Moving!

(Our new area)

Well, after months of prayer,pondering and waiting.. We are

finally making our move down south. It is a bittersweet feeling.

We have lived in the Valley for 25 years. We have many Family

and friends that live here. I will miss them all!

I have so many wonderful memories here. Now..

time for a new chapter of our lives. So, the end of this

week, Kenny, Ryan, Kev and I move to new

adventures. I leave behind my 3 grown girls and 2 grandkids with one grand child

on the way. I will be back many times to visit!!! I love them so and just

can't bear being away for very long!

To my family and friends that I leave behind....

I love you all and you are treasured and Loved..

Life is eternal and I know we are bonded forever!

Plus.. thank goodness for modern technology!

I will stay connected through my blog and facebook and

texting! 

Adieu! for now :)

 This picture turned out very blurry. bummer! This is a "Fairy Painting"

that I did for my most special friend, Kim.  She is precious to me and

she loves fairies and all things magical :)

Just another view of the Fairy girl hiding in the flowers.. I really liked how it

turned out. It is whimsical and fun. Just wish I would have not hurried and

took a better picture of the painting.  I definitely don't have a knack for

photography! 

"Painting Paris"

 This is the sketch before I painted.

This is my Finished painting. Not the best light

for a picture. It looks a lot brighter and vivid

in real life..

Just practicing and enjoying painting..

I have a lot to learn yet it is

a fun journey. :)

Sketch and Paint!

First I sketched out my design.

Since I am not very confident in my drawing abilities.. I

just decided to go for it!  I changed the design

a little. 

This is the finished Painting..

I think it turned out pretty

good. 

"It's tough being King!"

I guess I am going to keep practicing.

I really enjoy learning new techniques

and forcing myself just to "Let Go" and

Not expect Perfection!  

After all, I am completely far

from Perfect.. 

Phew! 

Painting on Canvas!

 My Color Inspiration Page. Torn out of a

Better Homes and Garden.
Wonderful Color inspiration found there.

I have been taking the Donna Downey "Canvas Create Series"

This is the January class she taught. This is

my version of what she taught. I had

a lot of fun using different paint mediums and adding

textures. 

This is for my Daughter, Lauren...

I "HOPE" she likes it!

Online Classes!

 A  Valentine class by Christy Tomlinson that I am

taking online.

A fun mix media class I am taking online with Donna Downey. 

I have always liked to Doodle. This is a fun

online class to help in my "Doodling"...

I love learning and I especially love learning new ideas with art and crafts. Since my goals included taking new classes, I started off January with a BANG!  

So wonderful that with modern technology, if we are unable to leave our homes to take a class, we can take one in our own home at our own convenience.  I love that!

So, I have my work cut out from me.. These are challenging classes for me since it has been years since I have painted and  I have lost my touch at "Doodling"..

Well, I have found that once I commit to something and start.. I eventually get it done.. We shall see! 

"Creativity Goals for 2012" !

Well- It is 2012' already!  How the years seem to fly!  That just means that I am getting older too.. Darn!  Not really, it's all good.


With the Start of a New year.. I have some
"Creative Goals"  I want to work on.. Among some other goals I have a desire to do too..


1. Learn to Solder Jewelry!


    This has been something I have wanted to do for sometime. I am not going to be afraid to complete this :)


2.  Draw!  


     I use to draw years ago when my kids were little. I just haven't picked up a sketch pad and done this for some
time.. I really enjoyed it when I did. 


3.  Paint on Canvas!


     My Daughter Brooke, is an amazing painter.. she paints with such ease.. She adds some fun techniques to her paintings and different mediums.. I would like to learn to paint. 


4.  Sew!


     I love sewing... My machine is busted right now.. I am at
 a loss without it.. I would like to improve my sewing skills and maybe help my daughters learn...


5.   Take a class!


      I don't really care what it is.. I just love learning.. It would be fun to take a class that I am a little fearful of taking.. That would be growth for me :)
Well- I am excited to get going! The possibilities are Endless!
Now.. Time for me to get busy! 
Enjoy!