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New Arts and Antique Booth in Delaware, Ohio!

Visit my new arts and vintage booth at Fantastic Finds in downtown Delaware, Ohio.

Cards now available at the Ribbon Box Cakery in Marysville, Ohio!

I'm excited to announce that my card designs are now available in the heart of downtown Marysville at the Ribbon Box Cakery shop! Stop by...

Big News! New Arts & Antiques Booth in Plain City

After working behind the scenes for months to make this happen, I'm so excited to finally say... Come visit my booth at Old 42 Antiques...

New Painting Classes in Westerville

Come paint with me! Try your hand at acrylics, watercolor, and line-and-wash painting at Inspiring U in Westerville, Ohio. I'll be...

New Card Designs at Goat Local in Delaware, Ohio

Announcement! My card designs are now available in downtown Delaware, Ohio, at the unique and awesome Goat Local shop! Stop by and see...

Commission: Adding Color to Line Art

I'm working on a fun project for a friend right now. She owns a hair salon and had asked an artist to draw a piece for her which would...

How to Paint a Flower Arrangement in Acrylic

One of the most effective ways I have found to improve and refresh my painting skills is by watching other artists paint. You can really...

NEW RETAILER! Gem Garden Arts Now at Woodgate Home Store

Exciting news! If you're in the Lewis Center (Ohio) area, be sure to stop by and visit the Woodgate Home Store , which is now carrying my...

Step by Step Painting in Acrylics

Making a Copper Leaf Pendant

A friend asked me at lunch recently how I made the pendant I was wearing. I thought I'd share a few photos of the "before" and "during"...

Well, hello there!

Welcome to Gem Garden Arts! The first post on a blog is always so awkward . What do you say when you know darn well nobody is listening...