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Bright Ideas: Green Tara Om
When I saw Gaspéite the first time I thought it was dyed. How could anything from the earth be so very spring green? I made these to be worn together — the heishi is large and so are the beads. … Continue reading
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Bright Ideas: Barcelona Brandy Set
I bought this in Barcelona and carried it home to my mom. She put flavored brandies in it for guests. Sweet memory. ☾ Bright Ideas multi-color journal, Lamy Joy with De Atramentis Document Black ink, Platinum Carbon Pen with Platinum … Continue reading
Bright Ideas: Green Tara Gau
This Bright Ideas journal is so rag-tag now… bleed-through inks, watercolor tries that soaked in and didn’t work, and even greasy-foodstuffs from drawing in cafes. When I started back into it I forgot how crazy thin the paper was and … Continue reading
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Bright Ideas Journal, Cat Memories
At the end of 2016 I made a commitment to finishing off wayward abandoned journals. I’ve made great headway in that, with only a couple to go. The Bright Ideas Journal isn’t one of them, Though I picked it up … Continue reading
Bright Ideas, Picked it Up Again!
In 2016 I made a commitment to finishing off wayward abandoned journals. I’ve made great headway in that, with only a couple to go. The Bright Ideas Journal isn’t one of them, Though I picked it up again (found it … Continue reading
Why Not so Many Posts?
A mini-vacation to move and introduce kitties to Sammy… going well I might add! Nose touching yesterday! A unique opportunity… A new website coming…. with a shop! So I am shaking things up a bit… and that takes computer time … Continue reading
Bright Ideas: Laura Perry
This pair of earrings brings back a host of memories from childhood fo a beloved babysitter who became a friend. We laughed and enjoyed each other so much! Her home was a trailer at the loveliest trailer park in the … Continue reading
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Tagged #365sketch2017, Bright Ideas journal, California, jewelry, Laguna Beach, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen
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Bright Ideas: Parker Palmer Depression
Parker Palmer, writer and activist, became known to me through his writings about depression. I find him grounding and thought-provoking. His thoughts on the current state we find ourselves in are most comforting: “How do I stay engaged and whole … Continue reading
Bright Ideas: Hopeful In Bad Times
“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in … Continue reading
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Bright Ideas, Silver Roses
Going back to my Bright Ideas journal for the 365 drawings a day. I love my Platinum Carbon pen but really, the ink is so reflective that it shines in scans and in photos… I don’t like THAT! That is … Continue reading
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Tagged #365sketch2017, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, jewelry, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, roses, silver
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Bright Ideas: Inktober 27, Pa’s Bolo
This Official Boy Scout Eagle Bolo was my grandfather’s. Pa would be about 116 now, which dates the bolo to the beginning of the scout’s era, circa 1910. It has the eagle with the two stars flanking the sides, sitting … Continue reading
Bright Ideas: Inktober 26, Cal Powell’s Cufflinks
Mid-Century Jade Buddha Swank Cufflinks belonged to Mitchell’s Dad. Swank was popular and now is popular with collectors. Now he will be remembered in my book of all our memories! Bright Ideas multi-color journal, with Platinum Carbon pen with Platinum … Continue reading
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Tagged #inktober, art journal, Bright Ideas journal, buddha, cufflinks, De Atramentis Document ink, Jade, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, swank
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Bright Ideas: Inktober 25, Bows
Sterling bow earrings are not quite cute, but awfully playful. Wore them to work — I can barely believe that now! Yes I cut the writing out. Too personal! Bright Ideas multi-color journal, with Platinum Carbon pen with Platinum Carbon … Continue reading
Bright Ideas: Inktober 23, Richard Meier ACME Ear Stickers and Pin
I loved these Richard Meier ACME Ear Stickers (earrings) and pin. Hard to sell, but if I’m not wearing, then it’s time! Bright Ideas multi-color journal, with Platinum Carbon pen with Platinum Carbon cartridges and Lamy Joy with De Atramentis … Continue reading
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Tagged #inktober, ACME Ear Stickers, ACME Pin, art journal, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, earrings, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, Platinum Preppy pen, Portland Oregon, Richard Meier, sterling, Super5 ink, White Pitt pen, White Uniball Signo
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Bright ideas: Inktober 22 Favorite Sterling
I didn’t set out to draw my jewelry, but as I am selling pieces I had them in a basket and began reaching for them for Inktober. These two are pieces I wore and wore and wore… My mom said … Continue reading
Bright Ideas: Inktober 21, Rhinestone Beachgurl
I was once a glamour beach-gurl… Now you can’t get me out of comfortable everything! Rhinestone star earrings and the hematite metal and rhinestone star bracelet were not too flashy for an architect in lalaland at that time. Nothing was … Continue reading
Bright Ideas: Inktober, 20, Earrings and Necklace
Amethyst / Garnet / Pearl sterling earrings. Choker of gold beads, pearl, garnet and sterling. Jewelry bought separately, yet I always wore them together. From Longview, Colorado and Ashland, Oregon. Anytime I’ve not finished the writing to post publicly it … Continue reading
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Tagged #inktober, amethyst, art journal, bows, Bright Ideas journal, chocker, De Atramentis Document ink, earrings, garnet, gold, Lamy Joy, necklace, pearl, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, sterling, strling, Venice Beach
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Bright Ideas: Inktober 19, King Tut
When King Tut came to Lalaland, I managed to obtain tickets. I was unimpressed by the viewing, but loved the hype and design elements all around the exhibit. The powder coated metal costume jewelry was the best. From the LACMA … Continue reading
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Tagged #inktober, art journal, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, earrings, gold, Lamy Joy, palm tree, palms, Platinum Carbon pen, pyramids
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