Author Archives: ginagwen

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I think I have become addicted to herbal tea and Big Red gum. I know this by the time spent looking online at caffeine-free green tea options as well as the three wrappers of gum on my desk. After battling annoying allergies for a few days I thought, “I want to drink tea”. It just [...]

Painting: Tree of Life

Just a tiny painting I made for a handmade swap and square dance! It’s watercolor on 4″x4″ on panel. The image I referenced was from this awesome photographer Khalil Nemmaoui. I really liked making this one, perhaps I’ll make more!  

Like a Cat in Water

I did it! I walked to the bus stop near my house (only about 1/2 mile). Took a bus to the MetroRail and then boarded the train. Austinites have complained about the rail not being used, but it was packed! I’m guessing it’s not really utilized as much for times other than getting to and [...]

Last Kind Words

The moon has been amazingly awesome the past few days and nights. One morning I woke up and headed to work to find the moon huge! I couldn’t believe it, a full yellow moon in a deep blue sky. It was breathtaking and beautiful. I’ve seen it almost every night and morning, full and now [...]

AVAA Fall Show Opening

Last night Austin Visual Artists Association had their Fall Show opening at Austin Artspace. There was a pretty good turn out and the show has some really nice work. AND my painting sold! It was exciting to see the little red dot next to my name. Go and check it out, the show is up [...]

Painting: Gulf Pier and show

Painting: Gulf Pier – 16" x 16" acrylic on panel This painting was accepted into the juried Austin Visual Artists Association Fall show. Not only that, but it made the email/flyer. Very cool. If you’re bored on Saturday night (October 20th) between 6 – 9pm, come out to Austin Artspace and check out my painting [...]