Thrifting at Goodwill Huntingg

Thank you Stacey K. at Goodwill Huntingg
I am lucky to have such an amazing network. One of my fashion colleagues selected my jewelry to to an interview/review on. Here is how it played out. I sent her a few pieces that I thought were her style. In only a few days she received the package. [...]

Eyefull Photography

Eyefull Photography ft. Dawniele
Dawniele is such an amazing photographer. I love her work. When the littles and I were out one day at the park, I saw her working and she was very good with her clients. She has a calm manner with the children and good energy with the adults. Here is her story:
My [...]

Copic Sketch Marker Set Break Down

Copic Markers come single or in sets. Sets start at six pieces and go all the way up to sets with 72 different markers. You can buy these sets a the MSRP prices (apx $327.00 for 72; $175.00 for 30; $77.00 for 12). These are the preselected colors.  Here is the break down of the [...]

iWM inMaricopa

Just a few links for you!
Our local new site in Maricopa has a short write up about new businesses in town. Thank you to Michael Rich for a lovely article.
http://www.inmaricopa.com/Article/2011/05/12/the-city-of-maricopa-issued-4-business-permits-last-week
Ink, Wood, and More has posted new photos on the Facebook fan page. Stop by to see what is being completed. Don’t forget too “like” iWM [...]

Welcome to Ink Wood and More

Welcome to Ink, Wood, and More!  This site offers one service: Art Done Your Way! If you are wanting advertisement photos or a fan page for another site, I can help. If it is new family pictures, we can make great memories and beautiful photographs. Together, we can create artwork for your home [...]

Links Portfolio

Thank you for checking out Ink, Wood, and More! Please check out the links below to see what I have created and to get us started on your product! I look forward to hearing from YOU!

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BirdCageTreasure?ref=si_shop
Imagekind: http://inkwoodandmore.imagekind.com/
Check out the Facebook Fan Page for In A Pear Tree. It is a lovely shop in [...]

Haboobs

Monsoon is here!
Tuesday July 5 central Arizona was hit with a haboob that left many people in the orange.
In the Sonora Desert when the rain of the monsoon arrives it often has a prelude of a rolling clouds of dust.  This is a phenomenon that is found from the Middle East to Arizona, New Mexico [...]

Scoripon Babies

Scorplings
We live south of Phoenix and it is late spring. I have a black light and the Bark Scorpions are out. That is all of the set up you need with a story titled Scorpion Babies. Here is the story…

The last week of May my man and I went out in the back yard to [...]

Copic Markers, Double End

Now for part two of the double feature of Copic Sketch Markers. The previous entry discussed the Color Code of Copic Markers. The alcohol based ink  provides permanent  flawless stream of rich even color in 346 different colors and shades. Now let’s cover the tips! Sketch Markers have double ended replaceable nibs.
Super Brush nib is [...]

Ready For Summer (! or ?)

The time has come for us to speak of kids and sunshine!
The weather is warming up and that sun is moving more to the north every morning. I am torn between being ready or not. I love the warm weather and sunshine, I get to spend all day with my littles but I am not [...]

Copic Sketch Markers~ Colors

364 Colors, wide and brush tips “nibs”, refillable, Alcohol based ink,  permanent, non toxic, airbrush compatible, what’s not to love?

Let’s run through the color system first.

Copic Sketch Markers are a must have for every artist. With 364 different colors they meet the needs for any style. The color system can be just a bit tricky [...]

Living in Maricopa

Just a quick post to let everyone local to Maricopa, Arizona  know, SUMMER IS HERE! The weather is absolutely beautiful. I wanted to put a few tips and tricks I use to get some great summer shots:

Beat the Heat! Don’t be out in the mid-day/ afternoon sun very long without water and sunscreen.
Try to shoot [...]

In A Pear Tree

In a Pear Tree

We continue to grow everyday and there is always something new ! We now feature more than 30 artists’ work from our hometown area. Our featured artists include: Erica Herman, Deborah McEvoy, Kathy Young, Christina Holt, Mark White, Kathy Givre, Jean Kinnison, Jim Parkin, [...]

Art Portfolio~ Ink

Working with Ink as a medium, it can be both relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Ink can be used for a wide variety of artistic designs; from quotes, to names, to pictures. If you have any specific designs you want done, I am more than willing to take my time to provide you [...]

Art Portfolio~ Watercolor

Here is one of my favorite pieces. I use both watercolor paint and the pencils… be sure to check the links page to see some more and different watercolor art pieces.

Photography Portfolio~ People

My family loves taking walks and going on adventures.  We love the local parks and  ponds. While we just play and have fun, I capture the moments, and the pictures are there. I have found that the beautiful blue of the Arizona sky makes a perfect back drop, while the playgrounds are painted to compliment [...]

Photography Portfolio~ Nature

As each day passes we get the chance to experience sights like the majestic mountains changing color as the sunlight shifts, and the magnificent beauty of the sunsets! It is amazing to watch the cycle of life in the plants, flowers, and wild life.  I have been lucky enough to capture the beauty of [...]

Some of My Work on Other Sites

A few of my photographs are on Phoenix.About
Here are the links to my pictures… Just wanted to share this with you!
http://phoenix.about.com/od/arizonapicturesandphotos/ig/Arizona-Wildflowers/Wildflowers-82.htm
http://phoenix.about.com/od/arizonapicturesandphotos/ig/Birds-of-Phoenix/Great-Blue-Heron-01.-l7N.htm
http://phoenix.about.com/od/arizonapicturesandphotos/ig/Birds-of-Phoenix/Redwinged-Blackbird-01.htm
http://phoenix.about.com/od/arizonapicturesandphotos/ig/Sunsets/Sunset-154.htm