Sidetracked Artist

I discovered Susan Branch's art years ago when I made scrapbooks.  I love watercolor paintings, and her work grabbed my attention.  I can't really explain why I like Susan Branch's work so much.  Looking at her watercolors just makes me feel good. It's the kind of watercolor that I enjoy creating.  Except that my work lacks that extra something that comes with thousands of hours of practice.  I'll keep working at it. I just discovered that Susan Branch has a blog , and it's filled with her lovely watercolors! That just makes me happy . Cindy Update:  You can enter to win a copy of Susan Branch's book, Girlfriends, here at Creative Connections.

Life is unpredictable. We make plans, and usually this keeps us moving in a chosen direction. But sometimes we find ourselves being picked up, tossed around, wrung out, and feeling like we’re going to hell in a handbasket. Last year was one of those times. For my family, the year 2009 included job loss, moving to another state, selling our intended “forever home” (at a loss), serious health problems, the loss of two beloved pets, a new job, a new home...starting again. And if all this wasn’t enough, last fall I turned 50! Now feels like a good time to start again, to re-evaluate my goals and pay more attention to my life’s direction. It’s time to focus more on the things that are important to me. It feels like I’m starting anew. For me, this means focusing on creativity. I’ve been knitting, crocheting, and exploring graphic art. My daughter and I are making and selling handmade jewelry and accessories at www.artisticinspiration.etsy.com. We’re trying new things, learning and h...