Summer art!

I got some time yesterday thanks to some beautiful weather (minus the stinking gnats!) to create some new art.  The above windows are beautiful colors and for sale $60. 

 Very large storm window (frame can be painted to match a specific color, pick up only) $100

 You really have to see this one up close to appreciate all of the colors! Large storm window $100

 Well hello there paint brushes, I've missed you!

 It is well with my soul window ($75)

 Funky tree ($75)

 Smaller wooden signs ($40 each)

 Block party ($65)

This one might be sold, there are a few people showing interest.

Do what you love. Love what you do.

I do love what I do.  I get to teach art AND I get to make it.  While summer vacation is just around the corner, this teacher and artist is looking forward to some rest and relaxation (whatever that is) I have taken an extended art break during the school year to focus on my family, my students and my athletes.  Over the course of the school year, I have come to realization that I was not looking forward to start making signs again.  I wanted to have that drop everything and create something feeling again, but it was in hiding.

 Don't get me wrong, I have LOVED making signs for all of you and am very very thankful for your patience and purchases!  I am going to be a bit selfish and only create artwork that I want.  I'm not very good at following instructions (or directions for that matter) and making specific requests stresses me out a bit. 

Here is what I will be creating...art that I look forward to making. Things that touch my heart and soul and need to be put on wood, canvas or windows.  While I apologize to everyone who has been waiting for me to get in the studio again and pumping out signs, I simply can't put my heart into it right now. 

Yes, you can still buy artwork! I will post what I've created (and you never know, it may be just what you've been searching for!) and sell it locally and ship if necessary (no windows) There may be signs, there may be hymns and there may be something you love.  Thank you for being awesome followers, art buyers and friends!

Inventory.....slim pickins!

It's been a while!

(Christmas Vacation, 2' by 2' canvas $75)

Well hello there!  It's Christmas break for me! Hooray!  I had some "spare" art time and whipped out this canvas.  It has TONS of colors it and would look fabulous in any room.  

I've been finishing custom orders for local friends (thank you!) and will be working on putting together another local show or open house for the spring.  I really have only a few windows left (but they are awesome) so let me know if you're looking for something amazingly special.  I am still taking orders if you are close enough to pick up, it's mailing them that really throws me for a loop.

As far as custom orders, I will be taking them as soon as school is over (end of May) I know, I'm sorry for the delay, but my family and work come first and with all of our activities, it leaves me zero time to get quality art done and maintain my sanity.  Thank you for being patient! 

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and start the new year off well!  I appreciate all of my fans and followers on Facebook and Pinterest.  You guys rock.  I hope I can inspire you to creating something wonderful of your own! 

Holiday Open House!

THIS SATURDAY

December 1, 2012

9-4pm

607 3rd Ave NW

Mt.Vernon

Ed and Bett's handcrafted jewelry (awesome)

Brenda Neymeyer's Scentsy (awesome)

My artwork (awesome)

and many more artists and goodies(awesome)

Come finish your Christmas shopping! 

Three Amigos

 I know some of you have been waiting for me to take orders, but unfortunatly I'm going to have to stick with local orders until summer.  Packaging and shipping has proved to be super annoying and time consuming.  These signs are for the Holiday Open House on December 1st in Mt.Vernon!

 I got a few pieces of awesome aged barn board.  This is one of the signs.  $45

 My little man helping me!

 $35 (will be at open house)

 Gifts. $35

 Special order for a menu board!

 $100

 $35 (will be at open house)

 SOLD

 SOLD

Three Amigos! $100

Murals!

 The only art I have time for now days is the art on my classroom walls (which is fine by me!) Here is the back wall with Elmer the art elephant blowing colorful bubbles.  The one below is the front wall of my classroom.  It's huge birch trees with colorful leaves.  I can use it to teach the kids about the color wheel too!

The class is coming together and I am so blessed to now have the space for my kids be to creative!