Blessed....

            

The art show is over...time to relax and enjoy my accomplishment.  I'm feeling so very blessed and supported right now.  I am a lucky girl

Fanno Creek Brew/Art show

Fanno Creek Brew/Art show-Tigard, OR
My first real "art" show...Had fun setting it all up and getting things ready.  It was pretty slow, but still fun learning the ropes.

my new hat...

Just me and my new hat :)

My work hanging at IMAGINE GALLERY...

I went in to the gallery yesterday to bring in a couple more of my originals.  I was able to see some of my artwork hanging on their walls-so very exciting for me!  Yesterday was a great day!

Cool Portland, OR Treasury...

My print made it into a very cool "Portland OR" Etsy treasury!  Take a peek!

Summer Toes...

Fun summer toes!

Winner of my Etsy give away!

So we have a winner-My daughter helped me by picking a random number, and I had listed all the entries with numbers.  The winner is Kolleen of HEART WING SISTERS!
I just love Kolleen so much-if you havent been to her blog yet, please visit.  I promise you will find warmth and love and smiles there!
Congratulations sweet Kolleen!  Please choose any print from my Etsy shop and I will send it your way!  You can email me your address at kellylish01@gmail.com
Thank you everyone who entered!  I love doing these give aways!   xo
Kelly

MERMAIDS GARDEN

MERMAIDS GARDEN
18 x 24
mixed media
acrylic, ink, pastel, collage, wax

This one is my newest-just finished her yesterday!

ANGEL OF THE HUMMINGBIRDS

ANGEL OF THE HUMMINGBIRDS
mixed media
16 x 20
acrylic, ink, pastel, collage, wax

Red Wine...Blue Heart

Red Wine...Blue Heart
9 x 11 Mixed media
acrylic, ink, pastel, collage, wax

I couldnt be more thrilled....

I'm so, so happy to be a part of this wonderful gallery-this is a first for my paintings and I feel like a "real" artist now :)   I'm floating in the clouds today...

IMAGINE GALLERY in Eugene, Oregon-this is the owner Tym-she was wonderful to me (one with no knowledge or experience)  Thank you Tym-I learned so much in our visit today.  I'm so excited to be a part of your beautiful gallery!

Yipeeeeeeeeeee!

Yipeeeeeee!  My art work is officially in a gallery!  Imagine Gallery in Eugene, Oregon.  I am so proud to be a part of this very cool art gallery!  Today is a very good day :)

ANGEL OF THE ROSES

ANGEL OF THE ROSES
18 x 24
mixed media
acrylic, pastel, ink, collage, wax


I just finished this one and I just love her!

Just found out....

I just recieved a wonderful email from Somerset Studio Magazine...my vintage halloween artwork is going to be in their Sept/Oct issue!    Yipeeeeeeeeeee!   I'm really happy :D

Here are a couple of the ones I had sent in!

A little sneek peek....

Here are a few photos of what I've been doing lately to get ready for the art show!

Guess what?

Guess what???????  Someday I'm going to be famous!  I know how that sounds, to be tooting my own horn in such an obnoxious way, but I just know its true-hahahaha
My artwork and me will be famous one day!   :)

QUESTION FOR BLOGGERS....

What do you all think is the best way to respond to comments?  I've been emailing people after a comment, but then it doesn't show up on the post.  Do you think its better to respond right on the post, so everyone can see?  I like that idea best, but then I'm not sure if the person who left the comment will ever recieve my response...What do you guys do?

A breakthrough....

I think I made a breakthrough with my art today!  I started using some different materials and combining others and I think something clicked!  You remember when you were in school, and you just didn't get something, and then one day it all just clicked?  Well, I had one of those feelings today and it felt really good!  I want to keep evolving and not get stale, but sometimes it takes a while for your mind to let you switch things up a bit-ya know?  I don't want to always stay in my comfort zone, but you almost have to tell yourself "ok, self...it's time to stir the pot and try something new today!"
Remember, its okay to be uncomfortable and leave that realiable, safe place once in a while-if it doesn't work out, then at least you tried, but....maybe it will work out and add something incredible!
xo

Important appointment this Sunday :)

I'm so excited because I spoke with the owner of a gallery in Eugene, OR and I'm going to meet with her this Sunday.  I'll keep you updated!!!!

