Colorfly Studio

Sunflowers

2012-02-01T23:26:00.001-06:00

I'm done! Yep, I have cramps for cutting paper. These pictures are not that great but I thought I would share anyway.

This piece took me about 10 hours! It took so long because of the size 36x36 and the leaves.

Red Butterfly

2012-01-31T22:28:00.001-06:00

For The Man of Action

2012-01-30T12:05:00.001-06:00

My Mom gave me some matchbooks the other day and in the stack was this little treasure.

"New Man" closed

"New Man" open

As far as hair replacement adds go...I love this!

Jurassic Butterfly

2012-01-28T15:46:00.000-06:00

This butterfly is huge but I will make sense when I get it on the frame.

Colorstay LOVE

2012-01-23T22:00:00.000-06:00

I'm a girl that can't keep nail polish on AT ALL! Most of the time it will last 2 days at the most if I don't do anything. I do a ton of dishes, laundry, cleaning, not to mention all the glue, paint and ink I dip my hands in daily. This stuff lasted 7 days...FIST PUMPS!

Lotus & Dragonfly

2012-01-23T20:36:00.001-06:00

I finished the Lotus flowers and dragonfly piece and wanted to share.

Lotus Flowers

2012-01-19T23:52:00.000-06:00

I'm working on a large piece and these Lotus flowers are part of it. They are taking forever because it's a ton of layering (and more layering). I still have many more to go before I will be done.

See more on my Facebook page

Holland Postcrossing Card

2012-01-18T21:52:00.000-06:00

I got a new Postcrossing postcard from Holland today.

traveled 5,057 miles and took 10 days to get to me.

New Art

2012-01-16T19:27:00.000-06:00

Getting Married?

2012-01-12T22:35:00.001-06:00

Getting married or know someone who is? How awesome is this view master wedding invitation.

So cute and original...see more at Style Unveiled

How To Weather

2012-01-11T21:54:00.000-06:00

How To paint a wood frame to look weathered.

It's super easy to do...just use some craft paint and soap. You basically just paint your wood a base color (I used brown) then you rub the soap over it where you want the brown to show. Then just paint over that and wait for it to dry and scratch off the soap then repeat with another color.

Easy peasy!

Tada! Weathered frame!

Kate Spade

2012-01-10T00:15:00.000-06:00

I think I might need to get this Kate Spade mug.

Kate Spade 20.00

Working On Wings

2012-01-09T21:36:00.000-06:00

I'm working on something fun for myself. I never do that... so lets hope this turns out!

It's messy but in a good way. More as I get it done.

BHLDN Anthropologie LOVE

2012-01-06T21:34:00.000-06:00

How awesome is this window display? That swan is amazing in person...love Anthropologie!

My Sign

2012-01-04T09:09:00.000-06:00

I put my clunky sign up in my studio the other day. It was much harder than expected because this wall isn't level. I made it about 4 years ago and it's pretty beat up from being drug around to shows.

I have a question on my Facebook page today you might be able to help with...

Website & Facebook

2011-12-18T10:40:00.000-06:00

Please check out my website

to see new work "Like" me on Facebook

Yellow Flower

2011-10-01T00:33:00.002-05:00

paper, dye ink

Tulip

2011-09-28T20:21:00.003-05:00

paper, dye ink

Another Flower

2011-09-27T10:24:00.003-05:00

paper, dye ink

Lavender Fields Forever

2011-09-25T18:22:00.002-05:00

seen here

photo here

Poppy and Sunflower

2011-09-24T14:58:00.002-05:00

These have the best vintage book paper in them. I snagged some old busted books at an estate sale with my fellow bargain hunter friend Cassie. I used all paper in these except I added a touch of dye ink to certain special places. I have three more to show you later this week.

This is my sweet husband Jason. We just celebrated our 18 year anniversary!! I can't believe it's gone by so fast...he really is the love of my life.

I'm just taking it easy in the hammock. score!

Snickers Popcorn

2011-09-22T20:19:00.000-05:00

I totally need to make some of this....yummo! The instructions are on the Cookies and Cups blog.

Happy Heels

2011-09-14T22:00:00.001-05:00

Last but not least...happy heels.

