An Artist@Heart

Greets and Sallies!!! I'm on my way back!!!

2011-02-22T11:52:00.000-08:00

Hiya!!!
After a long hiatus for many many reasons ,I am coming back with more art and hand-made items. It has been a topsy turvy year but I'm blessed and thankful I am still here by grace. I do hope you enjoy seeing the new pieces and welcome your comments anytime!

@^]^@

Somebody's Purse

2010-03-03T12:18:00.000-08:00

Somebody's Purse

6x8

Mixed Media

Hmm..Probably mine...lots of stuff in it....probably anything you ask for...I would have in it...and REALLY..that's the truth Ruth...&^]^&

Hanging From Grace

2010-02-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

Hanging from Grace

6 x 8

Mixed Media

FancySmancyStarbucks

2010-02-26T21:32:00.000-08:00

FancySmancyStarbucks (Chicago)

6x8

Mixed Media

A World of Globes

2010-02-25T12:47:00.001-08:00

A World of Globes

6 x 8

Mixed Media

I saw these vivid/brilliant colorful globes in a window during a stroll down Michigan Avenue-the globes were absolutely stunning. Of course, I had to create it again in my own vision and to recall the memory of the beautiful journey I had in Chicago. TYSVMJD!!!!

On My Shelf - Twitter Inspiring

2010-02-23T23:27:00.000-08:00

Well, let me introduce you to the Twitter Inspiring group. I think the title speaks for itself. Talk about a "mixed bag", this is definitely one. But that's the way I like it. All mumble jumble....spewing out "a la difference"...works for me. This group range from Artisians->Artists->businesses->to everyday people who have a gift of gab.

First Shelf:

sharonljmoore - blog: sharonljmoore - graphic designer

heartsabustin2

- blog: heartsabustin2 - Artisian

inbyronbaytoday- blog: inbyronbaytoday - Photographer/Painter/Scribe

Second Shelf:

puffclean - blog: puffclean - global business network

dutchfeltart - blog:dutchfeltart - Fiber Artist

Third Shelf:

sassypackrat - blog:sassypackrat - Stationery Designer

LostNMissing - Blog: LostNMissing - Non=Profit Org

Fourth Shelf:

MelissaInTheSky - Blog: MelissaInTheSky - Artist

Flipbooks - Blog: Flipbooks - Marketing/Flipbooks

Me_Pam - Music Lover and K<><>L People

Chicago Is...

2010-02-23T06:27:00.000-08:00

On a positive note......Chicago Is....ART, love, inspiring, exhilarating, uplifting, culturally diverse, my kind of town,The Loop, Michigan Avenue, The Windy City, The Chicago Hawk, Navy Pier, skyscrapers, Els, Chicago Bulls, The Second City, Oprah, Filene's Basement, The Chicago Tribune....moving to its own unique increments of time....creating it's own movement...

(A color photo [taken back in January] which I reduced to a black and white. Color added to two key features - THE CLOCK AND THE WALK LIGHT= TIME AND MOVEMENT.)

Chicago Is

6x8

Mixed Media

Willie Wonka

2010-02-20T19:20:00.000-08:00

I actually created this from a photo shared with me from the Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory show that was held at the Boiler Room Theater. It was a color photograph and I also put it in a frame as an added touch. Unfortunately, I did not get to see this particular show but knowing the actor who played the lead, I have no doubt that the show was a hit. In fact I believe it received rave reviews. This actor is absolutely a true talent, an accomplished gifted pianist. and the owner of the BRT. He is such a pleasant individual and often directs most of the shows. I'm sure he brought "Willie Wonka" to life and to a new height. His entire family are theater lovers and everyone enjoys knowing them.

Willie Wonka

4 x 6

Mixed Media

Running Water Doesn't Freeze, Really????

2010-02-20T13:00:00.001-08:00

This was another photo taken while I was in Chicago back in January. I always heard that running water doesn't freeze - well, I stood at the bridge and watched flowing water...and the chunks of ice within it. So much for that theory...

Me and Mr. Lego and WHO IS SHE?

2010-02-19T16:23:00.000-08:00

On my trip to Chicago back in January, I strolled in the very very cold weather up Michigan Avenue. Tried to show I could hang with the best of them. It was so cold you literally cried involuntary. Ran into a small mall to get warm and browse around. It was a huge mall area basically dedicated to an anchor store which I cannot think of at the moment but yes, I believe it was Nordstrom. On the second level, I noticed these Lego people sitting on the benches and I just had to get a photo. While I sat down by Mr. Lego, it was obvious that Mrs. Lego was a bit miffed. Ah, it's still all about the Art!!! Artistically yours, &^]^&

On My Shelf -Small Bits of Me

2010-02-16T03:41:00.001-08:00

Thought it would be fun to put some of my artwork on the photoshelf and VOILA! It is done! Some of these are found in their original larger formats on this blog in my archives. The "book shelf ends" in the middle shelf is not something I created. It is a part of my shelf. I do find them complimentary. :-))

On My Shelf - Twitter Amazing

2010-02-16T03:36:00.001-08:00

Here lies my Twitter Amazing group! Such a varied group from many different areas of interest. AMAZING people from all walks of life who share a common bond=Twitter. Hmm...I should be a marketer I guess, huh? NOT! :-) But then again, you never know. These people bring good things to life. Hey, I know you've heard that somewhere. But it's true! Connect with them and find out.

