The Obvious Child

You can be certain that when this plays at the studio, 

we take a moment to turn it up, grab the closest drum stick and jam along. 

I love it, the children love it.. thank you Paul Simon.

TGIT

                                                                                                art by JOSH age 8

Paper Houses

We designed these paper house (lanterns) for an event in Boston last spring. 

I have been wanting to make them with the children at Beehive since. 

It's a tricky project with precise cutting of dowels and paper, 

the Advanced Art Exploration Class ( 9-14 yrs) was a perfect fit.

A sneak peak today of the materials, pattern, and assemblage.

roller prints

We've been getting busy printing..
this time with big grooved wooden rollers and rolling pins.

The blending of textures and color is exquisite,
not to mention a whole lotta, lotta fun!

word

thank YOU via  mackin ink

Richard Scarry

Now this explains my toadstool obsession. As a child, I loved this book. It was always included in my pile of books to read before I went to sleep. Over and over and over. It's a board book so it held up with all the loving. Of course,  I had to have it for E & G, and have given it to many friends over the years.

But the best thing is that I know exactly where to find my copy at my mom's house.

Toadstools

I've been fascinated by the incredible toadstools I've come across the past few weeks. I'm especially keen on the way they shoot right up through the pine needles, moss, bark and fern in their varied shapes, sizes, colors and textures.
                              I think I'd like to set up shop under one and call it a day.

TGIT

                                                                      art by  KATIE age 4

heart on hill

We were lucky enough to catch this beauty on our way out of town last weekend, and reminded ourselves that we would stop on our way home to take a shot. 
It happened to be fate or perfect timing or just life because the farmer and his friend were in full steam enhancing this piece of green art when we returned. 
Thank you dear farmer and friend for your heart.

back at ART!

                   We had a great first week of classes at Beehive, here is a sneak peak!

                        
                              enormous mono prints, canvas puppets,
                                                      amazing staff and new friends,
                                                                   paintings at the wall, designs in progress

TGIT

                                                                                        art by LUCIE age 7

TODAY is SMILING FACES

BEEHIVE Classes begin TODAY...
I cannot wait to see these smiling faces!
If you are interested in classes or workshops please visit us here or call me at the studio for additional information.

RIGHT ABOUT NOW

 


                                                                                      art here

Thirteen

            My Georgia girl turned thirteen yesterday.  

                        Her day was full of surprises, including her best girls joining us for celebration dinner.

                                                  Wishing you the best days in your new year!

Are your pencils sharpened?

Mine are! 

Images from most recent workshop

1. colored pencils

2. paint before brush

3. portfolios

4. supply box

5. pencil holders

6. watercolor shells

to You from Me

     White doves in my back yard, 

dahlias in the front, 

nectarines at the orchard. 

 Life is full of gifts.

running barefoot

                                               Digging my toes in this weekend...

                                                                     enjoy your time wherever you land.