Valentines Day 2014

Hard to believe Christmas and New Years flew by so fast. I always ask myself, "Where did the time go"? But I know where it went. Time marches on, it does not stop for anyone and here's the thing, you can never go back. Whatever you said or whatever you did last year, remains the same. Forever.

So this year, and not just on Valentines Day, spread the love around. Give your love freely and to everyone, even those who "don't deserve it". Because giving love is something you won't regret doing. Ever.

This original piece is available in my etsy shop here.

Breaking Point

Sometimes in life you get to that point, as Popeye says, "I've had all I can stands cause me can't stands no more". That's the breaking point. You've had enough and you're not going to take it anymore. Time to make changes. This piece helped me to work out a few emotions but I think I may have to do a whole series!

Double Vision

Monoprint study, 9x12 cotton rag paper.

Monoprinting inspired by Chagall

 

A monoprint inspired by Chagall. First try at monoprinting, I think I will do more!

Willie's Wife

Everyone at my house thinks this looks like Willie's wife, hence the title. Of course, this is just a person out of my head but let the crazies think what they want! This is pastel on Fabriano Tiziano.

Trust the Gorton's Fisherman

I love the Gorton's Fisherman. He's strong, sexy and catches all those tasty fish sticks. I mean fish. So here he is in pastel on Fabriano Tiziano.

Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs, Kansas

I love the Renaissance Festival! There is lots to do and see. From the buildings to the costumes, to all the games, shows and activities, it really makes you feel like you stepped back in time. This guy is in the middle of the stage, balancing on the ladder (as in no support) while blowing fire out his mouth. A few minutes before this same guy put his whole body through a tennis racket.

Red Geraniums survive Winter

I took this photo of the Red Geraniums in my sunroom. I love to winter all my annuals, they give a much needed burst of color and happiness through the dreary cold days. These Geraniums are on their 2nd Winter and have grown rather large. I shot them in front of the window after the first snowfall, hence the beautiful white background. Okay... so that is the one thing Winter has going for it, all of that beautiful pure white color. Other than that, I'm not a fan of the season. Hurry up Spring!

100 likes for my Face Book page!

Just got 100 likes on my Face Book page! Celebrating all day by wearing a red hat. It just seemed like the right thing to do...
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I am loving Stillman & Birn! I received a sample pack of their paper and put it to the test. It stood up to erasings, acrylic and watercolor washes and collage with nary a paper curl. I used the backside of the paper so I could make use of their paper information. Now I want a tank top that says this on it. Oh, and kudos to Stillman and Birn for the whitest paper I have ever seen. Seriously white. It is truly beautiful... clean.... fresh... and beckons you to paint on it.

Never Fear

 

Yeah, she's looking fear right in the eye, determined not to live her life in fear any longer. Of course, the only way to deal with fear is by the Word of God.  Isaiah 43:1 says- Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour

And that people, is beautiful!