Just a little hello.

I've been working (at work) on some new Zentangles. The new "fancy" word for stylized "DOODLES'

They're fun to do.. and there's no rules. My kinda art.

There was an awesome storm on the way home from work today.

The sky was gorgeous, but didn't look like a typical sky before a storm. The clouds were big and billowy, White mixed with grey.

They got thicker as I drove along, and it started to rain... those giant saucer sized rain drops!

Then it poured! I loved it. few flashes of lightning for added drama Ahhhh.

I managed to (safely, only at red lights and parking lots) take a few pictures.

The sky was incredible and I was so excited that I had my camera with me! At one point, the sun popped out, right in the middle of the downpour! A rainbow too?.. YESS! While I didn't get the best shot.. I did get it!

By the time I got home.. it was bone dry. But the skies to the east were soo awesome and wild

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I was just going nuts at the site of this incredible sky!!!!!!

As I pulled into my apartment parking lot, I noticed the huge white billowing Thunderhead... just fantanstic.

Thank you God.... for the spectacular show!

How cool!

I just got my (free) copy yesterday.
And there I am, on page 19. It was a very nice surprise.

I have to admit....I found out last week, that my art was being published. Not through an email from Stampington as before, but after inquiring about my artwork...not being returned.
They've had my artwork for since August of 2008!
I know it's common for them to hold artwork for up to 12 months.. (according to their summissions info) But it was way past that, and I was wondering why they still had my artwork.

I emailed Stampington, about 6 months ago and I was told then that it was still being considered for publishing. Cool! But I never got an email informing me that it had been published.
Anyway...... I emailed them again last week, asking when I could expect to get my artwork back.
It was then that I was told that it was published and I could expect my art returned by the end of the month.
I am very happy And I realized I have to learn the art of patience!

A little about the "Saddle Shoes"
You can't really tell, but each color is a different layer. and the Shoes are "floating" (1/8 inch foam tape ) for added dimension. It was a fun piece to make and I little tricky, making the templates, so that they would all line up.

So it's an amazingly beautiful Spring day.
Sparkling... is a better discription.
The sunshine is intense and the sky is Bluer.. (Blue-er?) than blue!

I wasn't feeling good this morning and took a sick day.. (no... I don't have Spring fever)... So.. now I need to take a few Advil and maybe do a little artwork.

That's all for now...
Off to make the most of my sick day as best I can.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! TO ALL YOU AMAZING MOMS!
....just so ya know..... you don't have to be a MOM... if you've ever nurtured, cared for, inspired, guided someone... you qualify!
Hope you have a great day!


So... Teri was here.. and already gone.. : (
The time went so fast!

She came in around 1:30 p.m. on Friday. We went shopping for tabletop Easels, at Pat Catans.
Then to lunch at Applebee's. yum!

She gave me a bunch of art supplies, including a set of Oil paints, brushes, Canvases , easel and a wonderful book called "The Painter's Bible... OMG.. I was so touched and overwelmed by her thoughtfulness and generosity!

To all you artists, you know how getting new art supplies can make your heart all a flutter!


We got started, and although I've painted with Oils before, I realized I really didn't know anything about technicals.
Teri was so helpful, giving me tips and tricks.

I admit to being distracted..... We were having Thunderstorms rolling through, and yes.... I was running from windows... watching The Weather Channel...and watching radar.... all while trying to paint! .. Sorry Larry!
.... (my little nickname for Teri lol)
Saturday, she kept me focused by making me turn the TV off... We listened to "Il Divo," & a really awesome Classical Music on her IPod..... wow... it was really enjoyable.. and I didn't realize just how distracting a TV can be.
I really was in the "groove!"....... No, we didn't paint masterpieces, but it was just awesome hanging out with someone who loves art as much as I do, and learning new techniques. Painting again, something I had gotten away from, was just so fun!
We took a break from painting, to eat and watch a movie.


Teri went to bed early and of course, I stayed up till 2:30 a.m.... trying to touch up my now over worked cloud painting.

Teri left about 10 this morning, and I miss her already!
I worked on my cloud painting a little bit, but realized, I just need to start over.

I'm looking forward to more painting as it has now become my new (again) favorite thing to do.


So.. that's all for now.
Going to enjoy the rest of my Sunday.

Jamie has to work today, so we will have our own Mother's day in a couple weeks, when we can all get together!

JUST FOR FUN~~~THE ABC'S OF ME!

THE A B C's of ME!
A - Age: 54.....(nooo way.... stilll can't believe it!)
B - Bed size: Queen
C - Chore you hate: They all come to mind... so ALL!
D - Dog's name:.... I don't have a dog.. but I have Dog-grandchildren: Luke, Cody & Milo
E - Essential start your day item: Coffee
F - Favorite color: Today?.....Smoky Blue-Green
G - Gold or Silver: silver
H - Height: 5' 1"
I - Instruments you play: I took Violin in Jr. High...and that's where I left it.
J - Job title: Customer Service specialist... (ya.. right)
L- living arrangements: A wonderful, cozy apartment, I took the master bedroom for my ART Studio!
M - Mom's name: Mary
N- Nicknames: Saso, Bag, Mena-Hena, Melon
O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: When I had my Tonsils out at age 18
P - Pet Peeve: Poor customer service...I'm talking the basics like Hi and Thank you is that so hard?
Q - Quote from a movie: I wear a 6 but a 7 feels so good I wear an 8... Truvy, in Steel Magnolias.
R - Right or left handed: right
S - Siblings: 3 Older sisters.... I'm the baby! : D
T - Time you wake up: Weekdays 8:15, weekends I sleep in
U- Underwear: Stretchy, comfy and wedgie-free!
V - Vegetable you dislike: Shallots-omg.. the smell gags me!
W - Ways you run late: Spending too much time on the computer
X - Xtra things you like: Decorating, Photography, rainy days
Y -Steak, Pork & Sauerkraut, Tostadas, Giblet gravy & mashed Potatoes
Z - Thunderstorms.

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RAINY DAYS

Ahhh...

Another weekend over. Well for me one day. I had to work on Saturdy, 3-9 p.m. ugh!

The worst hours. Oh well.

Sunday, I slept in longer than I wanted to, but It was awesome.

I got in my artroom, and began working on a custom order for my word bracelets. It's an order from an Etsy customer... from Australia! She wrote to ask if I would please make her 2 bracelets.

I checked out the shipping costs. $7.00... hmm.. well.. she had no problem with the cost. Okay with me! I also worked on a few other word bracelets, they're going to be Mother's day gifts.... so I can't post em here just yet!

While I worked, I was treated to a little Thunderstorm! I was really distracted, watching the clouds go from puffy White, to mean Grey. Of course.. I just had to take a few.. (ehh 50-70?) picturesIt was awesome to listen to and smell, the rain. It really is Spring!

So nothing else much going on.

My friend Teri, will be here in just 2 weeks! I'm so excited to see her again.

We're going to be "painting with wild abandon"........ Teri's idea! how excellent!

I couldn't think of anything for us to do. Pathetic isn't it? And I call myself an artist...

So... Monday... eh. Last week fleww by! I'm hoping this week will too.

It's late..... of course it is... and I'm just watching the minutes tick away.. till I'm forced to go to bed against my will.

I hope you... who ever you may be.... Twyla?...Lindsey?.... Teri?.... LOL... I hope you all have a great week!