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|I’m back!!
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
After what seems like a little break, I’m back!!! The past few months have been quite hectic, and my husband and I just made a whirlwind move from California to Virginia. But now we’re settled here, and I’m ready to get back into the swing of things. Bring on the art projects!
After I got my art room here unpacked, the first thing I did was pull out my watercolors to paint my mom something special. A year or two ago, I did a watercolor painting for my dad of the ranch he grew up on. It turned out so lovely, and now it graces the presence of their home:
This time, my mother asked me to paint a picture of my grandpa’s backyard. It has been something I have been meaning to do, but have gotten sidetracked. Several months ago, my grandfather passed away, and I knew that this painting was something I needed to do. I will always have a tender spot in my heart for my grandpa and the love he put into his yard. My best memories of him were visiting my grandma and grandpa at their house, going in their immaculate yard, and picking raspberries.
Anyway, here is the finished product:
I think it turned out great, and now my parents both have a watercolor of their homes growing up!
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Christmas Time Projects
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
Hey all! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and New Years. Mine was fantastic. We were able to spend lots of time with our families, we had a few days to relax, and tomorrow the real world (i.e. work) resumes.
I figured that since Christmas is passed, I could finally post a few projects I have recently been working on. Project #1: A digital painting I did for my sister’s brother-in-law, who just got married last week. This was their wedding present:
My sister, Erin, is a fantastic photographer and took this engagement picture, and I created it into a lovely digital painting for their new little place together. They are such a beautiful couple, are they not?
Project #2 was another digital painting that I did, this time for my boss. It is of her three children, and will go in the office. I was very pleased with how it turned out. What darling kids!
Well, that’s it! My most recent projects. Hopefully there will be many more to come in 2o11. Always remember that a work of art makes a wonderful and very meaningful gift. I am sure these ones did.
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I’ve returned!!
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
I told you that I might be MIA for a little while, and it turns out I was right. I know, I know . . . you’ve all missed me! (does anyone even read this blog?) But I have been really busy the past month and a half doing things like this:
-Working on my children’s book! Boy, that was a lot of work! But it looks so polished and bright and beautiful, and I’ve turned everything in to the publisher. I’m dying to show you some illustrations, but you might have to wait until things are more finalized.
-Quilting: This will be the largest quilt I’ve ever done! It will go perfectly in our bedroom, but still need to hand stitch it.
-Refinishing some furniture: This beauty is in my hubby’s geek room. My favorite part: the top is chalkboard paint! Best decision I’ve ever made (when it comes to refinishing furniture).
-Seeing the sights of the central coast when my parents came out for a visit! Oh, it was so much fun. Come back, Mom and Dad! I miss you.
the beautiful Pismo Beach
-I’ve also been looking for jobs and have had interviews, but no success. Ahhh, the life of being an artist! I’m definitely welcoming any custom pieces you’d like to have done. So please, give me a holler!!
That’s what I’ve been up to! Stay tuned for future posts on all my art projects coming up! Until then . . .
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Adding a little color!
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Color is a wonderful, beautiful thing to have in your home . . . wouldn’t you agree? I wouldn’t say that every piece of furniture, wall, or accessory should be dramatic and bold, but colorful accent pieces are essential for me! I’ve had some furniture in my house that needed some sprucing up, and although I’ve never really refinished furniture before, I thought I would give it ago. Here’s the finished result:
(paint color: sea song. stain: ebony)
I am really happy with the results! Not too bad for a first attempt, I would say. And it’s so nice having a little more color in the house. Every time I walk into my art room, I am almost taken aback by my sea foam green dresser, because I’m used to seeing the before version. It makes me smile. And the nightstand coordinates perfectly in our bedroom and looks so nice with my stained glass lamp.
So don’t be afraid to try new projects and add a little color to your home! You definitely will not regret it. Aside from furniture, one thing that adds a little beauty to your home is art. My paintings and my stained glass grace the presence of almost every wall in my home, and it not only adds color and character, but it makes a house feel a little bit more like home. So if you’re in need of some color, send me a message! I would love to create something beautiful for your home too! Until then . . .
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