Going to the mailbox!!!

This week has been sooooooo much fun opening the mailbox, no. 1 NO BILLS, no. 2 surprises for ME! Last weekend I was at my brothers for my nephews b-day. My sister-in-law Claudia, Super Talented ARTIST of many forms - had made hand-warmers for all her grandkids and girls. I loved them and want her to show me how to do this year (along with a bunch of other projects I have asked her to share - which she would love to but somehow I never have the time - this is the year) anyways... I open the mailbox and a package from her - ummmmm, YEA! My own pair of hand-warmers! I LOVE THEM. I had this scarf I should have finished months ago and now I completed it with her push of inspiration. GOT to love it! THANKS CLAUDIA!

dana

PROGRESS...

Almost done with Ray & Tilly - the anniversary song! A few more minor details and then having them floated on matting - then framed! Can't wait to see the completed project.

SHARING ART!!!!

I opened the most incredible package this morning. If you have checked out the French Charming blog that I follow you will understand my excitement. Mark had been out of town and I came home from work to quickly change - rush to metro and pick him up - BUT - the box was finally in the mail from French Charming! I had ordered a simple, yet preciously beautiful, ring for my granddaughter Cloee to have as part of her b-day present this year, she will be 7 and her birthstone is pearl. So, this "cute as a button" ring that Karyn of FC made was PERFECT. I had been awaiting its arrival figuring it would be packaged frilly. Now the box was much bigger than I expected and I wanted the full experience of opening it SO - I waited (anyone that knows me - knows that was hard). Anyways, I went to the airport and picked up Mark, we had a fun ride home talking about the testing of the new Jaguar in Sebring getting ready for the 12 hour race next month. BUT, 1st thing this morning I got up, got my coffee and SAT DOWN WITH MY BOX! As I unwrapped each trinket of joy I felt like a little kid getting my first gift. It was sooooooo much fun! Karyn had enclosed a note that she had added a few things as an apology for not getting the ring out sooner. I thought it came in plenty of time - wasn't worried. You must visit her blog and her etsy shop! She just makes you smile!!!!

http://www.frenchcharming.blogspot.com/

dana

ART SHOWS

Have decided NOT to do the Williamston artwalk. It was a good learning experience last year but it is not well promoted or run. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... I have purchased my show tent and will being doing Artist By The Lake again this year with fellow art friends. Watch for postings on dates. I plan one Sunday a month in May, June, July and August! Get ready to mark your calendars - almost done with Tilly and Ray - can't wait to finish them! Then onto completing the mystic waterlily!
Yesterday's snow brought out people that were really mellow and fun to chat with!
More smiles today.
dana

a work in progress...

These are my birds that are outside my kitchen window just about everyday. As I said last week - 2 projects in the works. I have mounted the handmade paper with the music sheet printed on it... Canadian Sunset - NOW - onto adding Tilly & Ray. My sketch is in and I am about to start mixing my paints to see what happens!!!

Make a great day - smile at a strange & get out your crayons!

dana

CALLING ALL BLOGGERS!!!

Okay - time to get serious, I need some followers and I want to get this blog out there! HELP.

I am working on 2 pieces right now that one is spoken for and the other will be done in prints and notecards. Here is a sneek preview of my started projects. The Canadian sunset will be given torn edges and float on the watercolor paper - you will have to keep following to see what is next. The mystical waterlily will also be finished and make you smile with dreams when complete!

Make a great Valentine's Day!!!

dana

MUST SHARE

I didn't realize I hadn't been on the computer when the newest of the grandkids was born. Nolan Roy Wasson - he is beautiful. Born Jan. 20th - 7.11oz and 19 3/4 long. As you can see all are well and Landon loves his new baby brother!!!

Love being a grandma!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KEY WEST

There is nothing like relaxation and warmth to create inspiration!
Each time we go to the Keys my dream of being a "REAL" artist starts
spinning in my brain. I want to sit on the beach with an easel filled
with paint! Just working with the brush flowing across the paper.
I feel like I should be able to just get it right each and every time!
Silly...it all takes time and each start is better than no start. SO, I will continue on my journey of creating my art! Before leaving on this trip I SOLD a print of my female cardinal, Tilly. She was beautifully framed in a rustic wood with orange matting. A donation was made to Optometry Giving Sight as with each of my pieces that are sold! I hope to hit $500 this year through my sales. Now to take my Key West fire and get a piece completed. I will be sharing some of our trip over the next few days. We took the biplane ride as we did 10 years ago. It was wonderful.
Make a great day! Give someone a smile!
dana

WOW

Okay - a computer does become your lifeline to the world! Ours took a poop with a virus and we have been without it for 3 weeks. So many things happen that you want to chat about and NOT... no computer. Thank goodness we went on vacation to the Keys inbetween. That was, once again, a wonderful time. I have to get going this morning but will be posting later today - pics to follow - just need to figure out the new set up on the computer. We won't be opening forwards anymore unless someone convinces me that it is a must.