Tillie was the first of the queen that I thought of. I was out on a walk in my neighbourhood and on it there is this huge big gum tree. The bark has peeled off and drapes over the branches like the old mans beard that I saw every where when we traveled through Louisiana. And I thought about Tillie - the bush fairy. Queen of the bush fairies who would flit in and out … Continue reading The QUEENS: TILLIE
When I began LilliBean Designs I decided that I wanted this space to be one of whimsy and beauty. I wanted to inspire and delight you. I wanted to encourage you to dream big too. After all LilliBean Designs exists because I wanted to inspire my own children to follow their dreams by working hard and following mine. So in this space I talk mostly about my art, my family, a little bit … Continue reading SUPPORTING LOCAL AND RURAL AND MY HOME TOWN.
Sheltered was a painting that really pushed some of my boundaries. She was a new painting - this is always a little daunting to begin with! She was a size I have never painted before - I mean she was BIG. Her hair was newish for me - I hadn't ever really painted braid before and been happy. But once I put paint to canvas and figured out my workspace, she just seemed to flow. … Continue reading SHELTERED [a 2018 painting]
It has been so long since I have been in this space. So long since I have been inspired to really write anything. And I know that over the last few years I have changed a lot. Last year I found it difficult to actually voice my feelings. Last year it seemed to be about just making it through the day, the week, the month. And although 2017 wasn't the suckfest that 2016 was it … Continue reading February 2018
