My Space and a Few New Paintings

I've got a few updated photos of my studio space.

These ones now include my Tardis..

Which I tend to look at a lot while I watch Dr. Who... 

you know, to make sure it matches well enough.

It does.

I've started doing some mini paintings lately.

Mini as in 5x7, and I'm really liking them.

"Beauty is a light in the Heart"

5x7 mixed media

originals and prints available in the shop!

And in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, I created a little Celtic inspired painting.
My family always celebrates St. Patrick's Day.
We even give gifts.
This one is also 5x7 mixed media.
Only the original will be available in the shop.

The Power Of Words

I'm a quote person.
I love little quotes, and words of inspiration.

For quite a while now, I've been collecting my favorite quotes,

 and putting them into a big folder on my computer.

Whenever I need a bit of inspiration,

 I just read through my ever growing quote folder. 

Yesterday, I took a bit of time to print my very favorite quotes

 so I could have a quote jar for my studio.  

For a long time I've wanted to put my favorite quotes into paintings,

and now that I'm finished up getting paintings ready for the show in Georgia..

I finally can. 

For the show in Georgia, I needed to get about 20 big paintings done. 

I love working with the big canvases,

but I'm very happy to be working with smaller sizes again.

It makes the Originals more affordable, 

plus the painting is a lot easier to handle and ship.

I spent some serious time in the studio this long weekend painting my favorite words onto canvas.

I painted the words that inspired me,

words that helped me through the toughest times in my life. 

Words that gave me hope and comfort. 

And so I'm starting a new line of paintings.

"The Power Of Words." 

And I hope it will be a success, not in terms of sales..

but in terms of help, inspiration, and love. 

By the end of the day, all four of these will be in the shop. 
I will be posting the originals and prints,
so if you see one that you like, and want the original,
email me about prices and reserving it.

These are some of my favorite paintings,
and I'm so excited to do more.
I even had dreams about it.

Excursions, Taste Tests, and Success

Last weekend Brad and I went on a little adventure.
I was recommended to visit some places by a friend on twitter.
 So, I did just that.

The first week in a new apartment, there are always things you need.
 A new broom, tables, shelves, chairs... all sorts of things.

I had been on the hunt for the perfect chair for my shop.
Then I learned, chairs are expensive.
So, we added thrift stores onto our agenda.

Our Adventure Included:
World Market
Dancing Cranes, where I got the Devi Chai, just like I was told to. And it was gooood!
A huge record store for Brad
Deseret Industries, (The thrift store of Utah)
Ikea

Please meet :
The Money Tree (Regina) that now resides in my studio.

My lucky birds that hang by the window. They will help ward off evil spirits.

Our $20.00 ikea coffee table.
For feet and drinks.. of course.

My new purse! 

I've been needing a bigger one for so long!

More prayer flags for the front porch.

Mismatched plates.. one of my favorite things!

My new organic cotton coat, that was 50% off! 

I carried it around with me debating if I truly wanted it. 

Turns out it changed my life to a point I couldn't say goodbye. 

The new chair for my studio! 

only $20 from the thrift store..

It was old, faded and a bit worn, 

but thanks to a king size duvet on clearance at Ikea..

I was able to turn it into this:

Hello beautiful!

Perhaps in another post I will attempt to tell you how I made this.
I nearly gave up at least 3 times.


It's pretty rare to have a real successful day of shopping.
Where you find everything you need, for just the price you want.

And even a few extra things!