Huh?

Still creating

Playing with colour at the moment.

Just experimenting

Not all results are what I'm happy with...but I'm learning alot.

and there's this one

Hopefully everyone's in creative mode at the moment yes?

Good!!!

Another portrait

This one is on a 10" x 10" x 1.5" canvas and is titled "Strength"

and the obligatory close-up...

A few more in progress to so that's keeping me at least managing to fit in a little creative time which is good.

Hope you are all managing to squeeze some creativity in. 

Kinda necessary.

Kinda like breathing.

Some stuff....

Although I've slackened a wee bit in the blogging department I have been creating. 

Just experimenting.

And I love it.

Here's a couple of things I've been up to.

A stunning old old old book called The Prince of the House of David...printed around the 1935 mark (I painted over the date - oops)...but the cover is so broken and the paper is so so so stunning I had to do something with it.

And, no, I don't feel guilty about turning old things into new things.  Some things just speak to me and I do find myself listening now.  I'm learning that as I get older. 

Anyhoo, here's a couple of the portraits I've been doing.

and

There's a heap them and I love them.  I love the process of creating.  Its all intuitive and it took a while for me to "get" that.

Anyhoo...here's my personal favourite....

Alot may see freaky.  But I don't.  I see vulnerability and strength and a person under that makeup.  I like that.

I have put alot of these portraits in my Etsy store. I hate posting about selling stuff coz I don't want anyone to feel pressured to buy - coz that's simply not how I roll.

Today, I also want to send all my love to so many people in the world who are going through such a tough time at the moment.  I can't believe how many of my friends are doing it so tough....its so weird and I hate it.  These are people I love and I want so much for things to be better for everyone. 

Life really does suck some times and it seems that its sucking a lot for many of us at the moment.  I just want to acknowledge it because its no use pretending any other way.  I'm am going all touchy feely about it because I am NOT grateful for it at the moment.  One day mebbe...but now, not so much. 

I want to surround all my friends who have ENORMOUS trials at the moment and let them know that I love them...and that if I could make it better I would.  I WILL stand beside you though.  If not face to face, then in my heart. 

This, too, shall pass.

 

A quick peak into blog land again....

Haven't had the time nor the inclination to blog of late but I really wanted to share a look at these projects I've been lucky enough to work on for Aussie Scrap Source.

It was such a joy for me to work with these papers from Graphic45 and even stitching again.  I've really missed it.

Here's a little peak...

I make a bit of a book thingy out of some batting...

You can see the whole thing on the Aussie Scrap Source Blog

AND then I got to play a little bit more with the graphic 45 shadow box....

and a bit more

Again, you can see all of it on the Aussie Scrap Source Blog

Hopefully not as long between posts next time....we'll see eh?

Enjoy your weekend!

Some schnaps

Haven't had my camera out for the longest time, so thought I'd make an effort to take a few photos and get my groove back.

Here's a couple of happy things from this morning.

Just around the house.

Normal things that make me smile.

my wonderful outdoor easel.  I know its really bad for them, but this seriously brings me so much pleasure

and Jilly's chillies....

Have been playing with some gorgeous paper today but will show you that later!

Also have the paints out so hopefully that might stir up some creativity too eh?

Hope your weekend turns out to be a creative one!

She blogs....just very badly

Ack!

No need to even go there.

Going through a slack blogger stage, but we'll see what happens eh?

OK.  Some art stuff.

Here's a couple of things...

a portrait....

some close ups of it...

another one...

(weird for me because its not textured....trying my hand at painting)

and a quick one...

Hopefully will feel the urge to blog again soon....but who knows eh?

and another

Not feeling particularly creative at the moment but I'm trying to work through it.

Hate that!

Anyhoo....I will share what I've done, even the not so good, as its all part of life eh?

Here's a 16" x 20" x 1.5" canvas I did the other day

I am terrified of doing anything in profile and I am not happy with this at all LOL!   Eeek. 

Its funny how we always focus on our mistakes isn't it? 

She is just so wrong LOL!  Ack!

I do love the texture in the background though, so that's a good thing eh?

But that head!   WTF?!?

Fingers crossed I'll be able to come up with something I'm happier with next time!

 

Long Time No Blog! Eeeek!

I must be about due to win the Slack Bloggers Award surely?!?!?

Life's been pretty hectic here in Paradise so I'll use that for my excuse eh?  Works for me!

Creatively, here's a different kinda thing for me.

Inspired by one of my all time fave songs.

Here's Blackbird (16" x 16" x 1.5") canvas.

Not a great photo but you get the idea I hope!

Nice bright many layer background

With a little bit of faux encaustic for the hell of it...

and a bit of this...

May even blog again tomorrow eh?

Mehbeh....

STAMPINGTON

I am so honoured to have been selected to have two articles published in the latest (Spring) edition of the amazing Stampington publication, Somerset Apprentice!!! 

This is the cover (no, sadly its not mine LOL!) but how beautiful is it?

There are some incredible creations in there and featuring some of the most amazing artists!!

Ack!

Pinch me now!!!

Something different

Been playing with backgrounds the last few days and really just enjoying experimenting and creating.

Started working on this one yesterday...a 10" x 10" x 1.5" mixed media canvas.

Lots and lots and lots of layers.

Image transfers from the brilliant Darkroom Door photostrips (my favourite)...

Experimenting with colour and texture.

Incorporating stamps as well.

The end product, I hope, tells a story.