One more peek...

Okay one more peek before I call it a night. :) I really want to work on her more, but with it being 11pm already I know if I work on her more now that I'll be up half the night....not good since I gotta get up early for Aiden's speech class in the morning.

And below is how she looked when I started working on her this afternoon. Only managed to get a few hours off and on to work on her today. It takes me many, many hours to finish a painting. Most take me at least a week to finish because usually I only get, at best, a couple of hours a day to work on a piece. So.....I'm hoping to get a few hours over the next couple of days to work on this painting and if all goes well, I hopefully will have a new video ready by the first of next week. Today was the first day I've painted since mid December. With the holidays and Aiden being out of preschool, I really wasn't able to wrap my brain around getting into the studio. It felt so good to paint today! I have a feeling I'm gonna sleep well tonight!!!

New video sneak peek

Taking a break from the studio to go play pirates with Aiden and thought I'd post a sneak peek of the video footage I've been shooting today while working on a new painting...I'm such a tease, aren't I? *hee,hee* Well I'm off for some playtime with Aiden....Arrrrgh matey! :D

A New Beginning....Happy New Year!

This painting was inspired by something I remind myself of each day...that no mater how awful things seem, tomorrow is a new day...another chance to start again.

New originals & prints in the shop.....lots to tell, but I'm pooped. LOL! Just wanted to pop in and say happy new year and to tell you all that you've all made 2007 such a special year for me and I just know that 2008 is gonna be even better!!! xoxoxoxoxo

Illustration Friday - Soar

"Sing"

You must sing your song for all to hear...sing it loudly...sing it proudly...let it give you wings to soar.

Many of us spend our lives searching for our voice...whether it be our voice as an artist or just our own individual inner voice...and once we find it, it can bring us much joy and peace. Do not let anyone keep you from expressing it...for in letting them silence it, you let them keep you from being your true self.

I've posted this painting before, but when I saw the topic for this week's Illustration Friday I knew that it would fit the theme perfectly. Hope you're all having a wonderful Friday! I'm busy trying to get things back in some semblance of order around here....a huge feat since we really don't have room for all the new toys Aiden got for Christmas this year from us, Santa, and the grandparents...plus I'm still cleaning the kitchen from Christmas dinner. Amazing what a huge mess can be created even when you get a pre-cooked meal from the grocery store! LOL! More later... xo

New Video - Progress Of A Painting - Finishing Touches - Episode 4

Link: YouTube - Progress Of A Painting - Finishing Touches - Episode 4.

I can't believe it's only been just over a year since I started painting! And something I've been meaning to do for quite some time now is send out some gratitude to all those who have helped me on my artistic journey, through teaching and/or advice :: Misty Mawn -- without your amazing class, generosity, and encouragement, I wouldn't be creating the way I am today, listening to and creating from my heart no matter what others might say :: Serena Barton -- your coaching and instruction have had the hugest impact on me, you helped me discover my fears, face them, and make them push me forward instead of hindering me :: Judy Wise -- for your encouragement and advice. Some others who I can't forget to mention....Anahata Katkin, Traci Bautista, Katie Kendrick, and Juliana Coles...others whose teachings have helped me to find my way. There are countless others whose articles and books I've read over the many,many years I've been obsessed with mixed media art....too many to mention.....thank you ALL!!!

And most of all, thanks to God....for without him, none of this would have been possible. He brought all of these people into my life to help me find what was inside of me all along. I hope these videos help you in some small way...hopefully at least to bring a little light and joy into your day. :) Much love to all! xo