Stories — prints

"Celebration" was created for Dance Your Parts Off, an event held in September 2015, to celebrate Upcycle Parts Shop’s first anniversary in business. The "Celebration" original was donated to the auction/fundraiser.  I met Nicole McGee several years ago thru Bad Girl Ventures when she was creating jewelry from the oddest of materials, recycled floor laminates--with Plenty Underfoot. She also created gorgeous floral arrangements from plastic bottles. Those 'Bottle Blossoms' became the signature product when she founded Upcycle Parts Shop. Nicole is a powerhouse of a woman, her spirit and enthusiasm are contagious. So inspired by Nicole's many projects and her vision, I wanted to...

  THE STORY:  "Darling Daughter" has been popular. Though some call it a weed, the daisy represents happiness and joy to me. As does my daughter. Looking for a relaxed vibe, I chose a pale palette to compliment the stone daisies.   In my blog Playing with Perfect, I've jokingly referred to my female offspring as "Darling Daughter" for years. She teases me incessantly about my "sticks and rocks" and my "art." Then I finish something, and she loves it. Stops mocking me. ( If only for a few minutes…) "Darling Daughter" is her favorite. When I finished, she made me promise not...