Summer Sketching - Painting & Drawing Tips

Have you been out Sketching this summer?
Nature is inspiring, it makes you want to slow down.  Tune in.  Just BE.

Wendy Sketching on the Rocks - Pender Island

Painting and drawing with your best friend, your sketchbook is a safe place to play. You can Experiment. Play. Relax.  Let your ideas flow. 

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YouTube video to accompany this blog: Summer Sketching on Pender Island with Wendy Mould 
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I was out lots this summer sketching.  I took out several small groups (1 or 2 artists) for Mini-Adventures in parks in North Langley.  The feeling of camaraderie as we painted, is a truly wonderful feeling. 

I like a wild nature setting for sketching, Williams Park

Image set up right at the water’s edge along the Fraser River on a sunny day.

We were nestled in the shade under a tree branches painting and chatting.  There was a cool breeze coming off the water.  As we worked on painting the island shore opposite us, we chatted about ways to create warm and cool greens, finding patterns in the tree foliage and how to breakout of the ‘green only’ landscape. 

Of course everything was GREEN but we infused some other colours into the scene.  Does it read all GREEN to you? Glen Valley Park

We started at 9:30 and suddenly it was noon.  As we headed up the bank to have lunch at the picnic tables we stopped in shock.  It was smoking hot under the trees by the tables.  (Yes, it was one of those 32 degree July days.) We didn’t realize how protected we were by water!!

But teaching was not my only Outdoor Sketching outings.

Little stream exiting the Beaver Pond 

I like to go camping up at Hicks Lake, in the mountains north east of Harrison Hot Springs.  I love the nature beauty of the land and I always find lots to sketch there.  I load up my kayak with lunch and paint kit and head off with Max.  We find a little spot along the shore to stop.  I sketch, swim and read.  Max snags snacks from me, wonders a bit and relaxes.  It's a truely lazy summer experience.

Mount Hicks towering over the Lake 

My trips to Hicks are always filled with great art experiences.  Hiking the trees gives me great reference material for my wildlife. The quiet days (no wifi there) give me a chance to recharge and forget about the world.  I find I am full of inspiration and project ideas when I return. 

The ocean has its own Voice for Sketchers

Rising Islands created by the incoming tide - Just had to sketch them

As part of my summer sketching, I booked 4 days on Pender Island.  I find I enjoy sketching by water and the ocean really calls to me.  There is something really thrilling to hike along the shore and find a ‘spot’ to settle.  The rugged logs on the shoreline, the weathered trees and the rocky bluffs fill your mind with inspiration. 

Sketching along the ocean teaches so many lessons.  How to paint a wave, the changing colours of the water as your eye moves from foreground to background, and all the different greys you need to paint the weathered rocks and logs. 

Not everyone finds sketching on the beach entertaining! 

But the biggest lessons is the Tides!!

When Sketching Outdoors you need to work quickly as the sun and shadows are constantly changing.  Also, your paint is drying quickly because of the heat and breeze.  But nothing gets you moving faster than the ‘incoming tide’! 

Our great spot to sketch along the Shore

When Max and I walked along the shore I had asked a few locals if the banks would be covered  by incoming waters.  I was assured that there would be room along the shore to get back to the stairs to the parking lot.  I wondered along the shore,  around the point and found  a great spot to paint. 

We were comfortable, settled on the rocks. 

Things were going really well and I decided I had done enough and would relax and read in the sunshine.  

I was really pleased with 'Safe Harbour" 

That’s when I noticed the waves were lapping the shore much closer than I realized. 

I quickly decided to head back, closer to where the stairs were.  As I rounded the point I could see the water less than a foot from the bottom of the stairs!!  The locals were right, the banks were not getting covered but the bottom of the steps were. 
We hustled over to the steps.  Believe it or not, I had to carry Max to the steps because he really is not a fan of walking in the water!! 

Safe Harbour - I was experimenting with the warm greys I talked about in my July blog 

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YouTube video to accompany this blog: Summer Sketching on Pender Island with Wendy Mould 
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I hope you got a chance to get out and sketch.  If not, think about contacting me and we can set something up in the future.  I work in pen and watercolour.  I also will be offering a 3 Session Package of Online Classes in October ‘Make your Pen Dance with Watercolour’ which  would really make drawing and painting so much easier. And get you ready for sketching next spring.  

