Weekend art!

I worked a show in Denver for three days and part of the deal for the entry fee was I had to demo my art.

I grabbed a bag of  art supplies and during the lulls, I would work on some art.  It was a wonderful way

to pass the slow times.. and I thoroughly enjoyed working instead of sitting idly between customers.

I have decided this will be a tradition for me when I am doing these shows.  

It was a decent spring show though three days is a bit of a haul.  I met some really wonderful artists and

that is always such a bonus when I do these shows.  And of course, the customers are always so fun to chat with.

One woman in particular, caught my attention.  She was near my age I think, and nearly bald.  In the world of  what many would call beauty, she was not a likely candidate.  But she had such an aura of joy and beauty that she brought tears to my eyes.  She was with a group of her friends and they were laughing and chatting and I was so awe struck by this woman, I had to step out of my booth and approach her.  I told her she was so beautiful that she brought tears to my eyes and I hugged her.  She was surprised but smiled her glorious smile and told me I gave her goosebumps.  There passed between us a sense of heart touching.  I am continually struck at how shallow some people are.. there seems to be a great deal of presentation and little heart.  But here was a woman who had transcended surface beauty and let her inner beauty radiate from her.  

I was so grateful I had spoke to her.  It's one of the perks of getting older I suppose.  And it truly was a moment of encouragement that humans have the ability to be real.  And when they are REAL, their inner

light shines strong and true.

ta.

New rule for buying paint at Lowes.

CHECK the screw on lids.

I buy these paint samples .. often grab them off the paint sale table for .50 cents each.  These

I bought at regular price of under $3 each. The girl that mixed my green swore she tightened the

lid to which I replied well, obviously not tight enough!  Nearly 1/2 was in the bag!

Thank goodness, this paint only flowed into the plastic bag on the way home and not all over my car seat.

That would of not been pretty.

I still had to take the little eye screws out of the 6 plastic bags, which was quite messy.

lovely.

A few people have asked me what are cradle boards.

They are wooden panels with depth.  Artists have been painting on these

for centuries.  I like the wood surface better than canvas because it allows me to

do a lot more things.. screwing, nailing, wood burning, carving, etc. 

and this is how I do the backs.  I always paint the backs.. just gives it a more

finished look, and I add my labels with my website, blog address, etc.

and my signature.  

have an artfull day!!!!!

ta

Journal art that I pull into photoshop and

create a new design.

I love the assurance of this saying

because we all have our struggles and concerns.

Worry can be such a monster in our lives.

I think it's good remind ourselves to

breathe and trust. 

ta

PIE OH MY

Pie to me is heaven and was always made with loving hands by my grandmother or my mom.

I am carrying on the tradition of making FABULOUS pies.  The pie crust has to be homemade.  Always.

The filing -- as much as you can possibly put into the pie..  Then the long awaited ding of the timer, and out of the oven comes your work of art.  As soon as it's cool enough to eat, you cut that first piece, letting the smell

curl up and make mouth's water.  Apple, cherry, peach... I love them all.  Rhubarb with strawberries.

Lemon Meringue is my favorite on a hot summer day.

And my grandmother used to make the best BEST mincemeat pie.  All from scratch.  Her mincemeat was made in her kitchen, canned and put up for future pies.  The mincemeat you buy in stores now is horrible sweet stuff.. nothing like the mincemeat my grandmother used to make.  I have her receipe and I swear someday I will can some for my own pies. 

So here's to all us pie lovers.

NOW

I am inspired to make a pie!!!!

IF I WERE A COWGIRL

Just finished this design for, ya you guessed it, Cheyenne Frontier Days.  I am not a cowgirl. So doing cowgirl art for me is a challenge.  I am not in that yehaw groove.   I don't listen to country music, I really don't like it at all.  I listen to a lot of different music, but run away if possible when I hear country.  Sorry.  It's just not my thing.  But if I were a cowgirl, I would have to be funky.  Like wearing over the knee red and white socks.  I like funk.  So it would be part of my country thing.
  NOW it's snowing again.. soft light gentle snow.

TAKING MY ART TO A NEW LEVEL

I created this wall art this morning and am working on a new direction for my art with Lunar Designs.

I am thinking of doing one of a kind wall art collages using my designs.  If I can perfect the process,

I can start offering this kind of art in my wholesale lineup.  Trying to breathe new energy into my work,

create new outlets to sell my art, and keep my creative energy flying to new heights.

Because I am working on bringing more What if UP.  http://whatifup.com/ into my life.
What if I created a new line of art that would bring my product into higher end shops?
Doing my designs on t-shirts, etc limits my possibilites. 

 What if NOW!!!!