SINDERELLA'S STUDIO

Monday DRUM ROLLLLLLLLLLLL......

2012-06-04T07:02:00.000-07:00

I want everyone check out Sue Bleiweiss's blog. EXCITING NEWS, her book, SKETCHBOOK CHALLENGE is being released this month!!!! I had the wonderful opportunity to send her a sketch that was used in her book! Of course, I have a dozen copies that I've pre-ordered!!!! Her work is beautiful, she is super inspirational and I can't wait to REALLY READ THE BOOK. I am sure I will immediately turn to page 27 and stare in amazement for awhile before beginning. I can't believe I'm in it! She sent me a prompt and I had to create a sketch from there. So, hope you like it. I won't be showing it until the book comes out! Check her site out! She is having a HUGE BLOGHOP with INCREDIBLE GIVEAWAYS to celebrate! Don't miss out!!!! click now!!! Sue Bleiweiss !!!!

I am on page 27 - can you believe it!!!

Wow, didn't get my art-time but had so much fun with 2 of the g-kids!

Posting a pic of a watercolor sketch I did last year. I posted in July of 2011....but the sketch book challenge for June is urban sketches!!!! Last July 3rd I posted on facebook trying to creat a "Fl-art", Flash Art Mob. For those of us hanging in town for the holiday weekend I posted...let's meet in old town and do some arting!!! Well, I arted alone but chatted with many passerby's. I think we bloggers should make a national Flart Day and all of us post a Flart - knowing that we each may be sitting on a corner alone but collectively we'd have lots of company!!! So here is my urban sketch.

Come join the challenge this month....find a corner and create your Urban Art and if you want to campaign to generate a nationwide "FL-ART"...let's make it happen!!!

cheers, dana

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Paint Party Friday and eyes.....

2012-06-01T03:52:00.001-07:00

Here is the finished journal page of Lolita, the Sexy Salsa Senorita...she evolved out of Natasha's Cotton Candy Girls class...so much fun and inspiration! I am behind on the actual assignments and haven't had a chance to view the EXTRA BONUS videos so looking forward to some Sunday time (although I will have 2 or maybe 5 of the grandkids sooooooo I might not). Anyways loving these girls!!!

This week I have had additonal insight through comments left by my fellow artists out here in blogland based on my new found vision. I am looking at things differently and my brain is ticking beyond my wishful artful dreaming...I am starting to see more than the obvious! Thank you Lisa!!!! It must be that my "W"right brain is kicking in!!!! YAHOO!!!!!!!! Can't wait to sit down and spend some time with this weeks assignment. We are studying detail within the obvious!!! Looking at eyes and more!!! I love the photos I have gone through to come up with my research for the assignment! I am behind -no surprise - but feel I have learned so much already and want to soak it all in!!!! Please check out my sidebar and come join the adventure!!!

Also, thanks for hosting Paint Party Friday Eva and Kristin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Smiles to start the weekend!!!

This weeks featured artist is Sigga Dis - very inspiring as she did not go back to school to become a teacher until she was 42!!! It's never too late....

cheers, dana

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ps my son is home and doing well...bacterial infection that ate an ulcer in his intestines was final diagnosis, thanks for all the well wishes!!!!

Sunday Sketches and the effects of my classes...

2012-05-27T06:15:00.001-07:00

Lolita, the Sexy Salsa Senorita

Wow, I feel like I have had a break through! I am looking at things with a more artful eye!!!! Thanks to Lisa Wright's course and Natasha May's class!!! Funny, my husband and I went to our local minor league baseball teams game the other night. I didn't take my purse so didn't have my camera. Normally I am a people watcher so there was nothing new with all my commentary about the roving fans BUT as I watched this mom come down the steps with her 3 kids....my art side took over (a moment, seriously I was conscious of). They were all so beautiful, definitely hispanic as they were speaking in their native language. I couldn't stop watching them and wondering how terrific they would be to paint. My mind went from serious portrait type views to Natasha's Cotton Candy type views...I had colors running through my head, it was exhilerating! So the next day, I just started a Sexy Salsa Cotton Candy Girl in one of my journals. This page has had a brush cleaned off on it so some red paint but wow, what could be better for Lolita, the Salsa Senorita!!! I hope this doesn't sound cocky but I love her! Now if I can complete the vision when I add the color - not wrecking her! Only using yellow, orange and red - except for her fleshtone which I need to do some mixing and testing before applying! Patience I must tell myself!!!!

