Red Flowers In Focus

Here are the red flowers all finished up

"Red Flowers In Focus"

I don't know about prints yet but the original is for sure already up for grabs

just send me an email if your interested.

My Weeks' Entertainment

Ahhhh...yesterday was so beautiful, after having the heat on for almost a month now, we were able to turn it off, open all the windows and keep the doors open all day long so all 4 buns were outside enjoying the day alongside us...wonderful wonderful wonderful.

Anyhow, I was so happy when I opened the mailbox on Monday and found an issue of Cloth, Paper, Scissors. One of my most favourite magazines and such an on-going inspiration for me. Jonathan gifted me with a years subscription for my birthday last year and Jonathan, I've thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you thank you thank you. So this week, in my spare time, I look forward to diving into this new issue. Especially since I am in a christmasy mood and will soon start on making xmas cards and new xmas imagery.

Also this week I plan to dive into this amazing book. My friend Michelle lent it too me and I thank her again because the imagery in this book is so fascinating and beautiful and inspiring. And to think that Michelle finds similarities in some of my more detailed work is such a compliment. Heather Cooper is a hugely successful Canadian artist, designer and illustrator and I've quickly added her to my list of favourites. I'll have my nose buried in this book over the next couple weeks no doubt and how delicious it will indeed be.

Also, this week, I hope to finish off this book! I started it this summer and just manage to read a chapter here and there...it's not my favourite book but it's defiantly interesting and deserves to be finished.

So now you know what my entertainment this week shall be...so looking forward to them:D Be Well and Happy Creating. See you here tomorrow, and thanks again for popping in.

p.s. Today I must send out an extra shot of energy and strength to my pal Julie who has been having more than her fair share of stresses lately....Everything is going to be 'okay'...more than okay just have faith in yourself and don't give up.

My 100th Post

Today is my 100th post and I am celebrating it with a giveaway. So here is the deal; anyone who leaves a comment on this specific posting over the next two weeks will be entered into a draw to win this signed and titled print by moi...

I will have a trusted friend draw the lucky name on Sept 9th 2008. Then I will ask for your mailing address and promptly get the print into the mail and on it's way to the winner. Good Luck.

In other news today...I purchased some Main Showcase spots on Etsy this past week and it always tickles me pink to see my work among other talented artists. (My 'Pink Jinny' was the main image for this showcase spot).

and for those non-Etsy browsers out there, here is a look at what it looks like when you click on my square...

I have already noticed a jump in viewership over at the shop so that makes me happy. Tune in on September 4th where I'll be in the showcase again...this time most likely featuring the felt stars.

Time to get on with things...I need to recuperate from just having spent almost 200 bucks on framing materials, yikes! I know the old adage of 'you need to spend money to make money' but it doesn't make it any less painful to know that that adage is indeed true! Be Well everyone, Happy Creating and hopefully we'll 'see' you all here again tomorrow.

New Painting "Flower & Words"

Original painting "Flower & Words", acrylic, coloured pencil, collage on canvas, measures 6" x 6"

Original will be available for purchase shortly.

A print will also be available shortly.

Hi everyone. I've had a few sad days recently which I haven't really felt like talking much about, but my heart feels heavy, so I've been happy to dive into these 'daily paintings' to help ease my mind abit. News of my grandfather in Germany is not good and I am thinking of him constantly and of all my beloved German family actually. I was last in Germany when I was 12 or 13, and though I am 30 years old now and many years have passed since I was last there, I remember many nuances like it was yesterday. Lighting of certain vistas and hills, my grandparents house, smells, sounds and just special feelings of special places and people follow me closely in my heart like I just experienced them yesterday. Even though it's been a couple of years since my dear grandma Katie passed, I can still feel exactly what it was like to hug her, she loved to hug people, she had this sweet little voice, a contagious giggle and a honest to goodness sparkle in her eye...I just adored my grandma and I miss her. To think of my grandpa leaving us soon, with my never getting a chance to spend time with him because we were so far apart, just makes me feel very sad and somehow lost. I've always kept in close contact, writing lots of letters to my Aunt and Grandma, my grandma loved stickers so I'd often send her letters full of sticker sheets. Since she's been gone, I've continued to write to my grandpa with the simple message that though we are miles apart, I've always felt very close at heart.

Well, I am going to get too emotional if I write on about it right now. My message today is a simple one...Love your loved ones well; be kind, have patience, hug lots and let them know often that you care for them. Until tomorrow, be well.

New Painting "Sticky Frog"

"Sticky Frog", acrylic and coloured pencil on wood, 9" x 10" x 1.5"

Original will be available for sale shortly.

A print will also be available shortly.

As promised, I have a new painting to show you today. "Sticky Frog" was so much fun and I am really happy with the colour scheme. I did a similar design as a lino cut years back but this version is much better I think. It's funny, as I worked on this frog, I felt almost meditative, I get that feeling when I paint, a calm and serene feeling like I am doing what I am suppose to be doing. I don't think I get that as much with any of my other mediums or styles. I wonder what that means? Perhaps I am meant to paint more. But it's funny, at the same time I always have a negative nag in my head saying "That's not right, that's not what good painting is". But I am learning to tune that little nagging bugger out more and more now and just let myself bask in the beauty of the colours I am working with and allow myself to just simply create with no agenda.

I shall go for now. It's a very rainy day and I promised myself I'd let me curl up with my book for awhile before I get down to work. Plus, I have to go clean rabbit pee! The bunnies are being very naughty this week....when I say bunnies I mean mostly Ella-Luna! Happy Creating everyone, until tomorrow.