Special gift

 Recently, I gave away my copy of Paint Lab to a young artist who I thought would be inspired. She loves the book and made me a thank you collage. I am happy. 

Still

 Art journal play. Paint, ink, marker, and collage papers in an old book. 

Cyanotype

 My skin may not like the bright sunny days, but they make for great prints. While mowing, I saw this ferny looking plant growing next to a maple tree. My plant app identified it as poison hemlock. No tea from this plant!

What I am working on

 Back home and staying inside.  The humidity and heat are overwhelming.  So - I stitch, cook, and clean. Sounds very domestic, right?

My main project for this month is this blue collage. It's pinned to the wall for now, as I continue to stitch small bits and add broken pieces of china and glass. I think it needs some Japanese fabrics from my stash. This part of the design process takes time - I drink my coffee, journal,  and ponder what's next. 

Coffee in Toronto

 

Toronto!

 A quick getaway with my daughter.  She picked the city. Toronto!

Grounded

 Moving forward. More stitching ahead!