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...

shopping for inspiration

I try to avoid malls and big box discount stores as much as I can.  I easily get disheartened by modern society's insatiable appetite fo...

Fun hand-printing projects by artist Christine Schmidt

One of my favorite books on my shelf right now is Print Workshop by Christine Schmidt of Yellow Owl Workshop .  I've been a fan of Yell...

Dear blank

[image source: sapling press ] Thanks to Sapling Press and Jared Wunsch of dearblankpleaseblank.com for the tearful laughs.  The eco-friend...

Show and Tell: Art in my home

Arthound has a series called Art@Home that I enjoy following.  I love seeing what kind of art people have in their homes and how they displ...

New work, "Sea"

This week I decided to "recycle/reuse" one of my older monoprints.  There was one that reminded me of the ocean, and I felt compel...

Water towers and the urban landscape

Michele Maule, Water Towers, oil Old green water towers are classic features of the Portland landscape.  We actually live just two blocks aw...

Totes that showcase art and help the earth

I won't be able to look at my plain reusable grocery bags the same after finding these artist designed totes- each under $20! Bird Patte...

Goodwill rivals famous auction house Christie's

I get nothing out of extreme sports.  In college, I went bridge jumping and all I came away with was a sore bum.  What gets my adrenaline go...

Artist Liz Saintsing gives vintage accessories new life

I've been a big fan of Liz Saintsing 's reclaimed vintage accessory line for the past couple of years.  Based in San Francisco, Liz ...

Affordable Art Finds, Week Eight

For the past two months, I've been scouting out fabulous finds on original art priced at $75 or less.  This is the last of the Monday se...

Loving limited-edition scarves by artists

It seems like a natural progression for artists nowadays to move towards product design.  In the last few years, I've loved seeing some ...

Squid for dinner and your walls

Squid is one of my favorite things to eat, especially when it's cooked with spices in a stir fry.  (Check out this recipe here .)  I hav...