The feather...

I haven't a story to tell you today.

All that I have is a feather.

The passing of a dear friend's brother just last night was heavy on my mind all day.

I painted feathers on sympathy cards...

and this one in my art journal.

I let the watercolors run...

Which to me, represented tear drops.

He was only a couple of years ahead of me and was often in our teenage business, as big brothers are.

Back then, we were quite annoyed.

My heart aches for my friend and her other siblings.

Art always puts things into perspective for me.

Life is short and should be cherished every single day.

I ended today with the final chapter of a book...

On the patio.

Admiring the sky and the sound of the wind chimes.

Peace to all!

XO

 

Back Home and Back to Work...

Hello, dear ones!

Did you have a nice Memorial Day weekend?

Hubby and I took a little road trip to visit our families back "home".

He did some RZR riding on the river while I shopped with my two moms, one being his mother.

Lots of dining out and simply sitting in my parents' living room.

I'm perfectly content with the simple things!

Once back to our prairie home, it's been work, work, work!

All good work, of course!

Work in the garden.

Work with customers who buy my fancy nail wraps and jewelry.

Work inside the home and oodles of laundry!

Work in my art studio! Yay!

I have finished this commission piece and will be shipping it to it's new home tomorrow.

Do you remember me sharing the story of the client who has made it her new year's resolution to "be a kinder person" by having gifts of art mailed to them without ever identifying herself?

Well, this is one of those secret gifts!

I will also be enclosing this...

With a card.

I am enjoying this job more than any other!

It's so very uplifting and fulfilling!

I could forever paint...

But it's just always so much more special to paint for others.

I wish that she would commission me for life!

I will be so sad when our project ends in 2015.

Of course, my newest little hobby and side job means having pretty nails!

This truly is fun for me, and hey...

It's some fun spending cash too!

A neighbor came over this morning for coffee and a mani!

We both did our nails and of course, I snap pics of mine!

Our flower gardens are looking so beautiful!!!!

Loving this weather and all of the colors!

I will see you back here again very soon!

XO

 

My Colors...

Hello!

How are you?

I'm quite peachy here! (Or coral)???

I have recently discovered a color combination that seems to be popping up everywhere in my life...

which reveals something about myself.

Coral, peach, brown, turquoise, and aqua.

These must be my favorite colors! I have always adored blues, especially aqua...

but without even thinking about this, I find myself painting with these colors. Often.

On canvas, on glassware.

I just can't get enough of them.

Possibly, I am drawn to the Bohemian vibe that I get through these hues?

I have a drawer full of large, chunky jewelry in these colors. I especially like wearing my bold turquoise pieces in the Summertime, with a plain, white tank top. To dress my look up a bit, I will layer with my coral crochet vest with fringe!

Folks, this has been going on for years without my even realizing it!

Long ago I made these rosette pins and headbands.

After I snapped this iPhone pic, I had to laugh!

Look at my sweater!

We discover so much about ourselves through art and creativity.

I guess I have found "my colors".

How about you?

Have you a favorite color combination?

Please, share!

Peace & Love!