A Kind Night In Progress

I am so happy to be back to blogging, hopefully with my normal regularity now!

Although I have come back to find that the Blogger interface has

completely changed and I can't say I am a fan of the changes whatsoever!

Anyhow...let me start to catch you up on abunch of new images...

...so bear with me as I figure out everything

and get a new font etc sorted out!!

In the meantime here's a new piece almost complete,

it's a coloured pencil on paper called "A Kind Night",

it's taking awhile as it's full of lots of detail but it'll all be worth it I am hoping.

I'll be able to show you the final piece soon XO.

Meet The Maker - Day 5 - Community Over Competition

 Todays Meet The Maker Prompt is "COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION".

My experiences with this has been a mixed bag to be truthful.

I really think finding community instead of competition is a matter of finding and approaching the right people.  You have to approach people you admire but you also have to get lucky in that those you approach are friendly & willing to share.  Alot of people won't actually be able to find the time to converse and connect but don't get too discouraged when someone doesn't respond to you in a positive way, just move on down the line because some people will be happy to connect and answer your questions. It's not always easy to find your own tribe and I admit to still being in the process of seeking out mine!

I personally have been happy to share my knowledge BUT I am careful with my time these days too because simply my chronic pain takes alot of my time in the studio away and my studio time tends to be shorter than a regular artist who isn't chronically sick. I used to respond to every question like 'how did you start your Etsy shop' with sooo much detail & length and then I would often not even get a thank you in return!  So now I am also more careful with whom I spend my time responding too. But yeah, I think it's important to share the knowledge but there's also something said in trying to figuring things out yourself first too!

So whiles I have myself unfortunately experienced way more Competition over Community, I still remain hopeful that that's not always going to be the case & my experiences so far sure have made me appreciate any connections & sharing of knowledge that I do experience, that much more, especially online, the online community can be just as supportive, if not more

than those physically around you....

My advice is take it where you can get it, appreciate it & make sure to give back!

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CP Treasures

The book I am in is ready to ship out you guys.

I saw an advanced copy and holy smokes my fellow coloured pencil artists in this book are amazing,

I am quite humbled to be among them as my whimsical style and palette stick out quite abit

as it's mostly high realism work but I am in seriously talented company, wow.

I can't wait to get my copy and am still so over the moon that my work was selected.

Get your copy from Amazon today 

Just Click Right Here to buy your copy today....Enjoy!

And Thank you for the inclusion Ann Kullberg...YAYYYY.

Palette Happy

It's hard for me to find time in my studios right now to be honest...

 

But here's something in the works.  I am excited about the palette of this one.

Cute Cute Cute!

Just a little duckling all complete and looking as cute as pie!

(this is part of  my newest image "A Kind Night")

I am feeling the need to switch away from my coloured pencils for a bit (I don't know why)

but I'll finish this one up before I do so, hopefully!

In The Garden

I added just a smidgen more colours into Teela's portrait...now I feel like she's done.  

I am hoping to put this image on bags & shirts etc as soon as I find a place I like and trust.

A Good Day Is A Day With Misa

I am enjoying this newest image...

Especially because I have Misa by my side as I work on it.

Teela's Portrait

I revisited the portrait I did of Teela.

There was something about it that felt unfinished and I realized what was needed...

She needed some of the pink & purple from the background.  Now I am in complete love with it.

This one is just for me.  I don't know if I'll be offering prints etc or not, we'll see.

Getting Back To It...I Hope!

Sorry for that sudden long absence you guys...it's been a rough go.  I was diagnosed with another chronic invisible illness and about a week after that my honey hurt himself and he almost died...

But I think things are calming down, I've missed this blog of mine.  Give me a chance to catch up

and I'll let you all know briefly what's been going on.  Thanks everyone for your patience XO.

Rainbow Rabbit

What do you think of my rainbow rabbit so far?

I have some pretty cool ideals for this image, I hope I can pull them off!

Red Star Delight

Well we've been having a heck of a time with me and with the buns, especially Flynn.

More on that soon but for now I needed to share my newest piece with you all

(Flynn was indeed the model for this one so I thought it was fitting given all we're going through).

"Red Star Delight"

You'll find prints in my shop.

The original is not available at the moment.

I am hoping to get it on t-shirts etc but I am still looking for a place I am comfortable working with.

I am really really happy with how this one turned out

and Flynn made a most spectacular model if I may say so myself!

Florin Blue

Hey everyone.  Sorry about that short absence, I've been having a hard time with the usual pain.

Here's another new lovely, I am calling this one "Florin Blue"

I am slowly setting up shops elsewhere so it's not listed in my usual Etsy shop but if your interested

you can sign up to Keep In Touch and I'll let you know when & where and how it lands XO

Soul Mates

I finally finished this piece, which was really a journey of healing for me.

It's of my departed bestie, sunshine, honeybee & favorite girl Teela & our sweet sweet Yuuji.

I am titling it

"Soul Mates"

The original is for me and me alone.  It's going on my side of the bed.

I will let you all know when/if prints of it hit my shop...
I am currently setting up a new shop so you might (soonish) be able to get it on bags, mousepads etc.

I hope you love it as much as I do.

A Red Mixed Media Head

I am not in my studio fully yet, I'll tell you exactly why very soon XO

But here's a sneak peek at part of a new mixed media lady I am working on.

Froggie Time

I looked at my colours and than at Miss Misa and I asked them

'What shall we create today lovelies?'

and the pencils said "something in green and blue" and Misa said "A Frog Mama"

So a frog we are now working on...in between 5 or 6 other images of course!

Nesting Nellie Framed Up

Guys...look at how sweet Nesting Nellie looks in a frame...

She's in my shop right now as this adorable 8 x 10" print & also available in 13 x 19 upon request

Nesting Nellie

Hi Everyone I am back...suddenly it's August already!

I have a brand new image to show you today...

Her name is "Nesting Nellie"

and she's already listed in my shop if she's striking your fancy XO

Pishner Coming Along

Mr Pishner Toppingale is almost complete, the colored pencil part is atleast.  People always ask me how I come up with my character names but it's no secret & it's simple, they just pop into my head.

I have quite a few new pieces to show you all but my scanner is still dead & I haven't found

a decent replacement that I am happy spending my money on yet so bare with me!

Gold Touches

I've been putting little gold highlights on a few original pieces...

whiles watching 'Once Upon A Time', the two activities seem to go hand in hand!

Sweet Tee

The picture I am doing for myself to keep of my beautiful late Teela is coming along nicely...

I think I'll be able to get this one & the watercolor version done this week which is exciting.