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Rainforest Butterflies Pattern

Posted by Lori Krout | Aug 23, 2018 | Blog

Maybe it is all of the rain lately this summer, but while working on a new Rainforest Butterflies...

Creating Patterns is Making Me Happy!

Posted by Lori Krout | May 10, 2018 | Blog

Creating Patterns is so much fun and I have really renewed my interest in making them after being...

Children’s Book Illustration Course I am Taking

Posted by Lori Krout | Feb 15, 2018 | Blog

I’m working on several things at a time right now while taking a course on children’s...

Something Small Every Day – Wisdom from Austin Kleon

Posted by Lori Krout | Feb 3, 2018 | Blog

Something small every day is the philosophy put forth in an article by author and creative, Austin Kleon. The article discusses the importance of working daily as an artist beyond what is deemed successful. I share my thoughts about the article here.

Gouache on Paper Desert Rose Teacup

Posted by Lori Krout | Jan 24, 2018 | Blog

For my daily art today, I painted gouache on paper teacup in the Desert Rose pattern by Franciscan. My sister gave me her set that used to belong to my aunt- a vintage set made in California in the 1940’s. I love the colors and textures!