Saturday, October 18, 2008

Beginning my illustration!


I found this charming pencil illustration in a book called "Childhood", byJ.H.Dowd(1936) It was a book I inherited from my mom. I made a transparency of the drawing. This image would be the one to use for "A Perfect Day". I am using a an 11"x 14"board. So far I have put in some of the sky with clouds and working my way down. Here it is so far. I wonder how much it will change..that's the fun part!

Check it out!

I found this on jackies blog!!!

http://blogthings.com/whatyeardoyoubelonginquiz/

Poem!

I got an email the other day that asked you to find out what the most popular song was on your birth date. I discovered mine was "swingin on a star", by bing crosby!
What fun! So I started thinkin and came up with the following little poem

The Perfect Day!
Skipping in the sunshine
and bouncing on the clouds.
Running with the wind
then dancing in the rain.
Hiding from the thunder
and jumping over rainbows.
Swinging on the stars
then dreaming on the moon.
Nitey-nite!

Now, I am going to do an illustration to go along with the poem.
I'll be back!!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Project Runway!

The winner is ......
Aunt Mary!
Carry on!!!

Saturday, October 11, 2008

New header!!!!

Nanny(she looks tough), Aunt Helen, Aunt Mary, my mama, Clare, and grandmommie!

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Moment by Moment

This is a non profit group in our area. I posted a link on the right side of my blog where you can read all the details. I really believe it is worth your time to take a look.
Very special!
Capturing photographs ~picturing hope, laughter and the love of a family.
Professional photographers capture a child's journey, providing lasting memories for families diagnosed with potential life limiting illnesses. This is our way of giving back to families who have given so much to support the spirit and the fight in their child.
All portrait sessions are free of charge. This year we anticipate to complete over 750 portrait sessions through referrals from the six children's hospitals in California that we currently serve.









Tuesday, October 7, 2008

http://wwwpeggysamusement.blogspot.com/


.....more fun!

This packing tape "sculpture" was ALL KELLY'S IDEA!!!!

Suite A

Suite B

My private suite(flannel sheets courtesy of Ben Oliveau)

Sandee takes a dip in Julie's pool!!!

Julie's Play Day!

Anyone who was "anyone" was there!!!

Miss mary hasn't lost her art touch!!!

Kelly's all wrapped up.....

and she has "1 leg up" on us too!!!

Jen is preparing for......

Monday, October 6, 2008

Friends thru ART!!!

Julie you are the hostess with the mostest!
THANK YOU!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Friends thru ART!!!

I am going to LA this afternoon to meet up with some of these artists I met at Art and Soul 4(?)
years ago!!!! I first met them thru the Artchixstudio group. I can't wait to just soak up their creative energy and giggle.
I will see you all on monday! Have a great weekend doing something YOU WANT!!! Tanya, Julie, Mary, Bonnie, Tally, me with the gooles, Maija. and Kelly

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Art for Tip-ins!!!!

Arch for Sandee

Arch for Sandee

8"x8" zetti page for carol Zetti, page 2!

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

For the birds!

I was at Lake Tahoe last weekend and shared my pita chips with the blue jays. I did not share my Clos De Bois sauvignon blanc!!!!!

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Day of the dead workshop!

I am getting ready for a workshop with michael demeng !

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

3 Faces

I used a PW transparency and laid it over a black and white PW image that I colored just a little with colored pencils.
So Iam looking at this and decide to call it 3 Faces. The little girl and doll represent my adopted mom and me. The image behind that is there watching, represents my birth mother.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Gramps!!!! The later years!

Mom's dad!See where I get my sense of humor?

Monday, September 22, 2008

Paperwhimsy jammers in Indiana!

Our newest talented whimsy and her first PW assemblage!
Nice work Chloe! (laura bella's daughter and my new friend!)

I told you sandee would cause trouble!!!!!

So I had to make her take a shower before the PJ party!

There she is with her friends!

Group shot of the flat(and fluffy) Paperwhimsys!!!!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Fall is here!

I am leaving for a few days to meet with some "friends thru art" in Indiana!!!!
Take care and I'll see you all on monday!!!

Sunday, September 14, 2008

My family says thanks!!!!

Thanks from my mom's family for renewing the joy of their adventures!
It is fun for me to bring "second smiles" to their pictures and stories!

Friday, September 12, 2008

People who live in glass houses!!!

The House I built in Sally Jean's class!!!!

Here's the story I was talking about!!!!
I found a little leather(2"x2") black photo holder that folded in half and it was tucked in my mom's wallet.
I opened it up and inside were 3 small photos.
1 of mom
1 of daddy
1 of the 2 of them in their swim suits!
It gets better!
Also there were 2 folded pieces of paper.
1 piece was just plain note pad paper.
In my mom's writing,"
"When I think of him I shall smile!"
The other note was written on the back of an alterations claim stub for Marshall Field & Company. 11-10-45.
This note was written in my dad's handwriting. It read,
"I've fallen in love with my darling all over again - it's a grand feeling."
The date corresponds with the month my dad went off to Marine boot camp.
My mom carried it with her all her life. I only knew about it after she died(91!)
Now, isn't that the most romantic thing ever???????

So, I made copies and transparencies of the originals(safely tucked away) and incorporated them in the glass house. Sally jean was so nice about helping me figure out how the pieces would show off the best, but I did it all myself! As you can tell with the wonky soldering(first time). I like to think that it gives it an "antique" feeling!



Thursday, September 11, 2008

In Memory Of

Remember those who died on 9/11 and bless the families and friends they left behind
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

More Fall!

My Sunflower

Crabapple tree
Paris(nov)

Fall


Monday, September 8, 2008

Thanks barb b!

Thanks barb for the sunday surprise! I love my "gold card" from Rachel and her Rose Room! http://theroseroomnz.blogspot.com/
I have some bloggers too that I love to visit!
Dawn http://goldenbettyboop.blogspot.com/
Carol http://spiritsjourneydesigns.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth http://thelastdoordownthehall.blogspot.com/
Kathy Mc http://kathymcelroy.typepad.com






Sunday, September 7, 2008

New header (me, age 5)

Mom, age 8!
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.....well. in this case, maybe just a little farther!