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!

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!

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!

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?!?  

Party Animals

Today I played and painted me some "party Animals".   I can't wait to do even more and then have a Birthday Parade of sorts.  

This is it for being creative at the moment.  I'm really trying hard to get back into the studio.  Maybe the cooler days will help?!?

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.

So I'm still on this painting kick

So last week I started this 24 X 30 inch canvas.  Not really sure where I was heading.

Took a little mini vacation and jumped right back in.   I'm having fun experimenting with different mediums.

Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon painting.  I totally love where this is going.  Just hope I don't over work it.

Still side tracked and painting

Isn't it great when something grabs you so hard you can't stop?!?  Well this is my fifth little canvas that I have painted.  Can you tell I'm having fun?!?  I have listed them at my Etsy store.  

Learning new things as I go and listening to some great audio books.  Life is good!

Side tracked again

Some days you get side tracked.  Today was one of those days.  I see all these wonderful things on Pinterest or Instagram that I want, when all you really need is some inspiration.

So I got inspired and dove in.  Love my little painting.

Trying to be creative.........

Some days it's really hard to get motivated, maybe cause today is Monday?!?  Not sure what project I want to start next.  So I did a couple pages in an old calendar.  Trying to get the creative juices flowing....................