I created this canvas art for my daughter’s drama coach, Cynthia Ganter-Givens. Drama from the Soul is the name of her company. Mrs. Givens is a long time resident of Chicago's Westside. She has a strong passion for the theater and it shows in the training she has instilled in her students. The canvas measures 20” x 20”. I painted the background. The drama faces are made of silk and cotton fabric, and outline with a new product I purchased earlier this year fusible ribbon. I embellished it with a few colorful stars, and to give it that final bling, I added rhinestones to the name. Mrs. Givens was speechless when she opened her Christmas gift. She is one of the reasons I do what I do. “Make people smile.”

September is National Sewing Month and October is Chicago Artist month. This is the time of the year the creative juices get flowing. After enduring a hot summer, I can now get to business. To celebrate National Sewing Month, I have several outfits to make, alterations to complete, unfinished projects, I'm entering several contest and challenges and, prepare my lesson plans for sewing class which will begin in several weeks. For Chicago Artist month, I will look for venues to display my work. Check back soon for update to find out where you can find me.

Well finally it's completed! Prince of Peace Church will be celebrating their anniversary with new funiture, a new pastor and, to match the funiture, he will grace his new robe overlay which I have had the honor to design and make. Congratulations Prince of Peace!