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

ANGEL OF CHILDHOOD MEMORIES...

Just posted prints of this one up on Etsy this morning...  I think she is my favorite!
ANGEL OF CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
11 x 14 mixed media
acrylic, pastel, ink, collage, vintage buttons, beeswax

Party Pooper....

I'm so sorry, but I ran out of time to get anything ready for the Mad Tea Party :(  ....I'll be checking everyone elses posts, I'm sure they will be wonderful.   Time got away from me and I am an official party pooper...so sorry!

Summer Berries...

Bought these wonderful berries at the local farmers market yesterday-so delicious!   One of the best parts about summer :)

My studio needs....

Decided that my studio NEEDS a big beautiful chandelier!   The hunt begins.....

JULY 4th PARADE BOY

This is my newest one on Etsy.  I never do boys, but I think he turned out really cute! Original is 9 x 12 mixed media
acrylic, ink, pastel, collage, wax

Daisy Elegance

Daisy Elegance...
11 x 14
mixed media
acrylic, ink, pastel, collage, hand made papers, wax

WELCOME to my art studio...

WELCOME to my art studio, my sanctuary, my little piece of heaven...I hope to get to know you and I hope you enjoy your visit :)

Love, Kelly

When you first walk in to my studio, you come through a doorway of beautiful beads, as a little warning that you are entering a magical world :)

WELCOME TO MY HAPPY PLACE!
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First I must introduce you to Cooper. He is my darling and he is always with me in my studio. Infact, he follows me where ever I may go. He is my littlest love. Here he is sitting on my Ikea lounge chair in my studio.
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This is my computer desk area, where I take care of "business" or just waste alot of time on the internet or facebook :)

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This is a lamp on my desk that I simply decorated with an antique baby dress and some of my Grandmothers old jewelry.

I think it looks so pretty with the light on.
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This is a nice wall unit I use to store this and that...

and that and this....

Dolls and books and baskets, oh my....

And I love hanging things from the ceiling, don't you?
I love decorating with my daughters old baby dresses too.

Words to live by....

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This is a little chandelier hanging above that cute little Ikea lounge chair.  Oh the things you can do with the all mighty glue gun!

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This is a wall I use to display some of my artwork.  I bought these cables at Ikea and they come with little clips so you can easily change out what ever you have hanging there.  I love it!

Some of my artwork:  Maxine, Belinda, and Rosie

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Above is just my attempt at being organized-hahaha

And also some artwork from some artists that I admire....
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A book shelf full of supplies and stuff....

stuff, stuff, and more stuff!

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This good witch hangs above my work table to send me good mojo-I hate to lock her up, but I don't want her to get away!
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My work table-full of scratches, dents, paint, and charm!

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My easle-I found this about 18 years ago at a garage sale-It's one of the old, good ones!

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I hung this Ikea cable above my work table, for more space to display my artwork.  If you don't have one of these set up, you should really think about getting one-they are great!

I use this big pink "hamper" to collect all my scraps of paper and then I just toss them into the recycle bin.
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Oh yes, I almost forgot to show you my window treatment...I hung up some of my daughters old baby dresses, some cloth roses, a pretty pink scarf with feathers on both ends, and some pretty glittered stars for a little sparkle!    Gotta have sparkle!  haha...
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Well, there it is, my little studio.  The place where I spend the majority of my time and the place that brings me peace.  I hope you enjoyed your visit and I hope you will come back again and again!  Love to you, from right here in Oregon!  Sincerely, Kelly