News

Fri, June 12, 2009

Class Dates Set:

June 27/28 in Raleigh; July 11/12 in the mountains; July 17 at The Fork Stables; August 15/16 in Raleigh; Sept. 16/17 and 19/20 in the mountains; October 3/4 and 17/18 location TBA
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Fri, April 24, 2009

New Cards!

New cards for 2009 have arrived! I've even included a Zebra - I just love the enthusiasm of her jump.
These are all available here on the site, at my studio and at shows. Let me know what you think!
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Sat, March 07, 2009

Needlepoint!

One of my favorite things is needlepoint. All the women in my family were/are proficient in needlepoint and embroidery - and my great grandmother (who lived to be 102) showed me how to make lace and to tat. My Christmas tree is covered in needlepointed decorations. I try to add several each year, and love "reading" the history of the ornaments as the tree is decorated.
Recently, I was invited to join a meeting of a needlepoint group - where I taught them how to transfer their own designs to the canvas. The example I used for the class was the initial "P" from the baroque collection. I'll put that image in the gallery soon.
If you have a group who have a common interest which revolves around the creative, let me know! I'd enjoy putting together a class for you.
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Sat, March 07, 2009

K-9 Deputies

You'll find a new group of images in the Gallery. I've been donating painting of the K-9's in the Sheriff's office. Wake county is lucky to have this group of dogs and their handlers, and as I finish another portrait, I'll add it to the Gallery. These beautiful animals are well (and humanely) trained to find lost people; track the bad guys and aid in their arrests; find cocaine, meth and other drugs, plus explosives. The dogs are often at as much risk or more than the deputies. So far I have met 2 Bloodhounds,plus a number of labs, shepherd dogs and Malanois. Each of the dogs has a dedicated trainer/handler deputy, and lives with its handler and his family. All of those I have met are friendly, energetic and playful, when appropriate, and very focused when need be. I had at least 2 people break into my house and studio last summer. So I am doubly pleased to be able to say thank you to the Sheriff and his team in this way. And if you are interested, a deputy and his dogs are frequently available to meet and greet. Just give them a call!
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Fri, December 12, 2008

A new Site!!

Here is the new site - designed by Imp Designs' Chris Basnight - I've asked for, and gotten, a site more like an art gallery, and one which gives me more freedom to upload recent images, news, etc. I would be grateful for your feedback!
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