The Smithsonian Art Museum was so much more than I expected. A half day is all I thought I would need to wander the halls and see the paintings. My intention when I visited was not so much to enjoy it, but to do it because I had to as an artist. I grew up sitting in…
US Route 395 is a 557 mile highway that has been in use since the 1930’s (although the corridor itself has been in use since the Gold Rush). The 395 extends from Hesperia in Southern California all the way to the Oregon border. For most people it is a means to an end. Hikers and…
Recently, on one of our gypsy travels, my family and I visited Washington D.C. As we were leaving the south side of the White House I saw a beautiful building. It was the home of a wonderful art gallery sponsored by the Smithsonian. It was full of interactive mixed media pieces. I have never been…
Betz Golden is on the road again! This time I took advantage of my own downtown. Well, a downtown that is close to me. I was running errands and had about two hours between my appointments so I decided to venture to Downtown, Glendale. I parked my car and started walking the main street when I…
If you want a taste of the old west that is founded in history there is no better place than Prescott Arizona. I may be partial to this town located about an hour and 15 minutes north of Phoenix because I have been escaping the city life to visit it. Prescott actually was suppose to…
Bea Grob is this month’s gypsy traveller who takes us on a treasure hunt in Switzerland. I have an itch for flea markets and thrift stores and the Flea- and Antique Market in the Wynecenter Buchs, AG, in Switzerland is one of the bigger here. They have emptied a whole parking garage of a shopping mall…
During the summer months we all just long to be by the beach. If you are unable to go to the beach, why not bring a little of the beach to you? Viktoriya created this lovely nautical themed pillow for her home using some paint, stencils, canvas, burlap, and a few other items! We think…
Some of us might be enjoying their Summer Holiday already. Traveling, or planning to travel…? At CCB we’re letting the art journal travel some more around the globe. It’s time for the May edition of the Second Group already! Curious? Rosemary Frias-Morris ” I wanted to use the tree rub on and a silhouette…
Today, Crew Member Viktoriya Porechnaya share a layout inspired by our June Challenge “Urban Travel”. This is what Viktoriya tell us abut her project: So many ideas about our Challenge were in my head, but I couldn’t stop for one of it. Suddenly I took a look through the window . Modern city is so…
Decorating your new home, giving your bedroom a makeover, or setting up a child’s room or nursery can be fun and exciting! Unfortunately sometimes it can also be frustrating and overwhelming, especially if you are unable to find specific pieces that fit your theme! That is one reason why DIY home decor is such a…