Natasha had also posted on her blog about blind drawings...so I did some cupcakes. If you follow me at all you know that cupcakes are a ritual with my grandkids! Had to try the blind drawings. I was surprised at how accurate they came out. I started to add some marker as I was going to color them BUT instead have decided to take the journal with us to the lake today....putting my watercolor crayons in the cooler (they are predicting 91 degrees) and will fill them in while picnicing by Lake Michigan!!! I figure I will use the lake water and I am sure plenty of sand will get in on the action so I can post my completed page with Lisa's Messy Book group.

what a fun way to combine the three groups I am currently working in. All are changing my ability to see.

On a serious note, my heart goes out to Lisa as she has had a family member pass. Please send your positive thoughts and prayers her way. My son, is still in the hospital, pain somewhat controlled but we are still seeking answers...trying to rule out the ugly disease of chrone's (although there are things much worse than that). Trying to keep his (and his wife's) frustration of the unknown subdued. Not always good to have a serious medical issue on a long holiday weekend.

And, of course, I could not let this weekend pass without giving thanks to all those men, women, and families that have and do sacrifice for our country's freedom!!! REMEMBERING THOSE WE'VE LOST AND HONORING THOSE THAT ARE SERVING!!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS! I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!!!

Thank you to Alexandra for hosting Sunday Sketches and please be sure to visit all the wonderful artists' that participate.

cheers, dana

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Cotton Candy Girl #2

2012-05-24T07:18:00.001-07:00

Well, I had alot of trouble with this one...doesn't look anything like the lesson instructed BUT...I like her. I learned alot in doing her - especially in the fact that I just didn't bail on her. It was a very good learning experience. Thanks to Natasha's complete instructions - video and pdf - I am able to go back and revisit each step. Doesn't mean I can do it BUT again, I can try. So, she is alittle askew but fun loving. If you haven't checked out the Cotton Candy Girl class - seriously, you should!!!!

Cotton Candy Girl #2

Check Natasha's blog post for today...I am going to try blind drawing cupcakes!!!! Not entering the challenge...to many things going on with this class and Lisa's Wright Brain e-course...but I love cupcakes and art so off to the drawing board!!!!

Will also be sharing this with Paint Party Friday...I haven't been able to visit in awhile so please check it out!!!! Hosted by Kristin and Eva!!! every Friday with a featured artist (Lisa was featured a couple weeks ago - revisit the posting!).

cheers, dana

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busy busy - learning learning

2012-05-22T05:03:00.003-07:00

So, this is my second week trying to handle two online classes - work - and continue to run. I am working on my second Cotton Candy Girl...even though we have started week 3! oy. and have finished my first two assignments with Lisa's Wright Brain e-course class! OY, again, my brain.... it is all good. Learning alot about myself! Well, stuff I knew but have never put down on paper. I know both of these classes are going to help me free up and be able to paint better!!!!!!!!!!!
So, some insight to Lisa's class: my post in class today:

Yes, I am late too... this started in one direction and became somewhat of a self-soul portrait. I too feel like I am two people...Normal looking and confident YET the artist side wants to be bold and dress weird (or artsy) and fly AND won't. My mind has this person all the time...I feel like I could play dress up and I would paint better. I invision creating...dreamily on my deck, sipping wine and just without effort painting beautiful scenes that I truly see and feel. Yet, I only tend to copy work of others...my few emotional self thought pieces carry so much pleasure for me when I look at them...in my mind I am doing that type of work all the time. I see beyond the obvious, my palette is filled with the most beautiful colors, my brush flows across the paper... I am in my happy place, my zenful place...it is like being on my bike and riding thru the beautiful country side with the rest of the world not interfering.

