Published! Somerset Home Vol. 5

I just received my copy of Somerset Home in the mail and am forcing myself to pause in my perusal to write this post. Ok, so I didn't have to quite force myself away but it is a fabulous issue with lots and lots of eye candy.

I'm also excited to see that besides myself, two artists I know and admire are featured in this issue. Dana Barbieri, who I was honored to do an interview for not long ago contributed the sweetest paper flower wreaths, and Julie Nutting has a jewelry board and kitchen board that are amazingly fabulous and serve a practical purpose as well. I have to admit to having a sweet spot where functional art is concerned and these two pieces are functional art at it's best.

I have a story about my metal trays and the inspiration behind their creation. That I hope you'll read. SO check out the magazine when you have the chance- with all the gorgeousness inside you'll be glad you did!

Art Biz Mama's- Interview

The art fair prep is in full gear today and I have my last plein air watercolor class. That 6 weeks went by so fast! So today I thought I'd send you over to check out an interview I did for Dana Barbieri. She's another artist/mom who's living the creative life and because we have so much in common I knew the questions would be great ones and applicable to moms & artists. They were. :)

The interview is part of a series she does called Art Biz Mama's and if you have a chance, check out some of the past interviews in this series on her blog. They're fabulous and insightful!

Plus, check out Dana's art when you're over there. I love her patchwork effect with paper and paint. Enjoy- I'm off to work.;)