First Shelf:
Raj_R - Blog: Raj_R - Editor/TechnoBuzz {Special Thanks to Raj for the Google gift!!}
CreateandInvent - Blog:CreateandInvent - Handmade Arts and Crafts
jennlblake (Nashville) - Blog: jennlblake - model/actress
Second Shelf:
PynkRoseDesigns - Blog: PynkRoseDesigns - Hand Beaded Jewelry
jgouveia - Blog: jgouveia -
Abstract Artist/Painter
mlomb - Social Media/Mobile App Designer -
Third Shelf:
Sptzllama - Blog: Sptzllama - Art
ForeverSerenity - Blog: ForeverSerenity - wife/mom/blogger
theartscompany (Nashville) - Blog:
theartscompany - contemporary art gallery
Fourth Shelf:
cherryblossomin - Blog: cherryblossomin - Vintage Treasures/ETSY
nytimesphoto - Blog: nytimesphoto - photography/video
PosyMoe - Blog: PosyMoe - Handmade Knits, Felts, Dyes

A Rose is.......

2010-02-15T11:55:00.000-08:00

I did this little sketch early Sunday morning (Valentine's Day) and had planned to share it with my friends but was caught up with other matters which kept me super busy and hustling around for a Valentine event that evening. Might I say the event received a very good review. ^J^

A Rose is....

5 x7

Mixed Media

A Rose is....whatever you want it to be emotionally....

February 14, 2010 - Hand Made Menus & Venue

2010-02-09T07:53:00.001-08:00

Upcoming Valentine Event this weekend, and dare I say it? Yes, she (daughter) roped me into another one! :-) We created these menus for the dinner for the event. Might I say the menu (of which I will not be doing the cooking) sounds delicious. We will be handling all decorations for the venue - hope to get a photo of the actual finished table to share here. We also are to stuff 40 red with white ribbon bags filled with chocolate to be placed at each seat. The colors to used at the venue are black, white and red. There are to be 10 tables - about 50 people.

Addendum: The event was a huge success and a lot of work!!!! Food was D-Lish and everyone gave wonderful compliments on the entire affair.

On My Shelf -TWITTER PASSIONATE

2010-02-08T16:41:00.000-08:00

Some of the most passionate (about life, friendships, poetry, art, life, technology, animal rights, and controversial...even....) Twitter people around. As you know by now, I have a die hard love for the Arts!! Did you know? :-) I possess a great love of so many other interests as well, thus, the title for me "Eclectic" artist. I just can't seem to stay in one spot. Always creating something whether by choice or wrangled into my daughter's projects which is so often.

These individuals are a joy to follow! A side note re: @tweetclean - who is the epitome of the proper way to tweet! :-)

First Shelf:

@JosephHurtado - Blog: Joseph Hurtado - Social Media/Blogger/Photographer

@Barikasmiles (Nashville) - Blog: Barika Smiles - Poet/Songwriter

@Conduru - A Pilgrim in search of Inner Light

Second Shelf:

@savingsmallbiz - Blog: savingsmallbiz - Networking, business savings/discounts

@timgier - Blog: Tim Gier - Business, technology, animal rights, people interaction

@francescaart - Blog: Francesca Art - Artist

Third Shelf:

@uglymugs - Blog: Ugly Mugs - Business/Nashville

@tweetclean - Blog: Tweet Clean - Blogger/Internet Marketing

@poetikat47 - Blog: Poetikat47 - Poet/Nature Lover/Voracious Reader

Fourth Shelf:

@IDreamedISaw - Blog: IDreamedISaw - Writer/Designer

@InternetArtist - Blog: Internet Artist - Contemporary Artist/Writer

@Lawrencejiko - Blog: Lawrence Jiko - Artist/Haiku Writer

Got Snow?

2010-02-06T18:53:00.000-08:00

From watching the news channels/stations today, Washington, Baltimore, Virginia, Pennsylvania and many more states were severely hit with big time snow. Washington, DC alone got 2 feet of snow. And here I was complaining about last week's 4-6 inches here. I should know better I grew up in VA. I know what's it like to have snow drifts which prevented us from being able to get out the front door. I really feel for all the snow blizzard bound people, it's not easy....snow is beautiful when falling and untouched....bittersweet! But most of all, stay warm but most of all ....BE CAREFUL - STAY SAFE!

TWITTER SPECIAL

2010-02-06T18:18:00.000-08:00

YES, here are my TWITTER SPECIAL group. Individuals for causes, artists, crafters, designers, web design people with purpose and heart. I enjoy meeting new and interesting people and networking to cross mingle with those who share the same interests or to experience new ones. These individuals are all super worthy of following!

