Sightseeing with Margie

Some of the beautiful things I saw while sightseeing with Margie.
She'll be going back home to the snow very early tomorrow morning.
I will miss her so much! It was such a special privilege to get to spend time with her.
She is the sweetest, kindest & most generous soul I've encountered.

El Charco del Ingenio

After a morning visit to the botanical garden
we came home to work on a crochet covered rock collaboration
Margie and I are doing a for a summer show at Bookhou in Toronto, Canada.
We were very inspired by what we saw at the reserve.

Artful Birds

Margie & I had a very birdie afternoon yesterday.
We both used the wren pattern from Abigail Glassenberg's new book
"The Artful Bird" published by Interweave.
I recycled my 2010 Linea Carta linen calendar to make my birdie.
Margie used a piece of turquoise cotton I had previously stamped
with one of my hand carved bird stamps and made the beaks with polymer clay.
We gave each of them our own twist & when they saw each other
they immediately fell in love ♥

Soaking up the Sun

Margie & I enjoyed a gorgeous day at San Miguel de Allende, Guanjuato today.
Here are some of my shots of the day. I can't wait to see the photos she took!

My Friend

My unbelievably talented friend Margie is arriving tonight from Canada!
I still cannot believe I will have the privilege of finally meeting her in person
and get to spend some creative time together here in Mexico.
Bienvenida Margie! Mi casa es tu casa :)
All of the gorgeous photos and artwork above are hers.
I highly recommend you give your eyes a treat at her blog:
Resurrection Fern.

Things that Ruin Yarn

Smart title courtesy of my good friend Carlene.
Watercolor and acrylic ink on handmade paper. 9" x 12"

Work in Progress

Started painting it last night...plan to finish it today.
Watercolor & acrylic ink on handmade paper. 9" x 12"
Hope you're having a lovely weekend!

Weathered & Bare

Daniel & I found the most beautiful bare branch on the side of the road yesterday.
We brought it home and found the perfect spot for it.

Animal lover

Kitty sketches & I thought this would be a good time to do a little tribute
to some the wonderful animals I've loved over the years :)

In order of appearance: Yellow canary(don't remember his/her name).
Bullet (Yorkie) my first dog. My sister Kiki & me with Charlie Brown (Poodle).
My mom holding Katia (Cocker). Benji & me at the beach (American Cocker).

Teresa my adorable deaf dog (Dalmatian). My beloved Mafalda (Airdale Terrier).
Mafalda, Güato & me in Chile. Güato & me in NY.

1000 Posts

Photo 1: New watercolor I'm working on for my dad the cat lover.
Photo 2: Windows and doors in Queretaro, Mexico.
This is post No.1000 :)
Thank you for making sharing my art in this blog such a pleasure!