a winter walk

A few weeks ago, we got a ton of snow in Indianapolis (as they did everywhere).  On my day off from school, I hiked around the gardens at Butler University along the canal.  It was incredibly beautiful and peaceful, although because it was so cold, I couldn’t stay out for long.

on linen

I’ve started a larger embroidery project on linen.  I took traditional pysanka designs typically used on Ukrainian-style Easter eggs and sketched them onto the linen.  I think it will end up as a table runner when finished.

re-emerging

It’s been so long since my last post, but I had completely sunk into work and homework for graduate school.  I started back up with my master’s in special education this semester, and although I’m only taking one class, it’s taken me some time to get back into the swing of things.  Here is something I turned in just recently:

We had to create a visual presentation of our philosophy of education for early childhood.  Rather than completing my assignment on the computer, I decided to hand-sketch my assignment.  I’m quite pleased with how it turned out.  I worked on it while talking to a dear friend for almost three hours on the phone.  We were collaborating long-distance on a logo for his tech/mathematical modeling group.  I’ll post pictures of the design later on (first I have to make sure he’s already presented the idea to his coworkers…).  In addition to work, I’ve also taken up yoga, which has been great, especially as I’ve not been able to dance currently given my recurring hip injury.

for the home

I made this little bird potholder as part of my new line of simple, sustainable items for the home.  You can find it in my Etsy shop.

children’s wall art

I made these little canvases yesterday as part of an artist trading card swap I participate in here in Indy, but I saved one to sell in my Etsy shop.  It would be a great little piece to hang on the wall or propped up somewhere in a child’s room.  I love the whimsical design of the upside-down umbrella.

vegetable prints

I made these two vegetable prints on linoleum block this weekend.  They are for sale in my etsy shop: petit leaf on etsy.

celebrating life

Last weekend our family celebrated my grandfather’s 80th birthday.  My father’s house was decorated beautifully with plants and clippings from his yard, as well as family treasures collected over the years.