Bustin Boots

2011-09-02T13:15:00.002-05:00

I used paper and a tiny bit of acrylic paint to create this piece. I really do wish I had these boots...sigh

Silly Sandals

2011-09-01T21:10:00.004-05:00

I totally want these!!

I created these with paper and dye ink. I have the best boots to show you so be sure to come back!

New Art

2011-08-31T12:35:00.000-05:00

I did these using paper and a tiny bit of dye ink. Aren't shoes the best...I have more to share with you soon.

Vintage Stamps

2011-08-28T01:03:00.001-05:00

I did these birds using regular paper but the background is vintage postage stamps. Ive collected them for years from all over the place like flea markets, antique stores and garage sales. I have used them in some other collage artwork but never this many at a time. I think they were happy to be out of the box!

Keva In Paper

2011-07-22T02:45:00.000-05:00

Keva 8x10 paper, dye ink

My girlfriend Gretchen asked me to do a portrait of her adopted daughter Keva. What a cutie with that awesome hair! Sadly I don't get to see my friend like I want because she lives in Massachusetts (but we are good about keeping in touch). She works with kids with Autism and that's how we met. What an amazing teacher and friend...who will always get artwork for free!

Postcard From Russia

2011-07-14T01:34:00.000-05:00

Yay...got a postcard from Russia today. It traveled 5,924 miles and took 29 days to get to me.

learn more about postcrossing here

Blue Birds Finished

2011-07-08T19:44:00.001-05:00

It's all done...Yay for finished!

Blue Birds-paper, dye ink, acrylic

Blue Birds

2011-07-07T23:22:00.001-05:00

Spending tons of time putting matte medium in all the cracks, groves to seal everything.

many more layers still to go.

Finland Postcard

2011-07-07T00:55:00.001-05:00

Happy mail day here! I got a postcard from Finland. This one traveled 5,303 miles and took 10 days.

Learn more about this...postcrossing

Berry Tree

2011-07-06T02:26:00.001-05:00

This bird has a partner I just didn't put it in this picture. I am making some really cool prints with mulberry paper so I'm scanning these before I put them on their permanent backgrounds. The prints I have done with the mulberry paper are really great because you can see all the fibers, pedals, leaves and such. When they were printed I had one of those "giddy squeal" moments because I loved they way they looked. Aren't those moments the best? However, I did realize I couldn't have backgrounds because it just wasn't the look I was going for.

I did this using only paper and matte medium as my glue. All the papers had already been distressed so all I did was cut away.

My work in progress pictures always stink because it's usually an after thought. Plus, I used my iPhone to take this picture.That's something I will work on.

Quote LOVE

2011-06-29T23:27:00.000-05:00

Is this not the truth!

2011-06-26T22:51:00.000-05:00

I think I am totally going to need to get this stamp. I am a stamp lover and this is right up my alley.

find it here

Piggies

2011-06-26T22:38:00.000-05:00

Virr

Glass Piggy Bank

Jims Pancakes

2011-06-25T10:33:00.001-05:00

Do you like pancakes? If so... your going to love Jim's Pancakes. He is a fun Dad that just loves to make them for his daughter Allie and son Ryan.

Be sure and check out his website here.

Razzle Dazzle Rose

2011-06-25T00:00:00.002-05:00

So I'm really into listening to Camera Obscura right now...it's slightly driving me nuts but it's all good. The group has a song called Razzle Dazzle Rose it's short and sweet...

Rose, I'm feeling older

I was as lucky as a four-leaved clover
I tried to be happy, it wasn't easy
When I choose my color, it will be
Razzle dazzle rose

Rose, I'm feeling older
Courage, my love, it makes me bolder
Expecting softness can lead to foolishness
When I choose my color, it will be
Razzle dazzle rose

This is an actual Crayola color introduced in 1990. I bet you didn't realize that you can look up crayon names at Crayola and find out more information about them. Isn't it great to have someone keeping you informed on the complete waste of time goodies out there? You can thank me later...(big smile)

If you could choose your color what would it be?

New Switzerland Postcard

2011-06-24T17:40:00.000-05:00

I got all excited today because I got a new postcard from Postcrossing. This one is from Switzerland, Zurich to be exact.

This postcard took 10 days and 5,334 miles to get to me...love that a little piece of paper can travel so far. Manuel is running the website petiteposte.com with unique art postcards from great artists so be sure and check it out. The artwork done on the one I received is by Daniel Podva.

