Published in Somerset Studio's Gallery- new issue!

I found out I was published today in the new issue (winter 2010) of Somerset Studio's Gallery magazine. Page 139, a black-and-white Stampbord hanging mailed in months ago. Woo hoo!
On a surreal note, my daughter broke both elbows ice skating last night. Casts from shoulder to fingertips on BOTH arms. My poor sweetie!

Holiday Musings

How is it the holidays arrive faster every year? Time seems to be whizzing by! Cindy and I were able to order the second proof for our upcoming book (pictured below). that has taken so many full days to correct and put together- creating a book is very challenging to say the least!
Now that the pressure of the new book is off, I am now putting together a class for our women's fellowship group where we will create art journals on the topic of the Fruit of the Spirit.
Organizing my neglected art and sewing rooms is also high on the agenda. Christmas is at my house this year, so the rooms need to be somewhat presentable. "A working artist is a messy artist" is my motto, unfortunately!
Wishing everyone a blessed and truly thank-filled Thanksgiving!

NEW BOOK SOON TO BE RELEASED!

Here is a sneak peek at our new book cover. We are in the final editing process and the book will be available in a few weeks! Just in time for Christmas!

Back From Vacation and other notes

Just returned from our vacation and getting ready for a Winery Art Show at Gary Farrell Winery with Susan Chong (check out photos at www.artfulmama.blogspot.com). I will post some of our pictures- the weather was great at Yosemite and the coast!
I received the first proof of our second volume of The Latest Trends series! Have to fix a few things, but this book should be ready after the next proof (keeping my fingers crossed!)
Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful fall of 2009!

Autumn in Digital for Arttechniques October MAT

Susan has been posting some photos to alter and play around with for our October MAT (Monthly Art Technique) for the Yahoo art group, Arttechniques. I loved this painting of this woman, so chose to play around with her in Photoshop. Thanks to Scrapper's Guide (www.scrappersguide.com) for the fun digital graphic goodies!

Back to business!

Here is my offering for this year's Harvest fair. I have to turn it in tomorrow for judging. I used a plaster-over-burlap background (on a canvas support). Lots of glazes, handpainted tissue with a hand-carved stamp and a purchased stamp. Other goodies also.
I am working on some paintings for a winery show for November that will be held at Gary Farrell's winery. Susan Chong asked me to join her in the show.
Recuperating from shoulder surgery three weeks ago; swinging my golf club and doing PT!

Another Pin

I started this as my swap pin then wasn't sure if I really had an idea or not. I finished this in the evening. another famous painting makes up the eye; I am drawn to keyholes and eyes, although I would find it totally creepy to have one staring at me!

FAll ATP for Arttechniques Swap

Here is my pin for the arttechniques Fall ATP (Artist Trading Pin) swap. Can anyone tell me which famous painting the face image is from?

I used trinkets from the Tim Holtz Ideaology line to create the pin.