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Thursday, August 12, 2010

A "New-to-Me" Blog and FAB Giveaway.....

Finoa & Twig

I just found this wonderful blog via my friend Jaime over at Artsy-Fartsy-Me.  And wow, am I glad I did!  Not only is her blog full of yummy vintage finds and ideas; she is also having a giveaway to mark her Bloggiversary!  Which reminds me, I have one of those coming up myself......stay tuned, I'm sure there will be some celebratory goodies to thank all you lovely bloggie friends who enrichen my life daily!
In the meantime, don't, er I mean DO check out Fiona & Twig, you'll be glad you did!
Cheers,
Stephanie

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

What's UP in the Studio- My New Work in Progress

Finally, here are the pictures of my new painting as promised.  You know, it's funny, I came up with a great title for it yesterday, but can't for the life of me remember what it was......ah well, maybe it'll come to me later.  If not, I may be asking for suggestions again:)
The way I work is using images from my photographs uploaded on the computer so I can really see the fine details- so that's why I included my laptop in the picture.  I always feel a little weird showing wip's because they're still at the point where mostly all *I* can see is where I want it to go, and what needs touchup.......
So, here ya go:


I moved my desk a couple of weeks ago into the dining room to get the view of the garden.  Of course, I usually have to close the blinds around this time of day because the sun is so intense, there's a glare on my paints and it's hard to see the colors that I'm mixing.  Yesterday when I started paing, I'd pretty much decided that I wanted to tone down the orange, then I started laying in the central colors, and now, I'm not sure.  So the intensity of the orange will be sticking around until I have most of the central colors in place. 
So, there you have it- my current WIP!
Have a great day,
Stephanie

Monday, August 9, 2010

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Home Grown Decatur- A new Decatur gallery that I'm lucky enough to be part of!

Happy Sunday- I appologize for being away so much lately.  I've been burning the candle from both ends and there just hasn't been any time to blog as much as usual.  Anyway, I've recently been invited to join a gallery made up of a wonderful group of artists local to my area, called Homeown Decatur!  Opening day is on the 21st and I'm super excited!  Here's the link to their website for any who are interested: Home Grown Decatur.
It feels like I've been so blessed with many good things happening of late, I've really loved reconnecting with our community.  I also just sold one of my favorite paintings; "Green with Envy, Black and Blue with Salvia" I love it when my "babies" find their way into new homes.......:)
"Green with Envy, Black and Blue with Salvia"
I also managed to clock a few hours of work into my new painting- another zinnia.  Anyone wanna guess what my favorite flowers to paint are?  I'll try to get photos up tomorrow.  Anyway, that's about all for now.  I must be off to clean the house so the next week of craziness can begin......
Toodle-loo,
Stephanie

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

My Friend Sharon is Having a HUGE Jewelry Sale!!!

Hurry over to my friend Sharon's Etsy shop  Mana Moon she is having a HUGE 75% off everything sale on her beautiful inventory of jewelry and key rings.  Her work is vibrant with color, texture and loaded with creativity!  Here are just a handful of examples of her gorgeous work......







She still has some inventory left, so DO hurry over to get the best selection possible!
Cheers,
Stephanie

Monday, August 2, 2010

New Treasury- Friendship 1

G'morning all, I just wanted to do a quick post sharing this new treasury my altered book was included in.  There's lots of beautiful work in here- be sure to check it out!
Have a great Monday!
Stephanie

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Silent Sunday: Did you see that butterfly flutterby....?

I've been admiring my friend Elizabeth's weekly entry of silent Sunday postings over at Altered Book Lover for long enough that I decided to jump on the band wagon and start my own.  Here's my first entry- enjoy!