This granola recipe is a favorite of mine, and my Summerhill students always seem to enjoy it when they’re here, so I thought I’d pass it along. Since granola tends to be high-calorie, I usually use it as a condiment and sprinkle it on top of fresh fruit and yogurt for a delicious breakfast.This morning […]
Month: June 2010
Summer Blooms
“People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us.” – Iris Murdoch I’m feeling a bit mad with joy myself these days with all the blooming going on around here! My hydrangeas are prettier than they’ve ever been. They’re loaded with […]
Gallery Still Life
I volunteered today at Artisans, our local art gallery, run by Creative Industries of Greene County. http://www.createpa.org/ After a flurry of activity in the morning, things quieted down in the afternoon, and I had some time on my hands. You know I can’t just sit around twiddling my thumbs, so I pulled out my sketchbook […]
Daisy
Daisy is my daughter Sara’s golden retriever. She’s a sweetheart and loves to come and visit “Gramma” to romp with our dog, Buckley, and run around in the open fields. I did this painting for Sara last Christmas. I did a pen and ink drawing, then added watercolor washes.
Bellanca Bag
I bought the pattern for this bag last fall, bought the fabric in January, cut out the pieces in February, and then … well … um … uh …. it sat in my workroom for about four months, haunting me, laughing at me, teasing me with its cute polka dot fabric and cheerful, colorful prints. […]
Cornices with Crown Molding
I recently completed a commercial job for a local company with offices on the campus of Waynesburg University. The job included upholstered cornices for a reception area and offices, wood blinds, and a wall of draperies in a teleconferencing suite. The reception area cornice features contrasting banding in an interwoven pattern. Since the lining side […]
Road Trip Sketches
I’ve been wanting to visit Asheville, NC, for several years and in mid-June my husband Fred and I finally found the time to make the trip. Finding myself with seven hours of empty time on my hands while Fred chauffeured me to vacationland, I started sketching in the van. Since the scenery was moving by […]
Plein Air Painting
I love painting outdoors, and was so excited that a “plein air” painting group has recently started up here in Greene County, PA. “En plein air” is French for “in the open air”. We’re meeting every Sunday afternoon at different locations in our area, and it’s a great excuse for me to go and spend […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
We had a little cookout yesterday for Father’s Day. The hamburgers and hot dogs tasted great, but the biggest hit of the day was this Strawberry Rhubarb Pie that I made. It turned out just perfect, with a rich, golden brown crust, and a filling that had just the right sweetness and consistency. Of course […]