Sunday, January 30, 2011

What comes to mind...
When we are in our art studio?

surrounded by all our supplies...
inspiring clutter hung from every corner...
indulged in our work...
pencil shavings everywhere...
paint splatted here and there...
and scraps of paper and fabric on the floor.
Sounds about right?

But what doesn't come to mind...
is the closest people around us...
our loved one's.
They are carefully watching,
getting inspired themselves,
seeing how happy 
and 
passionate we are about our artwork...
doing what we love!

Believe me... they see it.
We become their secret mentor.
They realize, crayons are for adults too!!
And they discover their own creative talents.

So, I leave you with this...
we are inspiring to others...
and most important...
we are an example for our children.
We must do what we love...
to make life worth living!

Let me introduce you to my daughter
Ashley 

After exploring with a verity of mediums...
Ashley's medium of choice
Prisma Colored Pencils
Ashely's bright colors
and
style of patterns...
is a true reflexion of
her
free & firey spirit.





Saturday, January 29, 2011

Peeking Into My Art Studio...



A thought came to me, as I was doodling away...
How do these patterns make me feel?
As I was going about
 designing each one...
 planning space...
texture...
shapes..
adding x's
and
 pok-a-dots.

Each gave me a different feeling.
The pok-a-dots make me feel like a fun gal!
The checker board pattern gives me that carnival element.
The swirls make me giggle.
Honesty...
I have never given it thought, till now.
 I paid attention to my inner me.

Take the time...
to be playful
and
explore your "inner" self as an artist.



Friday, January 28, 2011

Come out, come out... and play!

ColorChallenge
What a delight !

I participated 
in
Louise Gale's 
"creative color challenge"
ornament swap
2010

What a treat that was...
receiving packages in the mail...
created by other artsy / crafty 
people.
Who wouldn't get excited, right?

I remember...
opening each one of them...
amazing!
Such talent...
and sharing is the best part!
Having another artist's piece of work...
a life time treasure.

So, what do you say...
will you come out to play?
Share your talent?
Get inspired by others?
It will be fun, I promise you.





Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Portable Art Studio- Artist Vanessa Johanning

Define "artsy"
This artist creates 
great 
example of the true meaning...!

Enjoy the
"artsy"
eye candy



One more thing...
I spoke with the artist....
YES
Vanessa is taking orders!

From Start to Finish - Handpainted Cards!

Start to finish
explains it all.
I just can not "shout it out" enough...
Sharing our creativity.
Spreading art love.
Exploring new techniques... 
and not being afraid to share it with the world.
As artists...
we adventure onto websites, blogs, and you tube...
To get inspired, to spark our creative self...
and
we ask ourself, quietly...
"how did they make that?"

Start to finish...
This Artist 
Bonnie Rose
has the COURGE and CONFIDENCE...
to share...
explain her techniques...
and
what materials were used in the process.
I personally...
enjoy that on an artist's site.
It is valued.

Take the time to explore it yourself...


Sunday, January 23, 2011

Bonnie Rose Workshops + e-Courses

Her Mixed Media Art designs are 
playful...
inspiring...
and delightfully colorful!
capturing the attention of people across the globe.
 Bonnie Rose works in a cluttered...
very messy Art Studio...
 where she loves getting her hands and fingers messy.



Saturday, January 22, 2011

Update from my art studio...

I've been having a wonderful time playing in my studio...




exploring with mixed-media.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Being Creative... being an artist.

The thought bonders...
How do you know you're at the right place 
at the right time...?
 The excitement of colorful pencil sharpeners...
A creative idea occurs when you see tubes of paint...
You're drawn to playful patterns, that hold all those pencils ...
you smile with glee, at all the paper...!!
and once you get to the paint brushes...
you know where your at...
why you are there...
what you have become...
AN ARTIST!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

A Great Mail Day!

Today in the mail...
I received such wonderful 
"Artsy"
handmade artwork
by 2 very wonderful 
and 
very talented
artists!
Lisa Towery

Bonnie Rose K


Friday, January 14, 2011

Sketchbook Project 2011

It took place one late October afternoon...
It arrived at my doorstep...
Yes!
The Sketchbook Project.
I was excited, inspired with endless ideas, and committed.
I felt apart of something big!
Thousands of sketchbooks 
making their way
across the country to be 
exhibited at
galleries
museums.

I will admit, skimming through blank pages 
can be intimidating to say the least.
As an artist...
 a blank white canvas can be
 exciting 
&
leave you anxious to apply
color.
So, with that in mind...
my journey began.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Mixed-Media On Canvas

Pretty little things...
are sometimes just what we need.

              


               









Painting #1
mixed-media canvas
created by
April Cole




Saturday, January 8, 2011

Take a peek...

In my art studio
 things got a little messy. 
I dont mind at all.

Starting with
  5 things to create this year...








Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Watercolor Series

I am having so much fun...
playing around with my watercolors.

This watercolor series that I am sharing with you...
Is just a free flowing technique,
 contour drawings,
very relaxed,
playful, 
and unlimited to the imagination!
Enjoy.