Thanks to everyone who participated in the September Give Away I appreciate your comments and sharing The Urban Pastures link on Face Book. I have added more leaves to my Embossed Copper Page. These are available for purchase. If you would like to buy several please...

Fall is on it's way and the leaves on my trees are starting to turn yellow. I thought it would be fun for the September give away to feature one of my new copper leaves with a Tiffany green patina. This 7" x 16" leaf can be hung on a wall, a door or placed on a coffee...

Although I have never met Carson the calico cat in person I can tell that she is a feline of distinction and intelligence. She hangs out with two very bright people, Karen and Chris of Ringoes New Jersey. Carson's intelligence stems from hours of observing humans as...

The Party Crow is hear! I have added this distinguished feathered friend with his iridescent black feathers and his bright party hat to my flock of bird cutouts. He measures 5"H x 6"L, is painted in acrylics and comes ready to hang. You can view him along with his...

Thanks to everyone who participated I appreciate everyone of you. Have a good end of summer where ever you are!

The Little Red Wren has been begging me all month to be the August give away. He is looking for a new home because my cage is filling up with all kinds of birds. I am getting ready to showcase my small cutout birds in The Helena Art Studio Tour, September 10, 2011....

I have always admired and been inspired by the life of Saint Francis of Asissi. His loving service of the poor, his care for animals and his passion for God are all qualities that make this holy man so endearing to me. Francis was born in Italy 1181 and died 1266. He...

I recently became aware of this amazing Urban Art installation in Detroit, The Heidelberg Project, by artist Tyree Guyton.Mr. Guyton's art is colorful, original, powerful, beautifully provocative and meaningful. You can read more about the project here at Sustainable...

Click on the photo to see a larger view. I am hosting a Summer Arts Festival right here at Urban Pastures. The featured art for this show can be found in the menu bar above. There are three categories, Paintings, Embossed Copper Art and Embossed Aluminum Art.I may not...

Upper Two Medicine Lake Glacier Park. How does and artist renew their sense of creativity? There are days I just have to stop making art and get away from my studio and get a different view and perspective on life. Refreshing ones soul in Montana is not hard. The big...