I hope it never feels like work...

Been so busy trying to get things ready for this art show-I know I'm way "over" ready by now, but it will help me relax to know I have everything I need.  It's been really fun actually-I can't wait to show you all the pics.  The show isn't until August 6th and 7th.  I put up my canopy in the back yard today.  I figured out how to hang my walls (lattice) and tomorrow I will hang a couple pieces of art just to figure out the best way.  I'm having such fun with this...I hope it never feels like work.

Just read this and had to share...

MY RELIGION IS VERY SIMPLE. MY RELIGION IS KINDNESS. DALAI LAMA

Brew-N-Art show....

I'm getting so excited for my first "real" art show!  Here is one of the posters.  I spent all day today getting prints matted and some framed.  I'll be posting lots of pics!  WhooooooHooooooo!

Give away...

Also, If you take my button and post on your blog, I'll enter you in twice...just let me know if you did it!  Thanks friends xo

One year Etsy Anniversary GIVE AWAY!!!!

On August 2nd it will be one year since I opened my Etsy Shop!  What a fun and exciting year it has been for me.  I've loved every bit of it!  To celebrate I wanted to do a little give away.  The winner can pick any print from my Etsy shop and I will happily send it to them :)   All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post, and on August 2nd, I will let you know the winner.  Thanks for entering.  I hope you win!
Love, Kelly

You just have to look....

I was standing at a crosswalk the other day, waiting for the light to change, and this pole just struck me as something so interesting to look at.
A utility pole in Sellwood, OR

Art is everywhere...you just have to look.

A very cool Etsy treasury!

My little Alice made it into this wonderful treasury!   I'm so honored...come take a peek!

A little bit of Christmas art in July....

He who has a good life....

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I think this is going to be a good summer!

A secret...

Wanna know a little secret?.............
Sometimes when I'm drawing a face that I want to look particularly vulnerable,  I draw it with my left hand.   Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh....thats my little secret-but I can't do it too often cuz I don't want my left hand to get good at drawing :)

Shopping at My Hydrangea Home!

About a week ago I was the lucky winner of a $50 gift certificate to this beautiful shop.  I just finished my shopping and will show you all the lovely things I chose when they arrive-oh so fun!  If you havent been to the My Hydrangea Home Boutique, you really should take a peek-everything there is so lovely.  Some very pretty things to help decorate your home.   Thank you so much Dawn!  I had such fun shopping this morning!  xoxoxoxoxoxox

Beautiful day...

Have a beautiful day all my blog friends!  I am thankful for this wonderful, art blog world I get to be a part of.  So many sweet and sincere people I have met.  You are making my life richer and I thank you for that! Love from me,
Kelly

And the winner is....

Hey friends!  I picked the winner and it is Carol Gourley :)

Carol, just take a look at my Etsy site and find one you like, email me the name of it and your address and I will send it off to you!

Thanks everyone for participating!  This was so much fun for me.  And I love making all the new friends too!

Lots of Love, Kelly
Email:  kellylish01@gmail.com

Woo Hoo!!!! I got to 200 blog friends!  How exciting!  I think I will have to do these give aways more often!  I'll post the winner tonight...this is soooooo fun!!!!!!!  Thanks friends xoxoxoxoxoxox

Almost up to 200 blog friends! Hosting a GIVE AWAY!!!!!!!

I think when I get to number 200 I will do a give away.  The winner can pick out any print and  I'll send to them...If you would like to enter, just leave me a comment on this post.  I think 200 is a pretty big number, don't you?  I know some people have hundreds and thousands, and I just would be amazed if that ever happened to my little blog, so I think I will be thankful now for 200!  Good luck!  Love, Kelly