First Shelf:

@DinnerForOne -

@lubzi - Blog: lubzi-Artist
@mllyssa - Blog: mllyssa-Art
Second Shelf:

walkinthewoods1 - Blog: walkinthewoods1-Artisian
@cheth - Blog: cheth - Chief/Graphic Designer
@OnlineByDesign - Web Dev/Marketing

Third Shelf:
@specialfollow - Blog: special follow - Twitter users
@FranceinCairo - Blog: FranceinCairo - Haitian in Cairo

@LeelaSavage - Blog: Leela Savage - Poet/Writer/Causes
Fourth Shelf:
@Twitt3rartOTD - Blog: Twitt3rartoftheday - Artist
@safeworld4women - Blog: A Safe World for Women/Activism/Causes
@RedhenStudios - Blog: RedhenStudios/Artist

Saturday Morning

2010-02-06T07:45:00.000-08:00

I woke up around 4:00am - sleepless nights these days! I was feeling a bit haggard yet I began to sketch. How odd I'm thinking that this sketch was of a guy when drawing. But overall he embodies my physically run down feeling......on this Saturday morning! [At least I have a chance to get rejuvenated...sorry for the guy in sketch... (^o^)]

On My Shelf- TWITTER MAGICAL

2010-02-03T07:12:00.000-08:00

Here they are - TWITTER MAGICAL! These are the individuals who are magical by their own right and some are old dear friends- ranging from-to accomplished fine artists, artisians/crafters, IT, activists-heroes of causes, and entertainers. The wonderful world of Twitter brings so many diverse groups of people crossing many paths forming long term bonds. A lesson to be well learned.

First Shelf:

@Marenart - Blog: Marenart - Artist
DutchMagic - IT/Gamer
@divathatateny - Blog: divathatateny - Entertainer/Chef
Second Shelf:

@jsutme - Blog: jsutme -Artist
@mikebeak - Artist
Third Shelf:
@HautTotes - Blog: HautTotes -ETSY/Artisian
@SomalyMam - Blog: Somaly - Activist
@demure4you - Blog: demure4you - ETSY/Artisian

Fourth Shelf:
@jannypie - Blog: JannyPie-Artist
@delprado- Blog: delprado - importer
@garciafineart - Blog: garciafineart - Artist

BLUE and YELLOW are COZIES

2010-02-02T23:23:00.001-08:00

Here are two more results of my crazed winter cold/snowy nights when I can't sleep (but should try to anyway) and "please calm me down" cozies. They were both made from felt, hand-made/stitched and coupled with a cup of hot chocolate made for a good time! The top one has snaps on the inside and brads on the outside pouch and top fold.
This bottom cozy has snaps under each of the buttons with two types of stitching crossing each other. They feel so warm. I think I'm going to add a thin hand-sewn strap of some sort to each of them. Will post photos of them as well.

I'm working on a painting in between this and it is a slow process as I'm working on many things at the moment which distracts from the painting but it will be completed along with everything else.

ON MY SHELF - TWITTER FANTASTIC

2010-01-31T19:39:00.000-08:00

TWITTER FANTASTIC individuals, who are heart and soul, warm inner spirits, encouraging, witty, great conversationalists and down-to-earth. Here they are along with their blog links which reveals their true talents.

First Shelf:
@CDominiqueG (Nashville) - Blog:CDominique
@blogbrevity - Blog: blogbrevity
@thetrudz - Blog: thetrudz
Second Shelf:
@Guy_Vincent - Blog: Guy Vincent
My Twitter Finger Art piece
@EnterdaTainment - Model/Entertainer

Third Shelf:
YeleHaiti.Org - Blog Yele Haiti
@AlissaFereday - Blog: AlissaFereday
@coffeetablepoet - coffeetablepoet
Fourth Shelf:
@nibblesandbits - Haikuist
@heyyumsugar - Blog: heyyumsugar
@JuliaRosien - Blog: Julia Rosen

Cold Nights, Snowy days and MORE FELT

2010-01-31T17:27:00.000-08:00

As I mentioned in a previous post, I had been doodling around with felt during these cold wintry snowy days and creating some little hand-sewn/stitched little cozies and pouches - whatever comes to mind. Made this little one for myself...for my ear buds, my ipod shuffle and what other ldiddies. Thought I would put a smile on my face by putting a Twitter bird on the front (cut it out of felt with scissors while looking at a twitter icon) and a last name on the back! I got a big laugh out of this one but also a huge :-)!

