Where we've been... Where we're going...

Blink... and it's gone... 

October... seriously... poof... gone...

I got to thinking about 
T I M E..
and how,
as much as  
I T  
leaves us- 
IT  
shows up again
leaving its mark 
in the
"where we have been"
and 
"where we are going".

Where I have been this past month, is working my tail feathers off 
towards a few goals and possibilities...
Where I am going... is on that same path of 
putting various forms of my artistic soul 
out into the world.

...gulp!

With that, I am so pleased to be included in a group show starting November 9th. 
A first time- out of state, gallery show! 
Six of my original mixed media pieces will be on view 
and available for sale at LEDE Gallery, Wake Forest, NC. 
They are part of a show called "Taking Flight, a journey of extraordinary women." 
The exhibit is comprised of a group of artists, 
who participated in an e-course 

together with "Kelly Rae Roberts", 

a well known mixed media artist, and "possibilitarian". 

This show, was born out of a dream that Dani Keith, 
an artist, metalsmith & jewelry designer had...
 to bring together, the art and passion of this group in a curated show of work.
The first part of her dream, and the dream of other's 
will be realized this week at LEDE Gallery.
The second part of the journey involves a show 
at Reston Arts Center, Virginia. 
If you aren't in the NC area, and want to check my pieces out, 
they will be available on dailypaintworks, as well. 
(a few shown above)

Looking forward to being part of some wonderful-ness
with much gratitude!

A Completed Work... in Many Ways...

Completed work!
(Is it ever complete? I know I am not...)
(...for He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion... Phil 1:6)

After all of the tweaks, it's finally ready to go.

This one brought so much joy 

in the creating, 

and hopefully will bring as much joy 

on it's journey.
(Can you find the birds?? Love the birds!)

This piece is a 30 x 30- acrylic
(unframed 3/4" deep canvas)

The winning bid 

will not only own this colorful piece,
but will be 
a most appreciated donor 
to the 1000 Backpack Giveaway!

All proceeds from this auction 
will be donated to supply 1000 kids in need, 
(right here in the San Fernando Valley!)
with a backpack and supplies
to get them off to a great start 
this school year.
So bid - bid - bid away!
Auction is LIVE at dailypaintworks~ woo hoo! 
It will run for 7 days- highest bid wins! 
If you've ever wanted one of my pieces- here's a way 
to own a BIG, colorful, 
meaningful in many ways, 
piece of art!
Thanks in advance friends!


(Kindly leave a comment here on my blog if you have placed a bid, 
as I would love to show my appreciation by sending you a small print, 
with some love, and thanks for the support!)

(If you feel so inclined... donations are being accepted here as well, 

separate from the painting auction fundraiser
 http://www.indiegogo.com/1000backpackgiveaway)

ConfeSSion...

Confession friends... 

I had the lofty goal of posting my painting 

on an auction site today to start the process 

for 1000 Backpack Giveaway.

A couple of things got in my way..

good things... but things that caused me to delay 

doing the launch until later in the day 

tomorrow.

Please check my post tomorrow. 

It's going to be worth it! 

(shhhh... a giveaway will be in order!) 

Promise...

I have to laugh, but as an artist would...

I took another look at the painting this morning

and of course, saw more things emerging. 

That's right... I had to add a few touches 

to what I thought was a finished piece.

Caught red-handed 

or paint-handed, 

might be more appropriate.

If you look above- you'll see the bird's in the first image?

they appeared today...  

A little tweaking had to happen 

on the right side of the painting as well.

Then there's the actual auction part. 

I thought I would use Daily Paintworks, 

but I researched a few other options 

and have yet to confirm that choice.

It all looked so easy...

So, you see... I'll be here tomorrow

with all the loose ends tied up.

Thanks for being such a supportive group!

Excited for the big reveal tomorrow!

The 101010 Project starts tomorrow... and a little creativity

Art 

is simply a result of expression 

during right feeling...

Any material will do. 

After all, the object is not to make art, 

but to be in the wonderful state 

which makes art inevitable.

~ Robert Henri

I am so thankful for the ability to be able to express.

Whether it be with words, images, paint, or even food.

I've heard so many people say...

"Oh I could never do that- I don't have a creative bone in my body!"

It makes me smile.

I sometimes think about where 

creativity lives...

I see it in so many forms of expression. 

Sometimes it's simply in the way we plant our gardens,

the way we prepare food,

the way we share with a friend,

the way we choose our clothes,

the way we write a note,

the way we share our heart...

and the list can go on and on.

I love being in that 

wonderful state

which makes 

art 

inevitable! 

IN PROCESS ABOVE: Working on being in that "wonderful state"

 with an intuitive, expressive, organic series of pieces for a summer show.

Starting June 15th... tomorrow!

101010

Also friends...

I am happy to share that for the first time on my bloggie space here, 

I am participating in a collaborative blogging project 

conceived by a most talented friend

Robin Norgren. 

I've spoken about the wonderful e-course offered by Kelly Rae Roberts 

called Flying Lessons that I took a couple of years ago. 

Not only was there a tremendous amount of information imparted,

but hundreds of creative women, from all walks of life 

met and formed a bond 

through a group, that continuously shares 

and challenges each other, in so many ways.

In 2012, the 101010 project was created by Robin,

 as a way to share information and stories of how 

some of these independent business women 

are managing along their journey. 

Starting on June 15th, I will be hosting the second set of 10 women 

that will impart some words on their businesses 

through a series of 10 questions. 

It is sure to be a valuable resource... affirming for all creative types.

CLICK HERE for see the participants. 

Feel free to take a peek at the video to learn more.

(so darn cute)

Seeing the Magic

“Children see magic 

because 

they look for it.” 

- Christopher Moore

Yesterday, I had a lovely opportunity to spend 

a couple hours with my dear friend's grandkids.

We had been talking about 

a painting day for a long time. 

Not only do I have a love for the watercolor medium,

 but I really enjoy introducing children to 

"real"watercolor for the first time. 

It's kind of like...

 taking friend's to Disneyland for the very first time,

and seeing the look on their faces 

when they get off of Space Mountain.

...p r i c e l e s s ...

So, as I am trying to impart some art knowledge, 

and create a fun, playful, experience for the girls,

several thoughts come flooding into my soul....

... children seem to approach painting

u n i n h i b i t e d  

with

w i l d   a b a n d o n

and 

w i t h o u t  r e s e r v a t i o n.

This is my 

t a k e   a w a y, 

every time I work with children.

And it was a 

l i g h t b u l b   m o m e n t 

for me 

when I realized 

that this is the very same thing 

I seem to be striving for 

every time 

I put a brush to paper or canvas.

Perhaps that is why I am loving the concept of intuitive painting

that I learned from Flora Bowley's class. 

Perhaps that is why I love watercolor, 

as it forces me to not be 

so in control of every part of the process...

...and perhaps 

this little painting experience

was timed just right, 

for me to be open 

and anticipate 

*magic!

* I am sooo excited to be participating in an online 

ecourse that starts tomorrow called 

hellosoulbusiness

Another fabulous course taught by the one and only
KellyRae Roberts & Beth Nicholls.

I'll be posting about my experiences in the coming weeks- promise.

Check out the website-
there's still time to join the huge community of creatives!

I'm feeling the magic coming!

and...
...a special thank-you 
to 3 sweet creative little girls
for letting me share 
their beautiful 
artwork above. 

(another beginning of one of my intuitive paintings)

...linking up with Jennifer and the creatives at studiojru -feel free 

to take a peek to see what everyone has been up to!