A Painted Violin

Supporting The Helena Symphony The Helena Symphony is featuring painted violins that will be auctioned off for their 2013 Gyla fundraiser. I was thrilled to be asked to to put my visual interpretation on one of these violins. I choose the music, Clair de Lune, by...

A New Opportunity

With each new season comes new opportunities and new experiences. Since August 23 I have been spending two days a week as a part time employee at  Frayed Sew, a unique Boutique, here in Helena. The owner, Becky Schreiner, has been a friend of mine since I moved  to...

Walking on Clouds

From What perspective do you view life?   “A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn’t see the clouds at all – he’s walking on them. Leonard Louis...

Painting Exhibit at The Holter Museum of Art

How do artist spend their time away from the world of blogging? Twilight’s Glory acrylic on wood 8″x 16″ After giving myself a month off from blogging I am back online with lots to share. You may have wondered just what has Maureen been up to? To be...

Murphy Bestows His Heart

“A Dog has one aim in Life…to bestow his heart.” I am proud to introduce Murphy. He was a special commission by my good friend Colleen Thomas of Sandy Utah. Murphy is a gift for a special member of Colleen’s family. I have begun to make these small iconic pieces...