MY SHELF - TWITTER MARVELOUS

2010-01-31T10:14:00.000-08:00

On MY SHELF today, please meet my "TWITTER MARVELOUS" tweeple. These individuals stir my soul through their inspirational messages, dedication to causes, artwork, graphic design, marketing, and laughter abound. I look forward to their tweets and to their humor-FIND THEM ON TWITTER and you can see for yourself! You can't go wrong! I have listed them below along with those who have blogs :-))

First Shelf:

@RasTommy (Nashville) -Blog:RasTommy

@JasonTrenton -Blog: Jason Trenton

@JuanitaEvans -Blog: Juanita Evans

Second Shelf:

@RuthTemple -Blog: Ruth Temple

@NewYorkChica -Blog: NewYorkChica

@Kay4NJ

Third Shelf:

@007Chester -Blog: 007Chester

@AlaskaArtist -Blog: Alaska Artist

@charitywater -Blog: Charity Water

Fourth Shelf:

@kmanuel7

@Lady_Hawke41 -Blog: Lady_Hawke41

@judynaomi - Blog: Judy Naomi

Snowy Nights, Bitter Cold and FELT

2010-01-31T08:02:00.000-08:00

FINISHED

During the holidays, I gave one of my sisters a USB/FM/MP3 players which caused her to jump for joy {She's not quite ready for an Ipod, Zune, etc. yet and I'm not ready for the $$$ HA! :-)} She does landscaping (and very artistic as well - sssshhh... she crafted (hand drawn) the entire Charlie Brown Christmas scene out of wood on her lawn even knitting the caps and scarves. It was AWESOME! Lots of traffic just to see it.) Anyway, since the weather has been so cold and recently with the arrival of snow, during my sleepless nights, instead of
painting...I have been working with FELT just to see what results. On that NOTE ,I made a small pouch/cozy for her player and ear buds. I put her name on the front trailing with a small red glass heart, a large black button sewn to snaps for closure and a music note on the back. I'm mailing it to her this week - it will be a surprise. Hope she enjoys it! :0) (Finally, added a ribbon strap so that she can hang it around her neck for convenience)

Twitter Fabulous

2010-01-27T23:57:00.000-08:00

On MY FIRST SHELF. TWITTER FABULOUS - Here are some of the Twitter people who made an initial mark/impression upon me. There are many more tweeple I have met and of course I will be sharing those but these are some of the people I first encountered and who were my magnets. These individuals possess such strength in their profession, are super talented, driven, multi-faceted, dynamic AND still know how to smile and laugh! They are truly REAL!!!! If you're ever on TWITTER be sure and check them out. - MEET MY TWITTER FABULOUS!!!! I honestly didn't realize I was among STARS!! ;-))) (I have added their blog links below just to share their depth, truth, vision and just themselves!)

First Shelf:
@mjjaaska -Blog: mjjaaska
@TracyeDukes -Blog: TracyeDukes
@ThriveInBalance -Blog: ThriveInBalance

Second Shelf:
@AmyPredsfan -Blog: AmyPredsfan
My twitter finger art drawing
@josieinthecity -Blog: josieinthecity

Third Shelf:
@ModelSupplies -Blog: Model Supplies
@jimsmeltzart -Blog: Jim Smeltz Fine Art
@Licious247 -Blog: Licious247
Fourth Shelf:
@Ispookhorses -Blog: Ispookhorses
@CiaoBella50 - Blog: CiaoBella50
@LadyProducHer - Blogs: LadyProducHer and LadyProducHer

Red Strawberry in Letters/Words

2010-01-27T21:46:00.001-08:00

More play on the "Letters/Words" used in art. This little finger sketch was created with letters/words and then filled in with color. I think it's cool that the letters/words make the strawberry look as if there are little black beads are all over. These little sketches are mostly for fun and exercise but again, I enjoy them as my creativity continues to be fueled.

Twitter Shelf - WonderfulWomenWednesday

2010-01-27T21:15:00.000-08:00

This is my appreciation for being considered part of the #WonderfulWomenWednesday which was bestowed upon me by @josieinthecity on Twitter. I have the pleasure of being among these talented and gifted females on Twitter and recently joined their Twitter sites. This is my small way of humbly saying "THANK YOU JOSIE" and I hope you and all the ladies enjoy - First Shelf: @ShoeSmitten, @candita, @Daily_Pinch, - Middle: @josieinthecity, Third Shelf: @paigeaqha, @carriehasson, @AdonBates, Fourth Shelf: @misssweetsugar, @DebbieBarth, and @abbyharenberg

I had mentioned a little while back on this blog that I would be creating new ART photo shelves (even more relating to Twitter as well) and you are looking at the beginning of many to come in various aspects. I hope you will check back to see the new works!

Flower in White Lettering/White Framing

2010-01-25T18:00:00.000-08:00

"Flower in White Lettering" (finger sketch)
4 x 6

Hand Made/Hand Stitched Bookmarks

2010-01-18T13:18:00.000-08:00

My ever loving daughter recently sprung, well, let's say, posed to me :-) last Thursday that her book club was meeting and inquired if she (daughter) could create bookmarks for their first meeting. (We have a small business that we create gift baskets, gourmet apples, artsy, crafty items, etc.) My daughter approached me about creating them since she was in preparation for the BAR in late February - likely excuse! HA!! :-)) Anyway,I took on the project and these photos depict my finished products. The ladies had chosen particular colors they wanted to use - purple and black. I incorporated small black beads or black buttons on the ends, used buttons for the centers of the flowers as well as various shades of purple crystal pieces with black and purple ribbon. I started late afternoon last Thursday, hand stitching the entire pieces and finished Saturday morning. It was tedious work but a pensive relaxing time with most bookmarks having about 4-5 attachments sewn to each. I really enjoyed making them and loved the raves I received from the group. (I packaged them in a clear box and tied a black ribbon around it - the group thought the bookmarks had been purchased! HA!!) Just goes to always show, when you make it from your heart, the value can be unattainable. :-)) [LUV to the ladies in the book club - they made my day!]