Both classes are worth the time and effort - please click on my sidebar and check them out if you are looking to expand your comfort zone!!!!!!!!

cheers, dana

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Happy Mother's Day & WOW what a week...

2012-05-13T14:57:00.002-07:00

So Monday I started the Cotton Candy Girls class with Natasha May.... sketched and then didn't have time until today to finish BECAUSE I worked (of course)....then yesterday ran a 10k ( my first in over 5 yrs ). It was a blast but had to be there early so left my house at 4:45 a.m. - drove 75 miles - plodded 6.2 - then turned around and headed home...

Once at home, a quick shower then onto the Artist Reception at Gracie's Cafe in Williamston, MI. The exhibit for May is "Something Red" and I had my Broken Dreams piece on exhibit! So I met my mom there and had an INCREDIBLE lunch to celebrate Mother's Day early... This restaurant/cafe has a menu that is over the top... the service is excellent and the art on display is nothing short of FABULOUS!!!!

So today a drive down to see my boys and their kids!!! So another 120 mile day to add to yesterday BUT WELL WORTH IT!!!! and then locked myself into finish my 1st lesson for Natasha May's COTTON CANDY GIRLS!!!!

I absolutely did NOT think I would be able to do these whimsical girls! Guess what - I DID IT - and love her!!!!!!!!!!! The first is an Angel and now I must do two more so that each of my granddaughters has one!!!!!!!!!! Click on my sidebar and come join us!!!

So today for Sunday Sketches, hosted by Alexandra!!!! another super artist... I am sharing my CCG Angel! Enjoy today as a mom, a daughter, sister, friend!!! Ladys' take a bow!!!! Tomorrow I also add Lisa Wrights e-course!!!!!!!!!!! Click the sidebar, I am sure it will be nothing short of AMAZING!!!

CHEERS! dana

Well here I go..........and Sunday Sketches...

2012-05-06T06:02:00.000-07:00

So, although time is a hot commodity here, I feel the need to really learn some technique! I see paintings in my head and can't get them down on paper. Either I don't even try because I sit and stare at paper afraid to tackle it or just smudge around with it. The angel episode damaged my ego but I've recovered. The second edition was well recieved but somehow it didn't feel good as I feel I let myself be taken advantage of. I should have charged!!!

I'm trying to let loose and get messy....

Anyways, this week I did do a page in the messy book group (see sidebar) - I also learned alot about my watercolor crayons doing this, I hadn't really noticed how different they feel as they go down on the paper... and after I took out my aggressions on my first angel I feel freer!! I am looking forward to starting Natasha May's Cotton Candy Girls class AND Lisa Wrights e-course!!!!!!!!!!!! So I need to become a better time manager! Click on the sidebars to check out their information.

a work in process....

So, now onto Sunday Sketches....an inspiring place to visit each week!!!! So much is shared, beyond the artwork!!! I know that I will be able to produce what I invision with this owl once I have a couple weeks of Natasha and Lisa's classes in!

cheers, dana

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round 2 with the Angel....

2012-05-01T09:54:00.000-07:00

Well, my WWII vet DID NOT LIKE THE ANGEL I DID, AT ALL!!! "That is not what I asked for, I want a real map with an angel - Angels are WHITE!!!" He was rude and it was hard to stand there and take it. So, thank goodness for being part of Lisa Wright's Messy Book group - even though I hadn't worked in my book yet. I have had to work 6 days a week for a couple weeks and life has just been to busy. But with that in mind I was able to buck up... took my angel to the sink and poured my cup of coffee out on top of it! I then took it outside and stomped it into the dirt.

The trainee I was working with thought I had lost my mind. I really didn't say anything. Took the painting back outside and left it in the pouring rain. As I was leaving work I ran it over a couple times and then put it in my car. So, at the DEMANDS of my WWII vet, I redid the painting on a map with a WHITE ANGEL. If he doesn't like this one, I am done. I can't believe someone would be so rude when you are doing something for free. He said all you artists' think you have the right to interpret what is being asked of you - well heck yay, if you wanted a still life then take a photo for me to copy!!!

