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Monica Soeldner
Denver, CO
My creative work is a combination of jewelry, mixed media paintings, illustrations, printmaking, and other crafty adventures.
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What I’m Thankful For... spring What I’m Hoping For... growth in the garden What’s Inspiring Me Now... my homesteading adventures What I’m Thinking About... camping in a VW What I’m... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2013 at M. Soeldner
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We finally had a big snow...we've been waiting all winter! Somewhere around 18 inches fell at our house this weekend. We enjoyed being snowed in and spending time baking, playing... Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2013 at M. Soeldner
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We decided last fall that we wanted to raise our own chickens….We are up to 10 chickens from two different rounds of eggs. Our older chickens are Silkies, which are... Continue reading
Posted Feb 20, 2013 at M. Soeldner
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Over the past several months my interest and pursuit of a homemade life has increased tremendously. I’ve wanted to move more toward a homemade, self-sustained existence for some time now,... Continue reading
Posted Feb 18, 2013 at M. Soeldner
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A couple of years ago what I wanted most was to feel secure and strong, and to reconnect with my creative self. I’d been through some sad times, lost a... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2013 at M. Soeldner
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What I’m Thankful For... a break from school, snowy holidays & a recent trip home What I’m Happy About... adding a new member to our doggie family What I’m Anxious... Continue reading
Posted Dec 29, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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We had our first snowy day here last week...but it has mostly disappeared with the exception of snow-topped peaks visible on my way to work (one thing I'm so thankful... Continue reading
Posted Nov 2, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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I've been trying to soak in every moment of fall that I can...but, it's been hard with such a packed schedule. I've truly never felt like my schedule has been... Continue reading
Posted Oct 14, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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What I’m Thankful For... time this weekend with my mama What I’m Hoping For... a successful school quarter & a good score on an upcoming exam What I’m Happy About...... Continue reading
Posted Sep 30, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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As I said in my last update, I was a bit quiet here this summer...but lots and lots has taken place. Here's a summary in Instagram photos. Hope your summer... Continue reading
Posted Sep 12, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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I've been away from here for a bit...I've missed it. Some exciting things have unfolded over the past couple of months...a new job, another quarter of school finished, another move,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 30, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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It's a time of transition and changes...again. The warmer weather has allowed for more time outside. I'm looking forward to summer and longer days, time outside with Erm, hikes, art... Continue reading
Posted May 26, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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There are a couple minis in the shop now...soon to be many more! I'll be adding some Bigs too (18"x18" and other sizes). If you're interested in other colors or... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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I participated in a juried art fair in Boulder a couple of years ago, but I was still problem-solving my body of work. It was a great experience and I... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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This weekend I showed my Minis and a few new Bigs at the Brookside Art Annual in Kansas City...It was a great show and I'll have more details to share... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2012 at M. Soeldner
Me too! I could definitely do one of the longer workshops!!
Toggle Commented Apr 26, 2012 on Bloom True Workshop at M. Soeldner
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Some photos from the Bloom True painting workshop with Flora Bowley in Boulder last weekend...I was so lucky to learn from her and just listen to her thoughts on approaching... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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This past weekend I attended The Makerie in Boulder. When I signed up last fall, I knew that it would be a busy time for me with school and work,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2012 at M. Soeldner
Hey Bec! Hope you're well! I owe you an update email! xo
Toggle Commented Apr 12, 2012 on setting priorities at M. Soeldner
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This past Sunday I spent time in the foothills, hiking, relaxing, and just taking time...with everything. I practiced some yoga. It all felt very soothing and peaceful. And even though... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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What I’m Thankful For... a successful end to another quarter What I’m Hoping For... good news about a library job What I’m Looking Forward To... warmer weather & more time... Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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This weekend I had both days off and some time to get away. The past couple of weeks have been crazy between some work stuff and wrapping up the second... Continue reading
Posted Mar 27, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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I just wrapped up the second quarter of my program! There's still a long way to go, so it's overwhelming to think about the entirety of it, but it's great... Continue reading
Posted Mar 20, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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This weekend I spent some more time taking photos to build my mini collection for an upcoming art fair. My mom was in town for a visit and we spent... Continue reading
Posted Mar 12, 2012 at M. Soeldner
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What I’m Thankful For... some recent photo time What I’m Hoping For... a successful end to the quarter What I’m Looking Forward To... a visit from my mama What I’m... Continue reading
Posted Feb 29, 2012 at M. Soeldner