Sunday, February 27, 2011

You're Invited to a Blog Hop

The Courage to Fly
courage to fly blog hop stephey baker
Do what you love...
leap into your dreams...
take a chance on yourself...
HAVE THE COURAGE TO FLY!

Spread your wings and join 
The Blog Hop

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Inspiration Interview Series... #11

 Have you 

dropped by to
visited Bonnie Rose?

She decided to offer up
to all of her blog-readers an
Inspiration
Interview Series!


Some fabulous interviews with some of the people in her tribe
that she feels so blessed to call 
 
friends,
 heroes, and mentors.

I am very grateful to be apart of this series.

Enjoy the interview...
Enjoy the visit.
Bonnie's site is
  packed with inspiring information...
filled with "how to" techniques...
exploding with tons of her very bright & colorful artwork...
and 
above all
words of encouragement...


Friday, February 25, 2011

Leap Into Your Dreams-unleash the gremlin

YOU KNOW THE FEELING...

Is this the right thing to do?
Can I really make a go at this?
Am I being selfish, wanting to live out my dream?

DEEP... DEEP...
DOWN...
inside...

YOU
 want this more than ever.
Take action!

Be positive, filter out the doubt...
Your passion will guide you...
trust in yourself...
believe in what is true...
above all...
grow your wings...


fly!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Building a Creative Workspace - Affirm Your Artistic Intentions!

Your art studio...
your corner of the house...
this crafty space...
or
I'm taking over the dinning room table...

Whatever
you want to call it....

It is your creative space.
It's a sanctuary 
that 
affirms your 
artistic intentions!

With this in mind...
here are a few helpful tips
that you might find useful.

- Wherever you choose to create, make it comfortable and free flowing.

- Make it your own! Add your "artsy"style to that space.
Even if it's small corner of a room...
decorate the wall with pictures
inspiring quotes
colorful streamers
creative/dream wheel
books 
just about anything goes...
possibilities are endless!

- Art supplies, make them accessible...
very important.
You don't want to spend an hour looking for just the right color, pen, or art tool.
Part of being inspired
 I believe...
is having your materials ready.
Creativity sparks at any given time!

With this subject at hand...
I wanted to
share with you...

MY
"Artistic Intentions"
I've been working on this dresser drawer...
which my son left behind, when he joined the service.
Like any mother...
I couldn't part with it!
I wanted to add it to my art studio...
a special place...




and this dresser drawer deserved it.

Now...
 it goes with
my art studio...
functional for art supplies...
suits my "artsy" personality...
Above all...
I sent pictures to my son...
 He stated,"wow! that's you mom, can I take it back with me? "LOL

Enjoy your artistic intentions!



Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Wishcasting Wednesday -What do you wish for your home?

What do you wish for your home?
A place of peace...
surrounded by the grace of God's beauty.

A loving place...
to rest your tired feet.

A wish for all to feel welcome.

A place for coffee and girl talk.

I wish for my home...
to be the place where family gathers to share a meal.

And when the day is done...
a warm place to settle in...
in the arms 
of 
my Husband!






Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone-studio update

Our 
artistic 
COMFORT ZONE
I'll be the first to admit...
yes
I favor 
certain art materials...
more than others.

Don't get me wrong...
I enjoy
playing around with
verity
of materials.

Being a mixed-media artist...
there is so many 
techniques...
a world of ways to apply mediums...
a range of flexibility...
the results of a finished piece is endless.

Yet,
still find myself reaching for 
"my favorite"art supplies...
because
I KNOW
what the end result will be.



Over the weekend...
I decided 
to challenge myself...

grabbed the metallic paints... 
dabbled in some glitter...

love my hearts...


End result...
I had a great time 
playing in
my art studio.

Got comfortable using
a few mediums 
I personally... 
do not 
otherwise 
apply too often.







Saturday, February 19, 2011

Creative- Art Mandala

What is a mandala?
The word "mandala" is from the Indian language of Sanskrit.
Loosely translated to mean "circle".
A mandala is far more than just a simple shape, in the form of a circle.
It represents wholeness.
It can be seen as a model of structure of life itself.
A diagram to remind us of our relation to the world...
 that extends both beyond and within
our bodies and mind.
My Art Mandala
This art project is a visual experience...
Demonstrates unity, honoring the uniqueness of the individual...
Celebrating creativity, respecting our differences, giving value to truth
and
 beauty in all that surrounds us.

Visual Art
Plays a very important
 part in this roll...
recognizing what we have in common
as artist...
respecting our creative differences.

As a whole...
what would your mandala demonstrate?

Friday, February 18, 2011

Friday Goodies-Link Love

I thought ...
for this Friday...
I'd share some 
link love...

