The cobbler’s child has no shoes

Shoes, rocks, and websites The expression “the cobbler’s child has no shoes” has been haunting me as Tony and I struggled to redesign our website. While our website had been designed to grow with the business, it was showing its age, and the content...

Summer Fun

I hope you’re having a fun summer so far! Mine kicked off with Kaleidoscope Art Camp at Lenn Park, a program I coordinate for Culpeper County Parks & Recreation Department. It’s become a summer tradition for my whole family. Tony and I have taught at...

What is storytelling?

Join us for Culpeper Tells! Saturday, March 10 I first heard about storytelling 5 years ago when K Art got involved with helping the library with their inaugural festival. I wasn’t sure what it was all about, but the Culpeper County Library is such a valuable...

Happy Birthday to Us!

16 years of creativity and community Happy New Year! I am a sucker for that fresh start optimism that comes around every January. Sixteen years ago that new year feeling was part of the launch of K Art and Design, and since I’m fortunate to be celebrating...

25 Snowflakes of Christmas

During a winter with far more snow days than we’ve had in a while, I entertained the kids by making paper snowflakes. Tony began to cut pop culture icons into his intricate designs, and a new tradition was born–the 25 Snowflakes of Christmas. This is the...