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.

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.

Come out, come out... and play!

The Creative Color Challenge

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.

Portable Art Studio- Artist Vanessa Johanning

Define "artsy"

This artist creates 

a 

great 

example of the true meaning...!

Enjoy the

"artsy"

eye candy

One more thing...

I spoke with the artist....

YES

Vanessa is taking orders!

A Rhinestone Contessa

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...

From Start to Finish - Handpainted Cards!  

Bonnie Rose Workshops + e-Courses

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.

Update from my art studio...

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

exploring with mixed-media.

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!

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

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.

Free Valentines Printable from Amy Rice

www.flickr.com/photos/amy_rice/534474794 4/sizes/o/in/phot...

Thank you sharing Amy Rice!

What a wonderful treat.

Mixed-Media On Canvas

Pretty little things...

are sometimes just what we need.

              

               

Painting #1

mixed-media canvas
created by
April Cole

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...

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.