Well, it's 2:30am...again. And I am up. Not a problem, had a very productive evening, listening to some good music on Spotify and sharing songs via the interwebs with the infamous Jon Hunt, who I have yet to meet in person...where was I? Yes, 2:30. Again. Which...isn't bad. I could stay up, I think. Problem is...I know that at 7-7:30am by internal clock will scream til I wake up, not able to go back to sleep. Sigh. Well, that's what naps are for. So this morning, as predicted- awake. Tried togo back to sleep...not happening. Then all I kept thinking is...I gotta go to the beach NOW and draw...my summer break is fast ending...so I did. And I finished up CED # 210 that I started last night and left unfinished. ![]() I.heart.sparkle. ...then...back to my various cleaning and organization projects I have been working on... ....distracted by some gems, decided to bejewel some mirrors... ...then back to sorting...then feeling a little stressed so watched 'Hoarders, Buried Alive' for motivation. (Not joking) And finally...worked on CED #211. Done.
And as I finish up this post...I think I am starting to get tired, like it all caught up with me. Zzzzzzzz.
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I haven't blogged in a few days so here is the craziness as seen in pictures... Wow. What a great day. Headed down south to spend the day artin' with Giselle...who, in addition to being a crafty-lovin' bride (and friend to sparkles and glitter) is also a hair stylist and makeup artist. So...in addition to some yummy Peruvian food, a trip to Michael's, petting a super cute puppy and some quality art time on not one but TWO tables...I even got some color and a cut. Awesome.
The only thing that wasn't great...I just couldn't figure out how to sneak her dog home with me...sigh. Too cute. Oh well... Giselle, I hope you are happy with your art piece, I can't wait to see it framed! And I am heading to Michael's to get the paint for the other project tomorrow!! ![]() CED #205, shown in progress (left side) and then the final piece (right) ...ever have one of those days where you just can't focus...and you feel like you are busy...but you are not sure what you are busy doing...but whatever it is takes up your whole day and then you wonder what you did all day? Ummmm....yeah, me neither. Sigh. Well...at least I made some art. I slept a full 8 hours. Amazing. Worked on CED #203 some more by the pool, starting to 'break' the circle a bit...will see where this goes...also started #204...then it was time to come in and get ready for a trip down south for some family time. (aka, 'an excuse to eat yummy Italian food')
But I took my art with me. I don't think I have done this before...but I don't think I will ever not have it with me. A sketchbook, something to bead, a little bag with some pencils...something to keep creatin'. After food and family time...brought the two pieces back. I just finished them both up. I work so methodically...start with my pencil sketch in Graphitone...then use water and a brush to soften the lines...then do more drawing with a darker value...repeat at least once...then draw the 'halo'...add watercolor...paint the gold...add glitter...add each individual crystal...every drawing has been done the same way, in this order. I like order and repetition...almost like some kind of armature, or scaffolding in which I can lose myself in the act of making the art. I am rambling. Better call it a night...got to teach an art class tomorrow (THANK YOU to Karen from KNMA for thinking of me to teach this week!) Pop Art is the theme...I am thinking that a Thiebaud cupcake lesson would be great for this group of little ones...I mean, who doesn't love cupcakes, right? Exactly. Side note, I am starting to see my summer ending. Oh well, at least I get to teach ART! Yay! ...will post pic of CED # 203 tomorrow...had fun hanging out at Art Beats, Eats and Treats at Downtown at the Gardens...it sure was hot! Whew!!! More tomorrow...goodnight!
![]() Shameless plug for KNMA! Why, hello there daaahling! How was your day? My day was fabulous...I spent it artin' with the girls... bejeweling some bracelets and photographing art. (In full jewelry, of course. I can't be artin' without my baubles and gems.) Then it was home to work on my CED #201 and a second version of Klimt #2, per request of the talented Giselle Sanchez while watching the first episode of Project Runway. I did finally stop staring at my sparkly bracelet to stare at more sparkles...wait, don't judge me...at least these were on my artwork for the day! Below is a collage of CEDs #199-200 and my two latest Klimt-inspired pieces, my series within a series. I also included some close ups so you may view the GLITZ!
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