Winners of the July #cupfull2022 challenge

What a FABULOUS month! Didn’t you all LOVE learning more about the amazing women to whom we paid tribute!! Thanks for joining in!! Thanks to my co-hosts: Kenzie Elston Sharon Nullmeyer Michelle Allen  Jo Turner And a BIG THANKS to our judges!! They had a VERY TOUGH TIME!! Below are their selections. If you see your name and you have not been contacted in…

Mixed Media with Michelle Allen and me!

I’m co-teaching with my friend, Michelle Allen, Feb. 10-18 2023 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico!!! Come join us!!! Location San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO heritage city has been a home for artists since the 1930s. Cobblestone-lined streets, art galleries, colorful doors that open into mysterious courtyards, alleyways filled with beautiful plantings, centuries-old buildings and, of course, the bells of the pink Parroquia…

It’s time for another Instagram challenge!!!

And it is a JUICY ONE!!!​ We selected an object to focus on for the month… a cup!! Cups represent comfort, gathering, and nourishment. And we have selected a variety of our favorite women artist/designers to inspire your cup images.​ ​We are giving two days for each prompt You can draw, paint, sculpt, stitch, etc…each cup by itself, in a still like or in an environment….

Empowering Creativity Retreat

​The Empowering Creativity Retreat is a private event for creative business owners, hosted by Dionne Woods of The Turquoise Iris & The Turquoise Iris Journal magazine, featuring guest ​expert speakers, hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, networking, and content creation opportunities! Monday, October 24th, 3pm CST – Friday, October 28th, 11am CST Each day of the retreat brings new opportunities to connect, create, and cultivate your artistic perspective thanks to tailored lessons from guest experts. The…