Dan Berglund

2011-06-23T00:21:00.001-05:00

What a wonderful world The Painting from Dan Berglund on Vimeo.

Artist Dan Berglund illustrated the song “What a Wonderful World” performed by Louis Armstrong, frame by frame, using ink on glass.

Anxiety Girl

2011-06-11T22:30:00.000-05:00

This is funny because it's just so true!

photo here

Jazz Hands & Cuteness

2011-06-08T23:42:00.000-05:00

JAZZ HANDS!

1. Mouse & Bear
2. Cat in Bag
3. Little Puppy
4. Day Dreamin'
5. Baby Elephant
6. Kitune

Camera Obscure-Tears For Affairs LOVE

2011-06-08T18:47:00.000-05:00

China's Piano

2011-06-08T11:31:00.000-05:00

Isn't this piano-shaped building in Huainan, Anhui providence, China totally amazing?

The building will serve as the local Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. It's simply a spectacular example of unusual architecture. Are you wondering how to get in? You will need to go through the giant glass violin on the other side...totally wonderful!!

photo credit

Vintage Postage Stamps

2011-06-07T22:51:00.000-05:00

I love vintage postage stamps. They are just cool to me and I enjoy using them in my artwork. It took awhile but I went through my huge bucket of postage stamps and pulled out all the airmail stamps in red and green. I wanted another color so I went and found all of my orange six cent stamps. All the cancellation marks and date stamps are original on the stamps themselves. Because of this I decided not to paint or change the stamps in any way and just use them as my background. I'm glad I did because I think they are unique on their own.

Here is what I came up with...

mixed media, paper, acrylic

It kinda makes my head spin when I look at all these individual stamps. Do you think some of them were used for love letters? A note to Mom or Dad? Maybe secret documents? I'm sure each could tell a great story...I hope I did them justice.

Toasty Toast

2011-06-07T22:48:00.000-05:00

Want to try a yummy good snack?

Here is what you will need:

butter

extra virgin olive oil

bread (hearty)

kosher salt

You're going to want to heat your pan on medium. Melt your butter and olive oil in a bowl (the amount of butter and oil will depend on the amount of bread your making). For the bread I use really good fresh Pagnotta bread however, the bread you choose to use has to be really hearty. Use your butter/oil mixture and brush it on both sides of your bread. Then simply place it in the pan and flip when golden brown.

When the butter/oil is sizzling on the bread dash on your kosher salt. The bread gets really toasty crunchy...trust me this is SO yummy!!

Jason likes to add an herb dip with rosemary.

Straws

2011-06-07T02:03:00.002-05:00

Who says straws are just for drinking?

T Donovan, a sculptor and installation artist, is known for her work with everyday manufactured materials such as Styrofoam cups, Scotch tape, and drinking straws to create large scale sculptures. The piece below is stacked drinking straws.

photo credit

what do you think of this lamp...pretty cool huh?

photo credit

New Work Is Good

2011-06-06T02:47:00.002-05:00

New work always makes me happy (even when I'm not crazy about it). I think it's that simple feeling of getting something done and posted. I did this using paper, dye ink, type and dry transfers. No X-acto knife use in this one just my medium scissors. I wish I could say I had a hand in that fantastic background paper but I bought it that way...darn.

I'm feeling kinda bummed out today...so send good vibes my direction, it would be greatly appreciated! (big smiley face)!!

Color LOVE

2011-06-02T21:15:00.007-05:00

I want my home to be bright and colorful like these...I think I might need a rather large blue wall!

photo credit here

what about a pinkish sofa and green wall??

photo here

this is a wonderful colorful cover...

photo here

These lovely sofas would definitely do the trick!

oh, the possibilities. I certainly need to get out of my brown world.

Light House

2011-06-01T21:09:00.003-05:00

Here is a little piece I did that I've just gotten around to posting. My husband and I watch Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel so you can imagine why this was swimming around in my head. If you click on the picture you can get a better look at it.

"Darkness Teaches You To Appreciate light"
Mixed media

dye ink, paper

My Favorite Things

2011-05-31T00:13:00.000-05:00

I was tagged by sweet Regina from Live Delightfully to tell about my favorite things. She has a wonderful blog that is fun and inspiring so be sure to hop in and say Hi. I'm not really good at this sort of thing but I will give it a go...

