Friday's Lovely Links

:: delightful to visit ::

enjoy

• mixed-media - nukuzu
• artist - joanna wedrychowska
• art journal - http://www.flickr.com/photos/2littlewings
• DIY - watercolors magnet shadow boxes - melissaesplin.com
• mixed-media - david fullarton
• art form - juliana bollini

Have a great weekend!

30 days later ...

:: my sketchbook pages ::

On April 2013, I hosted a 30 day sketchbook challenge 

with a group of talented artists' who all came together 

to take part in this incredible journey. 

To pull out their sketchbooks, step out of their comfort- zone, 

and fall in love with the freedom of just sketching. 

Interested in joining our group and our monthly challenges ?

** join here **

The Studio- a thriving artist community 

You will be among good company.

Roben-Marie Smith Blog Hop

:: mixed media essentials ::

New stamp line by Roben-Marie Smith 

Behind the scenes, last month...

I was given the opportunity to create and design projects 

using these "fantastic" rubber stamps! 

I was honored to have been asked to be one of the designers for 

 Paper Bag Studios Design Team .

When I asked to create, I was told let them speak to me... 

 this is what the story told, straight form the heART. 

:: paper bag ornaments ::

house angels

I found myself having such a wonderful time exploring, 

play, and creating with these stamps... the possibilities are truly endless. 

:: tags :: 

flowers faces theme 

:: mobiles ::

paper bag clouds and heartfelt wings

 Take a moment and "Hop" on by...

meet The Design Team of Roben-Marie's- Mixed Media Essentials. 

 Please visit these very talented artists and see their incredible creations.

** a few are having giveaways you don't want to miss **

Roben Marie

Carissa Paige

Cynthia Shaffer

Danielle Donaldson

Jen Osborn

Kristin Peterson

 Lorraine Bell

Sandi Keene

Stamps are available HERE 

Enjoy your visit and thank you for stopping by!

Fundamentals of Art

:: texture - color - balance ::

the wonders that be... 

Amazing what a little paint and color can do... 

it brings me to a happy place inside!  

Friday's Link Love

:: delightful to visit ::

enjoy

• illustrator - julie morstad
• DIY - yarn hangers - brit.co
• graphic designer / illustrator - florian nicolle
• clay project - hand with a heart - krokotak.com
• envelopes - bien71.blogspot.nl
• artist - casey matthews

Enjoy your weekend!

Sketching

:: my sketchbook ::

Here are some of my sketches out of my sketchbook.

:: 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge :: 

The Studio - artist thriving community

I am thrilled to announce... 

"There is only 5 days left to completing this challenge! "

Let me share with you, what I have discovered this far

** I gladly open my sketchbook with a sense of freedom. 

Just sketch!! 

** It has become less of a challenge and more of a self discovery. 

( eager to learn from my own sketches, any of the art fundamentals I have neglected )

** I started adding more depth and value to my sketches.

** Quality of paper and pencil "does" count.

** I am in love with my sketchbook.   

Drawing makes you see things clearer and clearer and clearer still, until your eyes ache.

DAVID HOCKNEY