New art in my Etsy shop

"If  So..."

"We Think Alike"

I created two new pieces for my etsy shop. They are created on 8 x 10 gallery wrapped canvas. I am hoping to add more to my etsy collection for the very busy holiday season.

Some new pages (maybe an old one)

I may have posted one of the journal pages,,,, hmmm,,,but the one on the left is new. I am using a number 8 graphite pencil which I really like for the lines. It smears slightly and allows me to manipulate the line a little.  I used artist grade acrylics and Pan pastels.

Journal cover

I am currently working on two journals. Here is one of my Journal covers on one of my journals. I used muslin for background texture and enjoy the unfinished effect of it. I chose not to paint all of it, but to leave it open so you could actually see the fabric underneath. I like the tactile feel to it.

...And the winner (s) are...

and the winner is........drum roll...Briana! Congratulations Briana!

And,,,I couldn't have just one winner,,,,,(Bailey agreed), it was just too hard to pick just one!    So,,,,,,,taa daa,,,,,,Fourborne is the runner up and will receive 10 free post cards! Congratulations!

So Briana and Fourborne, please send me your mailing address to tlrossco(at)yahoo(dot)com!

Thank you so much everyone for your lovely comments and I hope to see you back again soon!

Blog give-a-way

I am giving away 20 postcards of three of my favorite designs! Just add a comment with your name on this blog post.

Bailey says she is happy to draw the lucky winner on Friday night. All your comments should be made by Friday night at 8:00 Pacific time. I will put all your names in a box and Bailey will pick the lucky winner. Make sure you check back to see if your name was chosen!

I really like how this journal lays flat, it is much easier to work in. To combat the glossy front cover, I have added some muslin and painted over it. More on that in next post.
I will be hosting a blog give-a-way of my selected postcards early next week! Stay tuned!

More pages

I have been working up some new journal pages, I hope you like them!

I like it just the way it is

I started this piece on my flight on the way home. I thought about starting with watercolors and finishing it with acrylics later. Well, now I like it the way it is. I may add more later,,,,but for now.....

Today

"Today"

Home again

One of the legs back home from Florida was 5 hours.  It can be very cramped on a small plane.  I brought my journal with me and was able to start some new pages.  It feels good to be back in the Pacific Northwest with cooler temperatures. 

I am eager to start my new on-line class with Jude Hill from Spirit Cloth when I return.  I hope to accomplish putting my paintings and drawings into weaving with quilts. I can't wait to begin. I'll be sure and post as soon as I have some quilting to share!