REGISTRATION OPEN!!

Online Drawing Lessons with Wendy Mould, AFCA, CDM.

Enhance Your Drawing Skills – Make your Pen Dance with Watercolour

Thursdays, October  15, 22 & 29, 2026 10-12:30 or  6:30-8:30pm   

 Early Bird $75 after Oct 12, $90.

2 Hr Classes, access to recordings for limited time, individual discussion on weekly projects and limited class size.

 Medium: pencil, pen & watercolour.  

Beginners to Advanced Welcome.

Register: wendy@artbywendy.com.

Always  Available at Art by Wendy's Studio

Original work, Commissions, Private Drawing Lessons, Prints and Cards of her Work, 

Be sure to like and share my posts.  You won't miss a single post if you Follow by Email 

Have a great Artful Day,

Wendy

 

6 Tips on Painting with an Itsy-Bitsy Palette - Painting and Drawing Tips

Do you dream of sitting by Trevi fountain in Italy and sketching?

Yes, it’s fun! It’s something that I like to do. Not just sketch but PAINT.

An ITSY-BITSY PALETTE with brush - 12.2 x 7.3 x 2.3

BUT to do that, you need AN ITSY-BITSY PALETTE. And painting with that itsy-bitsy paint palette can be a challenge!

5 Tips to Get that ITSY-BITSY PALETTE working for you:

***Further discussion and examples are available on a YouTube version of this post: How to paint with an Itsy Bitsy Palette.

1. Have a bigger Paint brush: The paintbrush that usually comes with Itsy Bitsy pallets are too small. They are meant for dry brushing. Your wash for a sky will end up streaky and patchy. A round brush size 6 or 8 with a point works well for portable sketchbooks up to 9 x 12 inches. Make sure the brush has a bit of fullness to hold paint and water for a wash. One that collapses and stores in your palette is even better.

   

   Put a large drop of water on each colour to rehydrate the paint
   
   

2. Drop Water onto each of your colours: Before you start your sketch, drop a bit of water on each of the colours in your paint tray and close it. This will help to soften your colours and they will be ready for you. You might consider carrying a small spray bottle if you feel your paints are constantly dry when you need them.

   

   Mixing a Puddle of Green to work with

3. Pick a Starting Colour: Decide which colour to start with. This time of year, green is everywhere so I tend to start with it. One section of my tray is for my green mixes. The other tray becomes my blues/pinks/yellows.

   

   Note the Green Puddle has several different greens in it.  

4. Use a premixed colour to speed things up: This is particularly true with Green. I use Sap Green (a pre mixed colour) then push it to warm or cool by adding blues or yellows, even some red. As you’re mixing draw it away from the main puddle so that you have space for more than one kind of green.

   

   Note the different colour puddled areas in the mixing area.  

5. Move around your Sketch: If you have a colour that goes in several places paint all of them before moving on. Your mixing space is limited and so once a colour is done, you will need that spot to mix new colours.

   

   If you need a spot of pure colour clean a spot for it. 

   
   

6. Keep your paint tray mess. Often my second tray has bits of left over colour I need for a little shot of detail. I seldom clean the whole tray but if I need a pure spot of colour I will clean a small spot for mixing.

A few Test Runs at home is definitely a good idea. Having everything in working order when you are on your Sketching Adventure is key to success. With a little practice you will really enjoy the freedom that little palette gives you.

***Further discussion and examples are available on a YouTube version of this post: How to paint with an Itsy Bitsy Palette.

DROP-IN & CREATE!!! - Aug 28 &  Aug 31, Sept 4 - 1-3pm 

Beecher Place, 12160 Beecher St. (Crescent Beach), Surrey 

I am excited to offer this perfect opportunity for you to bring your own projects to life in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. Max 3 Cost $20. Contact Wendy to Register.  

