Creative Spirit Art Student Show

This Friday from 5-6:30 pm, I'll host the annual annual art exhibit for my students at my studio.

It has been a great year working with this fun group of kids.

They love their classes and have been working really hard to put together this show.

Our local newspaper published this article about it here

If you would like please join us for the artisit reception this Friday, May 13th!

The Gift Of Being a Mother

Being a mom is my greatest creative endeavor! I cherish every minute of it. This past weekend my daughter asked me to do a photo shoot for her. She wanted to exchange photos with her boyfriend to celebrate 1 month of going steady, ahhh young love. Below are my favorite shots. We started out at my studio, as I had left my camera there. Kate had fun playing with my reading glasses.

It was a gorgeous spring day. I took her around to some of my favorite settings in downtown Dover,NH.

She had fun and posed for some silly shots.

Most of her poses showed her more composed side. She had a hard time choosing which picture to frame, this the first one she liked.

A close up in the same setting.

But this was the winner, showing her natural joy.

I am such a proud momma of my beautiful girl.

Our children grow so fast, each day is a gift for us to grow and learn with love and nurturing in our hearts. Happy mother's day everyday to all of the mommas, we are so blessed.

Happy Earth Day

"There is hope if people will begin to awaken that spiritual part of themselves, that heartfealt knowledge that we are care takers of this planet."
_Brooke Medicine Eagle

Cause You're Beautiful Like a Flower

You are the center of your life Allow yourself to rest your head on your friends shoulders

Trust that you will bloom into beauty

Open your heart wide

Look within and your will find a gem

Invite friends into your life

Stand tall

Believe in You!

Wishes For You Giveaway

My breakfast room has become my home studio for this winter and the table has been left in the constant state of creative chaos. I have been busy crafting a series of mini mixed media wish books. Sewing the foundation of the background papers from recycled journals, books, and mail that I have collected.

Adding embellishments of colorful paper scraps, paint, and meaningful words.

Using the original finished piece to print copies and package with a surprise wish in each one.

If you are in need of a wish right now, go ahead and make one. Post your wish as a comment by this Saturday and I will randomly select five wishes to receive one of my five new mini wish books. Wishes for all your dreams to come true!( PS please make sure to leave your email so that I will be able to contact the winners)

Sneak Peek

In March at Lucy's Art Emporium some of my newest pieces. Bloom Big 24"x36"

Discover Joy Every Day 20"x20"

You are not alone 16"x20"

Peep 16"x20" And a few more works in progress to add to the collection. Just a sneak peek of a few pieces that will be in my Show A Breathe of Spring.

Feel the Love PEEPS

Feelin the love here in my heart and my home. I think love should be celebrated everyday. Today I'm creating a little alter on my table. My sweetheart is half way around the world, still finding a journey of adventure in New Zealand. I'm sending him love across the miles. I want to make it a special day for my sweetie, Katie. She is the biggest love of my life! Right now she is a little anti Valentine's day because she thinks it is all about boys, it's pretty hard to covince a 14 year old there is more to it than having a crush. So I am hoping these little surprises will cheer her when she gets home from school..

These marshmallow hearts by Peeps make a cup of hot cocoa full of loving goodness.

This past weekend I found this little forest greeter made by Janae Easton at Three Graces in Portsmouth. She uses a Gocco printer to make them.

For a healthy snack try cutting water melon int heart shapes. I was searching my house for a heart cookie cutter and when I had no luck finding one I just cut them with a knife, pretty easy. I'm not much for buying hallmark cards and heart shaped boxes of chocolates, for me the most special touches are one you create to make you own unique valentines.

Wishes of love to all you peeps,

Caryn XOXO