Monthly Archives: October 2016

Finished Oak Leaf

The oak leaf puzzle is completed!  It came to 180 pieces.  That does not sound like a lot, but this is one tough puzzle!  I assembled this one myself just to see how it went.  The complex leaf outline combined … Continue reading

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Oak Leaf (Part 1)

Here is the start of my latest project.  I have been enjoying the fall colors.  Our pin oak in the back yard had some beautiful color to it.  I selected one of the leaves and scanned and printed it out on … Continue reading

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Preparing and mounting the Print

When I started this blog a year or so ago, I stated that one of the things I would be writing about is the process I use and why I use it.  This entry is to explain the method I … Continue reading

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Inspiration in Unexpected Places

Last spring, I was wandering around a community wide yard sale.  I discovered a local artist who makes beautiful watercolor paintings.  She had several that caught my eye.  One in particular jumped off the wall at me as an ideal … Continue reading

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