Monday, July 4, 2022
Friday, June 24, 2022
FUNDAY FRIDAY
BLUE COLLAGES
Finally, I've tried doing a group of collages. Each is done over a two-day period with a planned "cool pallet" , made with handmade papers and vintage book pages, measuring 4" square. Now that I look at the image, I realize they're upside down. LOL
Monday, June 20, 2022
CARPE DIEM does not mean Fish of the Day
Challenge "Fish" for Art Journal Journey, the link is at the right under challenges. This is my first challenge in quite some time, I had fun putting it together, but realize I'm a tad rusty. As I look back at the challenges I did a few years back, I see I have lots of room for re-growth. Oh, guess I should explain, the challenge was fish. I found a cute quote about fish, "Carpe Diem does not mean Fish of the day." The word comes from a Roman Poet, Horace. It is a Latin aphorism (whatever that is)translated.. "SEIZE THE DAY". In my language it translates to Happy, Fun, Meditate, Smile, Soar, and Be Happy. You can find these words if you zoom in, they're in plain sight.
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Back in the Swing of Things
My life has taken some major twists and turns over the past few years. But I'm elated to be back in the studio and thinking of doing some 100-day Art challenges. For the time being, I'll be sharing the various art projects I'm working on.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Take A Word... MOON
This week over at Take A Word Challenge, the word was Moon. I've been contemplating for days, and finally it hit me.. " Blue Moon of Kentucky", by Bill Monroe.
I wasn't born in Kentucky, but both Mom and Dad's family extend to western Kentucky, and as well, I married the most delightful man who's family came from Kentucky also. I'm pretty much alone now, so many Kentuckian's that I hold so dear to my heart are gone now.
Here are the heartfelt inspiring lyrics....
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Three Muse Challenge Feb.9th "LYRIC". I selected " As Time Goes By" from the movie Casablanca..Ken and I watched it so many times we actually knew what Boggie and Bergman were going to say before they uttered the words like, "We'll always have Paris" and " Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine", the list is endless. Such sweet memories that I hold on to. Check out the other fantastic LYRIC art pieces that others have posted, here's the link:
"As Time Goes By" |
A kiss is just a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
They still say "I love you"
On that you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate
That no one can deny
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate
That no one can deny
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
Art 'n Soul Studio
"Be led by the dreams in your heart" |
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
"BIRD" was the theme given by Take A Word.
This is my take on Bird. It's a Journal Spread, with various layers of papers, stamps, stencils and image transfers. Great fun. When I found the image "Live Gently Upon This Earth", I was Wowwwwwed.
Take time to check out the other cool things the other artists made, lots of awesome stuff at Take A Word Blogspot.
Monday, February 12, 2018
SINGING IN THE RAIN
Current challenge for ,The Tree Muses Challenge theme was Umbrella. My journal page started with journaling, deli wrap print of Music of Singin' in the Rain, and a painted collage of Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds under the umbrella. What a movie, full of fun, laughter and love for life! Go check out the other super entries over at The Three Muses.
Lots of unique umbrellas.
Singin' in the Rain |
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
The Three Muses Challenge.
I'm still using primitive art methods, paper, paint, glue and found stuff, wish I could figure out this new Digital Art, but alas.... too old, too late. This is my take on the Turquoise and Red Challenge, I used lots of red magazine clips, distressed paint, journaling (hidden under the paint) and one of hubby's cigar wrappers, what a lovely necklace for the Lady in Red. Head on over to their blog and see all the other fantastic art work.
Lady in Red |
Monday, February 5, 2018
Life has had it's UPS and DOWNS, now it's time to Get Creative.
This little page was made as a challenge for "TRY IT ON TUESDAY" The challenge was Fire and Ice, using Hot and Cool hues. As my Muse took over it became obvious the piece would have NOTHING to do with fire or Ice, but I did stick to the Hot and Cool. Great Fun.
Check out their other cool stuff This link will take you there....Try it on Tuesday
One in Eight |
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Artful Bag ATC
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
April Journal Prompt
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Gone Too Soon

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Artful Bag
This is a up close look at the handmade pin and my ho hum attempt at beading. To see all the bags that got a face lift this month, check out http://frostedpetunias.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-artful-bag.html