TAKE the time…

Art Journal, Art Projects, DecoArt

I have tried lately to TAKE some time away from the projects and shows I am preparing for to just play in my art journal.  I don’t capture the step-by-step instructions so I am not slowed down in the creative process.  This is just a place to play, no mistakes...

DecoArt Mixed Media Textures

Art Journal, Art Projects, DecoArt

I have been trying to create outside my comfort zone lately and playing with texture.  Here are my two latest pieces in my art journal… This is one of those pages you have to feel because I used lots of DecoArt Mixed Media Modeling Paste.. The next page was a...

Studio “Me” Time…

Art Journal, Art Projects, DecoArt

Upon returning from CHA, recovering from being sick and then some down time with a injured Achilles I decided I was overdue for some “Me” time in the Studio. Last weekend I did just that.  I pulled out my DecoArt Media Line (as this was also practice for...

DecoArt CHA Make n’ Takes

Art Journal, DecoArt

My final share from the Craft & Hobby Association Trade Show is right from the DecoArt Booth where we made tons of fun 4″ X 6″ Canvas Panels…. Everyone was different… Here is the VIDEO fun right from the trade show floor! I thank all who...

CHA Fun..Behind the Scenes!

Art Projects, DecoArt

I have shared the make ‘n takes, demo’s, workshops and more from CHA.  Now for the good stuff…the down time!  The CHA Gala was an unexpected one for me.  This was a cocktail attire party that of course I did not have the appropriate attire but thanks...

CHA 2015 – DecoArt Booth

Art Projects, DecoArt

I cannot begin to re-cap all the fun we had in between the hard work but here is just some of the CHA happenings at Booth #1335!  First off…my name was among so many that I admire and at first I was intimidated! I mean really…Andy Skinner.  More to come on...