sometimes you just need a reminder

I made this for a dear friend who has been led on a pretty tough journey recently. A reminder to keep faith that the path laid ahead was chosen for a reason and it gives you the opportunity to grow.

Last night was one of those moments for me between a little boy who is a Picasso on walls that I will have to paint over, a little girl who refuses to eat dinner, and a teeny baby who wants to be held at all times and when not held screams like he is in physical pain. So I have faith that tomorrow is another day, that my babies will grow up and will not always want me to hold them (and when that time comes I will be upset about NOT getting hugs) and that everything will be alright.

Some days we just need that reminder, have faith.

The process

Know what I love about artist blogs? When they show there process. Love it I am a visual learner and since I am a completely self taught artist these posts are my favorite to give me an inside tip and gives me a good idea if I am on the right track.

This weekend I had a productive painting weekend the kiddos had fun in their make believe world and gave me a little time to just focus on painting. I am super proud of this painting because it is the first time I have ever shaded with paint right from the start. My paintings originally start with color pencils and then I paste the face to my artwork and go from there. This weekend I got brave and painted straight on the canvas and I am really happy with the progress I am making from never painting less than a year ago till now!

So here is my process, I doubt that it will give some inside tips to anyone but none the less I feel compelled to share. Enjoy!




(this is the creepy stage!)





I am pretty much done on the face but I feel the background is missing something. So for now she is hanging on a wall that I see a lot during the day and I am staring at her a lot trying to figure out what is missing and I will go back to working on her. In the mean time I have a lot more painting to do, I feel the creative spark I havent for so many months!

And they shall create

I'm messy, I yell sometimes, I seem to say no all day long. Many days I go to bed telling myself that tomorrow I get to try again at this momma thing. Its tough when you want the best for your kids and you dont know if you are always giving them your best. But this weekend? This weekend I know was my best. Laundry was left undone, the dishes stayed in the sink longer than normal and vacuuming was left for Monday. And you know why? Because we were too busy spending time making art. Lots of art.

I would rather make art any day than do the laundry, just ask my husband he will back me up on that one (to his dismay!)

Its gonna be legen (wait for it) dary

I have been having this feeling lately. A feeling like something big is just beginning. Butterfly flutter stomach, know what I mean? Not sure exactly what this big thing will be but I am super excited none the less. I am excited about my art and cant wait to see where this road is going to take me. I have lots of pots stirring right now to give my dreams some legs. We are talking websites, head shots, copy-writing, marketing, advertising, all kinds of fun things. Fun stuff ahead, I'm telling you!

(like the title? Love me some Barney!)

Live Simply

My crafty friend Mindy makes these great bracelets (among a whole bunch of other cute stuff!) it was originally intended for my BFF but I kept it for myself (sorry BFF!). I wear it as a daily reminder as things get a little hectic to keep my priorities in check.

Interesting take over

I have never been a huge fan of blue. Love my greens, pinks, and yellows but blue it always just made me go eh whatever. In one weekend my entire wardrobe changed and blue now has an overly large presence in my life. Last week I found it in all my artwork, now this week in my wardrobe. Next week who knows!

Announcement Time

The random generator has spoken and JJ Sobey has won the she art giveaway. Know what is great about this, she is a She Art student already so she wants to give it to a friend, talk about paying it forward twice! WOOT.

Thank you everyone who stopped by and shared your joys with me, I really enjoyed reading every comment. And now I have a whole bunch of new blogs to discover!

Have a wonderful weekend all!