#TwitterArt

2010-01-04T09:29:00.000-08:00

Another Twitter Art drawing (of course using my fingers as also the one previously posted). Easy to create various Twitter birds than with other social network logos/icons. One of the main reasons to play with it to reach out to the many variations to be created.

#TwitterArt2

2010-01-04T09:11:00.000-08:00

I enjoy creating little Twitter creations in the midst of the my other artwork - it's quick and whimsical but more diverse art work to come.

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!

2009-12-31T20:46:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to send my warmest wishes for a Happy New Year and that those of us who are here to see 2010 are so very blessed to bear witness!!!!

LIVE Life, FEEL each moment and CELEBRATE your Joy!!

Spread the Holiday Cheer-Pop The Cork!!!

2009-12-25T03:15:00.000-08:00

Another "Words and letters" drawing done on my Ipod Touch (one of my fav technie gadgets of all times)- I call this sketch .."Spread the Cheer" - time to pop the cork and celebrate the good/bad times gone by and the good/bad times to come. Even during this most stressful economical period, "LIFE, IS STILL A CELEBRATION."

Happy Holidays-Social Networking Shelf 4

2009-12-25T02:32:00.001-08:00

Here is Social Networking Shelf #4 and you're probably more associated with a number of these: Facebook, StumbleUpon, Blogger, My Space, Twitter, Google, Delicious, Ebay, Google, Twitter...and Wordpress. I have enjoyed making these though it took time to locate locate all icons/logos featured on this blog, re-size them, frame choice and Voila! I have more ideas as to how I want to create more shelves so be sure and check back...you never know...you might just be on one~~~ ;-))

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Happy Holidays-Social Networking Shelf 3

2009-12-25T02:25:00.000-08:00

This is the third shelf I created with more of the social networking icons/logos. Not sure how many I will make but just got a kick out of it during the holidays - time will tell where it ends...I am a Google Wave User...Catch the wave~~~~~~~~~~~~~:-))

Happy Holidays-Social Networking Shelf 2

2009-12-25T02:19:00.001-08:00

Just wanted to share one of the three Social Networking shelves I created - I don't belong to all these groups :-) but most familiar with them in some way or another...

Happy Holidays from My Photo Shelf

2009-12-22T19:34:00.000-08:00

On the second shelf, there is a Twitter holiday greeting I to share with my Twitter World. The drawing on the second shelft is the age old "Let It Snow" scene I drew back in 2004 along with a photo of me using my daughter's camera without her knowing it..HA....And the photo on the third shelf is from my surprise birthday celebration back in May. All the balloons arrived home safely!!! (Note: In my actual application on my ipod, when you click on the clock, it gives you the actual time at that moment - wayyyy cool)

It's All in the Words and Letters!!!

2009-12-19T08:50:00.000-08:00

"It's All in the Words".... This piece was created this morning with "words and letters" and one of my fingers on my Ipod Touch - :-)...It's so amazing how art can be at the tip of your fingertips as they say.....

YoungManinBlueHat

2009-08-13T11:10:00.000-07:00

Young Man in Blue Hat

Pen and Ink

13x17
This drawing was sketched with pen/ink on watercolor paper. I inserted the drawing into a glass coaster which sits in a holder on my dining room table. I am creating artwork for the entire set (4) - great conversation pieces!

Tomato Arts Festival II

2009-08-13T09:37:00.001-07:00

Tomato Arts Festival

8 x 6

Mixed Media

Tomato Arts Festival

2009-08-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

Tomato Arts Festival
8 x 6

Mixed Media

A Walk in Our Shoes

2009-08-13T07:15:00.000-07:00

A Walk in My Shoes

4 x 6

Mixed Media

Attended the annual Tomato Arts Festival last weekend, and while there met an artist (Anna) who pointed out that we had on the same exact sandals. We had a great laugh about it - I asked if I could take a photo of our feet together as one person (we were of two different cultures and I found this to be an artistic moment and couldn't miss it). Since it was the Tomato (typically RED) Arts Festival, had to throw that aspect into this. Going to share with Anna! So, take "A Walk in Our Shoes".

MJ on my Mind

2009-07-26T15:24:00.001-07:00

MJ on my Mind

Finger Sketch on Ipod Touch

Bumble Bee in Flight

2009-07-26T15:20:00.000-07:00

Bumble Bee in Flight

Painting done on Ipod Touch

(This was created from a photo that was taken by a friend)

Finger Drawing on Ipod Touch - SWEETHEART

2009-07-26T15:13:00.001-07:00

SWEETHEART

Finger drawing on Ipod Touch Screen

Peacefulness of Snow

2009-07-13T20:04:00.000-07:00

Peacefulness of Snow

One Winter

2009-07-13T19:49:00.000-07:00

One Winter

Twitter Finger Doodles on Ipod Touch Screen

2009-07-13T16:36:00.001-07:00

TWITTER finger doodles on Ipod Touch Screen

Finger Doodle

2009-07-13T16:25:00.000-07:00

Finger doodling on my Ipod Touch

Still Here - Quick Post

2009-04-23T13:06:00.001-07:00

My sincere apology for being out of pocket....Thanks KAT for always checking on me...You are such a dear!!! I will be posting by tomorrow....Thanks kindly!!

