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.

New Class Schedule

Classes will start in January for Polymer Clay Tile 101. 



Saturday/January - 14th 10am - 1pm  - 2pm - 5pm

Monday/January - 16th  10am - 1pm

Tuesday/January - 17th 10am - 1pm or 6pm - 9pm

Each class will be 3 hours and will give us more than enough time to make, bake, and embellish your tiles.  We will make enough tiles for you to use in the assembling class. All materials are included, but if you would like to bring a personal memento that you would like to incorporate into your tiles then please feel free to bring them. This class is lots of fun for all, you will learn something that will be easy to do on your own in the future.  I will also have a guide paperwork for you to take home. The guide will go over everything you learned in class and also what products to use.

At this class you will also pick from a box, wall hanging, picture frame, etc. for you to assemble in the next class.  I will have these projects available for you to choose from at the Polymer Clay Tile 101 class.


Assembling Class Schedule


Wed./Thursday/January - 18th & 19th - 6pm - 9pm

Saturday/January - 21rst 10am - 1pm  - 2pm -5pm


Each Assembling Class will last 3 hours and will give you more than enough time to paint & assemble your chosen project.  We will be painting our projects and embellishing them with the tiles, beads, etc. This is a fun class, and you will be able to make a special gift for you or for someone you love.




Each Class is $65.00, you can sign up at our store, or on my blog through pay pal.  If you sign up on  my blog, please let me now what days you are signing up for. Pay Pal is on the side bar.


We will have some products available for you to purchase in our store, and I will give you all the information for purchasing the products that we will be using in class.



*If you have a group of 5 or more friends you can choose a special day and time.  Also, if you would like to hold a space for a special occasion for a group, we would be more than happy to accommodate you.  Please just call me or email me with the info.  919-906-7687/gypsy4designs@yahoo.com.

Thank you, and we hope to see you soon!

Published!!

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited my work has been published in Cloth Paper Scissors...  All of you who are mixed media artists know how wonderful this magazine is.  The house I posted in a previous post won the contest, but now it has been published in the November/December issue.  There are so many beautiful ones it must of been hard for them to pick.  This was my first contest and what a great surprise to actually get picked to be published.  If you get this magazine please look on page 76, you will see my house there.  Second row from bottom, first on the left. There are lots of other great things to try in this issue too.

Arts For Life

Hi Everyone,

 Our "Gift of Art" calendars are here!

A collaboration between CMMAG and Arts for Life, Durham, it features joyful, colorful artwork created by the program's critically ill children at Duke Children's Hospital.

Please everyone try and find it in your hearts to buy one of these most special calendars. 

If you click on the picture on the right hand top of my side bar, it will link you to the *Arts For Life* home page, and there you can read all about these wonderful children and their stories.  This is a wonderful opportunity to help some of our most prized possessions... Our children who need us the most.

The "Gift of Art"  Calenders are $20 ea.  There is no tax.  I will have some to sell but if you would like to purchase online please use the link below.

The link below will bring you to the Carolina Mixed Media Art Guild's page where you can purchase these calenders online.

Thank you so much  for your help.


http://carolinamixedmediaartistsguild.blogspot.com/2011/11/cmmag-presents-gift-of-art-2012.html