My Favorite Hobby

I enjoy a good deal...so I enjoy going to garage sales, antique stores, thrift stores, estate sales with my friends. My friend Cassie is an antiques dealer so we are always on the look out for unique items. I'm always laughing with my friend Carolyn because she is the master of getting a good price when I'm too chicken to ask for it.

My Favorite Shoes

They have to be my Nike flip flops. These are major comfortable and easy breezy. I don't get dressed up to go to my studio so flip flops work great for me. However, when I do have to be presentable I like my Mary Janes.

My Favorite Site

This is easy...it's Pinterest. I am on Pinterest everyday. That site just makes me happy! I have found wonderful artists, DIY tips, crafts and yummy food recipes. Basically, anything you're into, you can find it there.

My Favorite Food

My husband's food is just the best! Whenever he gets into the kitchen and starts making something we all know it's going to be wonderful. He makes the best from-scratch chicken and dumplings.

My Favorite Show

Hands down my favorite TV show is IT Crowd on BBC. I LOVE that show and it's SO funny.

My Favorite Day Of The Week

I don't really have one. I think they are all kinda good. However, if I had to choose one I would choose Tuesday. Jason has a crazy work schedule so we set this day aside to spend together.

My Favorite Music

I love Ingrid Michaelson's music....swoon.

Is that it? Did I do it? Hmm... that wasn't so bad. Ha!

Happy Monday

2011-05-29T23:49:00.001-05:00

Happy Memorial Day!

mixed media

acrylic, paper, dye ink

Just Perfect!

2011-05-27T22:39:00.000-05:00

I don't know why but I "need" one of these!

How wonderful is this? I found it on Flickr by inspieco (her stitching is just magical).

I Love Books

2011-05-25T22:42:00.002-05:00

Yep, I'm a big fan of books. I have a friend that has been trying to sell me on getting a Kindle. I can't explain it but I like the feel of the actual book in my hands. Turning the pages, dog-earring them and using a fun book marker. Oh, and when you're all done putting it neatly in the bookcase as your little accomplishment. My friends have asked me about some of my books and it's fun to loan them out and discuss them.

Have you ever read a book that changed how you look at life? How you acted? Treated your family? I have...and I'm so thankful for the ability to read, learn and change.

Book Walls

2011-05-24T00:45:00.000-05:00

Here is for all the book lovers out there!

wallpaper swoon...

Masquepen Masking Fluid and Ranger Inks

2011-05-23T19:13:00.001-05:00

Masking fluid is just one of those funky artist products I like to use. However, (I think) the outcome can sometimes be unpredictable. If you don't know what the heck I'm talking about, in a nutshell, masking fluid is a "liquid tape" that you brush on your artwork in areas you don't want painted.

Here is an example of what it I'm talking about. You can tell in some cases I'm not a perfectionist because I just slopped the mask all over the place. The white part is a flower stencil that I put masking fluid on. When it's dry it will feel like rubber and you can just rub it off. I use my finger or you can use a rubber cement pick-up (mine is the Pro Art brand).

Ok, here is the tricky part. I use a lot of vintage book, music and dictionary pages in my work. I hate to say the word "can't" but you kinda "can't" use masking fluid on those papers. They are just too delicate and when you go to rub it off it will take the paper with it.

It's best to use it with heavy weight watercolor paper or illustration board. Another quick tip: your paint, ink, whatever you use will not dry on top of the mask so make sure to clean it off with a Q-tip or towel before you start rubbing it off.

FYI: in the artwork above I used Ranger inks. They are cool beans because they are transparent but still vibrant.

Ship In A Bottle

2011-05-19T20:53:00.002-05:00

Here is some new artwork I recently finished up. I did it using most of my paper scraps from my huge pile (seriously... huge pile).

9x12

paper

I cut the brown paper around the edges kinda loosey goosey and didn't really worry about making the outline perfect. You can really see that on the sails. My youngest was looking at this and told me, "Ships are made to explore Mom". Score...he totally gets it!

