Hanging From Grace

Hanging from Grace

6 x 8

Mixed Media

FancySmancyStarbucks

FancySmancyStarbucks (Chicago)

6x8

Mixed Media

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

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?

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

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. :-))

A Rose is.......

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

ON MY SHELF - TWITTER FANTASTIC

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

#TwitterArt

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

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.

Those Dresses

Those dresses

Mixed Media

4 x 3

Flea market dresses in color

In Bubble Trouble

In Bubble Trouble

Mixed Media

5 x 3

Frustration

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

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?

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!!!