Tinker House Studio

03/26/2024

Art Show in Maynard! See below!

03/21/2024

Today is World Down Syndrome Day! See link for some amazing artists who happen to have Down syndrome. Although the world is becoming a more inclusive and accepting place for people with different abilities, it was not always the case. In the not so distant past, artists like Judith Scott (mentioned here) were separated from family and institutionalized. Judith also had undiagnosed hearing loss and unfortunately was thus thought of as being unable to learn. She received no education, and did not get to grow up alongside her twin sister. It's heartbreaking. (Gabe, my son who has DS, also had hearing loss btw. ) I'm so glad that he was born only a decade ago, during a time where more supports are available. So today, WDSD, is not only about celebrating people with Down Syndrome and their abilities and worth, it's about breaking down worn out stereotypes. Everyone has the right to learn, belong, celebrate and express their unique selves. Click the link to see some artist examples...

We cannot get over how amazing these works of art are!

02/14/2024

Wishing the Earth and all of you lots of love today! Happy Valentine's day ❤️

Earth Angel - mixed media

02/01/2024

I share with you some sneak peeks at the watercolor works of Maynard’s Sensational Seniors!!!! There will be a show in the spring, but I couldn’t help to share a look at a few of their varied creations now….

11/02/2023

The wonder of watercolor is underway at the Maynard Senior Center. Participants have been practicing different brushstrokes and techniques with such adeptness and flair already! I can’t wait to see what they do next class! I know the creativity will keep flowing…

03/07/2023

Maynard seniors are buzzing along in a creative fury in Acrylic painting! Here are some sneak peeks…

The finished works of art will be on display at the Maynard Public Library next month. Details to follow! 🖼 🎨

02/06/2023

We are now in week 3 of Acyclics and Paintings are underway! The first class was spent gesso-ing and preparing the canvases, and class 2 was exploration time to see what the paint can do. Students tried out a variety of brushes, palette knives and experimented with different painting styles including impasto and sgraffito among others. Today they started their first paintings! 

Maynard seniors are rocking it… I love the painterly effects and variety of styles they have already incorporated! Fantastic start.

01/11/2023

Working on “Wednesday”!

Lily made some real headway on her drawing today. One of the benefits of working on a mid-toned background is how darks and lights pop when added in. Lily and I both agreed that once the whites of the eyes were dropped in, the drawing seemed to come alive instantly!

01/06/2023

Manuka 🐈 is a studio cat! He’s soaking in the info about my next offering for Maynard’s COA: Acrylic painting! This one will be fun!

Speaking of cute animals… Here’s a look back at the last class of my previous session and a few clay cuties that were made! Unfortunately, we did not get everyone in the group shot but I’m grateful that we got a few so I can remember! 

12/20/2022

‘Tis the season 🌲- so here at Tinker House, some students took a class or two to make some hand made Christmas ornaments. I think they are all so special! ❤️

12/14/2022

Definitely don’t trust these elves… they are up to something!

12/13/2022

Life imitating art or art imitating life? I decided to braid my hair today and ironically my student came wanting to draw Wednesday from the Netflix series! Fun synchronicity. We spent some good time practicing how to draw braids… they can be tricky! Lily’s drawing is off to a great start! Can’t wait to see it when the charcoal is added!