Anyway, here is the new version. So my sweet 89 yr old vet has a mean streak that he didn't show when asking for me to do this and letting me know how poor he is. Lesson learned!!!!

now, off to pour some dirt into my Accidental Mess Book so I can contribute to the group!
cheers, dana

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wow a month has past since my last post

2012-04-29T09:09:00.002-07:00

Sometimes life is just to hectic! Family and work needs come before my art needs....so it's been awhile. I peek in from time to time but haven't had time to even really comment. I soooooooooooo miss blogland!!!
Today I am sharing my Sunday morning crash art! I was asked by a WWII vet to do a painting, depending on how much I would charge of course. He is on a fixed income and is 89 yrs. old. He has a friend in Las Vegas that just became an Evangical Minister and wants a specific painting done for her birthday. He told me that he has always called her his "Nevada Angel" so he wants:
a map of Nevada showing Las Vegas, a church in the corner, an angel above and the sky to go from day to night with stars. Obviously he has this pictured in his mind. So here is what I did this morning (he needs it by tomorrow and this is the first day off I have had that I could stay at home to work on it), talk about last minute.

NEVADA ANGEL

Hope he likes her!!! and hope the recipient likes it! Sharing this today at Sunday Sketches hosted by Sophia! So much talent to see at this site! Please visit!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to be online again...I miss my art world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cheers,

dana

p.s. he is a Veteran - no way would I charge him!!! I can paint because I live in a free country which he helped provide!

old sketches reworked

2012-04-01T09:08:00.000-07:00

trying to sort things out and find homes for my endless piles of "STUFF". I came across a sketch I did on one of my chicken figurines in 2006...so just added some color...got to start somewhere to get that mojo working!!!

Please visit all the Sunday Sketches artists' over at Sophia's Blue Chair Diary!!!! The place to start your Sundays!!!!

cheers, dana

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so much for posting weekly...

2012-03-24T10:47:00.000-07:00

Just sooooooooo many things going on...today hibernating/hiding in my artroom...

I had signed up for a pay it forward hand-made project on facebook earlier this year. I just finished my gift to send out. I knitted a winter headband (thinking there was plenty of winter left here in MI - we just completed 3 weeks of weather that was like living in FL - 70's-upper 80's) anyways I completed the headband but then ran into a snag. I wanted a white flower on it and didn't know how to make one. I purchased one and planned on embellishing it when I saw a short 2 hr class offered locally for felting flowers!!! PERFECT! On a Sunday - so yes, I could go and it wouldn't take up my one day off to get other things accomplished. So off I went to Rae's Yarn Boutique in Lansing. Ta-dah!!!!!!!!! Love my flower, it was exactly what I had pictured in my head and now the entire thing is completely hand-made. My friend is a Spartan fan - green and white - so this will be perfect for next years football games!

I am now going to make a maize and blue one for myself, my daughter in law, and my granddaughters so we'll be ready for MICHIGAN football. The felting was so much fun!
As for my painting...I am feeling like this journal page....washed up and fading...

nothing is going on the paper with a good feel...I must pull myself together as I have been commissioned to do a gift and really need some artistic mojo to come back!!!

Thanks for visiting - be sure to check out all the good artwork on Sunday Sketches hosted by Sophia!

Sunday and time to sketch!!!

2012-02-26T15:54:00.000-08:00

Just alittle bit to share and trust that everyone will visit Sophia over at Sunday Sketches...and all the great art that is shared there!

I will be off work on Wednesday and plan to check in on all the Sunday art!!!

Part of my smurfie feeling is a new addition to our household....

Meet Ollie...

He is a 12 week old goldendoodle to be our Sophie's buddy. She is our almost 8 yr old standard poodle. It is only day one but I think we have picked the right pup for her!!!

cheers, dana
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It feels like spring is just around the corner...

