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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Proud as a Peacock

Good Morning, my friends

This week my little Saylor finished her art camp....
She was so very proud of each and every project that came home.( and so was I)

I love seeing kids explore art...they have no hesitation, no fear....
just plain old-fashioned imagination...
Don't you just love that?

 I was inspired by her to create this sketch for Sunday Sketches.... 
she was so excited by all of the different mediums she got to use,
but her favorite was the oil pastels...and her prize project....

The Indian Peacock in Oil Pastels.
( my version isn't as good...)

We have over 15 pieces of beautiful artwork now! 
Hey, I want to go to Art Camp!
Do they have camp for adults?
hmmmm????

 So, come join the fun over at The Blue Chair Diary for another week of Sunday Sketches!
See you there!
 

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Monday, July 25, 2011

Happy Monday


I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read and all the friends I want to see.

~John Burroughs


Happy Monday, my friends.
I hope your weekend was a good one.

I just love this quote - There are so many things I enjoy
doing in my life....sometimes I think the days just aren't long enough!

Go ahead, enjoy your day!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Ahoy

Hello
just a page from the sketchbook for the weekend,
and for my friends over at  for Sunday Sketches,
as I am traveling and away from my studio.
I hope everyone is staying cool - 
and enjoying the weekend.

I will be visiting you all when I get back -
I can't wait to see what you have been up to!
Happy Weekend!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Just a little cloud watching.....


That's what I am going to do today....
grab my favorite blanket, a good book, and find a tall shady tree to lay under,
while I watch the clouds roll by...
I might even find an ice cream cone up in the sky
or a fluffy heart might pass me by...
I will keep you posted.... 
ah! perfect...
A lazy, hazy summer day....
How about you - what are you up to today?


Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Summer Dreaming - Creative Tuesdays Part 2

Summer afternoon, summer afternoon
the two most beautiful words in the English language.
Henry James

The summer is in full swing and I am loving it!
Go ahead -
gather sea glass,
wish on a starfish,
surround yourself with fresh flowers,
 and let the warm summer breeze blow in..
.listen to the cicadas, collect fireflies...dream...and fall in love....
Summer is really my favorite season....
I am enjoying my summer break so far...how about you?


 and this illustration
 from here,
enjoy your Summer break.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Custom Stickers




Good Morning
- just some faces for today's Sunday Sketches....I have been busy creating custom children's birthday stickers for a few clients....these are just a sample of some of the sketches I have done so far...And of course, I did some for my kids...they are perfect for all of the birthday parties....
they work great on all sorts of presents!
Just stick - and go!

See you over at The Blue Chair Diary

Have a great Sunday!

Friday, July 15, 2011

Friday is here....

Happy Friday to You All!
I have got my Starbucks coffee here in my favorite new mug,
and I am looking forward to catching up on all of your blogs.
I will be visiting the gang over at
Also, have you seen the new blog, Artsee Bloggers?
It's a great new blog and it's so much fun!
have a great day!





Thursday, July 14, 2011

mmmm. summer. snacks.

This meal just says
SUMMER
One of my favorite parts about summer? Eating yummy tomatoes with fresh mozzarella - sprinkled with fresh basil ( yes, I grow my own) - a dash of salt, pepper - olive oil. I usually add a few bagel crisps or crackers when I serve this too!....
mmm. so good on a warm summer night.

How about you?
Any favorite summer snacks?

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

TEN


It was 10 years ago today that I married my sweet Mr.

It was the best day of my life....

I love you
xoxoxo

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Summer Essentials

Well, it's another hot day here.

My summer essentials?
Easy, breezy style...
and plenty of sunblock, oh, and of course a STARBUCKS!
black tank top from here,
YES, still listening to Adele....really do love her! 

Happy Summer Days....

Monday, July 11, 2011

Illustration Friday - Stay

Madeline was content to stay in Paris forever.....

Yes, the adventures of Madeline and her red balloon continue with a short stay over Paris for this week's Illustration Friday prompt.


Sunday, July 10, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Smile

Good Morning, friends
I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. It's beautiful here....
the weather is just gorgeous...it's the perfect summer morning...

Well, it's Sunday and that means it's time to visit Sophia and the gang over at Sunday Sketches. Come join the fun! Come share a sketch with us!
Here is another sketch I am putting together for my client...
the Dentist....
When it is complete, it will  be for a Thank You note for their office....
See you over at The Blue Chair Diary.
Happy Sunday!



*Update on the Toucan's Western Spirit Award - they won! Thanks for all of your encouraging words on my last post!

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Howdy Partners!

Howdy Partners!
Just wanted to say a big Thank You to all of you for all of your continued support, friendship and encouragement. It's so great to have a place to share my artwork and favorite things!
Your visits and comments really make my days that much sweeter...and speaking of sweet...
A big
THANK YOU
to artist Joni Nickrent over at Pop Art Minis for this..........
Sweet Award - 

Have you seen her adorable characters?
You must hop on over here and say hello....

YAY!!!!THANK  YOU JONI from the very very bottom of my heart!
I will pass the award along as planned later on a future blog post!


*It's Western Spirit Day at my daughter's camp...The winning camp group gets the spirit stick!  I made all of the girls stickers with this illustration. Hopefully they will win! Good Luck Toucans!
bye for now my friends

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Illustration Friday - Remedy

The remedy for a bad day?
Sea kayaking with your best friend, of course!

this is a quickie sketch I did this past weekend while watching my kids take
 their first kayaking trip.
They sure did love it!

Even I get out in the kayak!


Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Creative Tuesdays - Summer Break

Mmmm, to me summer break means sharing good times with friends and family....
one of our favorite things to do is make s'mores....YUMMY!
how about you? how do you spend your summer break?

The theme this week over at Creative Tuesday's is Summer Break...
Can't wait to see what Summer Break means to you!
Come join in, here, at Creative Tuesday's -


Sunday, July 3, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Just a a lazy summer day....


One thing I love about summer...is
The lazy days, when it's all about laying on a big snuggly blanket
reading a favorite book, and doing a little ....
daydreaming
watching the clouds go by
watching the fireworks
counting fireflies
oh! and wishing upon a star!

I have sketched this out - and I am going to color it either as an evening scene or an afternoon scene...
so, for now it's just a sketch, and I am going to share it with the Sunday Sketch gang over at

What do you think,
daydreaming or wishing on a star?

Friday, July 1, 2011

Happy Weekend


Hope you all have a great
weekend!

currently reading:
The Trumpet of the Swan
E.B. White