Archive | October, 2025

Pixie Tarot Debuts: Fundraiser for Midwestern Land Preservation

22 Oct

Hello! Guess What! Pixie Tarot (me) making my debut as the first reader for the event! Excited to support this fundraiser for the preservation of our beautiful Midwestern land.

I also entered ‘Borderline’ – a golden skyward view of the dazzling late summer afternoons of the Midwest. It’s colored pencil with lots of gold paint.

Pixie Business Cards!

I flew in from outside to record this video as it started raining. I’d been re-potting all the plants that will be over-wintering in the house. I also cut my thumb on a pot shard…so as you see in the video, I’ve got lovely dirt under my fingernails and the dumb band-aid. My mother would be appalled, but I posted the video anyway. Sure, I could have re-filmed it, but then it wouldn’t be spontaneous, and I apparently prefer spontaneity over a good scrub. Nevermind. Come out and see me and the other wonderful artists, artisans and musicians at Art of the Land ! You’ll enjoy yourself, and I promise I’ll come clean by Friday night!

Master Colored Pencil Techniques with Janet Balboa

22 Oct

Starting Monday, October 27, 10- 11:30.

Learn the tips and tricks to help your work really stand out. And have fun, and improve your drawing skills too.

Registration is thru Creative Arts Inc.

https://www.creativeartsinc.org/adult-classes.html

Here’s the deets:
Colored Pencil Technique
Janet Balboa

MON 10:00-11:30am
$114 for 7 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks (1.5 hour class)
Crystal Lake studio

Explore the magic of colored pencil! Each week begins with a short demonstration and technique practice, followed by guided time to apply what you’ve learned in a small, finished piece. This class is ideal for anyone eager to deepen their skills and experiment with color, layering, and texture. 

Step by step class to expand your art skills with instructor demonstrations.

Visit instructor Janet Balboa’s Art Portfolio

Join me!