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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Singin' in the Rain...


Singin' in the Rain
for Sunday Sketches this week...



We are right in the middle of Hurricane Irene this weekend here at my house
We've made cookies and chili and we are settling in for the storm -

We made a list of our favorite RAIN songs this afternoon
 I will share a few of mine with you all -
of course my kids like
Rain, Rain, go away!

How about you?
Any favorites....?

I am posting this early for Sunday Sketches,
I hope we still have power in the morning!
Come join Sunday Sketches at The Blue Chair Diary, here....
See you there!


Thursday, August 25, 2011

Alice was a curious girl

" One hot summer day Alice and a White Bunny
enjoyed a wonderful picture book filled with all things curious..."

Alice and the White Bunny
Watercolor on Arches Cold Press Paper
available here, in my shop.

It's Friday and I am joining in with Paint Party Friday -
Have a Great Weekend - my friends! You are the best!



* Rose Hill Design Studio is now on facebook, hop here to say hi!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Illustration Friday - Influence

Illustration Friday
Influence

The 80s were still a huge influence on Tiffany's world...
She was thankful that her cassette tapes still worked...
Duran Duran and Madonna were just a few of her favorites!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Sunday Sketches - - Time to Visualize

Welcome to Sunday Sketches!
 I am happy that you have joined us today.
It is my pleasure to be able to guest host
for our wonderful hostess, Sophia today.


So, Do you visualize what you want in life?
I do...

That's why I am sharing a sketch from my visualization diary
with you all.
So, what is it that I am visualizing here?

Yes, it's a book...
written and illustrated by me...
Ok, No,
this has not been published, yet...
or even written for that matter....
BUT
I have always dreamed of someday illustrating a book of my very own
...and I figure,
if I visualize, practice, practice, practice,
work VERY,VERY hard, then I am halfway there...
Life is too short to not do what you want -
So let's go...
Let's follow our dreams....

I am looking forward to visiting you all....and
I can't wait to see what you have to share, today!
Thank you so very much for joining in!


- Sophia our thoughts are with you and your father at this very emotional time.
xoxo
your Sunday Sketch family!

























Friday, August 19, 2011

Happy Friday -Let's Paint!

Little Witch
watercolor on paper
8 " x10 "
available, here

Hello there,  I have missed a few Paint Party Fridays...but, I am back with a little early Halloween magic...
- just in time for the party over at Paint Party Friday...
Actually, we were in Michael's Crafts the other day...and I have to admit, the girls and I were a tad bit overwhelmed  by all of the witches, goblins and scarecrows peeking out of a few evergreen wreaths coated with candy canes....
Oh well, I
guess it's never too early to think about what costume to wear for Halloween, night, right ?
See you at the Paint Party!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

She wore feathers in her hair....

I have seen so many women wearing feathers in their hair this summer....
beautiful, flowing and a little retro -
and I have just decided, I am loving it......how about you?

Yup, I am a 70s girl at heart




Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Creative Tuesdays- Moon

And the moon replied,
"always follow your heart...."
the theme this week over at Creative Tuesdays with Mr. Toast, is
Moon

I have always admired the man in the moon -
and he gives great advice, don't you think....?

So, head on over to Creative Tuesdays, here, to see the other entries!
It's a great art-co-op!
See you there,
I will be listening to one of my favorite 'moon' songs....today, too....
find it here....


Monday, August 15, 2011

And the winner is.....and Thank You

Congratulations to Maddy Rose!!!
She is the winner in my book giveaway and $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble!
YAY Maddy!*
I let my kids pick the winning name out of a bag -They love helping out!
Thanks girls!

Thank you so very much to EVERYONE for entering the giveaway...
I LOVE giveaways, don't you?
You know,
I wish EVERYONE could win, so I think I will plan
another giveaway before the end of the Summer.


Also, I would like to say  a HUGE
thank you to all of my new followers and Facebook friends - YAY - I am so glad you are here!

Also, Thank you to all of you that participated in this week's Sunday Sketches, here on my blog - It was a pleasure to help Sophia out! I enjoy Sunday Sketches so very much - It's a wonderful group...if you haven't joined in please come out next Sunday with your sketch pad and pencil....See you there!

* Maddy, can you please leave your email in the comment section, so I can email you for your mailing address?
Thanks a bunch!

