Honoring the Bride

I did this acrylic painting last September as a present to my my sister-in-law. She had been married a couple of months before, and was so elegant and gorgeous that I couldn't help but paint her.

Spring is Emerging...

Last week this daffodil showed her brilliant head in my garden. It may have been pouring rain today, but the wonderful spring flowers and buds and fresh green leaves just starting to grace my yard have washed the world in a bit of hope.

Nature's Children

Two new sketches, with just the barest hint of colored pencil. I'm getting into the groove again!

First Sketch in 5 Months...

I finally found the time to sketch after almost 5 months. I can't believe it's it's been that long since I've picked up a pencil...
I call this "In a Mother's Arms"; it's a simple pencil sketch with a bit of colored pencil. It's inspired by what it feels like to be a new mother and to hold your child in your arms for the very first time.

Calendar for the Young 'uns

Here's a great calendar idea I fished up while wandering around the world wide web the other day, a wonderful way to teach small children not only the seasons but the months as well. A traditional calendar means nothing to the little ones, but this one helps them see not only all the months at once, but catergorizes them by season, making it even easier to learn them. The trees give a great visual. I did this entire piece out of foamcore for the base, with fleece and felt glued on and the words written in puffy fabric paints. You can change the months around depending on where you live to customize it for yourself.

Merry Christmas and Happy 2010!

I have to apologize; I've been away from my blog, my Etsy shop, and even art in general for far too long. But let me assure you all, it has been for a VERY good, very wonderful reason.
So here's a painting from last Christmas to cheer you while I try to get back into the swing of creating again; I wish you all a very merry Christmas, and I hope everything amazing happens for you as we ring in 2010!

Happy Halloween!

Here's the smallest surprise pumpkin that popped up in my veggie garden this year...so cute that I couldn't help sharing with you. I hope you all had a fantastic Halloween! Now, what ARE you going to do with all that candy???

Angelina - New Acrylic Painting

Here's one of my latest acrylic paintings, 'Angelina', 9x12 on a gallery-wrapped canvas. She'll soon be posted for sale in my Etsy shop, so keep an eye out for her!
I can't believe it's been over a month since I posted. I really apologize for that. I have a couple other paintings to share, so I'll be back soon!

"Expectant" - New Sketch

This is my latest pencil sketch, as I take a break from my acrylic painting (see last post) and try to figure what to add to her to make her more complete. Thank you to everyone who posted such wonderful comments about her, and to all the wonderful suggestions I received both here and on Etsy!
I've been working very hard on a slew of bookmarks, pendants, and even notebooks to add to my Etsy shop. I'm hoping to have a wonderful update very soon!

Work in Progress 7-24-09

I finally sat down and worked on this painting, which has been haunting me for quite awhile! I still have some work to do on it. I feel like she needs some type of adornment, but I'm not sure what. Maybe a string of pearls? A flower in her hair? Any suggestions would be welcome!