Those Dresses

2009-03-26T00:30:00.000-07:00

Those dresses

Mixed Media

4 x 3

Flea market dresses in color

In Bubble Trouble

2009-03-25T23:49:00.001-07:00

In Bubble Trouble

Mixed Media

5 x 3

Frustration

2009-03-25T23:32:00.000-07:00

Frustration

Watercolor Mixed Media

3 x 5

This little girl was dying for attention and seemed a so frustrated not being to wrangle the attention of her mother.

Flea Market Dresses

2009-03-25T22:48:00.000-07:00

Flea Market Dresses

Mixed Media

8 x 8

Flea markets are always the fourth Saturday of each month, I enjoy going just to take photos to use for artwork. There is always a good photo opt resulting in an art piece opportunity.

Strolling Alone Solo?

2009-03-25T19:59:00.000-07:00

Strolling Alone Solo?

Graphic Pen

3 x 5

This little girl was at the park though she was strolling alone - not really - she was right behind her parent(I always like having my daughter in front of me when we ventured out) but please know that I had this little' girl's back just in case!!!

Self Portrait #2

2009-03-25T19:35:00.000-07:00

Self Portrait #2

Graphic

6 x 5

One of my more pensive moments.

The Market Place

2009-03-25T19:18:00.000-07:00

The Market Place

Watercolor Mixed Media

12 x 8

The local farmer's market area near downtown. A very colorful environment with lots of great food!!!

flowers in the wind

2009-03-23T05:57:00.000-07:00

flowers in the wind
mixed media - graphic

14 x 10

Recalling as a child laying in a large field of grass near my grandfather's house, dotted with flowers and as a gentle breeze arrived, how they would bend and curl...holding on steadfastly...the sight and the feeling was so beautiful...and the flowers were symphonic...where or where was the orchestra?

Now Serving #19

2009-03-18T08:19:00.000-07:00

Now Serving #19
Mixed Media
11 x 8

#18

2009-03-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

#18

Mixed Media

11 x 10

#17

2009-03-18T07:27:00.001-07:00

#17

Mixed Media

11 x 7

Edward Mullar

2009-03-17T20:50:00.000-07:00

Edgar Mullar - German artist known for his street paintings and he actually uses the street as his canvas. His paintings are optical illusions - three-dimensional images. In this video, you’ll see the making of The Crevasse. Mullar turns this road into an arctic chasm.

Floating Spheres

2009-03-13T14:11:00.000-07:00

Floating Spheres

3d Graphic

Mixed Media

5 x 6

The Grand Scheme of Things

2009-03-13T13:49:00.000-07:00

The Grand Scheme of Things
3D Graphic
Mixed Media
4 x 3
(I have a deep interest in the moon and it's mysteries)

A Season is a Season is a Season

2009-03-12T23:19:00.000-07:00

Prelude:About a week ago, we had our first sample of SNOW and I do mean sample - didn’t even get a true inch here though some other areas in the state got as much as 8 inches.

As I stood in the doorway watching large flakes of snow fall to the ground the night before, I wondered if there would be enough to even realize that it had snowed at all upon wakening in the morning. Of course, the local weather stations were gearing us all for a big snow advisory SCARE (so typical of our forecasters). After watching the beautiful rhythm of the snow flakes dancing through the air that night, I woke up the following morning to see a mere dash of that white stuff aka SNOW barely clinging to the sidewalk, grassy areas and parking lot where I live. I thought about grabbing my camera but decided to wait just a little while before snapping that Kodak moment.

In about two hours I remembered that I had not taken a photo of the brief snow arrival so I decided to photograph the area out back (little did I know that the sun had already visited and the snow had begun to melt). Mind you there was still a residue of fallen leaves that had been raked up and ready to bag. When I looked out….I was amazed at what I saw - I could not have taken a more unique photo - Three seasons in one (Winter, Fall and Spring)!!! (By the way I will be getting those leaves out of the way…soon)… :0)

I wish I had thought to do this........

2009-02-14T17:01:00.000-08:00

Valentines in the Streets of Amsterdam

clever (cleaver...heh heh) idea

Happy Valentine's Day to all!!!

Florida Highwaymen

2009-02-10T02:51:00.000-08:00

I ran across an article entitled "The Highwaymen" by Elizabeth Hoover. This article was about a group of young self-taught black artists in the midst of racial strife in the 1950's - 1960's who painted Florida landscapes. Their works were their way of a deflection against the times of despair.The original members were James Gibson, Alfred Hair, Harold Newton and Livingston Roberts - two of this group formed a relationship with a white painter/artist Albert Backus and eventually labeled themselves "The Highwaymen" who painted sometimes only from memory, and who sold these beautiful paintings from the trunks of their cars. What's even more interesting and is that out of the 26 Highwaymen, there was only one female, Mary Ann Carroll. Their works are breathtakingly surreal and a wonderful historic tribute to Florida's natural beauty.

FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN

A Heart Awaits

2009-02-09T14:19:00.001-08:00

A Heart Awaits

Photography/Mixed Media

8 x 6

The Story Behind The Photo:

For the past 2 years, my artsy daughter and I have created baskets/gifts for various holiday occasions (i.e., Valentine's Day, Easter, Mothers Day and other special occasions) including church fundraiser events, personal orders, etc. delivering to homes and even to nursing home residents. Most of the items gathered for the baskets are bought off season and stored away which saves on costs. Examples of contents are candies of various sorts, brownies, strawberry cupcakes, novelty items , stuffed animals, and her hand dipped Granny Smith apples in dark chocolate, caramel, white chocolate, pecans, walnuts, M&Ms, toffee, chocolate chip, butterscotch and the list goes on. She has branded her product - My Adam's Apples . I must admit it took a while but she has perfected her technique and they are delicious!

WE both really enjoy creativity and exploring new ideas but I must admit sometimes I am wrangled into projects without knowing but to be totally honest, as long as it's for a good cause, I easily bend and I'm in.

So, the above is a photo of the gift tags I created for the Valentine's Day Baskets/Gifts that are going out this week. These tags are made from card stock, ribbon, wire, foam cut outs, and magazines. After creating so many tags by hand and tossing them in a large gold bowl, the colors were so vibrant - I saw a possible artistic photo opportunity. ...

And, out there a heart waits for the gift/basket with one of these tags on this upcoming Valentine's Day....

A ghostly ship

2009-02-04T17:11:00.000-08:00

A Ghostly Ship

4 x 5

Mixed Media

Springing Forward

2009-02-02T17:53:00.000-08:00

Springing Forward

Watercolor/Mixed Media

18 x 22

Needed some "pick me up" with all the ice, snow and brrrrrrrrr...cold weather - some C O L O U R....in my life and VOILA!!!! Looking forward to SPRING and all the beautiful flowers and colors of life.

Struggle

2009-01-30T16:26:00.000-08:00

Struggle

4 x 4

Mixed Media

Needless to say that it's all about the struggle whether to get in, to get out, to get involved, to be recognized, to be credited, to be human, just to be .....

On Edge

2009-01-29T05:54:00.000-08:00

On Edge

4 x 4

Mixed Media

This period in history is basically becoming the norm with the economy spiraling downward and plunging deeper and deeper into that black hole and with hundreds of thousands of jobs being gutted - it is a time for all of us to be "on edge."

Fleeting Hope

2009-01-23T17:51:00.000-08:00

Fleeting Hope

4 x 4

Mixed Media

Grasping for Change

2009-01-23T05:29:00.000-08:00

Grasping for Change

4 x 6

Mixed Media

Birds of a Feather

2009-01-23T04:10:00.000-08:00

Birds of a Feather

Mixed Media

4 x 4

Self Entanglement in the Dark

2009-01-21T19:04:00.001-08:00

Self Entanglement in the Dark

4 x 4

Mixed Media

Self Entanglement

2009-01-21T18:52:00.000-08:00

Self Entanglement

Mixed Media

4 x 4

Secretary of Art

2009-01-21T17:58:00.000-08:00

I received this email from one of my local art groups (Art Talk) of which I belong and thought I would share it:

You may have already received this from someone else, but it is so important, we're passing it along.

Quincy Jones has started a petition to try and influence President Elect Obama to appoint a Secretary of the Arts. Please take a moment to go to the sight and sign at www.petitiononline.com/esnyc/petition.html

This is very important. Many other countries have had Ministers of Art or Culture for centuries. The United States has never appointed a person to represent the Arts. We in the Arts need this, and the country needs the Arts--now more than ever.

Please take a moment to sign this important petition, and pass it on to everyone on your e-mail list.
Thank you.

Vessels of Distinction

2009-01-19T21:20:00.000-08:00

Vessels of Distinction

Mixed Media

3 x 4

Free flowing containers of thoughts, emotions, feelings, ideas, suggestions,

disagreements and decisions

- different shapes and sizes -

all to allow an ultimate purpose.

Inside Me

2009-01-19T21:05:00.000-08:00

Inside Me

Mixed Media

4 x 4

Somewhere in this, there is a part of me, free but yet caged, thoughts muddled but still flowing.

Pots of Flowers

2009-01-19T20:43:00.000-08:00

Pots of Flowers

4 x 5

Mixed Media

Within the past weeks, since September actually, I've been in an unusual frame of mind - caught up in making a lot of critical decisions and I found that my state of being is easily reflected in the drawings that I will be posting in the coming days.

A special old photo - Obama Inauguration

2008-11-05T20:03:00.000-08:00

"A photo of ME'
This photo sums up my thoughts within the last 48 hours.

I am alive, I am here, I exist...

