Creating Art
How I got to be the "whimsical artist"
Though, I am much older than what I expect an emerging artist to be, I am really just starting out. I had my life planned out from the time I was a little girl in Olney, Philadelphia. I would paint and draw all the time. I was extremely shy--and that hasn't changed much. But drawing […]
When Animals Wear Waistcoats: Why We're Drawn to Anthropomorphic Art
I find something irresistibly charming about a fox in an overcoat or a rabbit sipping tea from a porcelain cup. Anthropomorphic art—art that gives animals human traits—has enchanted people, like me for centuries. But why? What about clothed creatures and polite raccoons that make me smile and maybe even feel a bit understood? Anthropomorphism is […]
Getting to and trying to stay in Phoenixville
Welcome to my blog. I thought it fitting to tell the tale of how I got here and what I’m doing to stay put. I live in a small house in a small town in Southeastern PA - Phoenixville. I have a bad habit of moving every 6-8 years out of boredom (I have ADHD!). […]