Postcrossing Latest

2011-05-19T20:03:00.001-05:00

I received a postcard from Taiwan the other day. It took 84 days to get to me and traveled 13,055 km (that little piece of paper was doing some traveling). It was from a student named Phoebe in the southern part of Taiwan.

this is the front of the postcard

look at her cute giraffe sticker

Lean more about Postcrossing here.

Procrastination Funnies

2011-04-28T01:22:00.000-05:00

image here

Little Green Bird

2011-04-27T22:55:00.000-05:00

I'm finished with the little green bird. I used acrylic, paper and dye ink for this little guy.

9x12 mixed media, paper, acrylic and dye ink.

Spring Goodness

2011-04-24T23:13:00.000-05:00

Here are twelve things that make me smile for spring...

gorgeous flowers

Vintage Rose Garden

dreaming of walking this path...sigh

Spring, Umbria hill town

having this on my door

riding this bike (with those flowers of course)

Love Stoned

Shopping here...

Call Me Cupcake

a room to call my own

Crumpled Envelope

have some fun hair

a balloon ride with a friend

Sweet Lovely William

creating a cute garland

Creature Comforts

painting my fingers and toes

Organized Clutter

last but not least...enjoying a lil cake!

Liza Lefkowitz

Christ Has Risen!

2011-04-24T02:57:00.001-05:00

Happy Easter!

I wanted to show a different spin on Easter baskets. My boys are old enough that baskets just don't really seem to fit their age. However, I love to do little things for them celebrating the holidays so this year I decided to use large storage jars.

These are perfect for all the goodies I wanted to put inside them. So basically I just layered the candy and worked my way to the top.

Each one has a huge chocolate bunny in the middle...yummy.

In each container I was able to place five eggs with a saying or question for my boys to read out loud. I wrapped them in money for an extra yay!

These containers are great because I can use them for other holidays Valentines Day, Halloween etc. You can find these large containers at Target and Walmart for around $5.00 in the canning supply section.

Mercedes Benz Left Brain/ Right Brain

2011-04-23T00:49:00.003-05:00

Left

Brain

I am a scientist. A mathematician. I love the familiar. I categorize. Linear. Analytical. Strategic. I am practical. Always in control. A master of words and language. Realistic. I calculate equations and play with numbers. I am order. I am logic. I know exactly who I am.

Right

Brain

I am creativity. A free spirit. I am passion. Yearning. Sensuality. I am the sound of roaring laughter. I am taste. The feeling of sand beneath bare feet. I am movement. Vivid colors. I am the urge to paint on an empty canvas. I am boundless imagination. Art. Poetry. I sense. I feel. I am everything I wanted to be.

I know which one I am...how about you?

Little Bird

2011-04-23T00:13:00.001-05:00

I'm working on a new bird and so far all I have done is it's little head.

I feel like my scrap stash is out of control so I am trying to use scraps on future projects.

The Art Of The Brick

2011-04-20T01:21:00.003-05:00

Nathan Sawaya uses Lego's to create art that is just amazing. I can't imagine the time and thought it must take to do his sculptures. I know my 10 year old would be in heaven in his studio.

Check out his website to read more and see his artwork.

More Lego goodness......

Lego Kitchen

Lego USB

Lego Rings

Snack & Stack

Lego Heels

Lego Table

Old Times

She's All Done

2011-04-19T01:31:00.000-05:00

mixed media 36x36

paper, dye ink, acrylic

A Drop Of Ink

2011-04-17T21:54:00.001-05:00

9X12 mixed media artwork

paper, dye ink

Dan In Real Life...Hell No

2011-04-15T22:54:00.003-05:00

Great movie but it's the duet from the movie that sucked me in!

I love Sondre Lerche and Regina Spektor's music so when you put them together I don't know quite what to do with myself. I think this live version is great because Miss Spektor messes up and she's just cute.

Hell No

Etsy Art Love

2011-04-08T20:20:00.000-05:00

Here is some great Etsy art for ya on this fine Friday.

Happy weekend!!

lepetitelefant

Great DIY

2011-04-06T21:50:00.003-05:00

Have trouble keeping your flip- flops organized? I ran across a great solution from EPBOT blog for a great DIY way to keep them organized and cute.

You can get the full tutorial on her blog here.

What do you think about this make -up magnet board? I read about this project on Laura Thoughts blog and you can see the full tutorial here.

