Thursday, July 28, 2016

STONE FACES

"There is so much to be learned from her...she is planted in the mud, yet she blooms" jmstorm

I tried something new with my latest stone face.  I took Paper Clay that you can buy at Michaels and hand sculpted a flower that she could rest in.  After letting the paper clay flower dry completely (overnight), I painted with watercolors and added viening.  I then hand sculpted two leaves and did the same process.  Once the watercolor was dry, I just glued everything together with E6000 glue (best glue around) and let dry overnight.  I was very pleased with the way she turned out!

"She knew that she was formed by God's hands, dreamed up in His heart and placed in this world for a purpose"

My art has taken a lot of different turns since I started my art journey in 1999.  I like to try everything and once I conquer it, I tend to move on to the next project.  But now I've found my home.  I love, love, love to paint stone faces.  These stones seem to bring so much joy to others and that's such a big part of why I enjoy my art so much.  I never have a particular face in mind when I begin a stone.  They all turn out with a different personality....they even surprise me when they are finished.  

"The smile on my face doesn't mean my life is perfect....it means I appreciate what I have and what God has blessed me with"  SOLD


"I am a dreamer"  SOLD


"It's a party going on"  SOLD


Sunday, July 24, 2016

BROKEN BRANCHES ART RETREAT

What an awesome day at my first "Broken Branches" Art Retreat at Faith House  in Snowville, VA hosted by Pat Farrell, Life Coach, Minister and Speaker.  Pat provided a fabulous lunch for us all while I was honored to teach these lovely ladies how to paint and decorate their own personal broken branch.


The Second "Broken Branches" Art Retreat will be held Saturday, September 10th at Faith House from 10am to 2pm.