The Artist Notebook is a blog by Lake & River Studio, merged with Just Add cloth, featuring articles, news, latest works, and more.

Why Is Original Art So Expensive?

Why Is Original Art So Expensive?

An Abstract Painting Series in Sea Green: Emote   Art is not a need, it is a luxury item. Art will cost whatever price can be supported by the current industry in the current economy...
DIY Farm Fencing

DIY Farm Fencing

When we first let our chickens out of their run to free range, we were clueless and had no idea what scratchers they can be. All of our landscaping was destroyed. Oh well. We had...
Nut Goody Bar Recipe (Instant Pudding, No maple)

Nut Goody Bar Recipe (Instant Pudding, No maple)

These crazy rich desert bars are a common tradition in many households it seems. To be ho eat, I have not had a REAL Nut Goody candy bar in decades. Anyway, I decided to actually...
Adding Art & Creativity to Everyday Life

Adding Art & Creativity to Everyday Life

Escape to another world. Another time. Another day. Another realm. We all need a creative outlet that brings joy to our lives. An escape that helps us let out pent up tension or allows our...
Holiday Gifts for Getting Cozy

Holiday Gifts for Getting Cozy

The weather has turned and we are snowed in for the next six months, so it is time to burrow in and try to get cozy for the time being. Wrap up in a blanket...
Felted Wool Tree Ornaments DIY

Felted Wool Tree Ornaments DIY

How to Make felted Wool Ball Ornaments Wool ornaments……what? If you think about it, it’s not that goofy. We hang wool garland as nursery decor. We give wool felted toys to our children. We wear...