Upcoming Events: 

Art Treo – Classes/Show/Sale

Aug 26-Sept 13, 11-5pm Daily
Beecher Place, 12160 Beecher St. (Crescent Beach), Surrey 

Enhance Your Drawing  Skills Class - Sunday, Aug 27 & Sept 3, 10-12pm  $50

Creating Your Own Colourful Silk Scarf - Friday,  Sept 1, 1-3pm  Supplies Incl $50

Working with Acrylic Inks, Sept 6 & Sept 10, 1-3pm $50

Drop-In & Create, Aug 28 &  Aug 31, Sept 4, Sept 5 & Sept 9, 1-3pm Bring your own projects $20

 Register: Doris 604-476-3515, Wendy  604-314-2232

Awesome Opportunity - Artist Retreats in the Shuswap

September 15-18, 2023

Join me for 4 DAYS of Outdoor Sketching, nature walks, deck and beach time, creative conversations, gourmet meals and simply relaxing 

Your Hosts, Joanne Denis and Myself.   Cost: $450 single room or $300 shared room
Art instruction, transportation (from Lower Mainland), meals and lodging included (Bring your own art supplies.  Space is limited to 8-10 attendees, Register Early with Joanne Dennis. 

Always  Available at Art by Wendy's Studio

Original work, Commissions, Private Drawing Lessons, Prints and Cards of her Work, 

Be sure to like and share my posts.  You won't miss a single post if you Follow by Email 

Have a great Artful Day,

Wendy

AWESOME VIEW, But what to Paint - Painting & Drawing Tips

I know you have been there.

Standing on a point, looking across the river, admiring the mountains, amazing view.  Then you feel it. That overwhelming doubt.  What should you paint?

Awesome view from the  Brook's Point,  Pender Island

Stop. Take a deep breath.  You don't have to decide this minute.  

Take a walk. Look around and take in the surrounds.  The goal is not to rush and set up and paint.  I know time is limited but you can always take a photo and finish later.  So spend a bit of time looking and enjoying the sight.  

*** There is a YouTube video to accompany this post.  AWESOME Scenery BUT What Do I Paint.  

Driftwood always makes interesting Subjects

What catches your eye?  

The mountains in the distance.  The reflections off the water.  Maybe its the clump of trees by the shore.  I was in that situation on my last sketching trip to Pender Island.  Standing on the beach, looking over the water, more Southern Gulf Islands in the distance, framed by a hazy view of the coastal mountains. A great view but nothing to focus on for a 'grand vista'.  

The large stand of trees came into sight, and with the fence made an interesting view of the bluff

I walked around a bit.  Actually, Max is a good partner for my outings as he makes sure I walk around a bit before painting.   

Things started to come together for me.  The trees on the bluff held lots of secrets painting spots. 

The trees with the small islands in the distance suggested several subjects

There was more driftwood further down the beach. 

This large piece standing up above the rest, would look interesting alone or with a seagull perched on it. 

And of course, you can really zoom in on the vegetation.  The salmon berries were shining in the sun, wild strawberry flowers were poking up through the grasses and the pretty pink wildflowers were everywhere.  I love to add a few drawing of the plants and flowers to my pages.  

I decided to try the bluff with the lighthouse on the point. 

I loved the bluff towering over the little Lighthouse.  

I settled down and worked on my picture and wouldn't you know, a sailboat came by to really add a final touch.  Unfortunately, I was done by then.  But, there is always next time!!

Wild Flowers and Gowlland Point Lighthouse 

Have fun with your sketching.  

*** There is a YouTube video to accompany this post.  AWESOME Scenery BUT What Do I Paint.  

Awesome Opportunity - 2 Artist Retreats in the Shuswap

June 23-26 or September 15-18, 2023

Join me for 4 DAYS of Outdoor Sketching, nature walks, deck and beach time, creative conversations, gourmet meals and simply relaxing 

Your Hosts, Joanne Denis and Myself.   Cost: $450 single room or $300 shared room
Art instruction, transportation (from Lower Mainland), meals and lodging included (Bring your own art supplies.  Space is limited to 8-10 attendees, Register Early 

Outdoor Sketching Classes - Dates are HERE!!

Outdoor Sketching Classes

Thursday, June 29, 10-12:30pm;  July 6 & 27, 10-12:30pm
  August 3 & 10, 10-12:30pm 

Experience the Joy of Sketching in Nature with Wendy . 
2.5 hr classes; located in Surrey Parks;  Beginner to Advanced Welcome. 
Class Size: Max 3  $55 per session  

Available for booking special outings for you and 1-2 of your friends. Gift Certificates Available.

Contact Wendy for More info

Always  Available at Art by Wendy's Studio

Original work, Commissions, Private Drawing Lessons, Prints and Cards of her Work, 

Be sure to like and share my posts.  You won't miss a single post if you Follow by Email 

Have a great Artful Day,

Wendy

Do You Have a Bucket List? Painting & Drawing Tips

What’s on that list?  Traveling to exotic places?

