Tag Archives: painting
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
Posted in Art, Home Sweet Home
Tagged Arizona, Art, outdoor decor, outdoor sun art, painted sun, painting, sun
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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
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
Posted in Art, Sewing
Tagged Art, fabric art portfolio, painting, patchwork, regina lord, Sewing
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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
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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Tagged Art, artfest, collage, i make stuff, misty mawn workshop, mixed media, painting, regina lord
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Artfest workshop 3 ~ Misty Mawn
My last class at artfest was with Misty Mawn. I am so incredibly grateful to have been able to get into her class. I’ve admired her work for so long. Initially, I signed up for her as first choice for … Continue reading
Posted in Art, i make stuff
Tagged Art, artfest 2010, artfest workshop, collage, misty mawn, painting, workshop
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cats
Our best friends have cats. So as gifts I made little pieces of cat art for them. This is Phoebe Cat. She now lives in cold, cold Wisconsin with our good friends Jay and Jen. Phoebe once got into a … Continue reading
AED ~ home
I love this place ~ home Wood block no 5. Don’t forget to leave a comment on THIS post to win an issue of Craft Leftover Monthly. I got one today and it’s pretty awesome. I will show you tomorrow.
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Tagged Art, art every day month, CED art, creative every day, home, house, painting
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November 1 – Art Everyday
Leah over at Creative Everyday is hosting her annual Art Everyday Challenge. It isn’t restricted to just art either. You can do anything creative that you like. I have been so excited to take part in this challenge and have … Continue reading
Illustration Friday – Flying
Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.~Gloria Steinem 5 x 7 mixed media on canvas Illustration Friday, word for this week is flying. Felt like a good one to me. Hope you are leaping, flying … Continue reading