Spread some inspiration...
SPARK 
some creativity.

As artist...
we are either creating in our art journals...
wanting to start an art journal...
or
seeking to make our very own,
one-of-kind.

It's got to "artsy"...
 have just the right flair...
look...
feel...
 represent my unique style!
I know the feeling.

So here are a few sites I have found.
Enjoy...
make yourself something
"artsy"

Feel free to post 
any questions...
better yet...
send me a link to what 
YOU
created 
using any
 of the ideas...
 from these
wonderful sites!











Thursday, February 17, 2011

30 Days of Sketches- Trust is...

Kristin Noelle
30 days of sketches
Free Sketches...
The What, Why, and What  For's

It's simple...
just sign up 
for your 
30 days
of 
sketches...
and
 enjoy 
receiving yours via email.

What a treat...
another way an artist
is
spreading art love!

I look forward to mine...
these are 
delightful!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Wishcasting Wednesday - What aspect of your personality do you wish to express more of?

Wow...
this is a good question!

Honesty...
What aspect
of
my
personality
do
 I 
wish 
to express more??

Think about it, this is also 
apart of our feature.
It's our lasting impression...

I wish
 to express...
my creativity.

I wish 
to run with colors...
and
set no 
boundaries.

To leave 
lasting 
impression... 
full of
color, inspiration, and free self expression...
for another to gather from...
and carry on.



Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Join the creative spiritual revolution



Join
Laura Hollick's
soul art TV

This is incredible...
take a moment to explore the possibilities...





Monday, February 14, 2011

Hug Yourself...

HUG YOURSELF...
no one 
is 
ever going to 
love you more!
This 
is my 
Valentine gift 
to you.

Honor yourself...
adore your creativity...
TODAY...
give 
yourself 
the gift 
of 
love...
inspire yourself.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Enjoying a Sunday afternoon- artwork

created this 
painting 
today...
enjoying 
Sunday afternoon...


Wishes in Dresses
Painting #2

This 
is 
dedicated to all...

Who put on the party dress, but was not invited to go.

Who wishes to dress "girly"yet thought that made you look vulnerable.

To all the young boys & men who ended up being a frog...
this dress was not meant for you.

To all those who wish they could play with
 crayons & paints all day, there is no shame in that.

For those in search for the next 
inspiring movement.

For those who wish to be driven by passion...
not circumstance.

And for all of those who get the chance to
be
bare foot 
dancing
under the moonlight...
this dress
is
for 
you!
oxox


Saturday, February 12, 2011

SCOUTIE GIRL - act of action


52 Weeks of Blogging - the digital guide to creative blogging
Has done it again...
she has posted 
very inspiring
post on her blog!

1. How to craft spacious goals (worth reading)
2. A FREE downloadable "goals worksheet"
Read the whole article...
download the worksheet...
these goals are not impossible...
everything is within our reach!
Enjoy!

Also...
The 52 Weeks of Blogging Your Passion
(the ebook)
The information in this
ebook
is incredible!

Be My Valentine

Thank you.
To all of you...
who
are my Valentine!


 I enjoyed making
each and everyone 
of
these...
I also...
enjoyed
whole-heartly...
all the comments everyone posted.
SPREADING ART LOVE...
this is a very 
powerful cause.
One 
I
 believe in strongly!
oxox


3 things: Brain Drain

Dyana Valentine

Part of 
loving ourselves...
is
making things happen!

YOU
owe
it to yourself.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Minor Epiphany

In Praise Of Fetal Positions, Meltdowns & Uninformed Decisions
unicornsforsocialism.com
Click on the link
This will only take you a moment to read...
Worth every second.

We have all experienced...
at one time or another...
a sudden
revelation
or
insight.

If not...
your time has come...
You
are worthy 
of
love.
You
deserve to be happy.
You
have the right...
to be creative...
make art...
play with paints...
and doodle with markers.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Shout it Out! - leave behind a message (artist cards)

mudpies and marigolds
I have to thank
Aaron
for sharing this
clever idea!
She has got the whole
tutorial.
Visit her site
HERE

http://mudpiesandmarigolds.blogspot.com/2011/02/free-business-cards.html
I decided
 to create
message cards to leave behind...
wherever   
I'm at.
Filled with fun, inspiring thoughts...
Should bring a smile
 to whoever finds them 
along the way!







Yes, of coarse...
handing over a business card 
to someone 
who is more serious...
 is appropriate
 I agree!

But, to just "shout it out"...
to leave behind at a local coffee shop, etc.
I thought these were fun.

Play around...
Tell or show me 
what will you come up with...?
Have fun!!