Little Girl Pink

It's the second day of February Pink! It's a rather sweet color and I am very fond of it. I finished "Little Girl Pink" yesterday. It seemed odd for me to put a body onto my girl! I'm not sure about this piece. Maybe I should ask YOU...

Which do you like best?

My full face girls or a full figure girl?

Oh, by the way, I should add that I do paint/ draw boys once in awhile, however, I do have a passion for the frills and lace. It's fun for me to also be a wardrobe designer for my little painted people!

No, I did not buy these while grocery shopping Sunday night.

I ended up buying chocolate frozen yogurt with a caramel sauce to pour over the top of it!

I am really struggling with diet these days. My lifestyle is so much different than before. I'm no longer chasing after children and getting them to the next class! My muscles have turned to mush and it's just too cold to be outdoors!

Oh, hurry up, Spring!

Until then...

I will enjoy the sweet things Winter offerings!

*YOU MAY ORDER A "LITTLE GIRL PINK" PRINT OF YOUR OWN THROUGH THE PAY PAL BUTTON LOCATED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS PAGE!

Hello, FEBRUARY!

Here we go again. It's the "LOVE" month, and, if you have followed my former blog, "In A Shabby Kind Of Way", through the years, you know by now that this has been my least favorite "holiday"! I will try to change this. I'm already making efforts!

I picked up a box of beautiful, Victorian Valentine cards from Barnes & Noble. They are so petite and loaded with charm! I will send them out to my family back in Kansas and then display the remainder of them in my pretty art studio!

I also created this piece of art in celebration of Valentine's Day. You may purchase most any size print from me...or, the original! Just drop me a message through Blogger.

I am also playing a Valentine game with myself, but YOU too, may play along if you'd like! I carry at least one camera in my bag, everywhere I go...even if it's just to the grocery store. I have done this for several years and it does help keep my life creative. I see inspiration everywhere! Throughout the month of February, I'm seeking out Valentine items, or simply RED & PINK things to snap! I'll be sharing some of my finds right here on my blog.

Here is my first collection...

Flowers, of course!

Red Flowers.

Pink Flowers.

All are so lovely!

And who wouldn't want to cuddle up with this sweet kitty?

Roses everywhere, along with satin and lace.

Hello, February!

I shall embrace!

Art, Art, and more ART!

Well, there is still snow on the ground here so I do prefer to be inside, working on some art. I finished the colored pencil piece (above)...

Yay, it has been sold! Thank you, Nora! I will matt it and ship it out to her this week.

If ever there is something that you see here that sparks your interest, please know that it is for sale unless it is a personal project/ gift, of course.

If an original piece has sold, no worries! I sell prints as well.

Ok, so I have been working with a few colored pencils that are very worn and now only about an inch long! It was time to go visit "Art Things"!

This shop is awesome and they DO carry EVERYTHING! Take a peek...

Always a sale out front!

Great support here...afterall, the shop is owned by artists!

Wear anything ...or purchase something to wear.

Journal the year's events...

Paint a pretty picture...

Sing, dance, sketch, play...

Yes, I had an artful day!

The POWER of comfort...

Beautiful, isn't it?

Well, it WAS beautiful to see the pure, white snow falling from the sky Wednesday! I was like a child, filled with excitement as if it had suddenly become a "snow day" for me! (giggle, giggle...I'm working from home now, so I didn't quite understand the thrill, but I did feel so grateful to be at home). At 6:00 am I was outside, in my pajamas, snapping photos!

By evening, we had accumulated quite a bit of fluff, and while watching. "American Idol" and  admiring Steven Tyler...

It happened. The entire neighborhood became black. We had lost all power. As time passed, it became quite cold throughout the house. Rather than worry over the situation, I decided to go on to bed and hope to wake with electricity.

On Thursday morning I did not feel excitement anymore!

I awoke to darkness and silence. I could see my own breath! I began lighting candles.

And more candles.

To make a long story short, it was a very uncomfortable day. I layered my clothing and stayed in bed with some art supplies. I tried to keep my focus on the colors...rather than the coldness.

I layered the colors just as I had layered my shirts and sweat pants...even my socks!

Finally, it seemed that the best solution to regain some warmth would be to leave the house...

so, I did just that. I savored the piping hot bowl of chicken noodle soup at "Noodles & Co.", and then headed to the mall. I was feeling human again.

A few hours later, I felt that overwhelming excitement all over again. Upon entering the neighborhood, I began to see lights! I whispered to myself, "please, please, please......", and then I shouted out, "YES"!!!!!!!!!!! I could see that the power had returned!

I resumed where I had left off long ago, (or so it seemed)...

back into a warm bed with a well lighted room, the sound of electricity, my sketch pad on my lap...

AND, even Steven Tyler for another episode of, "American Idol".

Aaaahhhhh, life is good!

Colors of Warmth...

I have completed another spread in my mini art book!

The book is long and skinny...difficult to photograph.

These golden colors are so warm, but unfortunately, it's NOT very warm here! I woke up to a little snow this morning!

A perfect day for homemade chicken n' noodles!

Tuesday's Tales...

Hello out there!

I haven't any completed projects to share today because I've been busy with the "business end" of ART!

I have spent much time on my laptop and have a headache to prove it.

Last night I did enjoy sitting in front of the TV, sketching in my little chipboard book...a book that will be up for sale upon completetion.

On this page I did discover that when working with raw materials, such as chipboard, any defects in the material will appear in the art...notice the un-planned "mole" above the girl's lip! I actually like! It adds character and a bit of aging. I'll show this again after it's finished.

I think about getting a pet. I love cats for companionship, but yet I do not have any friends or family here to "babysit" when I dash off on my creative adventures, so, I just cannot commit to a pet right now...

but I CAN have as many pets as I desire in my artwork!

Happy Tuesday to you all!

CELEBRATE HATS!

According to The "Awe-Manac" book, today is HAT DAY!

I do most of my girls with hats anyway because I LOVE hats! I also enjoy wearing hats myself.

This is the front cover of a new project that I started last night.

It's a tiny, chipboard book. I chose not to prime it with gesso, paint, or even pretty papers. I wanted to try something new and different. I am using colored pencils as my main medium! I was rather pleased with the results.

I'll post pictures throughout the various stages of this little book. I tend to bounce all over with projects so it could be awhile before it is actually completed!

Don't forget to wear your hat today!