Somebody's Purse

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

Hanging from Grace

6 x 8

Mixed Media

FancySmancyStarbucks

FancySmancyStarbucks (Chicago)

6x8

Mixed Media

Chicago Is...

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

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????

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...

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. :-))

On My Shelf - Twitter Amazing

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.......

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....

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!

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

MY SHELF - TWITTER MARVELOUS

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

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)

Flower in White Lettering/White Framing

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

Hand Made/Hand Stitched Bookmarks

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

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.

Spread the Holiday Cheer-Pop The Cork!!!

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 3

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

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...

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.