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Little things

As you know, I've been busy with this little fellow ...

To be honest, things have really been getting on top of me and sometimes its been a struggle just to keep putting one foot in front of the other - at times there doesn't seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel ... but I know there is - sometimes its just hard to focus on it.

Creativity has been on the backburner but I have managed to do a few "little" projects.

Here's a couple of sneaks for you!

and this one

I'll share the full projects soon!

But today, I shall go make some art!!!

Painting again

Things at home have been tough going and creativity has had to take the backburner for a wee while.

I have managed to finish something though!

This one is called "Courageous" and she's 24" x 36".

There is lots of layering and journalling on this one which you just can't see on the photo.

So...what has everyone been up to? 

Now this was fun!!!

OMG I think Miss Natalie from Scraptivate may well have just introduced me to a new obsession! 

This months DT kit from Scraptivate included Polymer clay!  O...M...G!!!!

I do believe I am in love....

With some close-ups...

Some beadage and some rusty wire

and finished with some flowers....

Dang!  Like I don't have concentration issues already?!?!?!

Shadow boxing

My latest DT project from Darkroom Door is a shadow box from Words or Whatever.

Using the stunning Tree Line Photo stamp on an antique postcard (how gorgeous is that?), I've simply heat embossed it with brown ink, antiqued it a week bit and finished it off with a silk ribbon.

Easy peasy but still gorgeous I think!

 

More mixed media

Another portrait.

Another big one.

Exploring women's relationships.

Thoroughly enjoying the process I must say!

Thankyou all for your kind wishes and thought regarding Levi.

So far, he's doing pretty well! 

I just have to really make the most of the time I have to myself!

Shellshocked

I haven't blogged for what seems to be the longest time!

To be completely honest, life just has been too tough at home and, at the moment, I'm just in survival mode.

As you know, two of my three sons have Asperger's Disorder.

This little one has been a nightmare and it has such a huge impact on the whole family.

After many discussed with our Developmental Paediatrician, we have had to made the tough decision to reduce his time at school as it is a major stressor in his life.  Levi is a very severe case.

We are all exhausted and drained, worried about what's to come, what his future holds, etc., etc.

We all have to find our own ways to survive this onslaught and we're doing the best we can.

Sometimes hanging in there is all we can do.

 

 

More distraction!

For a woman with the attention span of a flea, it doesn't take much to send me off on a completely different direction to where I THOUGHT I was going!

I've been playing with some polymer clay.  What fun!

Here's a schneak.

Mmmm....what fun!

ART JOURNALLING 101 class day for gutsy girls. 12th March , this coming Saturday.

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This saturday 12th March.
9.30am to 4.00pm.
$120.00
Book or enquiries: artcorpsforgutsygirls@gmail.com

Only a couple of spaces available.
Ngaire
x

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A GOMA Day

Yesterday we packed up the little boys, picked up Ngaire and Belle and headed to GOMA.

Wonderful for children (and adults!)

LOTS of Lego

and, yup, everyone can play

The Ribbon Wall....

Colour and texture in abundance...

Some interesting perspective...

Even some "zone out" time was had by some...

Definitely a "must do" outing for all.

Would love to go again during the week as it was crowded and the queues were just too big for little people!

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!

Quick art journal page

This one's for you Ruey!!

Ruey asked me if I'd ever drawn an Asian girl! 

Ack!  No I hadn't but here's a quick little try at it for my art journal!

Obviously I have some work to do LOLOL!!!!

How's everyone's art journals coming along?