Kasper and I took the afternoon off to clean and inspect the backyard gardens. He’s thoroughly enjoying the garden hose in operation again. I let him enjoy the roll in the mud since tomorrow he has a date with Sharon at Dog Moms. I’m not sure how I collected so many antique insulators, it just happened. […]
Season
Believe: The 2010 Studio Christmas Card
Every holiday season, I create a studio Christmas card that reflects not only the beauty of winter but also the deeper meaning of the season. This year, I painted a design that is one of my favorites—the “Believe” Christmas card. The card front features watercolor ivy twining around the word Believe with three red cardinals. […]
A Weekend of Lingonberry and Maypoles
I’ve been working with the Scandinavian Folk Festival since March, designing posters, ads, and postcards you may have seen in earlier updates. This past weekend was the big event, so I grabbed Bruce and my mom for our very first trip to the festival. We were immediately struck by the beauty of the MayPole and […]
Flying Banner
Early in the spring, I was brainstorming gift ideas for my dad for Father’s Day. At the flying field, he has a lone flagpole but no flag. So, I got creative and designed a custom flying field flag for him. The crest I used was based on one my grandfather, Merrill Coffin, had. Initially, I […]
This Year’s Studio Christmas Card – Season’s Greetings
A Tribute to My Grandfather This year’s studio Christmas card is especially meaningful. It was created in honor of my grandfather, Merrill Coffin, whom we lost last Christmas Eve. His creativity and love of art shaped much of my own journey, and I wanted this year’s card to carry forward his spirit. The design is […]