Fresh paint and a new Shelf

 

This week I gave one of my studio walls a fresh coat of paint.  I wasn't sure if I would like it, but I absolutely love it.  I have many little things in storage, that really need to be seen.  So I will be filling the shelf in the next few weeks.  More pics coming soon.

 

Mixed Media Collage Fun

OMG!  I really had fun with this one.  And like anything, things always look easier then they really are.  I lost count on how many hours I spent trying to get this to my liking.  I'm my worst critic.  In the end I loved it so much that I framed it and hung it in my Studio.

 

Still sewing on my quilt

 

Still sewing quilt blocks!  I'm up to 35.  It's a slow process and some of my blocks are a little wonky?!?  The next section of blocks is triangles.  So that part will go slow too.  I keep plugging away!  Last weekend bought myself some solid blues, washed and ironed them and that helps break up the oh' so many different patterns. 

It'll be fun to see when all the different shapes of blocks come together and I have a feeling there will be a few blocks that are my own design.  

The year is coming to an end

What a year it was!  Things I took for granted, that may never be?!?  And so we end the year with lots of uncertainties.  I went thru some of my pics of Art that I created throughout the year and thought it would be fun to post them.  

It's always fun to look back and see what I've accomplished.  This of course is not everything.  I picked out one pic per month.  And for some odd reason when uploading the pics they went out of order, but that is OK!

This keeps me motivated and I'm looking forward to the New Year and new Art.  Stay well everyone!

Playing with paper clay

I've been playing with Paper clay the past month.  Loving the feel on getting my hands dirty.  May it be dirt or clay!  I'm taking an on-line class with Kathy Lewis.

It's been a great adventure and I'm learning new things.  Plus not to mention how addictive it is.  I started the lesson with faces.  Which was way cool!

Next I started working on some birds.  I'm having fun now.  Made five of them.  Love all of them.  Mind you they are very time consuming, because you're building them from scratch.  I love the out come of each and every one of them.

I now have to decide what I want to create next.  I still have some Paper clay left and don't want it to dry up.  So stay tuned!

Another mixed media piece

Side tracked again!  This all started out with a crappy 22" X 30" piece of paper.  The intent was to make some layers and then rip it up and use it on another piece of mixed media Art.

Well, I got lots of layers using paper, acrylic paint, oil pastels, and a mark all pencil.  My piece just kept evolving, not sure I can rip this up.  At least not today.

So instead, I'm having a fat quarter of fabric printed from Spoonflower.  If I like it I may have some available for re-sale?!?  We shall see.  It was a fun process and is very addicting.  Summer has finally arrived and the Studio gets pretty warm.  My Troll is sitting on the table screaming at me. ;) More later!

Inspired

I recently took a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico and saw something similar to this at a museum.  Thought it would be fun to try my hand at something different. So I got out a piece of loosely woven linen and started sewing on stamps.  It was a great relaxing process and this will look amazing framed.

Jake Doll finished

I'm very happy with the out come of the second edition of Jake the Old Man Troll.  It was actually a good experience for me to do this.  It made me realize how far I've come and how far I can still go.  Since it's Easter weekend it felt fitting that he has a bunny and a basket. 

This is subject to change or not!

I have a couple more older patterns that will need revising and I will try to get to them soon.  Before summer is in full swing and I'm doing other things.  Thanks for your continued support!

Learning as I go

So I finished my lesson.  I love how it pushed me to the next level of modern technology.  I call this my mixed media digital Art.  

Plus learning how to use my Ipad and Procreate to Paint the girl was a new and fun experience.  I can't wait to do more.  My husband printed this off for me at work and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing it looked.

There is something about holding Art in your own two hands.  Happiness comes from all sorts of places.  Today this was my happiness!

On-line workshop lesson #3

Starting the year off with my on-line Class "Paint your Heart & Soul 2018"  This is lesson #3 entitled "day dreams" with Lucy Brydon.  

The lesson started making Geli prints and leaves.  I totally got sucked into that and made a ton.  The you scan of photograph them and using the Brushstrokes app. change the look.  

Next go to procreate on the iPad and add more.  Doing mixed media art, but using your tablet.  I have learned a lot and it has forced me to actually use my iPad as a drawing/painting tool.  I will post another pic, when all done!

Hand stitching has begun

I absolutely love this part.  I'm using an applied method for the clothes.  Yup, it's just what it sounds like.  Hold the fabric to the body, adjust to your liking, pin, cut and sew.  

8 inches tall

Can you stand it?!?  I totally am loving how this little girl is turning out.  The clothing and accessories are always the fun part for me.  This is when cloth becomes a little character of sorts.

This is a Christmas troll, sitting on a large package.  Is he entangled in ribbon or Christmas lights???  Guess we'll find out soon.

Accordion Stitchery Book Done

Finished and in the mail!

Been working on my accordion stitched Journal

Been working on this here Accordion Stitched Journal.

This has been a fun little project.  I'm taking the on-line class from Dispatch from LA by Mary Ann Moss.  This little accordion booklet is stitched onto canvas.  It started out as the weekly lesson exercise but now has turned into this very personal little gift for my sister in Germany.

Today I will make a little protective cover for it.  Then off in the mail it goes. Oh' I forgot it has secret pockets, that I will fill with special little momentos.  

Art project

After a week off........time to try to finish this little pice of artwork.  Her inner self says "home is where the heart is!"  I can never tell something is done or over worked.  She's getting close.  

I kinda like her just the way she is, so I may just leave her how she is?!?  

Life Book 2017, lesson #38

A friend of mine introduced me to Life Book 2016.  Each week you're given a new lesson.  It's all done on-line. Go at your own pace.  I really learned a lot and it was very healing too.  This year I have not done so well with keeping up.  

I picked out lesson #38, may have bitten off a bit more then I can chew.  I will push thru this and see where it ends up.  Here is my WIP so far.

My hands are never idle

I've been wanting to try my hand and drawing a horse for a while now.  Inspired by one of my daughters friends, who posts these amazing pics of her horse.  I thought I would give it a shot.  I mean whats the worst that can happen, right?!? 

It doesn't turn out. LOL  I'm rather pleased at how he turned out.  And yes he's not exactly like the picture, but I love him.  It's the little things in life that really matter. 

Goal for the week

Well my goal for the week is to finally finish my Forest Troll Girl.  Gosh the poor thing has been waiting for ......oh' I don't know how long?!?  Yesterday I attached her hair and made her a cane with mushrooms.  Can't wait to see what else she wants.

Summer time

Summer time is always a busy time and since my studio is upstairs, it tends to get quite warm. I really haven't worked on my troll since May.  Yesterday I pulled her out because I do need to finish her.

With that said............I will share some pics of what has been happening this summer. 

I'm always making something.  Crocheting, Art, Sewing.... you name it.  I also did a little canning.  Made some yam. Attended several concerts and am just enjoying life.