Crayons Gone Wild

2008-11-02T01:17:00.001-07:00

Crayons Gone Wild

16x20

Crayon on canvas paper

This started out being color time with my little niece and after she, being small, soon grew weary

- I only kept it going to see how it would finally transform.

#503

2008-11-02T01:04:00.000-07:00

#503

18x24

watercolor on canvas

My orange brown mode with black felt tip pen etchings

America Waves

2008-11-01T18:53:00.000-07:00

America Waves

'4 x 7'

Mixed Media

While traveling, a simple snapshot of an elderly lady standing in her front door of a battered home was my focus in creating this piece. I believe she probably lived alone and it touched me deeply as she waved - a drawing of America's reality.

Seedlings

2008-10-26T18:12:00.001-07:00

At a yearly art event held in one of the local parks, by chance, with a friend of mine, we met this elderly 70 year old man whom actually acknowledged he was a professional photographer from one of the northern states - somewhere around Pennsylvania or Boston. My friend was a photographer as well and of course, these two struck up a major conversation. This man had traveled around the world more than once and his amazing photography showed evidence of that and was displayed for sale. My friend grabbed his Nikon and took a photo of me standing behind the gentleman leaning on the back of his director's chair. Two weeks or so passed, and while rummaging through photos I ran across it. His weathered image inspired me to create a watercolor graphic (first photo) and then it was eventually transformed into a piece with the words "seedlings" running through the artwork (second photo). It was titled "seedlings" because I believe we all come from basic seeds intermingled, scattered about and cross mixed keeping us one with the other. Though we were of two different cultures, we actually were not , only a degree of separation.

With a white mat and black shadow box type frame, it sold at an art show.

PATCHES

2008-10-26T17:05:00.001-07:00

Patches

'18 x 24'

Watercolor

I'm reminded of the old patchwork quilts my grandmother used to cover me during those very cold nights. Most of those quilts were handmade and handed down from generations of family to family. Regardless of how old they became, they felt so warm and comforting...maybe because somewhere in all patchwork, through the years, there remained many family hands placed around me.

Asleep No Worry

2008-10-21T18:16:00.000-07:00

Asleep No Worry

4 x 6

Graphic Mixed Media

Confined Souls

2008-10-21T17:58:00.000-07:00

Confined Souls
18 x 24
Watercolor

Think in terms of the true nature of an individual(s) being hidden and locked away - yet we constantly trick ourselves into believing we know them. the vibrant colors represent those aspects we will never know - intensity, lulls, highs and genuine thoughts.

The Audition

2008-10-20T22:11:00.000-07:00

The Audition

11x20 watercolor

Another art piece created from the chorus line photograph

Delighted to say that this piece "sold" - had posted a thumbnail of this in older posts with a promise to eventally post the larger version

Touches of Peace - RE-POSTED

2008-10-08T16:41:00.000-07:00

pencil and watercolor

Just had to re-post this piece.

This art piece sold two years ago.

This is a photo of the actual art piece taken at the

time of the art exhibit- unfortunately with a camera glare -

but during these troubled times in the world,

the message is more important and apropos ...

The hand written words in each face are the countries of the world....

it's about the LOVE, the PEACE and the UNITY....BELIEVING...
Much LUV@cha....

Chair Pencil Sketch=Graphic Ratty Chair

2008-10-08T01:13:00.000-07:00

Ratty Chair
Pencil Chair Sketch fused into graphic
"5 x 3"

Chair Pencil Sketch

2008-10-07T20:11:00.000-07:00

Favorite Old Chair

Pencil Sketch

"11 x 9"

Chalk Time

2008-10-05T16:24:00.000-07:00

Chalk Time
'2 x 4'
Graphic Image
Children are such natural subjects when it comes to art - so effortless in creativity.
Artwork from a photograph of a child seen in the local park playing with chalk on concrete

AAH Logo

2008-09-28T15:13:00.000-07:00

Logo
3 x 5
AnArtistatHeart

Dilly dallying around today and came up with this graphic.
My coined phrase
LUV@cha

THE BROOM

2008-09-24T15:46:00.000-07:00

Ye Ole Broom

Pencil Sketch

638 x 478

Basquiat Sitting #2

2008-09-12T22:34:00.000-07:00

'3 x 3' Mixed Media Graphic
Jean Michel Basquiat Sitting #2
CLICK HERE Basquiat's Art Show

Nota Bene: I ran across a photo of Basquiat on the internet and it was my inspiration for this graphic and the one posted below that I've created.

Basquiat Sitting #1

2008-09-12T21:58:00.000-07:00

'6x9' Graphic Mixed Media
Jean Michel Basquiat Sitting#1
LINK TO VIDEOS ABOUT BASQUIAT

"I enjoyed drawing his hair - by hand with my mouse....though crampy...:-)"

Art Cube of some of my older works

2008-09-03T21:18:00.000-07:00

fancygens.com

Found this cube widget online - I added some of my older art pieces - I think it's a nice effect.

Basquiat and the Camera

2008-08-31T19:50:00.000-07:00

Graphic '6 x 10'

Just me wearing Basquiat T-shirt