Category Archives: artwork

In a Rush

Posted on January 2, 2017 by jeanetteraleigh

I have a personality flaw.  It has traveled with me if not from birth, then from childhood. It’s the drive to finish, the sense that I have to complete whatever it is I’m working on in a hurry.  Time feels … Continue reading →

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All You Need is Love

Posted on February 12, 2012 by jeanetteraleigh

I adore this box.  Was it specially crafted by a family member?  No.  Close friend?  No.  As a matter of fact, I have no idea who made it.  My mom got it somewhere from a craft convention or sidewalk vendor … Continue reading →

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New Cover

Posted on January 29, 2012 by jeanetteraleigh

It’s time to make a new cover.  I’m nervous for this one.   I know what I want it to look like, but people are not my strong point in art, and generally I have cheery settings with bright colors which … Continue reading →

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The Snow Dragon

Posted on January 19, 2012 by jeanetteraleigh

I bet everyone thought I was going to write a blog complaining about the snow.  Nope.  I LOVE snow, especially when I don’t have to drive, walk, or slide through it.  Today I spent the early afternoon in the delightful … Continue reading →

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Great Resources for Artists and Authors

Posted on January 8, 2012 by jeanetteraleigh

Over time, I have picked up several books that I have found extremely helpful in one form or another to my growth as either an artist or author.  Here is a list of my favorites… For Artists: The Tao of … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Imperfections

Posted on November 26, 2011 by jeanetteraleigh

I’ve had this little stuffed dog since I was eight…that would be time measured in decades.  He doesn’t have the fancy scarves that many of my other stuffed animals had, nor is he particularly big.  But I’ve always loved this … Continue reading →

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Quiet Time

Posted on November 24, 2011 by jeanetteraleigh

I’m in a creative lull.  Not that I don’t have a million projects to work on.  I do.  And I’m not ‘stuck’.  On two of my books, I know exactly what’s going to happen next.  I could write five pages … Continue reading →

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Details, Details, Details, (and Variety)

Posted on October 20, 2011 by jeanetteraleigh

I’m going on protest.  Why? Every writer, editor, agent, and janitor spouts the “Show, Don’t Tell” rule, blogs and bandies it about while the new writer stares puzzled. (Go ahead. Point and yell telling.) Unfortunately, I don’t think it accurately … Continue reading →

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