OWOH Goodies
OWOH Wristlet from tiltcreations.com I was lucky enough to have not only participated in the OWOH event as a participant, but also as a winner! I received two lovely prizes in yesterday’s mail. The timing, post-treatment, was perfect! To the left is a lovely linen red wristlet from Tiltcreations. It’s the perfect size for travel [...]
Announcing My New Artfire.com Studio
I’m excited to share that I have opened my own Artfire.com Studio. What is Artfire? Here is how the company describes itself on the site: “The premier online marketplace for handmade products designed by artisans around the globe. Our free community is designed for artisans to buy and sell their works, while celebrating unique handmade [...]
OWOH Winners!
I’m back from Cancun and, while I want to post photos from that, I first want to announce the winners of the One World-One Heart Giveaway. Drum roll please…. Travel/ID ticket holder goes to Sam Vintage Fabric Pattern Journal goes to Snap Mini Photo Journal with Original Fabric Collage goes to: Greenishlady Please email me [...]
A travelin’ girl
There hasn’t been much going in the ArtsyFran studio lately. Monday was my treatment, so I sort of had nothing but that and a long nap on Monday. Other than that, I’ve been focusing on getting my wrist healed. Writing has gotten much easier. and while waiting for an appointment yesterday I did some doodle [...]
One World – One Heart
I am delighted to be, once again, participating in the One World One Heart give-away. Here are the details: This year, I am giving away three (3) handmade pieces of art. To be entered to win you must leave a comment on THIS post. Only one comment per person will count. Comments must be received [...]
the verdict and art
Thank you to those of you who have sent me emails of hope that there was not a break in the wrist. Luckily, there was no break of bones, but two ligaments were torn. I’m using a wrist splint and will be for the next 3 weeks, when I get to have x-rays and follow-up [...]
Tripping
So, I tripped Thursday evening. I thought it was nothing and that I just bruised my knee. Well, by Friday afternoon, I had swelling in my right hand and realized that I’d broken my fall with my outstretched hand. After a day of keeping it in a brace (which I had because I use it [...]
New Painting
I’ve been painting again! It’s been great to have the brush in my hand on a regular basis. This one is finished. And Dave has claimed it for his office! I had started this canvas a while ago, but until I went to the Chihuly exhibit, I wasn’t sure what was going to happen with [...]
Hi there
Yes, it’s been quite a while. Sorry about that. If anyone is still reading, here are a few fun photos from my visit to the Desert Botanical Garden. Angie and I went to the Chihuly installation and were agape at most of the art. It was a lovely morning. Perfect Phoenix winter – in the [...]
Creative Every Day – Craft Fair Nov 22nd
I’m so excited to share with you that I’m going to be participating in a community art fair here in the Phoenix area. I think getting ready to present your art on a table to the public requires quite a bit of creativity, so that’s what I’m focusing on today! If you’re in town, please [...]
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