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The King of Outsider Art

August 29, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Howard Finster: Leave it to Pinterest to start me on an unexpected journey. I use the site to pair interesting images with inspirational quotes for my Facebook Author Page. The quirky portrait, … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting Tagged With: americana, art, creativity, folk art, howard finster

What, Why, How: Carol Cameron

September 27, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Carol Cameron

What: I created the “Council of 9” and its companion piece, “The Threshold” as a total of eleven mixed media sculptures. They make up an installation in my studio-turned-exhibit space. Council of 9 … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting, What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: art, mixed media, sculpture

A Little Too Quiet

February 22, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

"Libraries aren’t as quiet as they used to be. A Little Too Quiet is a podcast for library lovers and the library curious. Book chatter with librarians, community perspectives and author … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting, The Writing Life Tagged With: childrens books, creativity, writing life

Creative Pursuits

November 30, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

My friend Desiree Cooper shared this post on Facebook. What memories it brought back to me! Without doubt, my creative pastimes as a child shaped who I am today. Solitary Play For hours, I … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting, Notes on Being Human Tagged With: creativity, play

Mittens from Sweaters

January 6, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Years ago when I was going through my late son's clothes, I came across a thick, wool Abercrombie and Fitch sweater that his sister loved to borrow. I was never a fan of scratchy wool, but she had … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting Tagged With: DIY, memories, sewing

How to Make a Literary Scarf

June 10, 2019 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Mary Oliver literary scarf

Lovers of the written word: The late Mary Oliver's poetry is both brilliant, down to earth, and so often quoted. I've seen literary scarves with text from Pride and Prejudice, Alice in Wonderland, … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting Tagged With: literary scarf, Mary Oliver, poetry

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Author, poet, artist, cynical optimist, corgi aficionado, crafter & klutz with just enough ADHD to keep it spinning. More here.

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