Favorite collage material

Used tea bags!!! I love the variation of colors decided by the type of tea. Those with the pink stains are from Pomegranate Rasberry green tea. They are a new favorite, although the tea is a little sweet for my taste... I'm drinking it anyway for the bags! I've had a bowl accumulating bags as they were drying out and finally, tonight, stood and cut them all open and dumped the leaves out leaving me wonderful collage materials! If you have never used these, you MUST try them in your mixed media work!

whirlwind week

This past week has just been so incredibly busy. Dr.'s appts., dental appts., school stuff for kids, my own regular things I have going on, work, etc... whew! I'm glad it's Friday!

Today, I was teaching my Friday art student about painting shape. We painted oranges today. I decided to do one on canvas. It's a 4x4. I'm thinking a small series would be fun to do.

Great news for me... starting Thursday, Feb. 11, I'll be working a few hours a week at The Creative Quest! Right now, hours are limited because of store opening times and when I have to pick kids up at school, etc... but for now, we at least starting with every Thursday morning and every other Saturday when the boys go to their dad's house. I'd like to possibly get Monday hours but someone else has that shift. :( Anyway, I'm excited to be working in the store, surrounded by art supplies and artists!

Etsy

I just finished uploading a few items to my etsy store should you like to take a look!

I'd like your thoughts

I am wondering what your thoughts are about online classes? I'm wondering if some of my classes might do well as online classes and if I should look into that possibility and explore further. Any thoughts? Anyone? Experiences? Likes/ dislikes?

Revisiting a painting in progress

Some of you may remember my working on this piece. It's been a long time since I've worked on it and posted pictures so I thought I'd show the progression of the piece and where it is now. It is not a piece of my "pretty work" but part of my own personal story. The pain was refreshed as I added on the broken glass yesterday. Lots of grieving in my heart. I thank God that He doesn't leave us stuck in the pain and mess but He redeems. It's part of the process... this piece is just another part of mine.

Shady Ladies Retreat

OK, so if you haven't had a chance yet to check out the Shady Ladies retreat where I plan to teach in April, now is the time! It's creeping up really fast so I invite you to check out the great classes offered by some fantastic artists at a small, more personal retreat! Click the logo on my right side bar! Would be thrilled to have you join me!

One World One Heart Give Away is HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's that time again! I can't believe a year has already passed since the last, amazing OWOH event!
For this year's give away, I am offering this sweet piece of fiber art titled "Peaceful heart". It is made with a variety of fabrics and textures including vintage bits and piece and a felted heart with the word "peaceful" encased on it under a sheer fabric. This piece has hand embellishment and beading on it. It's seriously so much prettier in real life that the photo!

To enter in the drawing you just need to leave me a comment including your contact information. *(I have already gotten several comments with no way to contact the person if they win! Please make sure I have a way to contact you!) If you want to tell me where you are from, that would be cool to know but not a requirement. The event will end on Feb. 15. At that time, I will use the random number generator and choose a winner! That's it! That simple! And be sure to check out all the other great give aways posted on the OWOH site ( just click on the logo)! There will be HUNDREDS to visit and so many wonderful items being given away! Thank you for visiting my blog! I hope you will browse around a bit and "meet" me as I share bits of my life and my art! I'm looking forward to meeting many of you as well! So, let the fun begin!