Won't you join me for some coffe or tea?

This week I've been working on this cute little coffe/tea set.  Trying out my new style on something a little different....Hope you like...I wish we could share a piece of that yummy cake together!  Haha....

Delicious ....

11 x 14 Mixed Media

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, graphite, collage

One Lump Or Two?....

11 x 14 Mixed Media

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, graphite, collage

Yum Yum...

11 x 14 Mixed Media

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, graphite, collage

Coffee Tea Latte Mocha...

11 x 14 Mixed Media

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, graphite, collage

She Sang A Lullaby To The Moon

SHE SANG A LULLABY TO THE MOON
12 x 12
oil passtel, acrylic

My alter....

This morning I took some pictures of my alter table.  I have collected some special things that I keep on this table.  These are some of the things I cherish...

I love Buddahs.  There is something so peaceful about them.  I have collected quite a few, but I just can't seem to get enough of them.  Around this one are some crystals and stones that I've collected from different people and places.  Around his  neck is a necklace that Ron brought back from Tibet.  This is one of my favorite Buddahs.

  This beautiful Pieta used to belong to my Grandmother, Mildred Campbell.  Her and I were really close and I miss her all the time.  She experienced too much loss for one person to ever go through in a life time.  This statue always makes me think of her, holding her own son, my uncle that died in a practice flight, when he was a pilot in the army.  His name was William Samual Campbell II.  He was a co-pilot on an F-16.  He died before I was born.  He was my Dads older, only brother and he was my Grandmothers first born son. I believe he watches over me.       Also, next to the statue is my Grandmas bible.  These pieces are really special to me.

This statue is so special, because it came from the coffin of my husbands Grandmother.  Her and I held a special relationship of true friendship, and I miss it often.  I know she is happy to be in heaven with her true love, as she missed him terribly after he died, and she was left without him.  She was a beautiful lady.

A few more Buddahs...The ivory elephants belonged to my Grandmother, as did the bracelet in the front.  She loved to travel and bring home suveniers.

Haha, another Buddah...I think this one belonged to my Grandmother also.  The elephant is a little box I got in Thailand.  The bracelet I made when I went to BG Camp; there I learned so, so much, and met such beautiful souls that forever have touched my life.  The glass jar with the word DREAM comes from a wonderful time spent with incredible women, whom I love and admire.  The sister rock in front comes from a very special soul, one I'm never letting go of-BFSSF.

So this is my alter...a place where I can keep my most cherished things.  Where I can go to feel comfort and peace.  Where I can go to remember people and experiences.  Where I can pray or ask for guidance. Where I can go to feel calm.

Love is my religion.  I love God.  I love Jesus.  I love Buddah and the peace he gives me.  I love my family.  I love my friends.  I love peace.  I love simplicity.  I love quiet.  I love laughter.  I love memories.  I love clarity. I love to create.  I love new experiences.  I love learning. I love naps.  I love sleep. I love sunshine.  I love the ocean.  I love beaches.  I love my dog Cooper.  I know I will love heaven.  Oh there is just so much to love.

Newest painting....

This is my newest painting in progress.  I actually pulled out an old, unfinished painting of mine from about a year ago, and started re working it.  It will be called...WHE SANG A LULLABY TO THE MOON

Her Generosity.....

All finished....
HER GENEROSITY BROUGHT HER JOY AND CONTENMENT
12 x 12
mixed media
oil pastel, acrylic, graphite, collage

Working on a new girl....

Newest girl in progress...

She Trusted...

She Trusted In The Light....
12 x 12
mixed media
oil pastel, acrylic, ink, graphite

She Knew....

She Knew She Could Trust Her Own Heart.
12 x 12
mixed media
oil pastel, acrylic, collage

Another girl....

I think this is going to be my favorite so far....and for some reason she is arriving very effortlessly!

Nurture

NURTURE
12 x 12
oil pastel, acrylic, graphite, collage

Almost finished....she's coming alive!

Almost finished with this one.  I'm loving the bright red!

just needs a few final touches.....

