"My Love" Acrylic Mixed Media 24x12

My Love drips into rivulets...

openly flowing without coercion.

Freely given to fill the voids

naturally occurring within

the Soul of Trust.

Happy Mother's Day!

As promised on the previous post, I am sharing some of my portrait cards with you today. This is a beautiful young violinist leaving junior college to pursue her violin at the larger university. I wanted you to focus on her face, so the tip of the hat with tassel is meant to help circle your eye down to the violin and back up again to those beautiful eyes. It is a 10x8 card drawn off in ink with color washes applied and mingled on the paper.

 This is a young lad full of charm with beautiful red hair and blue eyes. It is a 5x7 drawn off in pencil with washes applied loosely. Again, I tried to lead your eye in a circle with the shadows and bright lights so you remain focused on his sweet little face.

This last one was a 5x7 birthday card for my favorite little man who sees himself as a 'super hero'. It was done for his third birthday and I took such joy in seeing his face light up as he recognized himself.
I hope all the cards I completed for this beautiful day brings joy to their lives.

My first Jewelry Creation!

While creating my Mother's Day cards, I was inspired by how many seemed to look like jewelry pieces. I've been collecting found objects for years thinking one day I would begin to use them. The little Jesus was obtained from an antique store with no cross. My friend from Denver had supplied me with special little stones from her yard. I incorporated one into the center heart looking filigree in order to keep her close to 'my heart'. I found this to mix nicely with my mixed media paintings I am currently developing in my studio. To me, mixed media allows the artist to incorporate more of their story. All good paintings should tell a story to some degree. Next week, I will post two of my watercolor portrait cards (can't spoil the Mother's Day surprises at this stage). Soon I will share some of my more serious mixed media. My heart really wants to pursue this vein of work. Thanks to all of you who support me in my endeavors, both here and on Facebook.

Greeting Cards support my art habit!

I am continuing to work on my ‘fine art’ in spare moments. I hope to post paintings later in the summer of my Paris trip along with the New York trip that's rapidly approaching! These little vignettes sharpen my skills while paying for my art supplies. Not to mention it is such a joy to create a one of a kind gift for a total stranger that they can cherish. Lots of people come back to me with stories of how their loved one cried with joy upon receiving their special card!

I can do any custom card. Just send me a message with type, favorite colors, subjects, sport, etc. I have even completed portraits of a loved one from a favorite photo. They fit into 5x7 mats or frame. The inside can be personalized or left blank for you to add your message. There will be a small icon inside card to match the picture on the front. It comes complete with envelope in a clear plastic bag. I use quality 140 lb paper with artist grade paint.  Price for a custom BEGINS at $10 plus shipping, but most people find that a bargain for an original work of art that commemorates a life moment! Please note portrait commissions require more time and effort so pricing is higher. All my work is guaranteed!

"Butterflies are Free" Watermedia

I love working with no boundaries! For this one I took a sheet of watercolor paper and masked in writing all over, basically words such as peace, smile, joy, love, etc. I wanted to impart a feel good atmosphere for the painting to develop. Then came water color in different shades of purples and blues. After this, I removed masking to reveal the writing. The result was a sky, water or beach effect. But the longer I looked, the more I saw wings fluttering in the sky! I then came in with fluid acrylic magenta and placed my little winged friends. I cut my own stencil and dabbed some, then I came in with more paint and developed a few to show flight patterns. I then cut a 10"x7" piece out of the sheet and folded it in the middle for my double sided card. It can be turned any direction and be viewed front or back. From the remaining paper, I created two wonderful bookmarks to pass along. Working with no agenda is the most fun. I hope you have a chance to experience it soon!

Mother's Day Card Creations!

"Heart's Love"

I wanted to share my joy and heartfelt love to all this Easter. Mixed media always calls to me...images added, embellished and painted over - the possibilities are endless! With Love all things are possible.