Still ruminating.....I guess

This painting continues to call out to me.  I don't know what it is saying, but I continue to listen and respond.

More

I couldn't help thinking about those souls in Japan....I'm not the type to start out with a specific idea or plan for my art, usually as I near completion I step back, take a look and meaning, symbolism, emotions flood my mind.

My Saturday

Today is the first time in several months that I've spent a day in my studio and l feel so good! 

Hopefully this photo is ok. The first time I've posted from my phone!

Introducing "Ella Bella"

My grand daughter, Iris is now naming my girls.  Meet Ella Bella.  Isn't she lovely?  Her sister, Leela will be appearing very soon, so be sure to stop by............

highly prized

highly prized, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

I've enjoyed seeing all the submission at the Sketchbook Challenge. This isn't much of a "sketch" but she is highly prized none the less.

Get over to the challenge and get with it.

The new year sure is progressing nicely. I've really enjoyed the time with my family.

Weather here:cold

OMG!

Wow.  The holidays are finally behind me.  I guess that is a pretty lame excuse for not taking care of myself and eating so poorly (all carbs and sugar).

I'm struggling to keep my head up and my eyes open, so I did what is habit and reached for a chocolate.  I got mid way through it when a little voice in my head SCREACHED !!!!!  'WHAT ARE YOU DOING"...........Yay, for me.  I grabbed a tissue and spit out the chocolate. 

Oh how I want to be healthier.  Eat better. 

No use making resolutions. Those never stick.  I figure everyday is a new day and should be lived that way but often I forget. 

Every minute counts.  I can either make a healthy decision or keep on feeling crummy.

TURNING BACK TOWARD THE LIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intersection of Seasons

Driving to work this morning I felt like we'd turned the corner on winter, 

it was lighter.

Time to feel lighter in the heart and soul.  

So much to reflect upon.  

Where must we go from here?

Even the kitty had fun !!!

 

HOOK - LINE - SINKER

She'll be 6 on January 3rd.

She has bought the Santa story, Oh My God, has she ever.

Hook, Line and Sinker !!!!

We are having a blast this Christmas.

Hope you are too.

Gathering Moments

In the dark of winter

the moments gather

one after another...

things to ponder -

how to move forward -

where will the answers

come from?

It is funny how all the pieces fit together.

Life is such a mystery.

This has been the best Christmas of my life

and we're still a couple of days away.

Go figure.

Link Love

Go visit Mary Beth Shaw, her texture really rocks.  And..............she's got a great giveaway going on over there.

Oh Happy Day

It is around 1pm.  I'm still in my jammies. Here I sit in front of the computer......the sound of the Dyson in the background....I don't even know how to turn it on.....cool huh? Yeah, I'm spoiled.

I've got a plate of warmed up leftovers and nice glass of white wine.

Damn, life is good.

Hope your holiday was as good as mine. 

I'm in hog heaven.

New Painting

18 x 24 Ampersand Gessoboard
click to enlarge
email me for pricing

Have I already shown you this one?

It was difficult to photograph, there is the metallic paint and it sure picks up the light.

In real life this is a bit more olive green........

What say you?

What to think, what to say???????????

Most times I get to this screen and any thoughts I may have ever had about writing simply vanish is a poof of smoke.  Have I become such a visual person that I can no longer articulate what is going on within me?  Somewhere in that dark space between my ears, or better still deep down within my soul?

I keep a little scrap of a photo next to my computer screen.  It is the one of Georgia O'Keefe on the back of a motorcycle.  I think it is called "Hitchin A Ride To Abiquiu".  That guy driving looks like he could be a hunk.  Heck even if he weren't a hunk I go for a ride with him.    I don't know, there is just something about that photo that resonates with me.  The landscape, her clothes, the sense of adventure, the need to live a wild and free life....................

So that's about it for today.  What's up with you? 

Sleep and Modern Medicine.....

So after 24 hours of sleep and some Dayquil, I think I'm going to make it.  I'd wake up every now and then and think about how I wanted to paint but just couldn't get myself up.....sure feel better today though.

Yes life is good.

Again?

So for the second time in a  month I'm dealing with the cold from hell.  OMG

Sitting here at my desk trying to decide if I should give up and go home for the day.

In other news, I've been working on some new paintings and it isn't going so well.  I'm thinking I forgot to take my hormones and now I'm paying the price.

I put some gel medium on several substrates and now I'm not happy with what I've got.  Am I being too impatient?  (what?  too impatient vs. less impatient? OMG I am sick)

Went to the Weems Art Show this weekend.  A plethora of wonderful art.  I'm amazed at the creativity in this world.  People are so cool. Only went to look, thinking maybe I'd apply for the next show....

Gotta go, coughing fit.....more later..............

Something new.  I really enjoyed this one a lot.  

18 x 24, 2.5 inch deep so you don't need a frame.  

Feel free to email me for pricing and shipping details.

And here are some close ups............

MAKE THIS YOUR DAY TO SHINE

Things Are Not As They Seem....

Robert Burridge - interesting artist !!!

