My first attempt at painting "Marie"

How exciting to be learning new things! I took a class with Suzi Blu on drawing doll like girls. I really enjoyed that. So when Suzi announced her Marie Antoinette painting class I joined right in.
I have been learning about drawing and shading and layering. This photo shows the painting about half way done (It is 12 x 24"). It has gone through many changes already and will go through even more, since it needs much more shabbiness (birds and a basket too).
I will post again when I finish it. If you double click on the pic you can see it better. Thank you for coming to see : )

Halloween Royal Treat Bag

This photo didn't fit in the post before....so here it is!

Halloween Creativitiy

Here are some photos of items I have just finished for swaps.

The Royal Treat Art Bag is full of things for the crafty witch to create with. Bits n Bobs (embellishments), This and that (paper ephemera) A treasure box to dig in.... and lots of other surprises for my partner Catherine over at Marie Antoinette Mail Art. I had so much fun working on this one! I hope Catherine loves it : )

The Act cards are for another swap at MAMA. I did fuss with these! There is a bit of story on the back of the cards to go with some of the fronts.

Just in case you were wondering....

You may come over for a visit and see a different looking blog. I am looking around the internet for an upgrade to the simple banner that my son and I made. It has been fun trying on new backgrounds. The Background Fairy has some beautiful pages. The one I am sporting now comes from there. It is not exactly what I was looking for, but the best I have found so far that does not clash with my header. I love her work, but I need a certain green and gold to match mine.
I have a picture in my mind of old text paper background.
And for now, my site might change on and off as I try on new looks! I might even try a new header. It is so much fun to play!
The pic is from my new camera. I am learning how to use it and very happy with the results!
In the mean time, I am working on about a dozen different projects that I hope to post about this week.
See you soon!

Friends at the Flea Market

Yesterday I was able to go to the flea market at the state fairgrounds. I love poking around this and that and finding unusual bargains. This trip did not disappoint me at all. I found more than a wonderful place to get vintage buttons, I found some new friends!
Above is a pic of a small chest of draws that was just full of gorgeous old buttons and other interesting odds and ends. While I was sorting through all the treasures I talked with a few others there and the woman that was selling the goods. We were all talking about what we did with our finds. Sandra, the owner, was getting advice on selling in an Etsy shop. Two women gave me their cards so I could go to their web sites and blogs and see their art. (I do not have cards to share as of yet, but I am hoping to soon) We all had a lovely time looking around and chatting.
It was a joy to meet these creative women, and when I got a look at their sites I was amazed at their incredible talent! What a treat!

Feeling Better!

This evening I was feeling well enough to make this inchie that I put on a piece of metal to create this necklace. It felt really good to make something! This weeks Inchies and Twinchies challenge was "Vintage Sweetness".

Healing Space

To everything there is a season....
A time to rest....
I have been recovering this week and have not had the pleasure of creating art. I am dreaming of all I will do as soon as I have healed. It is amazing all the ideas that dance through my mind!
I leave you with this photo in place of where my Theme Thursday art would be. It is such a lovely heart and such a healing green color! Nature's Art.