 Trying a new activity? Learning a new skill? 

The Cove at Ruckle Park, Salt Spring Island - 8 x 10 Matted Watercolour $190

I do a lot of teaching and I find students wanting to take lessons come in groups: ‘want to learn how to draw”; ‘always wanted to learn how to paint”; and others who ‘want to sketch and journal their travels”. 

I am in the ‘sketcher and journal group’. 

Maybe you are too. . .

I am a Sketcher & Journaler - My pages vary from full page paintings to small pictures and writing of various amounts. 

NB.  My Youtube Version "Is Outdoor Sketching on Your Bucket List?  

I have a variety of sketchbooks that I have used to document trips to Europe and Asia, camping in the northern Canada and canoeing and portaging in Northern BC.  I find that each of those books have cemented memories into my heart.  It makes sense.  In order to complete a sketch, it means I have spent at least 20-30 minutes working on site and often more time finishing it up in the evening.  

Really, can you ask for a nicer spot to paint?! - boats go by, birds drop in and even a seal popped up to say hi.  

Now don’t get me wrong, my sketches aren’t all great . . .

Especially  my early work. I must at admit, you can be very critical with yourself when you start out. And of course you will have ones you love.  And hate.  But, they are all filled with memories.  Good or bad they bring that moment alive in your mind.  They are also a document of your skill development.  I look back and feel good when I see how far I have come. 

In my sketching journey I have found a few a few Universal Truths

1.     Pack light - it is surprising how quickly your pack fills up.  Along with art supplies you need, drinks, snacks, a seat/pad, hat, . . . .  See what I mean.  The list can really grow quickly depending on where you are going.

My Setup.  A Treat to have a table to work on  

2.    Work Small - it takes time to fill a page.  Something close to 5 x 8 inches is a big enough page to fill.  Even at that you might want to do more than 1 or 2 smaller pictures on the page. Anything bigger and you have to think about Truth #1. I work a bit bigger only if I know I will have time to finish. 

3.   Don’t Make Eye Contact - well you can if you want, but if you do, people will stop and talk.  You wont get much done.  I tend to keep my head down and work and make eye contact when I am ready for a break.

Working on an 8 x 10 Arches, fits nicely on my board with my paints

4.    Let Go of Perfection -  This is your sketchbook with your thoughts/sketches for you to enjoy.  Experiment.  Enjoy the flow. 

5.    Focus on the Subject first - forget about all the studio things you do.  Start with your subject then branch out if time.  Light changes.  Boats sail away.  Rain falls.   

Not time to finish but can come back tomorrow or finish in the evening.

 I hope you get to your Bucket List and if Outdoor Sketching is on it, I hope you get started soon.  I have written many blog posts that would help.  Use ‘Outdoor Sketching’ as a search on my blog or Google YouTube - Wendy Mould Outdoor Sketching.  

Each summer I run Outdoor Sketching Classes for Beginners to Advance. Contact me to join in.  If you don't live in the Fraser Valley, check out your community,  I am sure you will find some there as well.

NB.  My Youtube Version "Is Outdoor Sketching on Your Bucket List?  

Outdoor Sketching Classes - On Now!!

Outdoor Sketching Classes are 2.5 hr sessions and located in parks in North Surrey and North Langley.  Beginners to Advanced are Welcome.  Mediums supported: watercolour, pen, pencil, watercolour pencils and coloured pencils.  You can sign up to as many sessions as you like.  Class Size: Max 3.  $50 per session.  

Class Dates: 
July 7 & 28: 10-12:30pm
Aug 4 & 25: 10-12:30pm
Sept 1: 10-12:30pm 

Arrangements made for inclement weather.  
You are welcome to contact me for help in organizing your supplies for an Outing.  

 I am available for booking special outings for you and 1-2 of your friends. 

Gift Certificates are Available     Contact Wendy to register 

Up-Coming Outdoor Sketching Events:

Aug 6 - Art Jam at the Farm - 2 Workshops, Coffee, Snacks & Lunch $100.  My Workshop is 

"Capture that Special Moment: Outdoor Sketching with Wendy Mould" Hosted by Fort Langley Art Gallery. 

