Eight

I found these great wooden candlestick holders. There are 8 of them all together. Here is the first one I have completed. I am hoping to finish some more this weekend. I will finish them off by using a gloss archival finishing spray. They will be similar but will not be exact, that way you could use just one, or have similar ones for a set. These may go to Artfest with me.

On my Bamboo tablet

As I mentioned in my previous post I have been working on my new Wacom tablet, "Bamboo". So far, I have learned how I can write text on photos and import and export them to blogger. My tablet came with Adobe Photoshop elements, which I am also trying to learn. I am thinking that I must be able to create the same writing with my tablet and pen inside of Photoshop, instead of working inside Windows journal. It's all very confusing for me,,, but I am learning it. If you have any thoughts on this I would love to hear them.

I bought the book "Teach Yourself Visually Adobe Photoshop Elements". I love these books, since I am a visual learner and learn by doing. There are many Teach Yourself Visually books out there. If you are a visual (and slow learner) like me you might give them a try.

On my learning list,,,, to be able to create my signature.

Working in my studio

I finished this large painting today, and here it is in my studio. I am also learning about my Bamboo tablet and I am having a large learning curve. More on that later, but I am hoping to learn how to do handwriting on my photos. I am making progress and hope to share soon.

Me and puffin

8 x 10, acrylic, available in my shop

Our pajamas

There is something so cute and snuggly about onesies. If I had a sister, we would truly love to hang out in our bunny pajamas. I don't have a sister but I would surely like to have one. In fact, I don't need a sister but I do need these snuggly pajamas! I think I could pass on the hat, what about you?

Dialogue with puffin

I find Puffins and Emperor Penguins so fascinating. I saw a PBS show on Emperor Penguins quite a long time ago. They are dedicated, steadfast, and loyal. I think Puffins share the same characteristics. I am sure if we listened closely they would have a lot to tell us.

Birthday

I think birthdays are important. Mine is really close to Christmas and is often overlooked. So, in celebration of my birthday, I aim to celebrate my half birthday which is July 4th. What could be better than fireworks and parades on one's birthday!
I love birthday cakes and balloons, and sharing the day with someone special.

Bunny Bubbles

Well, I won't tell you my age, but I still love bubbles!!! No special occasion, bubbles are important,,, for birthdays, weddings,,, clown parties,,,, and adult intimate fun times,,,,,,,,,(did I say that!) Anywho....bubbles should be in everyone's life!! Do you agree???

xo...

Some more bunny paper dolls

Created on 8 x 10 canvas board, acrylic, available

Fish Mouth

"Fish Mouth", 8 x 8, acrylic, ~available

Six finished paintings

Here is a little peek at the 6 paintings I created in the last few days. They are all available and most are in my shop now. The newest ones will be listed soon.

"Bunny paper dolls" ~ available, 8 x 8, canvas board, acrylic
Remember when you made paper dolls when your were little? Maybe with your sister?

My Hat

I finished another painting this weekend! This little guy is sort of mischievous, he looks sweet enough, but you should see what's under his hat! available

My Bunny Riding Stick

Remember those riding sticks we had as children, usually they are stick horses. That is what I remember. Well, this is my take on riding sticks, with bunnies of course! I am working on my sisters series with lots of bunnies, bunny slippers, everything bunny.....more to come.
This is available.

First painting of the new year

Here is my first new painting of the new year. I will be creating more sisters with bunnies and bunny slippers. This measures 8 x 8 and is created on canvas board, It is now available in my shop.

Cleaning up and getting ready for the new year

Cleaning, stacking, rearranging, making more room in my studio...

Cleaning out drawers...

Arranging paints and supplies....

There.....all ready to start painting for the new year!

Happy New Year! May you have a creative 2010!
xo...