My new schedule is a dream. I'm working at home now and teaching just two days a week. Get up, make coffee, fix breakfast and brown-bag ...

It has occurred to me lately that writing might not be what I'm meant to do. Even that clumsy sentence is proof that writing is a bit of...

I picked up a little packet of postcards at an antique store a while back. A small bundle of color, pattern and inspiration. The postcards f...

Many have one. Now I do. Here is my short list of the 20 things I intend to do this summer . Here are a few others that I like... Things to ...

Zinnias are blooming in my garden, but not nearly as brightly as the ones in magazine spreads. I must have been in a tangerine and lime moo...

Dree sneaking into Taylor Hall , originally uploaded by Patty Palmer . Wanted to experiment with cross-hatching. I'm a bit rusty but it ...

Yes, it's true. I was bored. But don't they look nice? I think everyone should color sort their books. The spines look so lovely. Al...

Playing Around with Cartology , originally uploaded by Patty Palmer . This is my map for my fictional boarding school for teen athletes. I m...

Spent the morning playing with color and line...watercolor and acrylics. Still experimenting. Weekday stress is melting away.

I'm primarily a figure artist. I've drawn so many fashion illustrations in my day, I'm pretty sure I could draw them blindfolded...