thoughts and thinkings of an artist
Strawberries | Storytime
Susie pressed her hands to her cheeks. "It's so sad," she whispered, looking gloomily at the dark pantry walls. Several empty jars returned her despondent look and proved the veracity of her words. A sticky bit of goo ran down the shelf and dripped miserably to the...
A Smile for Your Day!
Miss Peggy Periwinkle was so excited to go shopping. After selecting her favorite purple bauble purse, she eagerly stepped outside. "It would be so helpful to take a ride to the store," she said aloud, with perplexitiy. "Please, ma'am, I'll take you!!" Squealed an...
Memories to Remember | Printable
I was concerned. The event I was taking pictures for was going well. But I had a problem. The kind of problem no photographer wants to get acquainted with. My battery was low. And this was my second camera. I know. Worse and more worse. The reason I was even using my...
A Book She’d Almost Missed | Storytime
Belinda didn't mind. The winter landscape was white and cold with a brisk, biting wind. Her two mittened hands clasped a stack of books. With eager footsteps she pressed on despite the freezing conditions. It would only be moments. Just a few more, and she would be...
Joyful Joyce’s Fall Wardrobe
You can't imagine how absolutely thrilled Joyful Joyce is to have new clothes!! She is so excited to try out her new outfits and add them to her wardrobe!
Psalm 1:2-3 Illustration | Behind-the-Scenes
Have you ever wondered what the process can look like behind an illustration? Today, in this "Behind-the-Scenes" post, I'll be sharing an overview of the process involved in the Psalm 1:2-3 Illustration! As I began the illustration I did several smaller quick studies...
The Tree Planter | Storytime
Miss Garden loved to plant. Sometimes, she would plant silk flowers. But they quickly grew moldy, and some blew away and disappeared. Other times, she would plant pretty thoughts. But these never bloomed, and in fact, never appeared above the soil. And still other...
Printable Thanksgiving Place Cards | Weekday Littles
Do you need a little something "extra" for your Thanksgiving table this year? Not only are these printable place cards simple and easy to use, they are also a great coloring activity! Here are three creative ways to use these place cards during Thanksgiving: 1....
Understanding Perspective | Part I
If you're an artist, or a parent of an artist, perhaps you've heard the word "perspective" and it has made you a little nervous ...or scared. You learned a bit about it some years back but it seemed so confusing you weren't sure how it worked. Perspective concepts are...
Give Thanks Pilgrim Coloring Page | Free Saturday
Yes!! A Melissa Jacie Coloring Page is here! This could be a great activity to use for your upcoming Thanksgiving. Here are three creative ways you could utilize this printable in your Thanksgiving celebrations: 1. Give everyone around the table a copy of the...
