This & That

Hello there to you.

I am just playing around today.  I am going on a trip to the mountains this weekend, on a scrapbooking trip.  Yes, I've become a lady who goes on scrapbooking trips with other ladies.  It is fun though, & there is usually a few cocktails involved.  Anyway, so I have been gathering up all of my photos, papers, tapes, glues, etc. that I will need.  I guess I should pack my clothes at some point, but right now I'm sitting here at the computer, with my daughter Sage by my side.

Ooops, I cut off part of my head.

Just finished this creation...I am rather liking embroidery right now.

Somewhat of a doodle I did, with pen & watercolor.

Little crown I bought--to be used in future artwork.

LaFonda Tile Red

We are in the process of painting our office/art studio.  I picked a shade of reddish/orange....& I am liking it!  Only half the room is painted so far, we have to move the computer out tomorrow, & all the many cords & cables.  Then we will paint the other half.  The kids love to "help" paint, & Cody usually ends up with a lot in his hair.


I am picturing my art studio, when I am done. What I'm going to put where.  There are some pictures I want to get, as well as putting more of my own work up, & I saw these really pretty paper butterflies for walls, I might have to buy.  I think it's going to be a good place to create!  


India was my model the other day....she likes it for about 5 minutes & then is done posing, & moving on.  I just finished this picture of her (with  my ever-so-patient husband's help). I am somewhat proficient in Photoshop, but glad he is a good teacher.

Resolutions?

Happy 2011!  A new year, a fresh start....sounds pretty good to me.   I am thinking about what I'd like to do this coming year.  I'd like to do a few races, (running & maybe a bike race).  I'd really like to be able to do a full marathon again.  Also, I'd like to get my artwork published in a magazine, or something fun like that that.  So those are a few of my goals for this year.  I like the word goal better than resolution, cause resolution makes me think of  the person who wants to lose 25lbs. every year....& by the second week of January or so, they aren't exercising, & are already scarfing down Twinkies. Not to judge, I'm just sayin'......



Anyway, I know life is unpredictable & I don't want to take it for granted that I have another year, that I have my health(& my family has their's). I know it is all a gift, & you never know when things are going to change. We know people who are going through really hard times right now.  So I am hoping that the new year brings them miracles, & strength, & peace!  Wishing us all a wonderful year of health, new friendships(&old), new experiences(getting out of that comfort zone), & Joy!