Wednesday, July 1, 2009

The Loft--Finally!

Here's the before picture.


And here's the after picture. I so love the color!!! I once loved the old color, but had grown tired of it. I wanted something bolder and I got it. You have no idea how much stuff I had to move around to get a clean picture.


And here's another shot of my drawing board. I'd show my desk, but I don't have the time to unbury it first. The gold "curtain" is really a sheet I put up to keep out the heat. I have other plans for that window.



Saturday, June 27, 2009

More collage—Birdhouse

Another birdhouse that I collaged with a page from an old book. I just can't seem to get enough of birdhouses.


This is a gift from my son. He made it for me at boy scout camp. What a sweetie. I'll be hanging it in my studio.

Birdhouse Frame collage


I just finished this the other day. Had to wait for good light to photograph it. I had so much fun making this, that I may make some more to sell in my shop. Any interest out there?

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Sneak Peak-Collage


Just a little sneak peak of what I'm working on this week. It's part of a bigger piece. It needs just one more element before it's complete.

Little Guy is missing his brother big time. They're usually inseparable. Big Guy is at Boy Scout Camp this week having a world of wonderful experiences, I'm sure.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Finished Star Collage Painting

Here's the finished painting. The words were added in Photoshop. I'll let this one sit for a bit and decide if it is truly finished. Maybe I'll be bold and add the type to the actual painting.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Summer so far

I'm working on a new collage painting in between all of our activities and errands. I hope to finish it tomorrow and I'll post the result.


The last game of spring soccer.

Hanging out with a fur brother.

Boys will be boys.


Saw a great post about cell phone etiquette here.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Etsy shop update

Summer has started and we're very excited around here. Lot's of plans, lot's of relaxation on the agenda. I hope to paint on a regular basis if the kids cooperate. They have a list of projects they want me to work on with them. It should be a creative summer around here.


One of my goals this year is to offer more products in my Etsy shop. As a first step, I'm offering 4 new prints from my collage painting line. Please spread the word. I'm hoping for much success this summer. I have a few surprises to share in the near future. This year has been one of experimentation in my art. It's so freeing to try out different materials and ways of working. Reading other artist's blogs has been such an amazing source of inspiration. Here are a few of my most recent favorites.



Please post here and let me know which artists are currently inspiring you. The collaborative nature of social media really helps with the isolation most artist's work in.

Happy Summer!