Category Archives: Studio Snapshots

When I was visiting Iowa City recently I ran across one of two BookMarks statues I created, inside the Iowa City Public Library! Last year artists created 25 statues which were publicly displayed and then auctioned in November to benefit … Continue reading →

Pictured here is one of the five slumped-acrylic sculptures we created at Sacred Heart School in April (I took pictures outside so there’s a lot of glare). Students of all ages from kindergarten through 8th grade worked on creating the … Continue reading →

I took some of my work to Fairfield, Iowa last week for an exhibit (“Painting on Paper and Beyond”) at the Fairfield Art Association’s Main Gallery, in the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. The exhibit runs through June 29, 2012 … Continue reading →

Celebrating a baptism for Baby Jolie. She was born in the year of the dragon, so I made her a baby blanket hanger for her new room, designed as a dragon (note Jolie inside!).

Using clothing that had belonged to her mother, Mary Beth printed on the fabric (pictured here) and then used it in making a tablecloth for her family reunion this summer. The family can be reminded and talk about the memories … Continue reading →

In case you missed it when it aired, KCCI-TV has posted the video of Mollie Cooney’s visit to The Left Bank Studio and you can watch the segment on YouTube. Pictured here with me is someone you don’t usually see … Continue reading →

Painting pictures to hang on the wall or make watercolor postcards to send. It’s a great way to get lots of practice painting and keeping in touch with your family and friends.

Bonnie getting ready for the show at Stam, look at those grapes.