Green Garage Art Studio is looking forward to Spring…spring break, spring art fairs, and spring flowers. Though the fickle weather keeps us bundled in coats and umbrellas still dot the sidewalks, there is change. There is a rainbow of color exploding in front of us and if you are looking for an easy and inspiring …
Guess what? Rain is softly coming down in Seattle. Whoo whoo! After weeks of wildfires in the West and polluted air in our skies, I’ve never been so happy to see the clouds releasing the moisture and cleaning the air. It gives me hope and appreciation of little things that are often overlooked- like opening …
Hello there, creative people out in the cybersphere! Today the sky is filled with smoke and everything is bathed in yellow light. There is a monochromatic filter over the world. To counteract that, we should add color and dreams and fill the page with pop and sparkle. I’ve missed communicating with you and missed creating …
I’ve been taking my cues from my kids. What keeps their attention? What do they want to make? How can they stay connected to their friends? What happened last week at our house was completely unprompted by me. They decided to make stickers for their water bottles, computer cases, notebooks and to tuck into envelopes …
Today’s art project is about creating art that your kiddo can make while you are in the kitchen. So have them pull up a stool and give them a snack and a paper towel or two while you get the meal on the stove or in the oven. Today’s project is decorating paper towels. Sounds …
I see our postman now with a mask and gloves that he wears along with his blue/grey uniform. He’s an essential worker. Always has been, but now, as we crave communication with friends and family, the postal workers during this time of social distancing and emotional highs and lows are heroes. They carry our letters, …
I’ve been thinking a lot about my happy place. Where I go when I need to feel the sunlight on my face, where the air and light meet and I feel relaxed, memories that I collect to make difficult times easier. This time of social distancing and changes in life have left me thinking of …
I’ve been thinking with my camera a lot these days. I know that might sound strange, but it’s true. My camera is my rock, my steady and when days are turned upside down and routines are twisted, I use my camera to steady myself and to see the world as it is. Changing. The light is different, …
