amazing planet. Peace to all.

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Mickey (a.k.a Marty Feldman)

Posted on April 21, 2009 by admin

After an amazing dinner with friends (thanks Kristin, Pam & Mark!) we sat around chatting and laughing. Their dog Mickey was outside and when he came inside he needed to be towel dried. I had to take this photo of … Continue reading →

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Roadtrip to Madison|Milwaukee

Posted on April 19, 2009 by admin

I just returned from a lovely roadtrip to Madison & Milwaukee with my friend Marie who, on the spur of the moment asked me to accompany her to see her daughter Claire’s art opening at a gallery in Milwaukee. Marie … Continue reading →

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Butterflies

Posted on April 13, 2009 by admin

With the help of my dear friend Pam I am re-vamping my front garden. Pam has created a lovely plan for me and I’m hoping that some of the new plants will attract more butterflies to our garden. There’s nothing … Continue reading →

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It’s feeling like spring

Posted on April 9, 2009 by admin

I did these illustrations for the University of Minnesota Alumni magazine. The amazing Barbara Koster was my art director. One reminds me of how much I support the care of our world through organic gardening, and the other reminds me … Continue reading →

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Incentives

Posted on April 8, 2009 by admin

I’m a novice when it comes to gardening. I come from a long line of farmers but somewhere along the line I missed out on the fine art of gardening. Last year I read the amazing book, “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”, … Continue reading →

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Animal Crackers|collage experiment

Posted on April 1, 2009 by admin

I’m playing around with childhood memories, collage items and various ways to use Adobe Illustrator. Those animal crackers just make me happy.

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