Tag Archives: Art

girl with orange dress

A new painting for my house. I usually don’t like hanging my paintings in my house, but there are a few that I really like and keep up. All the others alternate pretty frequently.  I really like the layers on … Continue reading

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on the table

What’s on the table besides food? I wanted to fancy up the table a bit since my roses stopped blooming. I really do miss having them on my table for the last 4 weeks. Rocky is missing his rose petal … Continue reading

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sunshine

My city is heavily influenced by vibrant Mexican color. It is not unusual so see brightly colored trim and doors on houses or interesting metal sculptures, murals or tile work. I love seeing splashes of color through out town, so … Continue reading

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inspired by roses

With the heat creeping upwards every day, my pretty roses bushes are in a sad state.  I picked a few of the last roses that haven’t wilted or dried yet and put them in my favorite blue glass jar. They … Continue reading

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new art and links

I’ve been working on this painting for awhile.  It was different in my head, which is what my little guy sometimes says after he draws something.  I know, I always tell him. Happens to me all the time.  I’m not … Continue reading

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Learning to fly

“Open Wings” Remember how I picked the word “open” for my word of the year? Well, its still floats around with me every where I go. Lately, I’ve been feeling like my wings are opening more and more. But, as … Continue reading

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experimenting

I’ve been playing with little wood plaques that I found in my stash, and trying to do the same techniques that I did on my magnets.  A little collage, some paint and a bit of wax on top. I like … Continue reading

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fabric portfolio

front I saw one of these covers at artfest and knew I had to try to make one, especially because I have all these little pieces of art that I want to keep safe.  They fit perfectly inside. inside 1 … Continue reading

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new art

she waited… Here are my latest two pieces.  I made them using some of the techniques I learned at artfest. what am i waiting for? These (as well as my others) are 6 x 8 inches. I love working small … Continue reading

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finished pieces

“To be an artist is to believe in life” ~Henry Moore Here are my completed pieces from Misty Mawn’s artfest class “I paint my reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to and I … Continue reading

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