for the love of calendars

Growing up, we used to have a calendar in every room of the house. These poster-sized calendars were given out to customers by Korean busine...

First Thursday event in London

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my week

it's been 15 years since we've brought a puppy home she's a lot like our first dog- so very sweet . . . but a tad more fearless ...

Limited-edition linocut giveaway

I nearly forgot that it is my Etsy shop's anniversary today!  I've been quite busy these past few weeks helping out with a church ar...

weaving 101

In September, I finally signed up for a weaving class at an arts center in my neighborhood.  For years, I have looked through the windows of...

hello london!

I'm excited to announce that my art will be part of a group show at a new London gallery called Lilk .  For the last few weeks, I've...

supporting the arts at a local school

Last year, I helped launch an arts fair at our neighborhood elementary school, and somehow I ended up chairing the event this year.  (Note t...

new print: rain shadow

While brainstorming a title for my latest work,  I stumbled across the term rain shadow .  A rain shadow describes the arid land on the side...

It's been over a week since I've painted at my art desk.  I have to remind myself that progress isn't necessarily measured by a ...

my week

This is my favorite time of the year in Portland.  The late afternoon light is ideal for shooting pictures, there's a slight crisp in th...

Habit of Art turns three

Cue falling confetti and nasally kazoos, Habit of Art is a whopping three years old today! Hurray! If I could, I would pull off an Oprah mom...

New work: River Valley

Now that the kids are back in school, I've been able to work in 2 to 3 hour stints without much interruption. That is, until our mischie...

now tweeting

Some folks like to change out throw pillows for a quick, fresh look.  I like to design new business cards.  I scanned a drawing from my sket...

scenic high desert of oregon

One of the things I love about Oregon is its topographic diversity.  Known for its dense forests and rain, the state is actually mostly dese...

Swapathon- your stuff for my art

running low on tea and yarn Welcome to the third Swapathon event on my blog! This is where I trade my art for something you have or make.  A...

new projects in the works

Working from home, I often get sidetracked with house projects.  This week, I painted the living room, dining room, and my daughter's ro...

canning in a heat wave

Most [sane] people seek reprieve from the heat in 100° weather.  I decided to spend it over a hot stove making jam and pickles.  I'm usu...

star gazing

Star Gaze and Alpine Ridge If you can get away from the city lights tonight, you have to grab your significant other and spend some time lo...

new painting, "summer peak"

In my last post , I talked about blue being my favorite color.  Funny that I've been drawn to lavenders and pinks this week.  I love thi...

new work

  I have a couple of new items in my Etsy shop.  The piece featured at top is my latest print, Mountain .  It's available in two sizes, ...