"Secret Sisters" Finished

A Sneak Peek on a New Painting I am Working On.

This is a acrylic painting approx 16 " x 16" on a wooden board with a depth of 2inches. Once its finished, I can hang it right up. No need for a frame. This painting started out as the three girls as being angels, but now it looks like three friends, or sisters. I will wait till I'm finished before I name it, although the word "Secrets" is coming to me.

Longing for some warm weather!!!!

After sitting at my sewing maching for the last week, I was drawn finally to my easel to paint. I think the longing for some warm weather inspired me to paint this woman. Its almost like a self portrait of some sorts. Although I wish I didn't have any wrinkles like this woman..... I do love tulips and the warmth of the summer sun, and the warm evenings sitting outside listening to the crickets. This painting brings me back to a style I had long forgotten. I used to paint like this all the time, but changed into an illustration type of style lately. Not sure, but getting back to my grass roots is a change I needed. It seems like I am trying so many things trying to find that niche I long for.

Okay Off Topic but I have a Theory.....

Today I am at work so I am going to write instead of posting a photo of my doll that I am working on. I am so excited with her and hope to finish her tonight. I will post photo when I am done.

I wanted to share a theory I have and then you can all comment on my thoughts.....this one is funny. Ok, so we have lotteries here in Canada, just like USA and last nights was 39 million. Gosh how I dream (along with 40 million other Canadians) that I would win and do my happy dance. I have that one down pat. I am jiggying along with my arms and legs flapping away. Well the computer has quick picks, meaning a computer terminal randomly picks the numbers for you and you take those numbers.

Well, I figure that if the computer is generating the numbers, what are the odds that those numbers are chosen in the end. Does each seperate computer at each terminal have a seperate "brain"? Meaning can a terminal spit out the same numbers? I figure that because a computer is giving you the numbers.....logically that some where along the line, someone should have figured it out. Someone should have figured out the odds of numbers coming up. And if all the computers are giving out randomly selected numbers, are those numbers put into the computer and then those numbers don't show up in the end. Kind of like a pre-notice not to pick those numbers. Not sure if this is making any sense, but really, like a slot machine, they say that random numbers and pictures show up at any time and that it is impossible to figure out when it will hit the jackpot. Unless the numbers show up by magnets, the computer is programmed somehow, and somehow, somewere, sometime it should hit the jackpot. Has someone figured it out, because if a computer was programmed by a human, then that human should know the exact combination of pulls and numbers drawn for jackpots. Ok, enough of that, I am just upset I didn't win again. I hardly buy tickets, but every time I do, I go through this ......Just a thought to ponder.

Have a great day

Art Doll Galore!.

I was sorting around my art supplies and old material and came across a book that I received as a gift when I was around 9 years old. It was titled, "My First Sewing Book". I remember making everything in it including a simple skirt and bandana....yes a bandana. The book was first published in 1970, which I am sure is the year I recieved it. I remember making these animals for myself and I thought my daughter would love them....sure enough, to get this picture I had to wait till she was at school. She has named them "Zinkies", "Roxy" and "Poxy". After sewing all weekend, I thought to myself, why aren't I doing this with my art. I have always loved to sew and have an ancient sewing machine in my art room. I gathered up all of my sewing stuff, which all looks to be dated from the late 70's and started working on an art doll. I modeled after my "Peaceful Angel" picture. I can't wait till she's done. I will post a picture as soon as I finish her. I hope to sell these in my etsy store. She is totally sewn with my own pattern that I made after the painting, then painted with gesso, then detailed with acylic paint. . I plan on detailing her more with black ink, but I haven't made up my mind yet. I also haven't made the heart yet, I was wondering what I should use, maybe paper mache'. This is a new beginning.....another one....haha.

Has Anyone Used "POUNCE" on Etsy?

Oh my goodness. Today on my travels around the www i found etsy "pounce". Its really a neat gadget that allows you to scan all the the recently sold items on etsy. It might help to see what's selling there. Also, it tells you the undiscovered stores. Check it out, its a great way to see what everyone else is doing. I found some really beautiful things doing this.....my pocketbook is going to be empty soon. I found some really nice doll patterns. I have been wanting to make my daughter a doll from one of my illustrations. Lets see how that goes......seems like I take up something new every week. I wish I could just settle down with something....haha, but then again, that wouldn't be fun would it?

Old Collection of Paintings

I thought I would post some older paintings to show everyone another dimension. These paintings all sold on ebay years ago. I rumaged through all my old computer files and these came out. These were all done on blocks of wood, and all of them sold.....oh those were the good ole days.......lol