Early Morning Thoughts

How was I to know, that one ripple in the water would change everything.

This is my lastest book...I wanted to try some techniques on a different base.  On this project, I chose to use cardboard.  It was a little trying, with the wet paints and other wet techniques that I chose to do, but I believe that in the end, it turned out nicely.   Most people who know me, know that I like to have my pieces speak some kind of message.  Now, each person might come away with a different interpretation of that message, depending on their own experiences in life, but in the end, the message still speaks loudly.

If I called out...would anyone hear me?

Here is another piece that I finished using the techniques that I learned from Misty Mawn's class.  Since I can feel fall in the air, I thought that I would do a scene surrounding that feeling.   Fall is my favorite season. 

 

Sample

This is my first attempt at the techniques that I learned in Misty Mawn's class.  There are so many possiblities with these techniques, that I look forward to seeing where it leads me.  I attached my image to a composition book and I love the way that it turned out.

Lastest Happenings...

I just got back from a weekend class with Misty Mawn that took place at Valley Ridge Art Studio.  I have to say this was an awesome class.  Not only is Misty an amazing and talented artist, she is kind and sweet.  I will definitely be taking another class from her. 

I have to tell everyone, that the class was held at Valley Ridge Art Studios and I have done alot of traveling to other parts of the United States to take classes and this is, by far the best place I have ever been to.  Not only is this an amazing retreat that you will find serenity and peace, but the view is breathtaking.  The owners Bill and Kathy are so gracious with welcoming you and making you feel like you are part of a big family.  What makes this so special, is the class size is not huge.  You can get more of a one on one with the instructor and you get a chance to actually meet and make new friends with the other students.  The studio is huge and everyone has more than enough room to work and they supply you with snacks and beverages during class, but oh, let me tell you, the lunch spread is nothing that I have ever had at a class.  You are treated to some awesome food and desserts and the building that we hold our lunches in is cute and personal.  As you can see, I can not express enough about this place.  I am so looking forward to going back next year.    Thanks Kathy and Bill for an amazing weekend.

In Misty class I came away with some awesome background pieces that are waiting for me to finish them.  I can not wait to have a chance to work on these.  We learned a ton of techniques in her class and she is so gracious and willing to share them to.  I wished that I had taken pictures, but I was so enthralled into my work and experiences of the place, that I didn't grab my camera.  But, don't worry there will always be next year...

The picture below, is a drawing that I did in her class...Misty taught us how to draw faces and boy is she good at this.  I can not believe that I actually drew this and painted it and did it in an hour.  With the techniques that she taught, you can really draw faces and paint them.  I have also pictured a few of my background painting, I have alot more, but I am currently working on them.

Well, that is all...if you get a chance take a class at Valley Ridge, you will not go wrong with this place.

Catching up...

Been busy playing catch up, hubby was out of town for a week, so I was here holding down the fort.  I managed to run a business, finished up 2 commission pieces, chauffeur, cook,  housekeeper, etc. and still finish one of my projects for Moss Hill Studio, yikes....how did I do all of this?  Oh, that's right, gave up sleep and a few potty breaks...lol 

This is the piece that I did for Moss Hill Studio's, The Princess in a box...  This piece represents all of us who are Princess's, Angels in disguise, mothers, sisters, friends, etc., who know that we are special and have something to share with the world, but are always putting others first and wonder, would today be the day that I get to shine for the world to see.

I have listed this one in my Etsy...

Seeking...

I haven't made one of my altered books in a while, so I felt that it was time to get my hands back into it.  I have been working on this newest book for a while.  This is one that each time I thought I might be done, then I would find myself adding one more element to it.  So, as you can see, it is overflowing with messages, images, words, etc.   It is about how each of us are always seeking something, whether that be faith, love, careers, inner child, friendship, peace, etc... 

There are alot more pages to this book, these are just a few... I have listed this in my etsy