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Kaleidoscope Prism Stone
Kaleidoscope prism stones are a unique collection of colorful minerals that bring to mind beautiful stained glass windows or a view thru its twirling namesake.
Ideal Camping Trip
A 1:87 HO-scale model is a way to think about camping in a near-virtual manner: an idealized experience that embodies the best of past, present, and future.
Be My Valentine
What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? To me its anatomical hearts, rose horticulture, and chocolate making, Also my favorite muses, Bengal cat brothers Uschi-swirl, Tanjiro, and Vladimir.
A Life With Roses
Living in the Willamette Valley, roses are a consistent part of life. Pink wild rose shrubs pop up in fields, local parks feature elaborate rose gardens, and a rainbow of cultivated roses dot almost every yard.
Pressing Violas
Nothing is as friendly as a viola. Little flower faces that bloom throughout our mild Willamette Valley winters and keep on going the rest of the year. A garden bed of violas provides flowers for a variety of uses.
Contemporary Naturalist
Natural history is often visually depicted as something squarely in the past: faded papers, exploratory ships, and preserved specimens. What would be on the desk of a contemporary naturalist?
Miniature Naturalist Shoppe
If resources are short and dreams of studying nature are long, one option is to be a miniature naturalist. Working on a small, upcycled, and local level, a new world waits to be explored.
Small Journal; Large Project
Journaling is a way to reveal thoughts and spark new ideas. At the start of a new project, dedicating a journal to the process assists in identifying goals, prioritizing tasks, and recording the overall process for future projects.
Scrap to Treasure
Every artist runs into times that are less productive or simply less fun. My favorite exercise to get back on track is to make as many small low-stakes art pieces as possible, each from a different type of media.