Morgane’s drawer hangers are awesome...I could really use some of these. You can read more at Design Sponge.

In Style Progress

2011-04-05T22:54:00.000-05:00

I am coming along on this piece. Ive made a lot of progress on her dress but I still have work to do on the back (I plan to make it a lace up). When I ran across this purple patterned paper from K & Company I knew it was perfect for the dress.

Minor Obsession

2011-04-04T01:26:00.001-05:00

I have a minor obsession with three things...Anthropologie, handmade soaps and sleep bottoms. Recently I found some of the best sleep bottoms at Target by Gilligan & O'Malley. I've bought two pair and just love them...love. I can't believe I'm saying this but I love them more than the ones from Anthropologie. It's actually killing me to say that!

Gilligan & O'Malley

Target 14.99

I STILL love the Eloise brand from Anthropologie but I found the Gilligan and O'Malley bottoms are thicker and the price can't be beat.

Eloise from Anthropologie 48.00

Pretty awesome huh...both brands make me a whole lotta happy. What is one of your minor obsessions?

In Style

2011-04-02T23:57:00.004-05:00

I'm in the middle of working on some new artwork. Actually, I have several pieces in progress at the same time. It's coming along slowly and hopefully it won't take me forever to finish.

I'm still not sure what color her dress is going to be so I plan to take my color swatch and go scouting for papers tomorrow. I'm still working on the background so I have her taped up in the middle to get a feel of the background with her in it.

I got this sheet music from an estate sale I went to with a friend. It's from 1916 and I couldn't help but snatch it up for this project.

Just Being Audrey

2011-04-01T23:06:00.002-05:00

Isn't Audrey Hepburn just classically beautiful? I was in the book store the other day and ran across this book by Margaret Cardillo called Just Being Audrey.

It's a picture-book biography of actress Audrey Hepburn showing how her experiences as a young girl in Nazi-occupied Europe shaping her being, making her one of the most giving, inspiring and kind starlets of her time.

It was the great illustrations by Julia Denos that grabbed my attention. Julia has a website here and a super blog called The Cinnamon Rabbit you really have to check out.

Audrey art wall found here

Audrey Hepburn dressing room with Ip, 1958

Pink gathers here

Audrey art found at B-Elle


3Lambsgraphics


picture found here

A Lady's Findings

thedevilstrip

Red Bird

2011-03-31T22:05:00.002-05:00

I plan to take better pictures (I took this with the camera on my phone). I plan to change the beak color to red I wasn't focused and made it a creamy brown color...duh.

24x24 Mixed Media

paper, acrylic, dye ink

Before I Die...by Candy Chang

2011-03-31T00:51:00.002-05:00

It took Candy Chang one month and seven hours of intense stenciling on this wall for this Before I Die project (with a lot of support from old and new friends). She turned the side of an abandoned house in her neighborhood into a giant chalkboard where residents can write on the wall and remember what is important to them. Before I Die transforms neglected spaces into constructive ones where we can learn the hopes and aspirations of the people around the neighborhood.

Once the wall is filled they wash the board with water and start with a clean slate again. All the responses are being documented and will be included in a book. She says, "I have received many requests from people who’d like to install it in their city, so we’re looking into ways to manufacture an affordable stencil (I made this one by hand. It is a lot of cutting)". We’re also interested in visiting your city and figuring out ways to install it together.

visit her website here to lean more... or if you are in New Orleans, stop by the corner of Marigny and Burgundy (900 Marigny Street) to add your thoughts to the wall.

all pictures from Candy Chang's website

Summer Sun Hat

2011-03-29T21:48:00.000-05:00

It's getting close to sun hat time...

paper

Mr Darcy...sigh

2011-03-24T21:24:00.001-05:00

I just watched Pride and Prejudice again for the 100th time last night. Oh, totally love this movie.


brookish

FOLD

2011-03-18T01:34:00.003-05:00

fold cards make me happy! All the cards are designed and fabricated by Miro Chun – with bits of wire, snips of thread, and colorful scraps of paper (all done by hand). They have a number of lines- wire cards, sewn/mobile cards, and a few letterpress/silkscreen and offset printed cards- but the cards that attract the most attention are the wire animals. They are just darn cute!

