Art A.D.D.

I will never be a "real" artist. For a number of reasons, but mostly because I don't think I'll ever have a cohesive style. I can't decide on abstract, whimsical, weirdo etc... And I'm not sure I want to. I'd get bored if I wasn't constantly trying something new. So in that vein, here's some more recent work...

This one was started in a workshop with Tracy Verdugo last year and I finally got a chance to finish it up.

And this trio of ladies I finished tonight. Melancholy Disney Princesses are not amused. :)

Recent stuff

So I've been busy in the studio again. I had a little break through this weekend. I bought a bunch of nice thick gallery mounted canvas a few months ago on sale. I've been scared to death to open them and actually paint on one though! In my head my work just wasn't good enough for the fancy substrate. But I finally got over myself and just started painting. The result is below.

Title: Friday Night Lights

Mixed media 8x8x1 canvas

Available in my pathetically empty etsy shop.

Work in progress

I'm trying to be a good girl and post more often. I'm so very dreadful at blogging. But even with no time, I can toss up a couple of pictures right? Right.  Before I do though, I just have to say I had a wonderful time at Art is You and absolutely can't wait to go back next year. Sooo inspiring! So much so, that I started a new painting. Still not done, but this shows the progress so far. 

What so you think, crazy huh? Yeah prolly. Well off to goo add some more... Until next time!

-Bev

Art is You!

Ok I'm beyond excited. In a few days I'll make the drive up to Petaluma to my first ever art retreat. I can't tell you how long I've wanted to be able to do one of these. When my dad passed away the year rather unexpectedly I just decided there's really no time like the present, you  know? 

So I've been working on artist trades for the past few weeks. I hear everyone brings a bunch of do-dads and trade before & after classes. I decided to make little paper clay charms. Some are little houses on hand dyed ribbon. I also did some hearts and butterflies & made them into pins and hair clips. They were fun and not too hard to do in quantity. I think I ended up with 40 in all. Can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with!

Work in progress

I hate wasting paint.

So rather than letting the excess paint on the palette skin over, I slap it on an old crappy painting I hated. I spend the last few minutes in my studio each night adding a few flourishes and scribbling words/phrases that resonates through the day, all art journal like. Today's scribble was "Chef don't judge." Heh, the whole family loves that commercial.  Anyway, I'm sorta liking how this experiment is evolving ...

New painting

I'm not really happy with this but I think it's important to share the good and the bad. It's all about the process right? I think I have a tendency to overwork things until they get "muddy" in my attempt to create layers. Anyway, this is what I was up to over the weekend... And in the end, even mediocre art beats no art!

ATC time

Just a quick update- made a pair of ATC's today to swap with a friend. The theme was "whimsy". I've never made ATC's before and you know what? It was kind of fun to work in miniature.

Zombie day

Seems fitting to come back from the virtual dead on Easter. To celebrate me return, I give you zombie lamb cake!

Today is going to ROCK!

Just finished this. It will go in my new office at work. :)

The Island of Misfit Toys

I always loved that Rudolph Christmas special that had the island of misfit toys. Was that the New Year's one? I can never remember.

They always seemed so loney and sad and I wanted to take them all home to love and play with. So to fulfil that childhood wish, I've started to make my own version. They aren't exactly toys, but they are in the spirit of those who are "just not quite right."

These are all up on the Etsy shop if you feel like taking one home to love and play with too. :)

Wow, I suck at blogging...

No excuses- just lazy. But to make up for it, here's what I've been up to over the summer.

Paperclay Easter Bunny

My first foray into paperclay. This guy was so much fun to make. I'm totally thrilled with the way he turned out. The only problem is now I need to get my hands on some more clay and there's no local supplier that I'm aware of. Hrrm, a


trip to Berkeley may be in order... Happy Easter!


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Butterfly by

Just another square to share. I tried to do my own varigated floss by combining the yellow & green on the body. Didn't really work out...



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Another embroidery inchie

Here's another stiching along square. I should mention that my piece is only 16 squares, not the 39 that Amy is doing. I just don't have that kind of an attention span! Also, my squares aren't really inchies either. They're more like 2 inchies. I know, I know I'm such a rebel! :). My dream is to be able to take a picture of one of these squares that's not totally blurry by the time we're done.



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Flower cuff

So ignore my fat arm, but man
I love this cuff. Took one of those flowers from the previous post and attched it to a lace cuff. Just wish I had something appropriate to wear it with!



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Spring fever

Finally felt a tiny bit better today. I've been fighting what I thought were allergies for the better part of a week. I suppose I should just give in and call it a cold. Anyhoo, I made it out to the craft room and whipped up some of these flowers. Love 'em! Seemed like an appropriate way to celebrate the first day of spring.


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Stitching along

As promised
before, here's what I've been up to lately. I've started a spring embroidery sampler and am stitching along with other bloggers as well. You can see the list at http://39squares.blogspot.com



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Blog press testing

I figured it would be easier to update and keep the blog current if I posted from the Iphone. And wouldn't you know it, there's an app for that. Also, I started stitching along. More on that later though in the meantime, let's see if I can upload a picture on this thing.



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Robot Invasion!

So after getting some positive response to my first robot painting, I decided to paint him some friends. Playing with the angle made a huge difference I think. And if I don't say so myself, they've got quite a bit of personality.