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Saturday, September 26, 2015 3:57:23 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled My first video! Getting Started Drawing - Dahlia, Part I:
Carol said, "So I recently discovered a little time-lapse video option on my phone. I thought this would be a great opportunity to start a series of short, instructional videos showing how I approach different subjects.I have been observing a beautiful dahlia..." more
Friday, September 4, 2015 7:51:35 AM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Studio Update:
Carol said, "Things have been ramping up here at CCreech Studio! The kids are back to school and my time is opening up a bit more.As you saw from a previous post, I have been working to add more mini journals to the Etsy shop. I had a chance to get some new..." more
Monday, August 24, 2015 2:46:50 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Mini Journals are Back! 4 new just added to shop...:
Carol said, "I have added four new mini journals to my Etsy shop! I love portable little leather journals. They travel well, keeping any notes or drawings nicely protected, and make wonderful and affordable unique gifts.I have been wanting to add more to..." more
Saturday, August 22, 2015 9:00:43 AM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled New Nature-Inspired Fabric/Wallpaper/Gift Wrap Designs!:
Carol said, "After relocating homes this summer, I am finally getting back to work on my other creative outlets, including my Spoonflower fabric! Designs are also available as wallpaper and gift wrap. I am working on a number of new designs based on my..." more
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 3:55:15 AM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Weed or not? Good sketching, either way!:
Carol said, "So I have been posting mostly finished drawings lately, but I want to remind folks where it usually starts - sketching!With a recent move to a new house and summertime activities with kids at home, my drawing time has been limited. But even if there..." more
Thursday, July 30, 2015 9:34:48 AM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Etsy Shop Update -- Need your help!:
Carol said, "I am making plans to update my inventory in the CCreech Studio Etsy shop and need your help! What do you want to see there? More artwork? More bracelets or earrings? Certain stones? Or, less of something? Let me know what you think! ..." more
Sunday, July 19, 2015 6:34:50 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Sketchbook Exchange - Drawings #6 and #7 and my own book back!:
Carol said, "It has been a busy time! I last posted in March and we are now to mid-July! In those four months, I have completed the final two drawings for the sketchbook exchange project that I have been a part of for the past year.I also moved houses and..." more
Sunday, March 29, 2015 1:09:58 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Sketchbook Exchange Update - Drawing #6!:
Carol said, "Over the holidays, I saw a beautiful helleborus plant and decided to bring it home. Despite being called the Christmas Rose or Lenten Rose, hellebores are not closely related to the rose family. Instead, they are an evergreen perennial flowering..." more
Sunday, February 22, 2015 3:28:03 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Sketchbook Exchange Update - Drawing #5!:
Carol said, "It has been quite a while since I have last posted! The fall season leading into the holidays became quite busy and next thing you know, we are here in February!Just before things ramped up in late fall, I did finish drawing #5 for the sketchbook..." more
Thursday, September 25, 2014 8:55:07 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Sketchbook Exchange Update - Drawings #3 and #4!:
Carol said, "So, it has been a busy summer...and a busy start to the school year! I am finally getting around to posting my next two sketchbook exchange entries. I have had the pleasure of drawing in 3 other fabulous artists' books, and I have the next one on my..." more
Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:02:11 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Sketchbook Exchange Update - Drawing #2!:
Carol said, "The sketchbook exchange is off to a wonderful start! I posted about my own sketchbook a few weeks ago. After mailing mine out to the next artist, I waited for the one being sent to me from our fellow participant in Singapore.It arrived and contained..." more
Monday, June 16, 2014 12:49:28 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled GNSI Fourth Coast Illuminated Exhibit!:
Carol said, "I am excited to be preparing three pieces for an upcoming exhibit called Fourth Coast Illuminated. This exhibit of art by GNSI artists from the Great Lakes region will feature flora, fauna, and archaeological artifacts of the area. The exhibit..." more
Sunday, June 15, 2014 12:46:18 AM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled International Sketchbook Exchange!:
Carol said, "It has been forever since I posted last! Happily, I have been busy with some different projects and finally have something to post about. I belong to two fantastic groups on Facebook for botanical artists: Botanical Art for Beginners and..." more
