art show display

i've been participating in several art shows this fall,

and with each one it seems i'm tweaking my display

trying to find the perfect items to display my art

( wow i need to do something with my hair..)

i'm pretty pleased with this setup...

what about you?

do you continually tweak your display?

have you found the what works for you?

i would love to see your display

please share with me in the comments.

first i primed the wood circle with gesso, so it would be bright 

second i printed my logo

i've had the red block for awhile not sure what i could use it for...perfect for the base
i also had this bad print laying around (if you look closely you can see the lines)
i never throw bad prints out i like to try to use them in different projects
so instead of painting the block i decided to cover it with pieces of the print

here is all the parts covered and dry
now to assemble

close up of the base

the finished sign

My Big Art News

super excited!!!

 this past week or so i've been getting my art ready to put in a couple of store!!

as intimidating as it was, i knew i had to put my art and my self out there…

fingers crossed and hoping for the best i did it

i'm happy to announce my art is available at Simply Vague in the Polaris Mall (right beside Saks) in columbus, ohio

i guess i was excited sorry about the blurry photo

i also have my art at their Tuttle Mall location in columbus ohio

everything they sell is made by ohio artist

so if you are in the columbus area stop in these two stores, they have some amazing items

by some amazing artist

i encourage you to take the leap and do what ever may be intimating you

it feels good when you do it..

Art Shows and New French Bull Dog Painting

i'm still here.... 

...this is my daughter's french bulldog lilybug.  isn't she the sweetest. when i took this photo i knew i had to paint her. i hope to have prints and more soon.

           
  i started doing art/craft shows again this summer. i forgot how nice it is to talk to people who enjoy seeing my art.  it helps me to know i'm not crazy, and if you're an artist you understand what I'm talking about.
 i want to say thank you to everyone who stop by my booth to look at my art and buy

   in the process of trying to figure out how to display my art at the art shows (without spending a small fortune) i came up with a good way to display my art at the show and in my studio.  can you guess what i used? 

i took apart wire storage cubes ( they are  four cubes when together i had 2 sets in white see photo below) we had bought to store the kids toys or clothes on. i took them apart and laid them out 4 wire squares by 3 square and used twist ties the put them together. at the show i twist tie them to the tent frame...in my studio i hung them on hooks...i love they way they turned out and it only cost me a few dollars for the twist ties.  now i can see my art hanging all in one place as i finish it.

 i have so many ideas going through my head!  i love it when things are crazy busy it really energizes me. what energizes you ?

 look for new art and product soon..

feather painting and a tattoo

my daughter surprised me the other day....she got a tattoo of one of my feather paintings on
 her arm..

i don't think there could be a bigger compliment for an artist or a mom? i was so honored
that she wanted my art on her arm forever.  above the feather it says "love me for who i am" 
because i will always love her for who she is

i've been thinking about getting a tattoo or two for a while....

what do you think should i get a tattoo? do you have any tattoos if so what do they stand for? 

if and when i get a tattoo i'll share it here

8 blogs that rock

today i would like to share with you a few of the blogs i like to visit. you can visit their blog by clicking on their image. 

who knows maybe you will find a new blog to follow. 

   

i love the images and feel of this blog. her blog is very creative and inspiring with lovely photos. 

Monique Hoch's Art Blog 

Welcome all artists and art lovers. I have started this blog,so I can share my obsession ART. I hope you enjoy my point of view both intellectually and literally

Monique is a very talented artist.  she shares her love of art and her inspirations. the images of her art are amazing , and her posts are insightful.

Misty Mawn is an amazing artist.  a lot of you may already know about Misty's blog.  if not... her blog in filled with her beautiful art, creative photographs and tons of inspiration.

what can i say, this blog is eye candy for anyone that loves beauty.

Yvonne Eijkenduijnin blogs about everything from decorating to

food to diy's with beautiful photo.

i recently found this blog and i am a new follower. i love looking  at the gorgeous photographs and reading her posts. 

this is another recent find. Wendy is a dutch photographer who shares her inspirations, photos, and finds on her blog.

Jen is the author of this blog and also authors cocoa &  hearts. she loves all things stylist. on her blog she post about her art, decor,  and fashion.

do you have a favorite blog you follow? if so leave a link in my comments, maybe blog about them on your blog and share the love. 

#blogboss

everyday inspiration

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summer is gone..

fall is here

a chill is in the air

argh!!

i miss summer already

my kids are back in school

so i just had to paint

a red apple of course.

available here



POPPIES

Wow it's been  a month since i posted here....where has it gone?

for that matter were has this year gone..school almost out for the summer.
one more day

i've been so busy with life..

i did get some studio time not enough

 i really need to get back to creating... more

 

 

 

meet my studio buddy

I have a new studio buddy..

meet coco our new little hedge hog...

now you know i have an odd side... lol

it took me months to find this little girl

her cage is in my studio, she keeps me company..

more studio news

i've been working on some paintings all still in progress

in the mean time i've listed a resin art pendent in my etsy shop

thanks for stopping by

what i've been up to..

i've been so inspired to create

so many ideas are in my head...only if there were more hours in the day

here's what i've been up to

resin art blocks available here

i love these!!

the resin really bright out the colors

so far i've made 4"x4" & 4"x3" blocks

they can sit on a shelf or table top

just so cute.

i plan on trying a 6"x7" block the first of the week

wish me luck..

studio time just jump in

i've had a lot of studio time this week...it feels so good

i finally try making a stamp

i bought the supplies months ago

so excited to get started

i just kept looking at them

so new & untouched

so new i didn't want to make a mistake

i just want to hold them, look at them

does this ever happen to you?

how many times has the fear of messes something up held me back ...

to many time to count.......

i had so much fun making this stamp

i don't know why it took me so long to jump in...

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i can't wait to make another one

i was so inspired by this

i was able to get a couple of paintings done

i'm obsessed with birds right now...

my dad likes all wildlife

he feeds the the deer, raccoon & of course the birds..

i love going to his house & watching all the different bird feed

i'm having so much painting them

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so just go for it...jump in with both feet or should i say hands..

see what you can accomplish

you will be amazed how good it feels to let go

everything is possible when you go for it

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3 birdies

new art print available here

listing on etsy

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my youngest turned 8 sunday

he is so into angry birds

if you have a smart phone you know the game

 my daughter  and i made the cake & cupcakes 

i think they look like a kindergartner made them

but he was happy with them

  the gift bags

playing wii

Happy Birthday Emerson

how to get published

i came across this post by Heather Bullard contributing editior for Country Living Magazine.

12 tips to help bloggers be discovered by an editior.
i found them to be very helpful.
simple things to add to your blog..
if you want to get published, & who wouldn't want to be
 read this post
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do you have any tips to add?
i would love to hear them