More photos coming

Hi everyone!  Well it seems I have fallen off the turnip truck and neglected to post anything for a month.  What can I say except it's been a busy month.

The local "Art 4 Paws" was a huge success as far as turn out, weather and fun for all.  Unfortunately it was not a good sale day for me. Thank goodness I wasn't counting on selling.  I was there to support the event as a Madison Arts Council member, artist, and resident of Madison.  I did have a great day :)  Lots of pooches and kitties, and families parading around with their beloved pets.  I loved seeing all of the different breeds & sizes.  My youngest daughter and her friend took our dogs Sandy and Dash and what a fun time they had.

I don't have any upcoming events currently.  So many other things going on right now with Spring, travel, my daughters Graduation from high school, and home improvements.  Just busy busy busy.  I do want to get some photos uploaded.  Photos from Art 4 Paws, and projects I've done for the Huntsville Botanical Garden.  It's just a matter of scheduling time and focus.

I hope you are all planning a wonderful Easter with loved ones, if you are an artist please share what you have been working on.  I would love it!

Until next time....

Art 4 Paws

Here's a sneak peek of a few items I have made for this wonderful event.  

Don't forget to SAVE THE DATE!

ART 4 PAWS

April 5th 2014 - Old Downtown Madison

10am to 3pm

Canvas

Medium - Acrylics & Scribble Paint

Canvas/Wood Picture Frame/Dog Bone Jar

Medium - Acrylics & Scribble Paint

EmmmyLizzzy: Doily lamp tutorial. Finally!

I love this!  how fun.


EmmmyLizzzy: Doily lamp tutorial. Finally!: Well, it only took me three months, but I promised that I'd finally get around to showing you how I made the doily light for Penelope...

February 28

This year is just going by so quickly.  Starting out with a 7 day trip to Oahu with my mom, sister and daughter early in January!  It was sooo nice to relax and take in the beautiful island vibe.  It was my first trip to Hawaii and I certainly hope not the last.

So many other things have happened already in this new year my head has been spinning but I won't bore you with that.  My main art focus has been working with the Madison Arts Council and their Art 4 Paws event.  It is going to a lot of fun this year...many new and exciting events for you and your family to come out and enjoy.  I've been working on some new "Furry Friends" art and craft items as I will have my very first art tent at the event. YAY!!!

The art you will see in my tent is all hand made, hand painted or created by me.  These are not mass produced items, they are all one of a kind offerings at very reasonable prices.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Art 4 Paws event.

Please come out and support the Madison Arts Council April 5th from 10am to 3pm.  Bring your well behaved and leashed dogs, and your family for a "tail waggin" good time!

If you would like to participate as an artist or other vendor there is still time visit artsmadison.org/art-4-paws/

I'll see you there!!!

New Inspiration

Breathe in...breathe out.

Well last week was was such a mental bummer for me when my Mothers trip out here got cancelled.  I fell into a rut of utter depression and could not get back out.  Then on Saturday the gloom started clearing and my mood was finally uplifted by the support and love of my husband. Thank you honey.  Yesterday I was once again lighthearted and giggly and feeling like myself. Let me tell you depression is a !@&!@$!

My brain works in crazy ways.  Ways I do not understand sometimes.  For some reason amidst all the gray I found myself wishing I had learned how to play guitar when I was young. 

I gave my husband a guitar for Christmas back in 2005 (before we were married) when he was overseas in Afghanistan.  That poor old guitar...it has spent it's life in a hard case. Greg has never learned to play it. Of course he still threatens that someday he will.  

My youngest daughter Katie has an electric guitar but she never has shown any interest in learning how to play.  And then there is me.  I have wanted to learn to play a guitar since I was a young teenager, but do I have my very own guitar? Not until Saturday!  Yes, I am now the proud owner of a guitar.  An acoustic Little Martin whose rich buttery sounds will bring a smile to my face for years to come as I learn to play.

I also had Katie drag her Casio keyboard downstairs so that I (we) can get to know it better!!!  It has been collecting dust in a corner of her bedroom for the past few years.  I am so glad it is not broken.  

Cheryl is feeling young at heart :)