2012-02-21T05:07:00.000-08:00

I know it's Michigan and I am getting a false since of spring...we are surely in for more snow and those dreaded ice storms of April...BUT yesterday the sun was shining and the world was bright!!!! Filled my birdfeeders outside my kitchen window and watched my feathered friends gather!!!! It just felt and sounded like spring!!!!

cheers, dana
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with alittle help from my friends!!!

2012-02-14T06:56:00.000-08:00

So happy valentine's day...I have the day off and am just enjoying my morning. Yesterday I celebrated my 55th birthday!!! I made cupcakes, as I do every year for all the patients at work, they love it and I received all kinds of hugs and good wishes. Then came home to a couple friends just popping in with wishes and a card, a nice surprise. Mark's daughter returned from a 3 week clinical in California with her cows to pick up her dog - yes!!! and the 3 of us went out for a burger and beer. Nice and quiet just how I like it these days. Received calls from all the kids and g-kids, as well as, many facebook happy's!!!! So, as I relax today and just soak up the calm I popped over to

Natasha May's blog...natashamay.blogspot.com/2012/02/doodling.html

then had to sit down with a book I received from a friend for Christmas: 642 things to draw by Chronicle Books...and just doodled the spirit of today!!! the trigger phrase is: a string of DNA, I think I've got it!!!

Enjoy your day with your loved ones...smile at stranger's, they may be alone!!!
cheers, dana
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resurrecting Sinderella...

2012-02-12T13:56:00.000-08:00

Adding this 2-16-2012 - for the Fly Tribe "I love art because" blog party! I really feel that my resurrecting Sinderella post is that I love art and need art!!! click on the sidebar to visit all the participating artists!!!
As I continue to focus on important family matters I realize art is my outlet. I am a better thinker and helper when I have a way to release tension and separate myself from daily reality. Art is therapy. So, with that said, not a huge commitment but at least once a week I shall return to arting and blogging!!!! I hope that you will rejoin me as I continue this journey!!!!

Obviously on sheet music; watercolor crayons, acrylics and graphite pencil.

"broken dreams"

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dana

SIGNING OFF...

2011-12-27T04:44:00.000-08:00

Well, we are coming to the end of 2011 and it has been a rewarding year in many ways. I have loved, and I mean loved, all of you in blogland. I have appreciated each and every visit my blog has received! The encouragement, education, inspiration and motivation has been amazing. My art has grown and so have I as an individual and artist. As much as I love this little personal space I am signing off for now.

I have some family concerns that need my attention and time. So, as there are only so many hours in a day somethings gotta give, as they say, and its my blog. I hope to pop in from time to time and check in on all of you. I will miss Friday Paint Party's with Eva and Kristin - as well as - Sunday Sketches with Sophia!!!So you may get a shout out from me but for the most part I will not be blogging for awhile.

May all of you have a healthy happy and artful 2012!!!! Much love and cheers, dana

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finally finished for PAINT PARTY FRIDAY...

2011-11-25T08:39:00.000-08:00

My, An American Girl..a friend asked me to paint a girl riding a bike - hair blowing in the wind, and she added: oh yes, I like the American Flag!!! So here is what I am sending her: An American Girl....

In life's journey always take the Scenic Route

Hope she likes it! I trust that each and everyone has had a Great Thanksgiving and is looking forward to a happy and safe holiday season! Thanks to Kristin and Eva for hosting, especially at such a busy time of year! It will take me all week, as always, to get through Paint Party Friday but it is always worth it!!!!
cheers, dana
ps We went to the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game and came within 15 ft. of former Defensive-end for the Oakland/ LA Raiders....HOWIE LONG!!!! My husband lovingly tolerated my craziness over it!!!!

p.s.s. should hit 55 today soooooooooooo one more ride before we put the bikes away for the long winter, it will be chilly but we'll be dressed for it and the sun is out!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE IN BLOGLAND!!!!

2011-11-23T04:32:00.000-08:00

Sorry I haven't posted BUT (there is always a but) vacation was FANTASTIC and exhausting!!! Getting home and catching up with: laundry, grocery shopping, parents, kids and grandkids...oh yes, work!!! It has been jam packed. So, this weekend of course lots going on but ready to get back into my art-groove!!!
May all of you and yours have a WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!!!