Be sure to check out all wire cards and more at her website fold and her blog.

all images taken from fold website

New Bird

2011-03-15T00:38:00.001-05:00

paper

Splish Splash Give Away

2011-03-13T16:44:00.000-05:00

Sweet illustrator Amy Schimler is giving away a copy of her new book "Splish Splash". Be sure and go to her blog and check it out.

Otto

2011-03-11T21:55:00.002-06:00

We lost our little fella today. Otto... we love and miss you!!

Gemma Milly, Rene Gruau, Mitchell & Dent's, Emma Leonard

2011-03-10T23:29:00.000-06:00

Gemma Milly

Rene Gruau


Mitchell & Dents

Emma Leonard

Just Cute

2011-03-07T21:14:00.001-06:00

Poodle

2011-03-07T11:45:00.000-06:00

8x10 paper

Scottie

2011-03-06T21:00:00.000-06:00

8x10 paper

Pug

2011-03-05T23:05:00.000-06:00

8x10 paper

Dachshund

2011-03-03T21:03:00.001-06:00

8x10 paper

The Whole Picture

2011-02-28T20:10:00.000-06:00

8x10 paper

I did this using only paper...no dye ink or acrylic. I really enjoy using distressed paper and finding ways to show shadows and highlights. I made this camera kinda loosey goosey not worrying about perfect lines or cuts.

Great Finds!

2011-02-25T09:39:00.003-06:00

Sometimes you just have to share the goodness...

Pump

Anthropologie


Tea Rose Home

Dottie Angel

Anthropologie


Liebling

Anthropologie

Pink Loves Brown

2011-02-25T04:30:00.001-06:00

These are cupcakes I made for my kiddo's the other day. I have boys and they just couldn't bring themselves to eat the pink ones. However, eventually the sweet tooth took over and they disappeared.

more glorious cupcakes...


www.mysweetandsaucy.com/


ShamsD

Call Me Cupcake

Bakerella

Evan's Kitchen

Manda

Cute Little Dog Window

2011-02-24T23:22:00.001-06:00

I was walking Cody the other day and ran across the cutest little window. Suddenly I hear barking and a little head pops out. How cute is this fence with little doggy windows in it?(there was more than one along the fence) Cody was enjoying making a new friend and didn't want to leave.

Perspective

2011-02-23T21:01:00.002-06:00


8x10 mixed media

Here is some fun new artwork I did using paper and acrylic. I went straight to my paper scraps for all the glasses which is pretty fun just to mix and match patterns. Can you tell I love funky and fun glasses? I seriously think I would wear each of these (maybe for each day of the week). I've been thinking I need to get a back up pair very soon before disaster hits.

Baptiste Debombourg

2011-02-20T00:20:00.000-06:00

I'm really loving this staple art done by Baptiste Debombourg.

(pictures taken from Baptiste Debombourg website)

Presentation:

On Wall

Elements:

35 000 staples

Dimensions:

2,7x2,5m

Realisation time:

75 hours

Wantist

2011-02-18T14:10:00.001-06:00

I'm giving you a reason to spend hours clicking around a website...it's called Wantist

Birds In The Sky

2011-02-17T21:43:00.002-06:00

Paper, acrylic

New Anthropologie Pictures

2011-02-08T23:13:00.002-06:00

I have been so busy lately I've neglected my little blog. It's art kinda busy so all is good. I needed a break and spent the day with my husband which is always fun, fun. I needed to feed my minor Anthropologie obsession and spent a short amount of time there today.

I love the new window display made with clothes pins and hangers...

Also, I thought these paper flowers were way great!!

Peacock

2011-01-21T21:26:00.001-06:00

This is what Ive been working on the past two weeks. Yep...it's all paper.

My pictures are awful because the lighting in my studio is weird. This piece is very big 48x48 and super heavy because it's wood. I am having the molding put around it on Tuesday then it's off to the gallery.

The True and the Questions

2011-01-03T22:41:00.001-06:00

I bought this journal by Sabrina Ward Harrison for my friend for Christmas and I love it. I am totally going back to get one for myself!! Here are a couple of pages...

Hummingbird

2011-01-01T20:14:00.002-06:00

My scanner cut most of the flowers off...bummer.

paper, acrylic and dye ink