I found a great article about  autumn energy and  improving your mindset in readiness for the winter. The artist part of me feels a little urgency with holidays approaching   My projects will turn into presents, cooking or putting up liqueurs in fancy little bottles with hand made labels are on the list. All the ideas that simmered during the year come to a head about now! So eating and exercising well will get me through this busy season. This website will offer some good advice for autumn and winter health and eating!

Preparing for engraving or etching a print requires sketches and rough drafts. I often turn my roughs and preliminary sketches into a peice that I can eventually frame or use in some other form. . .like the birds below! pencil sketch, then a little chalk, colored pencil and waterproof pens – fine point. Continue reading →