Wow, this was fun!

I can see a series of these all hung together, each slightly different. 

One and Two of Three............

16 x 16 acrylic/mixed media on cradled canvas

ready to hang, no frame needed

Kidlet Update ~ Isn't she just darling?????

Ok, I thought this was cute.............................

I stole this from Mary Ann Moss.  It always makes me smile......

Loving these colors...........

This is what I've been having fun this today................................ 

More to do.  Lots. More.

Why does every artist statement have to have this looooooooonnnnngggg drawn out philosophy on the meaning of life and how art has transformed, communicated, placated and practically created a cure for cancer?  Well, maybe not ALL artist statements but many of them.  Jeez, by the time I'm to the end of that run on sentence turned monologue I can't even remember why I'm reading the danged thing in the first place.

I'd like my artist's statement to read, "hi folks, I like to paint, I hope you like what I paint, please buy my paintings".


Am I seriously thwarting my chances in the art world if I don't use some, deep, fancy, schamcy artist statement?

And Hey, did you notice there is no image with this?  Well, Iris (grand daughter) wants some water in her kiddie pool so you folks are going to have to just imagine an image while I go out and fill the pool. Hey, a girl's gotta do.....................................

Just a few thoughts for a quiet Sunday afternoon..................just sayin'........................................

A Fun Saturday Morning

I'm A Wannabe

A NEW PAINTING

Hey there everyone.  I've been painting.  Wow, have I been painting.  With my kids here I've lost my studio to them.  Poor things, I couldn't exactly make them camp in the backyard.  And I thought not having a studio would put a dent in my art.  No way.  If anything I'm feeling more productive.  Go figure.  I tell you what, when they find a place and move out, I will be seriously questioning just how much of the "stuff" I'm really going to keep. 

This painting was started and then I got sort of stuck.  Chris Cozen gave me some encouragement and wa-la, this is the end result.

I really like it and your comments and/or suggestions are appreciated.

14 x 14 gallery wrap canvas - mixed media

Bliss.................

There is nothing as wonderful as a five year old building tents in the living room.

Or watching a five year old fly around the backyard using her princess dress for a cape.

And finally, waving goodbye as they drive off to "the ice cream social/meet the teacher" for the very first time.

Yep.  This is a summer I will never forget.

I KNOW IT IS SHOCKING !!! I'M ACTUALLY ALIVE !!

It has been a crazy wild summer.......more than I ever dreamed of......

Go here, this is a fabulous read.....DROPPING KEYS

Where-O-Where Have I Been?

Gardening

Grandaughter Iris Visit

Death of beautiful bird

More Gardening

work work work work work

Painting Experience Workshop

Birthday Breakfast

Blog Surfing

Painting Painting Painting

My how time flies when we're having fun. 

How about you?  What are you up to ?

Color Me Designs Colored Pencil Jewelry

My friend, Annette has posted her first video !!!! Congratulations Annette !

You can visit Annette's blog at Color Me Designs.

The Painting Experience with Stewart Cubley

I went to bed at 8:30 last night. I got up at 6am this morning.  That is 9.5 hrs.  Is that right?  And it doesn't count the dozing I did in front of the tv after dinner last night.  How can that be?????  I'm sure I could sleep another two hours, easily. 

Oh and I'm officially registered for this class........................

SUNFLOWER - CONTINUATION

So I've added more layers, tons of glaze, deepened, wiped back.    Tell me what you think, what you see, what you feel when you see these images. 

Summer's End

It seems ironic to me to be creating art based on a fading and exhausted sunflower I took a photo of last fall.  I love the textures of this so far, a ways to go.  We'll see where it ends up.

The Nieghborhood

A turbulent home..................

P1000433, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

Lots going on in this house. Creativity, structure, focus..........what is going on in your house?

Lots of way to define your "house". Is it your body? Your heart? Your mind?

Spring Time

P1000438, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

I've been short on words around here for quite some time now. It isn't that I don't want to talk to you !!!! It isn't that I have something to hide.

I just love this little house. I love the egg transfer and the crackle and the ribbon......just the thought of how it feels in my hands gives me solace.

The road has been very rocky for me these past few weeks.

I hope if you aren't commenting it is because like me, you are just so visual and not of many words.

Although I must admit I do love your comments and if you care to say even more, I'd really like that too.

What do you think of when you see this?

P1000436, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

KT ~ This one is for you

P1000434, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

Tell me about your power..........

P1000432, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

coffee club

coffee club, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

Sam and Marty ~ they talked about those girlie birds-you know the ones with the red breasts, they talked about the office and how nest building had become frantic with the onset of Spring, the latest styles in Bird Quarterly........the coffee got cold, but as it was a lovely and warm day, they ordered another cup and stayed a while longer sitting on the high wire just enjoying the traffic as it went by........what was your day like?

Through The Window

P1000317, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

What are you looking at today??????

getting from here to there

getting from here to there, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

lovie dovie

lovie dovie, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

Going back through some older items. I really loved this bird. Still do. What is it about birds that draw me in?