Works in progress, where I share what I'm working on and what I'm thinking about, and also show my Instagram feed.

My mixed-media painting “warp & weft” is part of the “8x8” juried exhibit at the @lawrenceartscenter @lawrenceartscentergallery with an opening reception this evening. If you’re in the area, stop in to see the show,

Today we're installing work for this weekend's pop-up show at the new Clover24 -- the former Kitty Clover chip factory at 2200 S. 24th St. We'll be there 6-9pm Friday, 6-9pm Saturday and noon to 4pm Sunday. There's ample parking on the north side of

And we have a butterfly, who will fly free tomorrow. Here’s hoping it can load up on nectar and start flying south before the cold snap hits.

#plantmilkweed #nativeplants #lebprairiepatch #lebstudiointhegarden #lebstudio

Take a look at what became visible as the sage leaves dried — a monarch chrysalis! I’m really rooting for this one, as it stayed in place after a vigorous shake of the branch before bringing it inside a week ago, as well as three substant

Some days, all I feel like doing is making watercolor shapes in a sketchbook. Thanks to some tips from @willa.wanders in her @karenabend “sketchbook revival” session, I’ve had some calm studio days and these pages as a result.

#wa

Happy holidays

December 17, 2018

Holiday season is in full swing and I’m enjoying the sunshine and mild temperatures, which are very welcome in Nebraska this time of year! Birds are visiting our feeders, lights are twinkling and soon I’ll be baking biscotti, making toffee, wrapping gifts and tying them in colorful bows. Then we’ll share all those things with extended family and friends we don’t get to see often enough.

I’m grateful for all the support in the past year and am looking forward to new endeavors in 2019. Stay tuned for announcements about exhibits, workshops and other news.

Happy holidays to you with wishes for warmth, laughter and love as we embrace the season.