March Newsletter: Columbines & Poppies

You are a Priority Somewhere on your list of priorities should be you and things that make you smile. For me filling my surroundings with things I love is part of taking care of me. Some of the things I like to surround myself with are photos of family, remembrances of special times and art that I enjoy. Things that […] […]

Columbine & Poppies by Broadmoor Artist Mickey Baxter Spade

Wildflowers in Watercolor I’ve seen it a thousand times but today it’s different. It is as though I see each delicate snow flake falling gracefully onto the already snow-dusted ground. A foggy haze covers the city views. It looks so pristine, even the deer haven’t sauntered by to leave their tracks in the snow. Today is […] […]

Writing a Thank You Note for a Gourmet Dinner Invitation

Giving someone the courtesy of a thank you note after having dinner at their home is always appreciated. Here is an idea of what you might say. “Dear . . . Dinner was absolutely perfect. Your gourmet meal was incredibly delicious and you attention to detail is unsurpassed. The entire evening was divine. Thank you for inviting […] […]

Bumble Bees in Watercolor

Another new decade is in the making and I want to wish you a magical 2010 full of love, joy, good health, prosperity and glorious new beginnings. I celebrate you and all that you do. This happy little Bumble Bee was a delight to create, it still makes me smile. He seems to be saying, “Yippee!” […] […]

Gifts for Tennis Fans

Why would a muralist paint a bumble bee in nearly all her murals? The story behind this question began over fifteen years ago. While I was busy getting word out that I had a passion for painting murals I also needed an income. My graphic design background came in handy. One day while meeting with a […] […]

Creative Decorating with Fine Art You Love

Creativity has been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember. Whether trying to capture the beauty of nature in a watercolor or creating flowing designs with sumptuous color in an abstract or collage, the intrigue never wains. Surrounding myself with fine art and fine art prints I love to look at and […] […]

Snow Covered Cardinals Christmas Card

Painting birds has always brought me joy and cardinals are certainly one of my favorite birds. Adding them to murals has always been fun, especially in Colorado since they don’t live here. I find people from the midwest usually miss seeing them and they have actually asked me to add them to their murals. Two little […] […]

Pears in Crystal Watercolor

Another painting finished and framed in time for my Autumn Art & Jewelry Show was my “Pears in Crystal” watercolor. When I was deciding what paintings to showcase as new paintings in my show I wanted a painting whose subject matter was something other than nature, not that pears aren’t nature. This painting is one […] […]

Have You Found Your Passion?

To understand and appreciate the art of an artist, it is important to know about them as a human being. Many things, if not everything, in our life have a residual effect on our behavior, wishes and desires as an adult. Few of us have had the perfect childhood and even fewer have gotten to […] […]

Writing a Congratulatory Note

Everyone eventually will need a congratulatory note and what can be more fun than acknowledging a friend’s accomplishments. Here is an idea for that special note. “Congratulations, your hard work and caring attitude is a credit to your ability to succeed as the top sales person in your company. No one deserves it more. You go […] […]