Thursday, April 15, 2010

Digital ArT

I used to do all my scrapbooking digitally. I also used to make Publisher newsletters for my girl scout troop. Those were fun times and I had more pics than I could manage : )
Recently thru Ms. Abbie from the Vintage Moth I learned about the wonderful Shadowhouse Creations   , and I've been drawn back to the digital world (Photoshop Elements 6). This afternoon, as my daughter and I walked our little Chihuahua, I took some  marvelous photos after a rainy afternoon. We have so much vegetation around here that it really feels like a jungle... in Texas, LOL.
So I combined a couple of pics with an "overlay" effect and look at the results. My daughter has gorgeous blue eyes that just spark in this pic that she was not happy to pose for : ). The overlay is a picture of the foundation of our house!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Proto-types for Market Dayz!

Hi there, I'm working on making jewelry and totes featuring transfers of my paintings. I'll be posting my "proto-types" as I complete them.

To be honest, I go back and forth. I find myself the happiest when I'm painting. I do enjoy other crafts, like jewelry and collaging. But not anywhere near as much as painting. So I'm also considering just painting my heart's desire and then make several prints to sell at the Market Dayz. I was thinking that jewelry and bags being more practical and affordable would be a good idea to make and sell. But then I think why spend my precious time making bags when I can be painting, who cares about  selling? really. So then why participate in the event if I don't care about selling? ay ay ay.

Your input will be greatly appreciated ♥

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Vintage Bookmarks

Look what I found:


I suggest you visit Ms. Abbie from the Vintage Moth , she made four wonderful bookmarks to share, you can download them from her blog (For personal use Only). I LoVe them ♥

Technology!


Last night technology was conspiring against me : )
My camera decided it needed the battery charged, my photo program kept crashing, even my internet connection wasn't cooperating.
I have some pics of the pieces I'm working on for the Market Dayz, I'll post them soon.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Hi there!

Great news, sweet Ms. Deb from Fondant Kiss has a new blog, started an Esty store to sell her beautiful jewelry AND it's offering a GiveAway!! Ms. Deb's jewelry is very feminine and classy... I suggest you visit her soon. : )

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Art Market

It's official, I'll be participating in our local First ever Art Market in June.
I have much to do to prepare, at this moment I think that I'll be making jewelry incorporating prints on of my painings, I'm very excited. I'll be posting pics of my work as I get ready!
Thanks for following ♥

Sunday, March 21, 2010

"In the light of the Moon"

I highly recomment that you visit Cat from "In the light of the Moon". Not only her blog is beautiful, classy, and inspiring, but she is currently offering a giveaway.

Sorry, the link was not working earlier, it's fixed now. Thank you!

Dear Followers,

Are you there? ♥
Friends, I know that many of you decided to follow my blog because you found my work interesting. My more recent pieces are a little different now. Here is a picture of one the first paintings that I was happy to achive. I'm considering having prints made on gallery canvases and sell them on Etsy. I'll keep you posted ♥

Monday, March 8, 2010

Colorful Page

Hola - I made this journal background last night. My family really likes it so I decided to share it with you.
I'm considering making a video of my art journal, once is complete, and if I do I will post it here ♥.


Sunday, March 7, 2010

Why am I bloggin' ??

Hello friends!
As you know I started making jewelry about a 18 months ago, and to share pictures I decided to start this blog. And seeing so many amazing artists blew me away. Slowly and strangely I picked up paint brushes and started painting. The jewelry was easy to sell, the paintings? what to do with them? Hmm, don't care. It feels right, just paint, enjoy it. So here I am, but really who really cares about this humble blog?

TEN Followers, thank you Ms. Tina for your interest in my blog. I will try to post more often.

A huge HUG to all my kind followers!! ♥♥

Carmen