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Something New: Tea Bag Art
After reading about the art form and seeing one artist’s paintings, I decided to try my hand at painting on used tea bags. Funky? Hmm, I guess you might say so. Fun to do? Oh, yessss. Unique? Abso-freaking-lutely! Behold. The blueberry in my favorite green tea lends an especially striking canvas. The Earl Grey bag
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Ink Sticks, Now and Then
Part of the pleasure of working in Chinese brush is the beauty of the various tools and implements. The brushes are delicate and lovely, usually made from natural materials. The rack the brushes hang on is a work of art in itself. The stone that is used to grind ink can be ornate, and it
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Joyful Cranes
Wishing you and yours a healthy, happy (if socially awkward), holiday season!













