Journal Page "Heart Fairy"

 A practice piece in my art journal.

INSPIRATION! WOW! LIVING AT THE BEACH...

I'm finally adding some new  pictures of artwork, and also some starting from the beginning, (maybe not the very beginning) to the almost the end. Some of these mixed media pictures still need to be covered in resin or beeswax. I've got to scan them first just incase I mess them up... you just never know what a crazy artist can do to their work. LOL

I started this picture with a blank canvas and gesso, then I did a water color wash. To my surprise I had found Dylusions Ink at the Joann's here in FL, so I decided to use them.  Wow, they are fantastic to work with and the colors are dynamite (deep rich and amazing).  I did lots and lots of layering with stencils and the Dylusions Ink. Then I placed my girl on the canvas using soft gel.  Well, then I got my new water color pencils by Caran D'Ache and just had to try these out. They are absolutely magnificent if any of you have used these water color crayons there is a difference.  I was really in the mood to doodle so I started doing that and thought how nice my doodles would look with some color added. So why not try my new crayons out. This was crazy fun, the colors!

I don't know if any of you are old enough to remember Carmen Miranda, but my husband and I had been talking about old movies and her name popped up. She was a very talented, colorful (to say the least) Brazilian Star who appeared in many american movies. She sang, danced and acted, but the most impressive thing about this lady to me as a kid, was the way she held the headpiece she wore on her head while she sang and danced.  She was my inspiration for this piece and how it came together. But I may have to do another one of her in her full costume.

The name of this is "Carmen" what else could I call it. LOL

Here's the real "Carmen" she's just lovely.  Check out some of the movies she was in, they were great fun.

Caran D'Ache

Dylusions Ink

Some New Mixed Media

Some New Art

Here are 2 new doodaly pictures, and a new polymer clay heart.

I used water color pencils, pens, acrylic paints, all kinds of markers and pens, puffy paint and then I added some other elements for more fun... What fun I had!  Doodling in your pictures is just a very relaxing process to mixed media art work.  

I have been writing some poetry lately and am trying to incorporate it in my artwork... A very creative and soulful addition to some of my work that I really didn't know about.  It kind of came as a surprise to me one day when I got this sudden urge to write poetry.  When I looked up from my paper I sat for a while in amazement... because I really couldn't believe that I had that much to say until I was actually looking at it all on paper.  I think we all have lots to say and express, but we keep it hidden most of the time because we don't really think that it may be meaningful to others... But now I know it really doesn't matter what others think... maybe some will get the meaning and the feeling behind your thoughts and writings and then others won't... and that's ok.  It's fun either way...  

The polymer clay heart is for my daughter Jillian who gave birth to my newest granddaughter almost a year ago. I like to give my daughters gifts from my heart when they bless me with another grandchild. This one is about wishing for two lovely children and then getting what you wish for.   The song from Disney came to mind "When You Wish Upon A Star"

I put the two stars on the front with the heart and then inside there are pictures of her son and daughter collaged and diamond glazed for that shinny effect.  She also loves the ocean so I just had to put a beautiful sea shell on top. 

Dyan Reavely Journaling

Great Video!   Enjoy!!!

Here are some pictures of Katherine Stein at the Fuquay Art Festival.  She had a beautiful booth and the event was lots of fun.  Love the colors! 

Second Friday in Carrboro!

We had lots of fun, and pleasantly surprised that the band, The Butcher & The Tin Man Live, were fantastic!  I just had to post a video of them playing, and also some pics of some of the other folks at the event.  We were mainly at The Remix Art Shop, where some of my work is, but the little town was hoppin.  What Fun!  Try and get up there next month, you will thoroughly enjoy yourself.  Tons of restaurants to eat at too.   Enjoy!


Who's... The Butcher? Who's... The Tin Man?  We never did find out. 

 Listen to the band, here is a youtube link below.

 The Butcher & The Tin Man Live

Some pictures from the event at Jeanmarie's.

The Butcher and The Tin Man

Bellina modeling a handmade hat...

Jeanmarie's Shop 

Barbie got a new outfit made of... Tape?

Crazy Doodle Owls!

Here are some new pictures I finished for my granddaughters, Ellia & Sophia.  Both girls like owl decor in their bedrooms.  Had to make them some psychedelic crazy owls.  Hope you enjoy! Thanks for looking.  

Miss Doodle Owl

The Doodle Family Owls

Second Friday Event in Carrboro...  If you are already heading out there stop by and say Hi!    If you didn't know about it but want to come, please stop by.  Check out the info below.  Hit the link and info will pop up.  Thanks so much... Hope to see you there.


Night On the Town

Friday, June 8, 2012

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE:
a remix art gallery
105 East Main St
Carrboro NC 27510

Katherine's Quilt!

A week or so ago I visited with my friend Katherine Stein, and was happy to have the opportunity to take a peek at some of her wonderful work. Here is a quilt she had hanging in her dining room...Absolutely Fabulous!! I know the photos do not do it justice, but I just had to post it so all could see. She has many other wonderful surprises in her studio... Enjoy!

Weekend Trip

I was out this weekend wondering around Carrboro NC with a friend of mine, and we happened  to come across a shop that was extraordinarily different.  The owner is an artist, Jeanmarie, who runs the shop and is the nicest shop owner I have ever come across. We had a great time with her, and my friend and I looked and looked at all she had to offer in her shop.  She has been a seamstress for many years, and is also a repurpose artist, so you can just imagine all the eye candy in this little shop. She uses amazing material for all her purses, wallets, etc.  Some of her repurpose artwork is just very original and ingenious. She also represents other artists in her shop, so there is a great mix of creative juice going on in this little artist den.   There are displays of jewelry, original art work, clothing, etc.

If you get a chance to head out to Carrboro please stop by her shop and look around and say "Hello" to Jeanmarie,  (Capital J little m). You will truly feel like a welcomed guest...


Remix Art Gallery
105 East Main St.
Carrboro, NC 2710
Remix Art Gallery

Here are some pictures, hope you enjoy.

Some new doodle drawings I have been playing with.  I took a class on the Strathmore website and really enjoyed it.  Crazy stuff, but lots of fun.   www.strathmoreartiststudio.com

New Art Work!

I have done a few new pieces that I had wanted to get on my blog for Valentine's Day, but with all that was happening with my store I just didn't get a  chance.  One piece is a wall hanging "The Muse", one piece is  "The Cross", and then two new boxes.  All done with polymer clay tiles and beads. 

Hope you enjoy... Thank you for taking a look.

First Friday Event coming up Feb. 3 at the Carter Building. The fun starts at 6 pm and goes on until 9:30pm. Hope to see you there.