This 'n' That Art

Well, I did lose power for overnight on Saturday/Sunday but

my house stayed fairly warm and I just went to bed early.

Wednesday was the first day I could get out of my 

driveway. The first few yards out of the garage

were definitely the worst. Here are some photos:

 backyard

front yard

backyard

I did do a little art but not much. I am trying to clear

out some of the tons of papers that my dh had kept

from when he was president or chairman of so many

organizations in the community and the church. So

that work has occupied most of my time this week.

These are my entries for Paint Party Friday.

 A spread from my altered book.

a watercolor done after watching the frugal crafter.

a greetings card.

a WIP using Silvia's post as an example.

I hope you will click on the link and check

out what a beautiful art piece Silvia (Barnie)

has made using this technique that she'

learned from Rosie Klein's blog, and

especially from the wonderful video by Susanne Rose.

I did not have the powdered pigments (Brushos) and tried 

to use some re-inkers. It did not work very well.

Lastly, I saw that followers are decreasing. On a blog I 

found the reason why. Here is how to understand what

is happening if your list of followers decreases:

here

Pages from my altered Book

These pages were done in the Saturday Mixed Media class

taught by Jo at the A. C. Moore store on Patterson Avenue.

I am showing them on Paint Party Friday, hosted by

Kristin and Eva. 

We are due to have a gigantic snowstorm

tomorrow through Sunday. If I lose power, I won't be

able to get around to visit until later next week. Oh,

how I hope that storm is not as bad as "they" say it will be!

The above reads: Jennifer, new to city living, felt stressed

when she couldn't find a cab and somewhat anxious about

walking the ten blocks she had to go to get to work.

The above reads: No matter where I wander, no matter where I roam,

No matter where I end up, there's no place like home.

The above reads: shop till you drop.

Paint Party Friday

Showing this week's watercolors. I did go to  Jo's

mixed media class Saturday and worked on my

altered book/journal using acrylics. Maybe I

will have some of those to show next week.

This is for Paint Party Friday, generously

hosted by Eva and Kristin.

Happy New Year to all the PPF artists

Here are a few things I've been working on this week.

I'm checking them in at the Paint Party Friday.

The bromeliad was done watching a video by

the Frugal Crafter.

And today my friend Laura came over and we painted.

Here is what I did on a 7" square scrap of mat board. 

Yes, another hibiscus.

and a sunset greetings card…

My Latest Arty Things

As the days roll faster and faster towards the new year

events and activities are beginning to run into each other,

leaving not a whole lot of time for art. I am posting

early and entering this post for Paint Party Friday

coming later in the week. I have no idea if I will

post on my blog again in 2015. Perhaps I can.

First, notice I still have very green grass here in

Virginia. It has been in the 70's F. this week.

Next is a very simple Christmas card that even a

child can make. I thought it turned out really

nice, especially with the glitter glue on it.

Then I used one of my poinsettia paintings and

altered it a little in my Photoshop Elements.

I made some wrapping paper out of painted papers…

Then here are three watercolors I did. The poppies were painted

while watching the frugal crafter's YouTube video. Her photo

came from Paint my Photo site.

This woman was painted using my watercolor teacher's 

photo she provided the class with.

The sunflower was done recently in the

watercolor class.

And lastly for those who celebrate Christmas,

here is my wish for you…

Luke 2:14 says:

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace

to men on whom his favor rests.

My Back Yard

My burn bushes are late turning red this year but they 

look so gorgeous now, even redder than last year.

Thanksgiving Day Post

These are what I worked on this week. I am feeling better

but not back to normal yet.  Hope you will visit

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY to see some great art.

Missed you all

I missed the party because I have been sick with sinusitis.

Here is what I made in Monday's watercolor class a week ago.

I am still under the weather with sinusitis and congestion.

I do not feel like doing any art, but I will try to get by

to see who is at the Paint Party Friday.