Art and Music

Mistress of Music

Just finished my painting called Mistress of Music.  Decided to use only sepia brown paint and painted directly on old sheet music.  The paper is generally a bit thicker and if you do not get too much water on it works nicely with watercolor.  Love the mixed media feel of the finished product and the historical element of using vintage music sheets.

Vintage Gypsy Collection

Survived the move!  Every time I move I am reminded how much I dislike moving.  As you fellow artists know you need lots of craft and art supplies so everything gets jumbled and of course has to be boxed and carried to the new place.  It is times like this that I re-think doing so many different things and having so many interests.  Now that the move is over it's time to get busy and have some fun.  Above is my latest creation of re-purposed clothing, lace and embellishments.  It reminds me of a gypsy which inspired the name.  It currently is for sale (each piece sold separately)  in my booth upstairs at Frou Frou Galore in Old Town Spring, Texas.

Word Art

Was in a shop a week or so back and saw these painting black with white lettering that had all kinds of funny quotes, inspirational saying and just fun stuff.  Decided to try my hand at it using my own artwork for the back drop.  This is just a few but I think the final product is fun.  You can find some on my etsy shop: Ivory Coast and some on: Fine Art America.  Of course I do have just the art or photography on Fine Art America too.

Bella Whisper Bridal Shop

My newest shop on Etsy.  My daughter is getting married next month and I have been very busy making her veil, modifying her wedding dress and getting everything ready for her special day.  While creating for her I decided to make other unique one of a kind products for Brides.  At this point I am sticking with only Bridal Accessories but who knows what ideas will float into my head down the road.  I will only show a couple of items here but feel free to take a look at my etsy site; Bella Whisper for the full view :).

New Home Decor Items

Cafe Milan Bath Salts

Istanbul Gypsy Bath Salts

French Ballerina

Mermaid Pillow

Reworked my etsy shop: Someplace Timeless to reflect more of what I plan to do.  I have created several fun art creations and hope to add more, plus some vintage items as well.

Sepia Brown Only

The Wait

Like using only one color to see what you can do with shading.  This is a classic look and something I had a lot of fun with.

Newest Animal Paintings on Studio Quest

Learned Rhino 

Zebra Lines

Updraft

Still working on a series of fun animal paintings for the fun at heart or a child's room.  Hope to add new ones in now and then.