… Gosia, who lives in DolnoÅ›lÄ…skie, Poland. A copy of “Designing with Words” and a raku magnet will soon be crossing the Atlantic. Thanks to everyone who left comments to participate in the contest –  and watch for a new giveaway during the first...

Need a little extra inspiration as the year descends into the cold and dark of winter? I’m giving away a new copy of Designing with Words by Erin Trimble — an art-filled book that demonstrates how to use literary flair in your artist’s journal or...

Bees love the Thai basil's pretty purple flower spikes. Atticus, fearsome hunter of earthworms Is there anything prettier than a red cabbage seedling? Green cabbage, tucked into a cozy bed of compost and leaf mold Swiss chard. Mmmm. Savoy cabbage,...

Come on over, everybody! Eat, drink and be merry. Visit awhile. See what’s going on in the studio. Take a walk in the garden. Browse a wide variety of original works by six artists: Nissa Gordon Melody MacDuffee Mary Elizabeth Kimbrough Jan...

Pencil study for a new series of angel paintings Tropical storm Ida rolled in from the Gulf this morning, but she has been a surprisingly well-behaved visitor. She thoughtfully watered the new transplants for me (brussels sprouts, chard, heirloom...