Excited about this Christmas present!

I found this book by Suzi Blu it was a splurge so it will get wrapped up & put under the tree until Christmas. I know you shouldn't get yourself Christmas presents but I figure I might as will get things I desire. My girls won't care they'll be happy to wrap something up for mom! One of my goals is to incorporate faces into my art. I'm trying to find my own style and what works for me as an artist. I never had the confidence before to even try but I'm working on the attitude of I can do anything I put my mind too! I'm having a blast growing and changing as an artist. I think that's what art is all about. If your someone who is scared to try new things push past that fear and give it a try there's no risk in that. Get out your sketchbook and play!

Happy Almost Thanksgiving!

I'm thankful for my loving husband and wonderful children they are all truly a blessing! I'm thankful for the continued hope that my body will keep recovering from my spine surgery. I'm thankful for this creative journey I am on I'm so excited for my future in mixed media art, whatever it may bring!

I now want to go out on a limb and acknowledge my goals for my creative future. I'll list them in no particular order.
-grow a blog following
-being featured & or interviewed on a fellow bloggers blog
-art published/submitted and or write articles for magazines (cloth paper scissors is top on my list)
-sell my art on ETSY
-teach classes (this is coming true in January I'll be teaching a art journal class at my churches womens retreat I'm excited for the opportunity it's a great way to start)

I've obviously got a lot of work to do! Just taking it one step at a time. I will start soon by submitting some pictures of my art to Cloth Paper Scissors. I'll post what I submit & cross my fingers and toes!

Peace

Holiday Bizarre!

I had a chance to put my art in a booth at a local Holiday Bizarre. My bff was kind enough to hang out with our stuff for the day. She told me there were lots of people looking at my canvases but apparently they weren't buying. I'm trying to learn not to take it personal. If you ever get the chance to work public markets, bizarres, art festivals etc you'll to find that sometimes it goes well & sometimes it doesn't. Just go with your gut and have fun with it. Here's a few photos of my little area. On a side note a local consignment market took four of my pieces. We'll see what comes from that crossing my fingers!

My Version of Poppies!

I wish I would have started taking pictures sooner...but I caught it halfway. I watched a Donna Downey inspiration wednesday post and es excited to give it a try in my art journal. I'm thinking now I definitely will be making a canvas with these darling little flowers. I started with tearing flower shapes from old book text. I used my collage podge to adhere theme to my journal page. I used Cherry Red Americana acrylic paint to begin with and then Golden Transparent Pyrrole orange. The stems are from using Bombay black India Ink. I glued black beads in the centers with glossy accents. I can't wait to make a canvas!! Hope you enjoy and it inspires you to create your own piece of art!

Making your own background papers in mixed media collage projects!

I'm still recovering from surgery so I haven't been able to work on posting like I want. I am however able to share this with you because it's quick & easy. I was inspired by some Tim Holtz patterned tissue paper it had butterflies & music notes. I love Ranger products but $17 for a roll of tissue paper just isn't happening right now. After doing this I'm thinking I'd prefer making my own. The music theme got me thinking what if I stamp some sheet music I have? Well I did just that and it turned out fantastic!

Step 1-stamp a piece of sheet music with whatever you prefer.
Step 2-I used TSUKINEKO Walnut Ink spray to give it an aged look.  Simply spray and blot to your preference.
Step 3-optional ball the paper up to help with the aged appearance.

That's it your done. I'm excited because I'll be able to use these in my mixed media projects and I can't wait. Give it a try!