New Mexico
Nov18
Wordless Wednesday
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Nov17
GOOD MORNING TUESDAY
Several years ago I decided to take a Body Writing Class with Pamela Underwood. I had wanted to take this class for several years, and because of my overly abundant body, I never had the nerve. Finally, the thought hit me…(get over yourself..nobody cares), if I didn’t take it soon, something else will happen and I’d never get to take it.
Before I could think about it too much, I signed up and paid my deposit. Yahoo I did it!
The workshop was a four-day event at Pamela’s home in Poway. It took me forever to get there, but once I did, it was spectacular. Private with no one around, the few women in the class were exceptionally nice, and I never felt uncomfortable the entire four days.
My body print turned out to be strange, but on top of my body stamp, I painted the head of a crow…. What does this mean? Why did I pick the colors I did? The size, the configuration? The class was supposed to give us direction, purpose, a clearer sense of who we are as people, as artists. I have never been sorry I participated, I met wonderful women, and most of them were vegetarians, so that suit me just fine. I didn’t have to eat any of my friends to keep my strength up. During this four days, in September, in Poway, was hotter than hot! The inspiration was flowing, and as long as we stayed inside it was fine, but the minute you went outside…you’d better be going out to jump in the pool or spa.
This project was a lot of work, and when it’s tacked to the wall, it takes up a great deal of the wall space…top to bottom. I’ve been thinking of dragging it out of its hidie hole, tack it up in my studio, and work on it.
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Nov12
MIXED MEDIA
Since every Mixed Media Artist likes to incorporate “Mixed Media” into their work. I’m no different, punching my paintings with just about anything I can think of. It could be metal, threads, papers, etc.
I’ve been working on deli wrap papers to paint, stamp on, cut up, tear up, and anything else I could think of. It’s the kind of prep work that numbs your mind, but has to be done.
It isn’t finished yet, but the inspiration came from a few samples of fabric I found, and a pile of yarn.
Fabric samples
What to do with the yarn? Well I was thinking of making the yarn serve as texture….. I guess I have a problem with adding things to make texture. I will try it, but at the moment I couldn’t tell you exactly where to put it, or what painting to use it on.
Oh so much fun, but so little time!
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Nov4
Wordless Wednesday
Abstract by Karen Samenow
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Oct2
Holiday Ideas…
Since we are now officially into October, the pressure is on for parents, and grandparents all over the globe. The holidays are quickly coming, and those of us with smaller children, or children that are not so small, but are pretending to believe…(In the big man with the red suit)! This isn’t just for those who celebrate Christmas, but celebrate the holidays in other ways as well.
The Hoverboard is just one idea for the older kid who is on the cusp of realizing if they still believe…..they will have more fun, and the holidays will still be all about them! I know these are a little pricey, but this may be something your child or grandchild has wanted for a long time. This little video tells you so mych about how easy it is to ride, and much more. I have included a link to Amazon.com as a starting point for your research. There are reviews on Amazon, and that’s where I start when researching a product I’m thinking about purchasing. FYI: These come in different sizes, and different prices. I’m told they are all made by the same company under different names, and I think this one is made in USA.
There is so much this time of year to do, and never enough time to do it in. A huge effort is made in our home to relax and enjoy life regardless of the time of year. The closer to the holidays we get the more frantic things become. We still have little kids, who still believe, and far be it for me to tell them otherwise. It is the children who make the holidays special in any home.
Sales, Sales, Sales
Any minute now we should be getting the holiday sale catalogues and adds for stuff you don’t even want. Yippy…..more junk mail. Soon we’ll need a larger recycle barrel.
Still it’s an exciting time, and as a grandma….I’ll will never get away cheeply.
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Sep18
Flippin’ Friday
More cards.
After having a week I could have easily done without, I’m putting more effort into painting in my studio. I need the distraction, and it helps to work with paints., cards, or anything else I can get my hands on.
I’m still working on the abstract, only it has morphed into something completely different, and ever-changing. Maybe I’m not cut out for abstract!
unfinished
I’m also working on an experiment!
I decided to take a small board and at the bottom are gauze mountains, up above, stormy clouds. This had been in the making for the last week. The next step will be to adjust the clouds. Clouds are always a work in progress since there isn’t a bad cloud, just one we think is bad!
Clouds
Where are they going….Who knows…..but they are going……it will be a surprise to us all.
Just wait and see!
Old as Dirt and Proud of it! 
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