First Sign of Spring

Watercolor on acid free, archival mat board. 

Bid now on eBay.

A little spring bush sprouting out, singing 'Here I come Spring!'

The Art of Cleaning

Kitchen/ Dish Scrubber

Home is where the art is.

I aspire to be surrounded by inspiring images and things. That includes cleaning.  Cleaning is part of our daily lives.  We clean our homes, purge oddities from our purses and wallets, wipe our glasses, shoes, tables and almost anything.  We try to keep ourselves and our spaces hygienic all the times.  But who says, you can't be artistic while cleaning?

Dishes top my list in kitchen clean-ups.  Even with dishwashers, there are still pieces that require some scrubbing.  I agree I can always pick up the commercial types, but I chose not.  Besides, my family pledged to be eco-friendly, so I made our own pretty version.

Available online at UrArtist.

Wordless Wednesday

Photographed today.  For Wordless Wednesday.

Four Thousand Blooms

Four thousand miles, that is. That's how far you need travel to see these beautiful tropical blooms from Kona.  I took this shot when I stopped at the farmers market in Kailua-Kona last time we were in Hawaii.

I just fell in love with the bursting colors and spiky textures from this bouquet.  The more you get up close, the more it's details become interesting.  Like the folks around us.

In our lifetime, we'll come across four thousand or more people.  Some, we'll take time to meet.  Others, we'll just pass by.  Oftentimes, it's worth stopping by to discover their resplendent attributes.

Trunkt Fashion Destination

I'm proud to be the new editor for the trendiest fashion blog on the web, Trunkt Fashion.  

If you're wondering where to find exceptional designs and shop for exquisite clothing and accessories, then look no more.  

Trunkt Fashion is your complete resource for chic and trendy clothing and accessories.  It's Trunkt's online fashion runway.  We reserved a seat there for you.  So, enjoy the show.  It's time to turn your fashion fancy into reality.

Attend the shows at TrunktFashion.blogspot.com

Today is Valentine

Don't wait another year to show your loved one how special they are to you.  Today, I decided to make it Valentine.  I surprised my husband with my own version of B&B (bed and breakfast) recipe.   A homemade steaming dark chocolate, heart wheat toast and spinach quiche.  

Now, it's your turn.  What will be your recipe for a spontaneous act of love?

The Artist is Back

After few months of being away, I am back with new and exciting creations.  But first, let me thank all the folks who have been patiently messaging me, wanting to know when I'll be back in the 'artsy-crafty' circle.  Thank you for all the heartfelt messages.

I took a brief blogging sabbatical to dedicate more time to writing a book and pen a couple of articles.  I've been privileged to write the winter newsletter for Strathmore Artist this year. 

What a great honor it is to be able to inspire not only artists, but those who aspire to fulfill their creative pursuits.  So if your enthusiasm is running a little low, I invite you to take some time to read the free artist e-newsletters from Strathmore.  I guarantee you, you'll be thanking yourself you did.

Thanks for stopping by again.