Another Friend

Now, another little friend has showed up.  She seems to be looking at something.
I do love a round faced little kid!  Aren't they cute!?

I'm not sure where this is going, but I'll keep you posted.

On another note.  I am experimenting with painting some paper to be used in my cut paper artwork.
So, if all works the way it should, I will make all my own colors for my projects.  It's a lot of work, but I think it will be worth it.  This is just large drawing paper (good quality) and I'm painting it with acrylic paint using an old credit card.  It makes spreading the paint very easy.

Okay, I have to go paint more paper.  This is kind of turning into an addiction!

Getting back to Work

Well, it's been a busy time in my life.  But.......it's time to get back to my artwork.  Truthfully, I have been working on things.   Creating artwork or illustrations is like therapy to me.  So, I am thankful to have my art to turn too.

Today, this happy girl showed up.  I don't know who she is.  But, I like her.

Last week I started a larger piece.  Here is the sketch.  Keep in mind this is really rough.

Then, I needed to figure out the bird, and what he or she was going to look like.   Yet, another sketch.

You can see, my ideas are pretty simple.  But, I think good design is simple.

Next, I started making the cat.  So, fun to make.

While the glue was drying, I painted the background in watercolor and tossed some salt around, just for fun.  Then I made all the flowers and leaves.
Here is the finished product.  Soon to be framed and hanging at the gallery.  (Gallery Calapooia in Albany, OR)
I know, it's very bright.  Lets just say, I need to have some fun.

Thanks for stopping by.

Saying Goodbye

Well, I have been absent from my blog for awhile.  Sorry about that.
The reason is, I lost my Dad on February 29th.  It was a bit unexpected and I am still trying to wrap my mind around this loss.
My Mom passed away about three and a half months before.  So, I was just getting over that one.  And now Dad is gone too.  My dear cousin reminded me yesterday, that my Mom and Dad were in fact a team.  Even though they sometimes argued and disagreed with each other.  They were a team.
So, I guess Dad had to go be with his teammate.  I do like thinking they are together.
Below is my favorite picture of me and my Dad.  You can see we liked each other.   I had the most wonderful Dad.   What a lucky girl I was.

I only wish every child could have had parents like mine.  The world would be a better place.

New artwork will be posted soon.  He and my Mom would want me to keep creating!

Time for a Trip

I wonder where this young man is going?  He seems happy enough.  Must be a nice destination.
This piece of art was done in cut paper.  It is 4x5 in size. Quite small, now that I think about it.  I was making a card out of it, but now I just want to keep it.  So, I have it sitting on my desk.
That's how it is with art I think, artists' get kind of attached to the piece, as they are creating it.  We put ourselves into the art itself.  A bit of our soul, I guess.  Sounds kind of sad, but it's not.  It's a nice feeling.

I have been busy planning a trip.   My husband and I go to Edisto Island, SC every other year.  It is a wonderful peaceful beach community.   I can't wait!

Thank you for visiting my blog.  I'm never sure anyone is visiting me.  But, I hope so, and I hope you visit again!

Mr. Rabbit

This charming fellow just begged me to bring him to life.  I think I'm ready for Spring already!

Created on a watercolor background.  Note the fun salt splatter in the blue background.  Have not done that for awhile.  Then just build the image with a variety of different papers.  So much fun to make!  This piece is about 14 x 9 inches in size.

I see the sign !

Still thinking about love!  A very good thing to do, in my humble opinion.

Getting things ready for a stunning Valentine window display at the gallery.  I think this young fellow wants to be involved.

Valentine Cards

Yes, I'm working on Valentine cards.  It seems early but, that day full of love will be here before you know it.
These are for the gallery (Gallery Calapooia)  of which I am a member.  I am sort of amazed at how many cards I sell.  Quite a lot.  Anyway, here is a little peek at coming attractions.

And yet another....

I know, I have some strange attraction to elephants.  Can't help it.