Books: Collected Art Works of Tamyra Crossley

Daughters of Eve

The Sea Beckons

Wine and Travel

Compiled three different Art softcover books.  12x12 about 20 pages each.

The Sea Beckons; a collection of original art works that have a seafaring theme.
 Daughters of Eve; a celebration of women.
 Wine and Travel; a collection of wine and travel themed art work.

Pastel Sea Floats

Pastel Sea Floats

As I paint these beauties I cannot but help think about the wonderful, weathered sea floats hanging on the sides of boats at dock.  I saw these in Greece and in Monterey Bay, California.  There does not seem to be a specific design or color which makes them almost look like colorful balloons or parade floats.  I have created these with pastel shades but have also done paintings with them in bright vibrant primary colors.  It is a fun project to do to experiment with different color combinations.

S is for Sailing

S is for Sailing

S is for Sailing Word Art 

  I am always trying to think of new creative ways to sell my artwork.  Sometimes I will make a small painting into Jewelry, at others create digital downloads with word art for scrap booking or mixed media work.  I decided to add a story to the Alphabet letter S that I completed.  It reads:  He went off to sail the high seas in his little sail boat.  He had no idea how long the voyage might take, how rough the seas could become or where he might land his vessel but the lure of the sea called, beckoned to him like a long lost love.  The salt air felt good against his weathered skin as he loaded supplies to last the long voyage.  A compass,  maps, telescope, star charts, rope, fishing reel, tackle, water, food, matches, cooking utensils  blankets, rain coat, clothing, a few books, boat shoes, knife,  flair, repair kit and his pipe were the things he considered essential.  He knew once he set out it could be a                       very long time before he was able to restock supplies.  He had planned this trip for many years, writing and re-writing his list of supplies, mapping out routes to take and preparing his boat.  The day had finally arrived…..

I hope to create one painting for each letter and think they would be really fun in a nursery.

Morning Memories

Lemon Curd Toast and Coffee

Mom, my sister Rhema and Me at Irish Beach

Mornings are such a wonderful time.  There is a mist in the air, all is quiet, except for the song from a bird outside the window.  The aroma of fresh ground coffee beckons and my hot buttered toast spread generously with lemon curd, awaits.  I think of my sister Rhema, she was the one to introduce me to the wonderful tart sweetness of lemon curd on our trip to Irish Beach along the California coast this last year.  It was such a sweet time, looking out at the sea, the mist rolling in and having coffee and toast with my mom and sister.  I determined to cement the memory in my mind, like a mental snapshot you don’t want to loose.  Funny what will bring back a memory, maybe it is the mist,  the lemon curd or maybe it’s just me, missing them.

Sea Treasure Time Piece

Sea Turtle Dreams
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Mermaid Jewel
www.etsy.com/people/tracefragments

Sea Turle Flight
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Sea Glass Floats
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Mermaid Mist Soap
www.etsy.com/people/emeraldbaysoap

Was looking for inspiration for my brand new blog site and had to use the colors of the sea, something I am passionate about.  I see not only the colors but seaside themes show up in my work on a regular basis.  I have jewelry, soap and paintings that mirror this same theme.  Maybe it is missing the romps at Santa Cruz as a girl, playing on the beach with my kiddo's or the romantic walks with Brian in Monterey Bay, Constansa, Romaina or Corfu, Greece.  Either way I can think of nothing better than beachcombing.  I have made a few treasures out of some of my finds, hope you enjoy them as much as I do.