Words Matter

Words have the power to build up or tear down. They can crush a dream or open the remotest of possibilities. They warrant great care and intention.

I had a give-away of this painting over the weekend. I love to give my art away!

Here's what I posted on my facebook page...and then I randomly drew a name of someone who commented:

Celebration give-away!!!

I'm feeling so fortunate to be at a point in my life where I have amazing and incredibly fulfilling friendships. A few days ago I found myself reflecting on periods of my life when this was not the case...so, so, so not the case. Thinking of those times is the gift of wonderful perspective.
I started this piece by writing words that represent a beautiful life (and, yes, "messy" is included...how can we possibly learn if life is never messy, right?). Then I did splashes of color and a quick sketch. This is a big piece on 30"x22.5" on watercolor paper and I've titled it "Words Matter".

"Words Matter"

30"x22.5" on acid free paper, deckle edged, unframed

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Dream

"Dreams at first seem impossible,

then seem improbable, and finally,

when we commit ourselves,

become inevitable."

-Mahatma Gandhi

"Dream"

12"x9" on acid free paper, unframed

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Refashioned Men's T-shirt

A couple of weeks ago I hit the thrift store. I was itching to find something that I could refashion into something I'd love to wear. So I went straight to the men's extra large t-shirt section and I found exactly what I was looking for!

Geometric print...check!

Crooked silk screen design...check!

And then yesterday this happened. 

Wonderful friend loaned me her serger...check!

Tunics are my go-to refashion idea these days. I work with three and four year olds and tunics and leggings are my basic uniform making it easy to be both sitting on the ground or dancing. So it's super fun to have a lot of tunic choices.

Before

After

I love it!

And now a serger is at the top of my "to purchase" wish list!

She Risked Love

And in the end,

exhausted by it all,

she risked love.

"She Risked Love"

This is how it may looked framed.

 30"x22.5" on acid free paper, deckle edged, unframed

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Let your Joy Burst Forth

"Let your joy burst forth like flowers in the spring."

- unknown author

"Let your Joy Burst Forth"

This is how it may look framed.

30"x22.5" on acid free paper, deckle edged, unframed

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Cards with my Art on Them!

I've got cards with my art on them available for purchase on my Daily Paintworks page now. Please check them out here or by using the "shop cards" button above. Thanks!!!

Here are photos of the cards I have available.

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On Fire

"Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames."

- Rumi

"On Fire"

This is how it may look framed.

30"x22.5" on acid free paper, deckle edged, unframed

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A family anchored in love weathers all storms.

"A family anchored in love weathers all storms."

- Anonymous

"A family anchored in love weathers all storms."

This is how it may look framed.

22.5"x30" on acid free paper, deckle edged, unframed

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Rise Above

"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Rise Above"

8"x8" on 1.5" deep canvas

painted edges, ready to hang 

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Snuggie Make-over!

Snuggie make-over! Yes, I am one of the millions who bought a Snuggie several years ago. Actually I bought one for everybody in the family. This is the only one that we still had because the print was cool and I couldn't part with it...though it just sat in the closet. Today I turned it in to a cute little fleece tunic. Now it will finally get used again. And, bonus, I have enough material left over to make a few infinity scarves or maybe one scarf and a winter cap.

Technology Weeps

"I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction.

The world will have a generation of idiots."

-Albert Einstein

"Technology Weeps"

10"x8" on 1.5" deep canvas

painted edges, ready to hang 

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By all means, do it.

"Mostly, what I have learned so far about aging, 

despite the creakiness of one's bones and cragginess 

of one's once-silken skin, is this: Do it. By all means, do it."

-Maya Angelou

"By all means, do it."

8"x8" on 1.5" deep canvas

painted edges, ready to hang 

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Sad Clown

"I find I have to be the sad clown:

laughing on the outside,

crying on the inside."

-James Gandolfini

"Sad Clown

8"x8" on 1.5" deep canvas

painted edges, ready to hang

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Electric Grid

"Without electricity there can be no art."

-Nam June Paik

Wishing everyone a 2018 filled with whichever electricity fuels your artistic adventures!

"Electric Grid"

10"x8" on 1.5" deep canvas

painted edges, ready to hang

 

The image continues on all four sides.

Purchaser may decide which way is up.

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