Aug 20 & 21 - Kilby En Plein Air Weekend - $20 - ( 2 day site fee & Sunday Elevenses) - Kilby Historic Site, Harrison Mills.  Register: kpickering@kilby.ca  See you there!!

 Move your work to NEW LEVELS?  

Contact Me for:

1. Private Drawing Lesson: (3 Sessions 2.5 hr each $250)  North Langley, BC (Walnut Grove) 

Do you want your animals to breath, your flowers to sparkle or your people to walk?  Whatever subject your like to paint or draw I can build a drawing program for you.  Private Lessons allow you to focus on the skills you wish to develop.  Wendy is a experienced teacher, providing a calm, relaxing experience as you learn how to use the principles of drawing.  Beginner to Advanced are welcome.  Special rates for younger students.  Contact Wendy for More info

2.  Online: Teaching, Mentoring or Critiquing Your Work - Don't live in the Fraser Valley,  I would be happy to tailor a program just for you online.  Drawing and Painting Lessons, Mentoring you on your Art Journey or Critiquing Your Work with an Eye to Move It Forward.  Drawing & Painting Lessons: 2-30 sessions $75.  Mentoring or Critiquing 30 minutes sessions $25.  Flexible schedule and sessions can be longer or shorter depending on your goals. 

3.  Available at Art by Wendy's Studio

Original work, Commissions, Prints and Cards of her Work, 

Be sure to like and share my posts.  You won't miss a single post if you Follow by Email 

Have a great Artful Day,

Wendy

Going on an Outdoor Sketching Trip - Painting & Drawing Tips

It was early March and my Sketchbooks were getting restless.

They wanted to get out and about. I felt the same way. I started searching AirBnB’s.

It wasn't FULL Spring Everywhere!!

I figured by May it should be warm and sunny in the Interior of BC. After all it is nearly desert conditions there in mid summer.

I decided to head for the Hedley/Keremeos area in the Similkameen Valley.  It has a rich history of gold mining, lovely landscape views with the mountains and the river and lots of neat old things.   There is also the possibility of wildlife sightings of Mountain Goats and Bighorn Mountain Sheep. 

May came quickly

Suddenly it was time to get ready. As all of western Canada knows our summer is late this year. The trip was not going to be about sunscreen, sandals and mosquitoes.🙄

I enjoy looking at "Old Things" and drawing them

Packing for a Sketching Trip

Of course you know to pack clothing and food. My focus is on what to pack for your Outdoor Sketching Adventures.  

I pack two things: 

My Plein Air Kit:
Whether working in my sketchbook or completing a finished Fine Arts piece, I have a basic kit ready to go. It contains my paints, two brushes, pens (Microns 08, 05, 03, 01) 2B & 5B pencils, kneaded eraser, vinyl eraser, few paper towels, pencil sharpener.  Everything is packed in a small handy container.  When I have room, I also bring a board with some clips to attach paints & paper (sketchbook) to.  

More Info on travel kits here: 

Blog Post: YIPEE! I am no longer a Pack Animal 

YouTube: Getting Ready for Outdoor Sketching 

Of Course I had to have my picture taken with the miner's hat.  Imagine wearing this all day. They are heavy and mine didn't even have any fuel in it!

Rainy Day Material:
I know, we don't like to think about that but sometimes it happens.  Also, if you are traveling with other people that do not want to paint then you need something to work on when at rest. I usually take along my creative journal, some watercolour pencils, coloured pencils, glue and small scissors.  I like to journal, collage, or draw during quiet times.  I always have an array of my own reference material on my ipad to use as reference.  

What really happens on a Sketching Trip:
My plan was to head up to Hedley/Keremeos area for 5 days. My vision - sketching every day and filling pages and pages of my journal. 
Surprise!!!
Things don't work that way.  Don't get me wrong, I had a great time and did do lots of sketching but not as much as I thought.  

Can't beat an Old Car - Love to Draw these 😁

You can join me on YouTube on one of my sketching days.  I am Outdoor Sketching at the The Grist Mill build in 1877  YouTube: Outdoor Sketching at the Grist Mill, Keremeos, BC with Wendy Mould.