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Sunday Sketches - It's S'wonderful to Guest Host

This week I am honored to host Sunday Sketches, for my good friend,
Sophia over at The Blue Chair Diary.
Sophia's father's health has taken a turn for the worse. Her family needs her right now, and she didn't want to miss one week of her Sunday Sketch group...So, she has asked me to host it here, for you all.

I am truly honored to have the chance to guest host such a wonderful, inspiring group of artists. I look forward to visiting with you all this week.

My Sunday Sketch is inspired by a wonderful actress...Miss Audrey Hepburn, in Funny Face who may love Paris, just as much as Madeline the Mouse... Oui, oui! it's S'wonderful isn't it?
( yes, this is one of my all time favorite songs!)

I look forward to visiting each of you!

Thursday, August 11, 2011

I am Published! AND a Book Giveaway and Gift Card Celebration

It's time to celebrate
 YIPEEEEE!!!
I am so very excited to have my work published in the
This is one pretty amazing book. There are 50 illustrators participating, and lucky little me is one of them!
The book is an incredible piece of art - in itself,
created by an amazing artist and blogger, Diana Evans.
 And now, You, can win a copy of
You can enter to win by simply leaving a comment on this
blog post.
For an extra entry, become a fan of
Rose Hill Designs by Heather Stillufsen on Facebook.


One lucky winner will receive a copy of the book
 and a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble -
Yes, that's right.
The winner will be announced next Monday.


The book is also available for sale at Barnes and Noble
 if you can't wait and would like to purchase your very own!

Good Luck!

*and thank you to everyone for all of your support!
It means the world to me!
Thank you!
....I'm off to continue following my dreams.....


Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Madeline and Miss Kitty

Madeline kept busy on long summer days playing school and reading to her favorite stuffed animal,
Miss Kitty....
"...and the little butterfly flew away, on another magical adventure...."
The End...

"Would you like me to read you another book Miss Kitty?"
...asked Madeline...
"I brought a whole stack!"

How about you?
What are you up to today?

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Believe in Yourself

I saw this wonderful quote written in the blog world this week - and loved it on so many levels.
Growing up I was always told to believe in yourself...That anything was possible....Think positve, and good things will come...To, " Follow your dreams. You can be whatever you want...."

But, as you reach adulthood sometimes it's easy to lose sight of what you want, of what you believe you can do....There are so many other factors and events surrounding us in our lives- There are so many things being thrown in our direction from all different angles, that it's easy to stop believing. ...It's easy to lose sight of our dreams...
But, we can't.

We must always  keep believing in ourselves, for if we don't who will?....

So, I have made my little reminder...with this quote for today
....and Yes - I have pinned this to my inspiration board!
I am sharing it with my friends over at Sunday Sketches, so grab a pencil and meet me there!

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Sweet Saturdays- Cute Library Book Bag

I think this is pretty sweet....
the ability to take your own artistic creations and put them on canvas tote bags!


Available at The Shop

Our favorite way to use these canvas bags is at the library...
The kids fill them up with books and then they know exactly where to find them
when it's time to return the books!...
They really cut back on overdue fees!
other uses
for the dance student*groceries *sleepovers*toys*workout gear*art supplies*
---and the list goes on...

For more sweetness, hop over to Illustrator and artist Diana Evans' blog...
See you there!



Thursday, August 4, 2011

Weekend Reads

Happy Friday, my friends.
I am enjoying an old favorite
book with my kids this weekend -
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume -
do you remember it?
and I am almost through with 
 ROOM
by Emma Donoghue -
anyone else read it?

I finished The Help
and have enjoyed listening to the soundtrack this past week in my studio -
 ( thanks to my girls for buying it for me!)
...these two girls above are the same drawing - painted with different mediums -
just playing around while I listen...

Have a great weekend!

Monday, August 1, 2011

Creative Tuesdays - Ice Cream

You Scream
I scream...

Yes, she was still screaming....
"Butter Pecan
Chocolate Chip
Coffee Chunk, too!
Make mine a double....
or...you'll be in a whole lot of trouble!"

It's time for Creative Tuesdays with Mr. Toast
and this week's theme is

my favorite?

Hop on over to Mr. Toast's blog,
and join the fun...
before it melts!