September 30, 2014
by Carolyn
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This month I participated in a Sugar Skull contest at American Greetings hosted by the Hispanic Resource Network. The event engaged employees and promoted the Hispanic holiday, Day of the Dead, also called Día de los Muertos, which is celebrated … Continue reading
January 12, 2014
by Carolyn
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On a recent morning walk along a snow covered sidewalk, I heard the sweet whistles of a songbird. I looked up and noticed a little fluff of feathers in a pine tree. The wee bird was mostly brown, soft gray, … Continue reading
December 2, 2013
by Carolyn
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Creating children’s portraits is a pleasant way to practice drawing. I recently completed a toddler’s portrait in pencil and thought of some drawing tips that give a tender, cherubic quality to the artwork. I want to share these techniques with … Continue reading
August 7, 2013
by Carolyn
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It’s no wonder I am an artist. My earliest impressions are of shapes, color, and good times with my family. I believe my passion with art began at a young age. In kindergarten, I vividly remember having fun coloring a … Continue reading
July 30, 2013
by Carolyn
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I created this bird drawing on Strathmore archival quality drawing paper using Prismacolor graphite and soft core colored pencils. While visiting the Caribbean, I saw many of these zippy little birds, which range in size from 4 to 5 inches. … Continue reading