What went wrong??
When you head off to a new place you don't really know what is there.  I thought I knew.  I had maps, I had looked on the internet.  I had even driven through that area before.  But now things are different.  You are looking for places to set up.  It takes time to 'wonder around' and see things.  I found I took lots of reference pictures.  I went to the museum to learn more about the area.  I hiked up a few trails.  I talked with locals.  These are all important things to do.  You need to immerse yourself into an area.  Feel your way.  Find your muse.  Then you are ready to create.  

Didn't see great views of the mountains but this splash of colour grabbed my eye while walking along the river.  

I quickly learned if you wanted photos of something, TAKE THEM NOW.  Don't wait till the light is better, you have more time, you are heading back, . . .  Lots of reason to not do it now.  But life changes, you get caught up with other things, it gets dark, your forget or its raining.  (This last one is definitely true this year)

A few of the 'old things' I saw - Graveyard dated back to 1888

The biggest thing I learned is you never have enough TIME.  A five day trip sounded like lots but there is never enough time.  The more you learn about an area the more things you want to see and paint.  The good news is, you can always plan another trip and next time you will know where you want to start.  

The Grist Mill build in 1877 - yes the wheel still turns!! See my YouTube video of my outing, HERE 

You can join me on my sketching trip with my YouTube Video: Outdoor Sketching at the Grist Mill, Keremeos, BC.  Max and I had a great time wondering the grounds and of this flour mill, built in 1877.  There was several historical buildings, full of information of the Mills hayday and life in Keremeos. 

I found it very interesting reading about Julia Bullock-Webster , a watercolourist, who came to the area in 1894-1895  to visit her sons.  She spent her time plein air painting landscapes, both winter and summer and creating lovely botanical paintings of the plants she saw.  When I saw her bundled up setting on a chair in the snow working on a landscape I was impressed: Plein Air painting, in the winter, 1894, on snowy cold day.   I felt like a wimp for quitting when it rained!

A Fall Flower Study by Julia Bullock Webster

Was it a good trip?  Yes.  Should I have planned longer?  Definitely.  But at the same time I left inspired, with lots of reference material and of course the desire to go back another day.  

Join me as I am Outdoor Sketching at the The Grist Mill build in 1877  YouTube: Outdoor Sketching at the Grist Mill, Keremeos, BC with Wendy Mould.

Want to try Outdoor Sketching?  My classes are starting Next Week.  

Outdoor Sketching Classes - Starting May 27!!!

Outdoor Sketching Classes are 2.5 hr sessions and located in parks in North Surrey and North Langley.  Beginners to Advanced are Welcome.  Mediums supported: watercolour, pen, pencil, watercolour pencils and coloured pencils.  You can sign up to as many sessions as you like.  Class Size: Max 3.  $50 per session.  

Class Dates: 
May 27: 10-12:30pm
June 9 & 16: 10-12:30pm
July 7 & 28: 10-12:30pm
Aug 4 & 25: 10-12:30pm
Sept 1: 10-12:30pm 

Arrangements made for inclement weather.  
You are welcome to contact me for help in organizing your supplies for an Outing.  

 I am available for booking special outings for you and 1-2 of your friends. 

Gift Certificates are Available

Contact Wendy to register 

 Move your work to NEW LEVELS?  

Contact Me for:

1. Private Drawing Lesson: (3 Sessions 2.5 hr each $250)  North Langley, BC (Walnut Grove) 

Do you want your animals to breath, your flowers to sparkle or your people to walk?  Whatever subject your like to paint or draw I can build a drawing program for you.  Private Lessons allow you to focus on the skills you wish to develop.  Wendy is a experienced teacher, providing a calm, relaxing experience as you learn how to use the principles of drawing.  Beginner to Advanced are welcome.  Special rates for younger students.  Contact Wendy for More info

2.  Online: Teaching, Mentoring or Critiquing Your Work - Don't live in the Fraser Valley,  I would be happy to tailor a program just for you online.  Drawing and Painting Lessons, Mentoring you on your Art Journey or Critiquing Your Work with an Eye to Move It Forward.  Drawing & Painting Lessons: 2-30 sessions $75.  Mentoring or Critiquing 30 minutes sessions $25.  Flexible schedule and sessions can be longer or shorter depending on your goals. 

3.  Available at Art by Wendy's Studio

Original work, Commissions, Prints and Cards of her Work, 

Be sure to like and share my posts.  You won't miss a single post if you Follow by Email 

Have a great Artful Day,

Wendy