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  • Email List Matters

    Email List Matters

    Why Signing Up for Your Favorite Artist’s Email List Matters (Especially When Social Media Could Drop Us at Any Moment) The Social Media Illusion Why sign up for yet another email list, especially when social media is ever present these days? Most of us think of social media as the trusty friend who’ll always be…

  • Sidetracked, but Still Trying: My Imperfect Quest for Clean

    Sidetracked, but Still Trying: My Imperfect Quest for Clean

    Okay, confession time: my house has always leaned toward the “creative chaos” end of the spectrum. But this year? I’m determined to show my family a different side of my home when they visit for Christmas!

  • Mind Reading

    Mind Reading

    The Art of Cold Reading: How Patterns Help Us “Read Minds” Have you ever felt like someone could read your mind? Or maybe you’ve experienced that “spooky” feeling when someone guesses exactly what you were thinking or planning to do. It’s a huge compliment when its someone you care about, but a little creepy when…

  • 6 Ways Art Can Uplift and Inspire During the Winter Holidays

    6 Ways Art Can Uplift and Inspire During the Winter Holidays

    5 Ways Art Can Uplift and Inspire During the Winter Holidays As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel a mix of emotions—some joyful, some not so much. While the festivities can be overwhelming, one way to find solace and inspiration is through art. Let’s explore five ways art can uplift and bring comfort…

  • Mixing Styles of Art in Your Home

    Mixing Styles of Art in Your Home

    Hi, Friend! Let’s talk about mixing art styles! When it comes to decorating your home, one common piece of advice is to stick to a cohesive theme or style. But if you’re my collector, you probably have varied tastes and love a range of artistic styles. It can feel limiting to choose just one style…

  • Right Frame for Your Artwork

    How to Choose the Right Frame for Your Artwork (Without Losing Your Marbles) Framing is more than just a way to protect a painting—it’s the secret sauce that can either make your artwork sing or leave it whimpering in the corner like a forgotten sock. But no pressure! Choosing the right frame is simpler than…

  • 100 More Faces

    By Christmas This is the 6th little face I’ve made for my new 100 Polymer Clay Faces, a follow up for Kellie Snider’s 100 Faces Portrait Project. For now I’ll be working on form and structure, bit later on I’ll move into likeness. I love this sort of project. This is the technique I’m currently…

  • I Needed a New Flying Person

    I need more flying people for my dining room window, so I started this one today. The clay I used is too soft to put details in the feet so I’m going to bake her then carve her with my Dremel. #kelliesniderart #polymerclay #paintedtreeboutiques #giftjewelry

  • It’s been a Year!

    Last February I commenced Kellie Snider’s 100 Faces Portrait Project. In July 2024 I finished it. Here are three friends who participated. Miss you, Women! Linda Brooks Alred Kelly Bartlett Merri Blow

  • Wall Art with Polymer Clay

    I think I’m going to keep this and put it in our main floor bathroom. So there. #kelliesniderart #paintedtreeboutiques #alloccasiongifts #bohonecklace

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