RELAX, ENJOY, HUG LOTS AND GIVE THANKS!!!!

make art, make friends - share art, share souls....thanks for stopping by I cherish each visit from my artful blog family!!!!

cheers, dana

Quick post for Paint Party Friday...

2011-11-04T03:57:00.000-07:00

I have added a bit to my bicycle girl but will have to finish her when I return from KEY WEST, yes, in caps because I am screaming with excitement. I never pack in advance but this trip is long over due and I have had my clothes laid out for 3 weeks... ready to go in the morning.

But, in my tiny sketch book that I carry around I have done a couple quickies that I can share, I hope to share some stuff from on the road but we'll see!!!!

First stop is Lauderdale to see my brother in his Hair & Massage Studio, Dean Allen's!!!

Then Sugarloaf Key for 3 days then onto Key West for 4 days!!!! Probably posting on facebook alot!!!! If you care to join our journey!!!

SEE YA WHEN WE GET BACK....be sure to check out all the great work on Paint Party Friday hosted by Kristin and Eva!!!!!!

cheers, dana
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN and HAPPY HAUNTING!!!!

2011-10-31T04:42:00.000-07:00

I love the colors, the pumpkins, the kids, the costumes...everyone is smiling and has a sugar buzz!!!
My small sketch journal halloween page:

so much fun to create halloween spells....so off to work today and hope that some trick or treaters come by:

we've got candy and hope to take some pics ...yesterday it was a Halloween Canine Cruise my first 5k in 2 years...a struggle with my crapped out knees but I made it and the dogs were great!!!

Some of the runners were realllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyy scarrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy....
We didn't dress up but will next year...just glad to finish!!!!

My step-daughter Jaimie, her dog Baer, my husband Mark, me and our dog Sophie!!!

so time to climb on my broom and zoooooooooooom off to work!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Thanks to Natasha for hosting this Halloween post!!!! Trick or Treat!!!
dana

Autumn colors of Michigan for Pink Saturday....

2011-10-29T04:23:00.000-07:00

a beautiful fall wedding & we luckily had an Indian Summer weekend !

Before this weekends hauntings begin a few photos that celebrate the colors of fall!!! Beverly at Pink Saturday's is looking for autumn color....Michigan is a premier state to experience each season and autumn is one filled with color and pungent aromas in the air....take a breath and soak it all in!!!!

Our streets are lined with vivid reds and yellows in every shade...sometimes its mesmorizing to drive thru all this color!!!!!!!!!!

Even the bare trees have color...the golden glow of the sunset lighting them up magically!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds of cheers fill the air every Saturday as we are are proud football state!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The blooms have left the lake for another year....the water seems so much clearer in the fall??? curious!

ducks still swimming enjoying the still waters, no swimmers, no boats and NO jet ski's!!!!

and still a bright yellow gerber after two weeks of morning frost!!! I have not been able to get anything to grow in this spot for 5 years of trying....and this little beauty is still blooming in October!!!!!

Happy Autumn...Happy Colors and Happy Haunting!!!! Thanks to Beverly for hosting Pink Saturdays.

cheers, dana

Paint Party Friday and my background....

2011-10-28T04:14:00.000-07:00

Yep, still in the works...I ended up using a map of Michigan, some acrylics and plan on adding my girl to it. It needs some more work, I have some writing I plan on doing with tissue paper then using gel medium to adhere to the canvas. I did some words in the background but don't like them so will be covering them up. I just have her sitting on top the canvas to give you the idea of where I am at. I still plan on leaving it light so it pops off the canvas and doesn't just blend in. Hope to have it done this upcoming week because after that on VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Going to the Keys, just taking a sketch book, watercolor pencils, basic watercolor pan paints (like elementary school type), waterbrush, and a pitt pen!!! Won't be doing a painting class, none going on while there and didn't have a structured enough schedule (I don't like time planned days when on vacation - will have to make a separate trip I guess, yay) to plan a private session.

