Transfers (sort of)

I've been playing with transfers and some worked out, some not so much. This one was a photo of my aunt circa 1920s. She won the beauty contest. As you can see, this is not so much. So I ended painting over the image. This one is called Sara.


This one worked out much better, although I did have to add some paint in areas. This one is called Polly.

This one I had high hopes for... even tried the transfer twice. But not gonna happen. So I just bought a new die, cut grunge board, painted, added clear marbles. Some of the flowers are raised (used poker chips).

Online class with Moss Hill Studio

I signed up for an online class with Moss Hill Studio. JoAnnA Pierotti is the artist behind Moss Hill. Have you seen her art? She is fabulous. Anywho, these are actually nothing like what JoAnnA did for the class, but I did use her elements in mine. The first one is called Sisters, and the tag line is "Because of a sewing accident, she was upset that she no longer looked like her sister".


This is called Flower Girl. I haven't added any found objects yet... Not sure whether I am done or not. What do you think?

The best thing is about taking this class is I have been very busy painting and creating. I'm going to Art & Soul the end of April and have signed for a fatbook - need to do 45 pages, then need to come up with something for trades. Will definately be a very busy couple of months.

Jake

This is my favorite subject - Jake. He is the sweetest boy there is!

On-line fun!

I've been taking an on-line class with Cindy Powell at AnArtistsWorkshopRetreat. It's learning how to use Photoshop Elements. This was a photo I took a while ago - just so-so.

Then I put it through it's paces and shazam! So, I couldn't leave well enough alone....


I printed it out on transparency, used alcohol inks, mounted on a wallpaper backing, used copper tape, used more alcohol inks, added iridescent pearl, silver and copper. It looks so much better in person.


If you're interested, I have listed it on etsy.

Frozen Ice Boating?

Very surprised to see folks ice skating and ice boating on the river Sunday. Why you say? Because the river wasn't all frozen and the temperature was about 50. The first shot is at about 2pm. Can you see where the ice ends? The next one was about 4.30pm. Look at the melt on the ice. There is no way I would've been out there!

Been Listing on Etsy

You have no idea how much stuff to sell that I've been making. When I get home after work, I sit at my desk and watch TV, surf the net and make jewelry. The hardest part is getting them listed. I also have loads of photos, ledgers, old correspondence, game pieces, etc. They are all like my children - hard to let go. I guess its my new years resolution to start listing and to start blogging again.

Wow - has it been that long?

I've had major issues with my computer - I really hate when that happens! I've been busy with my new favorite - making jewelery. I just put a new necklace on etsy... please take a look. Here is a photo.

I've been doing alot with beads and my soldered pieces. I just can't sit still - always have to be doing something. And not being able to play backgammon on-line has been killing me. Stayed tuned - I will upload more soon.

Feeling Crabby!

Mix of all kinds of things done digitally of coarse!

Jake The Man

I love my boy Jake and I love to alter, so here he is! Jake the man.

Butterfly Sky

My latest digital with all my photos and a little paint shop pro thrown in!

Stormy

This church is a photo I took and altered. The background is something I made a long time ago with embossing powder, ink and photo paper (so it melted a bit) and of coarse its altered. Love to alter!

Choices! Choices!

What shall I pick? is my newest digital. A little mix of all sorts of bits and pieces make up a cute little collage. Which one would you pick?

Fortune Cookie Message Generator

I saw this on Lisa Vollrath's site... I can see how this could be a fun image to play with! See it here.

Make it Monday - Fairy Girl!

Lisa's picked a fun challenge this week. You've seen this little girl before (she is my favorite) and I added one of my flower photo and made some leaves too. And of coarse it's digital!

Carmen Miranda she ain't

Poor Aunt Mary Bush. And she thought she looked fabulous! Just found out that this photo is now the new home page for the month of August for Altered Cab Cards. What a surprise!

Solitary

This is new - three of my photos that have been altered and altered and altered...

And now for something different!

This was a lesson in transparency. I am amazed at just what this program will do! This is "At the Beach".

Variations on a theme

I tried to do something different, but kept a lot of the same elements. This one I call "memories".

Digimation Challenge

Just joined a new group specifically for digital artists. This works better for me since I don't have to use anyone's collage sheets and everyone is digital. The group is Digimation and they have a terrific group of artists. The August challenge is "hope", and this is my entry. What do you think?

Sisters digital collage

Here is my latest digital. This sure is fun. Hard to think I used to use a pair of scissors!

Go Make Something Monday - Green

Here is this weeks challenge. The bunny and the flowers are my photographs. The flowers weren't very sharp to start, so they have a very soft look to them. Much different from my vintage collages?

Time flies when you're having fun

This is my latest digital collage. Still learning how to use my program but I think it's getting much better. What do you think?

Bird Condos

Lastest digital design. I just love birds and their houses. Mix it with vintage designs and that makes a good idea.

Time for Dinner at the Nest

Just got the bottle collage from phenomenon1859.etsy.com - she has a terrific selection of digital collages that I've not seen before. Definately need to take a look if you like collage sheets!

What a beauty!

This my aunt, circa 1924, who won a beauty contest.

Butterfly Girl!

Yes, I am loving this program! The more I play - the more I love it. Easier to play with vintage images, then I'll start playing with mine. Stay tuned!

Twins!

Two are much better than one!

The blue flowers are back!

You all know how much I love those blue flowers. This is a combo image - digital of coarse!

At the Beach

Playing again, this time the background is one of my photos at the beach. Okay, so I started reading the manual. Learning more!

Nia has Time

Hello all you Go Make Something fans. Here is my latest digital design featuring Nia from Paper Imagery Designs.

Surprise - no blue flowers!

On Go Make Something Lisa Volrath has a challenge to create art inspired by men. I have played with this image of the soldier, but now that I have this new program, I was able to pull all sorts of things in with it. I'm happy with the results.

Still loving those blue flowers!

I'm not one to read directions when I get something new, so I keep playing around. This is fun!

Oh Boy!

Here's another one! Can you tell I like the blue flowers?

New Digital Art!

Bought a new editing program and boy am I having fun with it. The image is from Paper Imagery and the rest is images I have collected. Can't wait to play more!

Catalog Card Generator

Don't you just love free sites that give you something wonderful? This is a very cool one - Catalog Card Generator. Try it - you'll like it! Thanks to Arlene who posted it on Paper Imagery Designs.

Joined a New Group!

The group is Paper Imagery Designs and this is one of their images that we were allowed to download (for free) for this challenge. They have terrific images, and a very talented group of artists that share their art with this group. You should check it out!