WOW!

Time flies... when you're extra busy! I'm a bit sad to write that I haven't had much time to create lately, I have been busy between subbing high school, volunteering with our local fire department, and visiting with my oldest son and his lovely wife, they just moved back from Austin, TX! Not to mention teaching on Saturdays at CCSA and hanging out with many of my grandchildren...

No excuses, I do have a painting I want to do and some small artwork for a few shops that carry my work : ) The next time I write (I promise it won't be months and months) I'll have some new pics and a couple of art projects done, in fact, one is due in just two weeks, I'd better get started!

Thanks for checking back... *smiles*

Photography Friend

I do some of my 'angel' collage work in collaboration with the most amazing photographer: D. Sharon Pruitt. You can visit her gallery at www.pinksherbet.com. I've used her angel images in greeting cards, tins, "waxies", boxes, and now as the photographer for the header on my blog.

It's about time!!!

I finally found a suitable camera, the Nikon Coolpix! I have to say Ashton Kutcher is doing a great job advertising this camera! I was sold!

The first picture I took was of my first 'waxies'. I just love making beeswax collages, so much fun! I've also been creating "waxies" using pin ups, and a variety of other images. I've started a travel series, including Paris, New York, and Venice.

Just for fun, I thought I'd also add a picture of one my favorite corners of the house, somewhere I like to work with small groups of artists. A cozy table near the fireplace and window seat where my plants seem to thrive! A week or two ago, I had the great pleasure of working with one of my daughters-in-law and ALL three of my grandaughters, we each made a 'fairy girl' book, something they could take with them to remember while one was away this summer, a picture of just the three girls, we added wings of course.

Thank you for visiting my blog...

Beauty and the Beast

Well, sometimes my art experiences take me other places, this weekend is the fun filled musical, "Beauty and the Beast" at Mt. View High School in Mesa. I've always enjoyed volunteering my time at this school, everyone is so pleasant to work with, I've been helping with tickets, etc. and last week, the director asked if I could help with the "Beast's" make up! I've been advising the other make up artist, and tonight and tomorrow night, I'm the make up artist! It's always exciting to work with such talented actors and musicians! If anyone's up for an exciting performance, be at Mt. View when the doors open at 6:30 tonight or tomorrow night for "Beauty and the Beast"!

My advice to other artists today is to keep an open mind, use ALL your lifetime skills, get involved, don't be afraid to step out of your box a bit to do something different and exciting!

Hey All!

Been busy creating, but not finding much time to take pics, but my goal is to do that in the next two weeks! Whew! If you get bored, you can check out my website at www.abrushwithangels.com

Have a great weekend! Spend some time with your friends and family, after all, YOU are the center of their world!!!

Shout Out!!!

My son is getting married in Vegas tomorrow night! A bunch of us are attending the "Little White Chapel" wedding! My son was a ROCK STAR for 13+ years, his adorable fiance is 'rockin out' her wedding dress with black glitter and guitar picks! Kim, Jennifer, and Ellen have been helpful finding the right tools to punch holes in the picks! THANKS GIRLS! Pictures to follow after the event! Thanks again!

Uh Oh!

I JUST realized, it's already January and I haven't posted in '08! Been busy, getting healthy, doing artwork, and catching up with friends! Happy New Year everyone! Keep blogging...

WOW!

A salon/boutique in Scottsdale wanted ALL my wax creations! Including one I didn't think was finished yet (I made it for my gallery at home), and they want more more more! FUN! I've got some work to do! Check them out! Le Diva on 5th Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ! The clothes and accessories are adorable! Lots and lots of BLING!

Whew...

What a great start to the holiday season, we are FINALLY getting some cooler weather, I find it really difficult to Christmas shop when it's over 90 degrees, finally in the 60's now! Whew!

The art shows all went well, at CCSA (meeting at ASU on Saturdays) we had wind, cold, rain, and lots of people coming to see their childrens' art work, very nice.

By the time I made it to Mystic Paper, everyone who planned to attend had already been there, but met some very nice people, and even entertained a few kids : )

The show at Bak'd was GREAT! People stopping by all evening! Mike and Leslie, thanks so much for finding your way across the street! Fighting the bitter cold, heh... The show will be up until Jan. 31. The food presentation was pretty amazing, stop by for dinner if you get a chance, reservations only!

Now, onto the topic of shopping! OH MY LOOK AT THE TIME! Kohl's has been open for TWO HOURS and I'm STILL not ready to hit the doors there! Actually, I'm almost done, getting ready to plan an intimate dinner for six Christmas eve...

Thought for the day, friends are GREAT! Family is wonderful! Keep in touch with yours!

Art Shows!!!

BUSY November! I have several art shows lined up. Here's a mini list if you're following along:
1. Dec. 1st 10-1 at ASU, this is an art show of my CCSA student work, titled "Monet to Mondrian". The students have done some great work!
2. Dec. 1st at Mystic Paper! Boxes, small wall plaques, greeting cards. See all of you there!
3. Dec. 14th (time tbd) at Bak'd in downtown Mesa. There will be two artists showing new artwork there for one month! I have some abstract paintings and some contemporary landscapes scheduled, don't miss it!
That's it for now, gotta go make some more cards...

Fall!

Wow... Even in AZ the seasons change so quickly! If you have time to venture out before dawn, you'll finally feel the change of seasons...

The last class I took with Mike at Mystic Paper was amazing, inspiring! I've collaborated with an angels artist in Maine and I'm using the new techniques I've learned to make boxes and boards! SO MUCH FUN!

Here it is, already the middle of November... If you're reading this, don't let THIS time pass you by, look forward to the holidays of course, but don't get caught up in it all, take time out for yourself, keep creating!

Okay...

So, this last week has been pretty tough healthwise, I won't go into any details here, but I am getting some strength and energy back and I'm excited to be posting some pics soon!

Just wanted to say HI, hope everyone is enjoying this little break in the AZ weather!