This past weekend had two of the g-kids overnight. It was great! Bonfire party, then painted pumpkins in the morning!!!! They were soooooooooooo serious. Landon is four and Nolan is 21 months!

We did Halloween cupcakes after that, it doesn't get any better than this!!!

Thanks to Kristin and Eva for hosting Paint Party Friday!!! A great place to learn, grow, be inspired and make friends!!!!!

cheers, dana
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happy haunting...check out Natasha May's button on my sidebar to join her Halloween Post!!!!

HALLOWEEN COUNT DOWN...

2011-10-27T05:15:00.000-07:00

in process...

Busy doing the background for the bicycle girl, yes...still!!! and a simple little journal page for Halloween! Posting at Natasha May's Art World...click the button to the right to join in! Paint Party Friday, tomorrow, will post the background for some suggestions...it needs....something...

cheers, dana

I am using ideas from Violette's book, Journal Bliss and techniques from Jane Lafazio's dvd, from art journaling to art. Thanks Lady's!

I am still here but life is soooo busy...

2011-10-17T05:23:00.000-07:00

Wow, I can't believe I haven't posted in a couple of weeks....my bicycle girl is still sitting and waiting to be finished. Last weekend we had a wedding that was a couple hours away AND we had INCREDIBLE weather SO...our first road trip on the Harley's!!!! We left in the morning with temps in the low 60's and road into the 80's on our way to Lake Michigan!!!! I am totally addicted to riding now!!!! A beautiful weekend for an outdoor wedding and what a way to travel!!!! We did 280 miles and I wish everyone could experience the ride we had!!!!

So, it was a busy week after that and I didn't have a chance to get into my art!!! Now, for a couple days I have been looking at the bicycle cut-out and avoiding working with it....you know how you had something in your head and now you realize you aren't going to create that! I start looking at everyone else's art and just figure I should go back to just looking not trying....hogwash!!! I got a package in the mail that put my head back on!!!! All the way from Belgium!!!!!

Nathalie Nayer had a giveaway on her blog and I WON!!! Check out her blog http://nathalienayer.blogspot.com/ She is a new mom and a physician in the ICU - how does she find time and wow...her eye for color is amazing. I love looking at her work, her sketches capture emotion in little creatures and her abstracts are again AMAZING is the only word I can think of. I wish that my colors came together like hers - they pop and draw you in! I try art journaling and always feel like a failure because my pages don't come out awesome...I need to keep in mind that these pages are meant to explore, vent, dream and share myself with myself!!! So there are no critics, it is not for sale....just jump in and do it! This book validates that and helps spark the push that I need so many times when trying to do "a painting". So, today I have some time and AM WORKING ON MY AMERICAN GIRL!!!! If she doesn't turn out, I will start again.... it is about the doing not masterpiecing!!!!

Thanks Nathalie and all of you that continue to inspire and encourage me!!!!

cheers, dana

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HELP...please from all you paint party friday-er's

2011-09-29T17:47:00.000-07:00

okay - so I have been working on my bicycle girl painting...I decided to do a pitt pen outline and was pretty happy with the way she came out THEN...I could not get going on the rest of it and NOW have a muddied up mess...
Should I cut her out and put her on something...should I just start anew...can I and with what theme could I collage around her???????????????????????
All your suggestions are appreciated!!!

she's an American Girl

What about cutting her out and putting her on newsprint...then putting some rolled up newspapers in her basket???? I do need to darken her hair a bit...somehow I make everyone blonde...

As always it will take me most of the week to get to visit all...I keep missing a few but keep trying to check in with all! Thanks to Kristen and Eva for hosting such a helpful and inspiration day of the week!!!! Be sure to check out all the art at Paint Party Friday!

cheers, dana
ps - I hope the majority suggested cutting her out and doing something because that is what I just did! We'll see what happens!
I know I'm writing this on Thursday but Friday's are my early day at work and I just miss it if I don't get it done early.
p.s.s. check out my new profile pic on facebook!!!!