Sketches are building up all over my floor! The lucky ones are neatly organized in a very big book. I try to do at least one a day, in the book or scribbled on scrap paper. So now I need to post them more. It’s pretty much the only thing I do right now. and… …
Author Archives: Sarah Blank
wake up, it’s spring!
Lots of new, busy things have been happening here (hence the temporary lack of postings). I am currently very occupied with my jobs and am looking forward to a blissful summer and being able to paint full time. A few more months, but for now, trying to squeeze in every bit of creativity, daydreaming and …
spring!
artist house
My Aunt Diana has the most beautiful antique farmhouse with the prettiest things. The are a household of artists and sailors and I think they combine the two very nicely! The other weekend she hosted the most amazing baby shower for my cousin Deirdre. The event was so beautiful I just had to share… Nests …
welcoming march with open arms!
clockwise, from right: ? work in progress ? stack of Christie’s auction catalogues with a cover drawing by Matisse that’s inspiring me to pieces ? Grandma’s wedding China with a faded floral design that is, well, inspiring me to pieces! ? rose fabric snippet that I collaged into my sketch book the other day (snip …
this weekend was spent…
? visiting my favorite little seaside town ? walking on the boardwalk oh so briefly with a cup of hot coffee and a good friend ? eating yummy veggie food, out ? cooking yummy veggie food, at home ? sorting through things in my studio and taking out new inspirations ? visiting my grandma and …
cards are now available in my shop
I am now offering cards of my painting “Pulling on Our Ribbons and Hair” in my shop. These are nice because they can be framed as smaller prints. They also come with an envelope and sticker. Special thanks to everyone who left sweet, encouraging comments on my swan painting and fox broach. You just don’t …
The fox
To honor the red fox, I present to you… This necklace is now up for sale in my shop. Just because he was clearly the winner in my last giveaway (and because I found just one more vintage pendant amongst my huge jewelry stash to reclaim).
To Be A Songbird
Finished and a print is now in the shop. “To Be A Songbird” oil on panel, 11″ x 14″ I am loving all the little details! Take a peek… I don’t know what it is about the ocean and ships, as I am more of a mountain person. Actually, both would be nice right now. …
Valentine’s day
I woke up to a dozen red roses and a beautiful day visiting favorite places and yummy food. And in the theme of Valentine’s day, a photo from yesterday… Another quaint (and very romantic!) cottage that I often admire in our wanderings-about in our favorite local town. And a found treasure, a spoon with a …