Ticket to Heaven

Working on ideas for spiritual mail art series. Gee, I'm really into blue the last few days.

Dancing with a Star

My 3-minute sketch for the day. I really have to set aside at least a few minutes daily if only to get myself back in the groove. This type of sketch doesn't take a lot of thought but I like the casualness of it. Maybe I'll even get to some more art today. If it makes me so happy why do I let other things get in the way like responsibilities?

Creative Abandon

A piece of journal art using an image I drew, some collage images, gel pens, markers, glitter glue and rubber stamps. I had to incorporate the butterfly image which always makes me think of my son. One of the collage images is from a vintage typing study book I found in a box stored away. It had belonged to someone in my family. It's so fun because it refers to things like "when the bell rings" and manual carriage returns. These were the days of original typewriters.

Soul Search

I met an interesting woman this week at a local coffee shop. I found out in conversation that she and spouse run a non-profit dedicated to multi-cultural arts including visual, music and theatre. As we talked further, I told her I was an artist (I actually called myself an artist. I'm very proud of myself to have finally told a stranger that I'm an artist!!! instead of "I dabble in art"). She told me their exhibits are by invitation and they are geared more to underground artists and "post art". I had to laugh since I consider that a part of my art. She suggested I go to their website www.arden2.org and read about them. Also suggested I submit some of my work. So I awakened at 4am with the idea for this piece of art. I could not go back to sleep and even contemplated getting up then to do it but decided not to wake up dh. This is the first of a series with a spiritual theme. I plan to submit a few more.

Faster Than a Speeding Bullet

This was challenging for my limited skills. I need a template for circles or I need lots of practice. But overall I'm happy with it. I love the juxtaposition of modern technology with organic. The wheels do look a bit stone age though.

Stress?

Do you think we need therapy? This is such a stressful environment!

Space Cadet

Did I just drop in from outer space?

Eyes Have It

I think I've lost my Muse. I thought since J's passing, I would want to immerse myself in my art. It's just the opposite. I don't seem to have the interest. I have promised myself I would draw, collage or paint every day. Alas, I'm just not into it. I hope it's temporary, because I have enough stuff in my studio to start my own store. I think I will just set aside some small bit of time each day even if it's to stare at the paper and put a mark on it. I did this really quick sketch not paying attention to values or proportions - just to get something on paper.

Grace & Lotus

Lotus has gained weight. She loves to lie in the "cockroach" position. She is our most recent greyhound rescue. She follows Grace, the whippet, everywhere, as if Grace is the big sister.

Colored Pencil Doodle

I used watercolor pencils and Prismacolor colored pencils here.