As always, I wake up, get my coffee and sit down at my computer.  Well, first I feed Cooper and then he goes into his little digestive, food coma, while sitting on my lap.  It's my favorite part of the morning, me with coffee and Cooper asleep on my lap :)

Anyway...I was going through my emails and I recieved such a sweet letter from someone interested in buying one of my prints from Etsy.  She is from Canada and was asking if I would ship there....
Here is a portion of her letter.


Also, I was TRULY hoping that you offered online classes or tips on your type of art. I painted for many years (nothing spectacular though), but I haven't painted since my car accident almost 7 years ago. About 3 weeks ago, my husband re-did my art/office room and I want to paint again. Your art has certainly woken something up inside of me. And I would so love to learn how you do what you do. Or at the very least be able to buy one of your paintings or prints.




These are the kinds of notes that make me so happy!  These are the reminders to me, that even if nothing else comes of my artwork, that it is making a positive mark on someone out there!  How could I ask for more....Thank you sweet new friend, for making my day special!

New one....in progress....

Here's a little preview of what I'm working on now...

Blessing....

I just finished "re-working" a previous painting of mine, and Im just in love with it now!  I hope you like it too!
BLESSING
12 x 12
mixed media
oil pastel, acrylic, ink, collage

Angel of Clarity...

Angel of Clarity
9x9
oil pastel, acrylic

Here Was Her Refuge...

Here is another painting i just did, using the oil pastels.  So much fun to use!

Here Was Her Refuge...Here Was Her Sanctuary
Mixed Media
12 x 12
oil pastel, acrylic, graphite, ink

Missing You....

Missing You...
12 x 12
mixed media
oil pastel, acrylic, graphite

A beautiful quote...

Read this quote this morning and just had to share.  The whole thing is so beautiful to me....

‎"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." {Anais Nin}

working with a new medium...

I'm trying something a little different today.  This is a piece in progress and I'm mostly using oil pastels.  It's so fun, and free.  I just started painting, not knowing what I was going to paint, and she has appeared.  Not sure what the finished product will be, but I'm loving this medium.  Stay tuned....  :)

And the title is........

SUNSET TRIO
Thanks so much everyone, for all the awesome suggestions.  Makes me want to paint some more bird pics, just so I can use some of the titles!  I actually put a couple suggestions together to come up with Sunset Trio.

Payten is graduating!

Not sure how this day has arrived so quickly, but it has....my baby girl graduates from high school on Wednesday June, 15th 2011.  We are so  proud of her and the young woman she has become.  My baby girl, my sweet friend...

Looking for a title...

I just finished this little birdy painting tonight.  I really love it, but I don't know what to call it...any suggestions?
mixed media
acrylic, ink, oil pastel, collage
11x14

Tea cups and mice and strawberries...

All done with this little baby set.
Tea Cups and Strawberries

mixed media, acrylic, ink, pastel, bees wax

more baby art in progress...

Heres some pics of some art in progress.    I've been trying to work up some more little baby pieces for my portfolio...I'll post the final pics when I'm all done.

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had such a fun evening with friends tonight...beautiful day, (included a short nap), time in the sun, feet in the pool, talking to girlfriends, eating appetizers, drinking wine coolers, watching the dogs get to know each other...then yummy dinner ,  up on the deck, watching the sun go down...eating  my famous sweet bbq salmon, gorgonzola somithing or other that I can't even remember the name of... and Ceasar salad...such a nice night.  Oh and I can't forget, Julie and Kevin brought this yummy dessert of shishkebobs of angel food cake, strawberries, and marshmellows, with chocolate drizzled on top...yummmmmmmmy!  I
m going to sleep happy tonight.  Goodnight all....  :)  xoxoxoxo

You Deserve A Treat Today!

You Deserve A Treat Today!

mixed media
11x14
acrylic, ink, pastel, collage

Treat Yourself Well...You're Worth It!

Treat Yourself Well...You're Worth It!

mixed media
11x14
acrylic, ink, pastel, collage