All posts by: Joannette.carol

Greener Grass

We’ve all heard the adage: “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” This idiom is often used as a means of telling people don’t be... Read More

Reach for the Stars

When I was painting this piece I wasn’t really thinking about reaching my goals. I honestly was thinking, “This is a cool idea, I wonder if I can create it?”... Read More

The Ties that Bind

“Tying the knot” is an age-old saying that refers to a marriage ceremony. Some wedding ceremonies include a symbolic knot tying – that binds the hands of the groom and... Read More

Kimono My House

I recently watched a documentary by Edgar Wright on Netflix: The Sparks Brothers.  It’s described as: “A musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with Ron and Russell Mael... Read More

When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Limoncello

Limoncello icy cold Italian lemon liqueur served as an after-dinner apéritif. (Also, a great additive to fruity desserts and martinis!) We have experienced an unusual winter here in Virginia –... Read More

Photobombing the Man with a Bowler Hat

I recently had an emotional set-back in relationship to my artwork.  Each year, the Gallery where I show my work hosts a show called Fabulous Forgeries. I have not participated... Read More

You Ass!

I looked at my personal work load recently…. and realized that I have 19 finished pieces that I have neglected to write the blog posts for. Don’t get me wrong... Read More

Don’t Look Back

2021 was a difficult year for many reasons. Looking forward to 2022 – I personally feel it’s time for a change. However, I think we can all agree that change... Read More

Wild Blue Yonder

It is generally believed that the Chinese were the first to build Paper Airplanes and kites out of papyrus paper around 2000 years ago. Since that time, people have been... Read More

The Blues

Winter Blues. Birthday Blues. Baby Blues. The Blue Devils.  When you think about the blues you think of well, sadness.  However, in the genre of Blues music – the sounds,... Read More