This has been a beautiful Utah fall for me to enjoy while walking my dog each day. It’s gotten me thinking about autumns of years past, and recalling my time living in Atlanta after college. Before that, back when I was studying at BYU, the grad student from Georgia who was teaching my German classContinue reading “autumn, trees, and atlanta”
Author Archives: LMacfarlane
upcoming debut at the Utah Art Market
I received notice a few weeks ago that I have been accepted to participate in this year’s Holiday Utah Art Market December 3-6 at the Town and Country Plaza in Millcreek, Utah. Participating in this market is an honor, and I hope to put my best foot forward. Taking lessons I learned from the BeehiveContinue reading “upcoming debut at the Utah Art Market”
expanding my portfolio
I’ve been expanding my portfolio with these pieces meant for tabletop display, which are available in two sizes: 5×7 and 6×8 inches. I initially experimented with using amber glass instead of clear in these pieces, but eventually gravitated back to clear glass. I just love it! If you want a bit of decor on aContinue reading “expanding my portfolio”
reaching
The central concept behind “Reaching” is to illustrate a long-term process of reaching for something higher — for help from a higher being, and for a higher version of yourself. Finding a way to express that concept beautifully in stained glass feels like a substantial achievement. The time spent in the design stage alone forContinue reading “reaching”
the business card art show at the JKR Gallery
In September I will be participating in the annual Business Card Art show at the JKR Gallery in Provo, Utah. For this show, each accepted artist can display up to 10 artworks that are the size of a business card: 2 x 3.5 inches. I enjoyed designing and assembling my 10 pieces, and am excitedContinue reading “the business card art show at the JKR Gallery”
in returning and rest
The title for this piece comes from a scripture that stood out to me recently: “In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength,” Isaiah 30:15. From the beginning this piece has had a feeling of safety and of being at home for me, so the scripturalContinue reading “in returning and rest”
working on something fun
A long-lasting arm injury has really slowed down my art production in the past year. As frustrating as it has been, I have a hunch that slowing down so much might have some payoffs. My ideas for the painting I’m working on definitely developed as I inched from one step to the next at aContinue reading “working on something fun”
anchored
I’ve been dwelling a lot lately on the idea of being anchored, along with what it means to “belong to yourself” like Brene Brown talks about in her book, Braving the Wilderness. When this image first came into my mind, the woman was holding something in her hands. As it developed, though, I realized allContinue reading “anchored”
exploring Adobe Illustrator
I wanted to get to know this software a little bit so I signed up for a free trial and spent some time exploring.
shining a little light
This piece was inspired by a colorful little desk lamp that I have. For three months last fall I was staying in a friend’s spare bedroom while I waited to get into a place of my own. It was wonderful to have a place to stay, but the feeling that it wasn’t really my homeContinue reading “shining a little light”
mind and heart 