Tuesday, April 17, 2012

A Magical Trade!

In March, Cameron from Paint Myself Pretty blog, and I decided to do an art trade.  Check out her blog, her art is so fun and whimsical and she's not afraid to try everything!!
Yay, this is the second one I've participated in, and it is so much fun to see and get to know the creative side of fellow artists/bloggers.  
We had hoped to complete the trade by the end of March, but it ended being last week, mostly because of busyness in my days.  
We created original pieces of art for each other and it's so amazing to see her work in person.  She puts so much into it.  I'm super excited with what I received from her.
Hooray!!!
This is the fantastic piece she created for me, it is so magical and I can't wait to hang it up.  Look at all those amazing details.  Actual gold in the hair too.  


If you've ever done a trade, you will notice that artists love to send other little 
goodies, along with the actual art piece.  It is so exciting to open the package and find a bundle of goodness, it's like an unbirthday gift.  :)

Look at these delicious bits of goodness.  Scraps of old fashioned pics, which I am so loving, cute little envelopes, which I've no doubt, she crafted, her own little artist calling cards, which are absolutely amazing!!!

It is a plethora of goodness and I'm so looking forward to working on some new projects and trying more collage type art.  So inspiring!!

Her sweet little painting of a sleeping cat, on a card that she wrote in.  I love this, it's so sweet!  
If you haven't yet had the opportunity to make an art trade, I encourage you to do so.  It is so fun and such a great way to get to know fellow artists, even better. 
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Cameron.  <3
P.S. If you are interested in doing a trade, let me know!  :)

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Seasons: Art and Photos

I am in the process of drawing the Seasons.  I now have Spring, Summer and Fall.  Need to get to work on Winter.  I also finished another ink drawing to go with my Sometimes I Dream of Coffee picture.  
Also, today was a magically gorgeous day.  I took some photos of the bloomin' trees.
Hope your Spring is full of life, blossoms, peace and joy!
Spring

Summer

Fall

Sometimes I Dream In Color

Cherry Blossoms


A Fine Day


Stayin' Alive...ha..ha..ha..ha..

you can't help but dance to that song.

cool fountain

bloomin blossoms

Spring is lovely!


Saturday, March 31, 2012

Silent Sundays: A Few Pics

The bright moon.

About to hike.

Me & my hunbun.

hiking.

squishing.

the fuzzy trees.

waterfall beauty

up close.

further away.

tall trees.

a river runs through it.

water is mesmerizing.

windy day, trying to fly.

puffy snow.

sunrise and snow.

the end.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Under The Sea

Maybe it's because we've been to the ocean recently or maybe because I am trying to stretch myself and try new things.  These are recent pictures that I've drawn.  I started them awhile back and finally finished them.  
Working on some new projects now, will post them when I finish. 
Hope your week is and will be spectacular.  
Any new projects you are working on??


Have a lovely day!  Watch out for octopus.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

New Art!

I have finally finished a few art pieces and added them to my Etsy shop.  Hooray, for accomplishments.

Hope you are all enjoying this lovely Spring day and 
Happy St. Patty's Day to you!  
May Ireland kiss you on the cheek and fill you with beauty.

Spring

For The Birds Series:  A Little Bird Told Me

For The Birds Series: The Kiss

Sometimes I Dream of Coffee...

Autumn In Her Hair

Sunday, March 11, 2012

A Good Visit So Far!


Dearest Blog Friends, 
I'm sorry I have been so absent, but I am enjoying the time with my daughter and her hub.  We have been taking day trips and exploring the countryside.  It has been beautiful, refreshing and all around, enjoyable.  And of course....I have LOTS of photos.  I will share some with you now...but first, how are you?  How has your week been?  What new adventures have you encountered?  
I wish you all peace, blessings and joy!  :)

Reminder:  LOTS of pictures!  This is only a tiny bit...and in no particular order.



my son, Zarian.  

natural hearts are cool.

yes...they did!  

driving up the mountain

I love the light reflections on the water


have I ever mentioned I'm afraid of heights?  YIKES!!  

at the overlook.

the walk to the lighthouse.

the top of the lighthouse.


a lake we passed by.  not sure if this was a pier or trees.

Frisbee Golf on a sunny day

Zade...haha.

a walking day at the park

strike a pose.

just outside the tunnel through the mountain

colton & zara being cute/goofy.  we ate at an awesome little seaside cafe.  YUM!

me & my hub, at the ocean...yippee!

A cool tunnel under the mountain, to more ocean, very cool.  We encountered no cave trolls, always good.
Especially because I forgot my crossbow.

this place was beautiful.  enjoying the view from a higher spot.

Thanks for popping by!  :)