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A World Where There Are Octobers {Drawing Close...

Today is my birthday. It's October, the leaves are rustling, the International Balloon Fiesta is all abuzz here in Albuquerque, and I'm 38 years old. I have so much to...

A World Where There Are Octobers {Drawing Close...

Today is my birthday. It's October, the leaves are rustling, the International Balloon Fiesta is all abuzz here in Albuquerque, and I'm 38 years old. I have so much to...

Be Strong and Courageous {Drawing Close, Day 4}

Be Strong and Courageous {Drawing Close, Day 4}

Photo Oct 03, 11 23 37 AM There's a Latin saying by Cicero that we love in this house: "Omnia mea mecum porto" - All that is mine, I carry with...

Be Strong and Courageous {Drawing Close, Day 4}

Photo Oct 03, 11 23 37 AM There's a Latin saying by Cicero that we love in this house: "Omnia mea mecum porto" - All that is mine, I carry with...

Parts of a Whole {Drawing Close, Day 3}

My parents purchased this basic drawing book for me when I was a kid, and last year, I purchased a re-released version of it for Number 2. He and I are...

Parts of a Whole {Drawing Close, Day 3}

My parents purchased this basic drawing book for me when I was a kid, and last year, I purchased a re-released version of it for Number 2. He and I are...

A Portrait {Drawing Close, Day 2}

A Portrait {Drawing Close, Day 2}

  This boy, #3...Judah, was home sick today. When I told him I wanted to sketch his profile, he was baffled and confused. He hadn't seen me draw any real...

A Portrait {Drawing Close, Day 2}

  This boy, #3...Judah, was home sick today. When I told him I wanted to sketch his profile, he was baffled and confused. He hadn't seen me draw any real...

Drawing Close {31 Days of sketching and noting grace through drawing.}

Drawing Close {31 Days of sketching and noting ...

Sometimes you become a mom, and a decade goes by of changing diapers and teaching hearts...and something that you once loved--a simple pleasure you knew you were created for-- falls...

Drawing Close {31 Days of sketching and noting ...

Sometimes you become a mom, and a decade goes by of changing diapers and teaching hearts...and something that you once loved--a simple pleasure you knew you were created for-- falls...

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Maiden Voyage Part 2}

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Maiden Voyage Part 2}

I'm still wearing paint on my fingers and you might find a spot or two where I may have missed some wax on my arm. I've been re-working old furniture...

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Maiden Voyage Part 2}

I'm still wearing paint on my fingers and you might find a spot or two where I may have missed some wax on my arm. I've been re-working old furniture...