Monday, November 18, 2013

New Paintings


Here are some new paintings that have been added to my Etsy and my Artfire shop. I've been working on them both for a few weeks now(especially that first one. I started that in July, I believe) and I think that they are successful. I'm not as pleased with how the first painting turned out. Sometimes I think my work is going to be so great and when it doesn't look like I thought it would, I think it looks terrible. Other people will love it and I'll be in tears over it. Oh well, them's the breaks, right? Have any of you ever had problems like that?

 This first one is titled "Through the Open Door, She Discovers a New World". She walks through one door into another, from one strange world under the water to another world above the water lily pads. 
It's available for purchase through my Etsy account here.



I try to paint a new painting every week to keep my watercolor paining skills sharp. Sometimes flowers are the easiest subject because they require little thought, unlike my fantasy style paintings. It becomes a zen like process for me. I sit and paint, concentrating only on making the paint look like a flower. I leave everything else behind and my mind becomes blank. My hand moves without anything guiding it. I become one with the painting. That is why I love art. It's my therapy. This piece is available for purchase here.




My little green jewelry/pencil box was featured in this lovely collection today by . As my lovely followers, if you could show her some love today by visiting her shop, I would really appreciate it. It takes a lot of thought and work to create treasuries and for her to make me a part of one is truly an honor. Besides that, you might find something to add to your Christmas wishlist. Just a thought. 

Today I'm feeling a bit bummed about not making any sales this week and on the art teaching front, students are cancelling classes left and right. This is not the most wonderful time of year for teaching. Summer went better because my students have less to do and less chances for getting ill. Here in Oklahoma, allergies are taking their toll on everyone so we are stocking up on Kleenex and bleach wipes!

I'm making little gifts for any purchasers of my art to include when I send them, so I'm hoping that will create some repeat business. I hope you all are doing well and have a happy week.



Sunday, November 17, 2013

Checked in Today! Guild Artfire.com: Checked in Today! Guild Weekly Update 11-09-13

Checked in Today! Guild Artfire.com: Checked in Today! Guild Weekly Update 11-09-13: Your Guild at Work for You What is new at the Checked In Today! Guild for the week of November 09, 2013? -- New Members - We want to welco...

Inclusion in New Treasuries!



So I was included in the Countdown to Christmas that my guild from Artfire.com made. It's so nice to be included in this week's treasury. It makes all the hard work I've been doing worth it!



'A Starry Night' by amethystpurple1805



White Shabby Trinket Holder ...
$15

Sterling Silver Starry Night...
$39

Battle Angel Guardian Illust...
$20

9 - 20 Feet Starry Sky - Wed...
$12.6

Ear Cuff Silver Stars and Ch...
$9.25

Crystal Stars Necklace, Moth...
$28

Space Purse
$34.99

OOAK Silver Gold Star Earrin...
$16

Silver dangle earrings ( ste...
$75

Dream Travel
$295

Night skye and her north sta...
$36.95

Tiny Star Gold Earrings / Sm...
$24

Silver Star Necklace Pewter ...
$30

Star Moon Earrings - teeny t...
$19.5

Hare Print, Moon " Her...
$25

Pretty Hand Painted Blue Moo...
$9.95


And this is a beautiful treasury I made because I'm falling in love with the night sky. Stars are so pretty.



'Sunday over coffee' by TeroldegoAndTomatoes



Raspberry Tea: original smal...
$15

Felted Purple Purse Blue Wav...
$38

Red Pip Berry wreath - Chris...
$60

Nursing Necklace/Teething Ne...
$20

The Perfect Pair - Personali...
$19.95

Personalized Men's Brace...
$28

FREE SHIPPING Fiber Art Cele...
$27.99

Bird Feeder, Painted Gourd, ...
$45

Brown Bracelet Leopard Gemst...
$20

Fleece Mittens Wrap Stay On ...
$20

Green Red fabric beads supp...
$9.9

Leaf Pendant, Mint Necklace,...
$29

christmas wedding 3 pcs, wed...
$12

Emerald Green Jewelry - Gree...
$15.95

Red Chevron Washi Tape ( Chu...
$2.5

Bare Wood Branches 11 - 17 i...
$12


And this is a treasury that I was featured in this morning! Hoping to make some sales this week. Is everyone else having a good week? What are some problems you had during your first Christmas with Etsy?

Saturday, November 16, 2013

New Features and daily post

I was featured in a lovely little collection artfire.com by specialtivity. There's a promotion going on in my shop for 50% off birthstone fairies series of paintings with the coupon code in the description. Anything you buy from my shop, regardless of price, will include a lovely little gift for you!
I was also featured in this beautiful treasury entitled "Urple Purple" and I just adore so many of these items. Check it out and see if you can find something to give yourself this Christmas. We all deserve a little love this time of year, don't you think?