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

The studio at night

April 29, 2017

I love spending half an hour in the studio after all the visitors have left. Recalling shared conversations or intertwining harmonies in songs fuels inspiration. Open houses are for me both exhilarating and exhausting. I enjoy sharing stories about making my work with curious visitors. Selling pieces is always a thrill. Comparing notes and spending time with fellow artists is lovely. It's quiet now, and we'll welcome visitors again tomorrow from noon to 5 p.m. You might even catch a song or two between studios. Come see work by me and thejadedog.com in studio 311.