Monday, March 3, 2014 4:02:35 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Sketches and a new piece:
Carol said, "Happy March! It's been a long, cold winter, to say the least! I know we are not quite done with it yet here in Michigan, but it helps to be starting a new month, that much closer to spring.Although I have not done any great quantities of drawing or..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:22:23 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Legacy of the Land Through Art Exhibit - Artwork Finished! Part I - Jack in the Pulpit:
Carol said, "Update 11/8/13: SOLD! Thank you to the purchaser!Update 10/11/13: Auction Site for Legacy of the Land Through Art is up! Visit the site to view, bid on and/or purchase artwork from the exhibit! It has been quite some time since I updated..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:22:23 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Legacy of the Land Through Art Exhibit - Artwork Finished! Part II - Wildflower Leaf Survey:
Carol said, "Update 10/11/13: Auction Site for Legacy of the Land Through Art is up! Visit the site to view, bid on and/or purchase artwork from the exhibit! And here is Part II! Wildflower Leaf Survey in graphite pencil. How did I end up deciding..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:22:23 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Shop Small Business This Year!:
Carol said, "Happy Small Business Saturday!I am currently offering several different promtions my Etsy shop for your holiday shopping pleasure!SALE ITEMS: Type sale in the search box to find discounts on regularly priced items. 15% off of all purchases..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:22:23 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!:
Carol said, "I just want to take a moment to wish all of you who follow along on my creative adventures a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I really appreciate all of your support.I have not updated this blog as often as I might and am not sure how it..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:22:23 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Back to Drawing! Powder Puff Tree (Calliandra haematocephala):
Carol said, "Happy New Year, all!We have had a bit of an extended winter/holiday break from school since the polar vortex arrived here in Michigan. However, things are starting to thaw out and we will be back on schedule soon.One bonus of the extra time was..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:03:31 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Vacation! Myrtle Beach, SC:
Carol said, "It's been awhile since I have posted! Summer is flying by and I am still plugging away on my drawing project for Legacy Land Conservancy.I did get a chance for some travel this month with a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC. In addition to our usual beach..." more
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:05:17 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Artwork for Land Conservation - a new project!:
Carol said, "I am excited to be one of approximately 40 artists chosen to participate in the "Legacy of the Land Through Art" mixed-media art exhibit to be on display later this year. The exhibit is being hosted by Legacy Land Conservancy, in association..." more
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:07:40 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Mixed media experiment - tulip study in watercolor and colored pencil:
Carol said, "I have some gorgeous red and yellow tulips in a vase this week. One of my very favorite flowers, I have always wanted to draw them, but get intimidated by the feathery red that blends into the yellow on the petals. I tend to use colored pencil and..." more
Sunday, April 28, 2013 5:31:35 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Retreat 2013! Afternoon of hiking and sketching...:
Carol said, "If you have been following along, you know that I had the opportunity to spend a wonderful day at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute yesterday at an art retreat. I, along with about 8 other nature artists, spent time together catching up and creating some..." more
Sunday, April 28, 2013 3:05:35 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Retreat 2013! How I spent the morning...:
Carol said, "I had an opportunity to return to Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (PCCI) in Hastings, MI yesterday for an artist's retreat. I had a terrific time and met a great group of artists two years ago when we went.Many of the same folks and a few new ones..." more
Thursday, December 31, 2015 5:06:13 PM
Carol Creech wrote a blog post titled MOVING SITES! New Blog - Go Direct to ccreechstudio.com:
Carol said, "Hello and Happy New Year! I am working on consolidating my sites and have created a new blog! All of my old posts will be there, but you can now access my blog and website all at:www.ccreechstudio.comPlease come on over and take a look! The..." more