MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! NEW PAINTINGS AND MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE!!!

DECEMBER 25, 2009!~ Merry Christmas Everyone!! It has been a LONGGGG time since I have blogged anything--and for that I am sorry! I hope this season is finding you all happy and full of the real meaning of Christmas!

I FINALLY felt like going into the art room at the beginning of this week! The flu that I had was a toughie. I think I made it worse because of some CVS Theraflu stuff that reacted very badly with me...but, it seemed like I was sick for a long time, and couldn't shake it. Then I was just TIRED. I probably needed to go to a doctor, but I am stubborn, and REALLY hate them..so I just toughed it out. I learned a valuable lesson though. Do not procrastinate getting ready for shows until the last minute..hahahahha..I really messed up the Christmas Market by not having stuff ready because I had gotten sick...I am going to work on Christmas stuff throughout the year in 201o, and at least if I get it done, then I will have it on hand.

Anyway--I have been busy this week. I even did a couple of Mixed Media pieces...The one with the large butterfly is my absolute favorite, and I love it.

The piece below is 12 x 12 on wood. Mixed media collage. It was fun glueing again..

This is 7 x 12 (or close)..and it's the one that I like so much.

And of course--I painted. This little beauty is probably my second favorite, and I really like how it came out. She's on wood, and 8 x 10.

This one was fun...(like the way her hair came out--I have the hardest time with hair)...

and my little "plumpkin"...hehehee..

Not a great pic of this one...much better in real...this one is small..about 4 x 6...

Another small one...it also looks better in real..

This one was fun, and reminded me when I use to make mixed media pieces all the time.. it's about 9 x 12...

Well, that's it...I have felt like I am still "behind", and like I have to "produce"..even though, the shows are done for the year, and I can rest..I would love to get about 200 pieces ready before April...but, as you all know--I always set my goals WAYYYYYYYY out there, and never get as much done as I would like!

Well..It's almost 2am on Christmas morning, and I better get some sleep. We've had 2 days of Christmas parties with our children, and tomorrow we have to travel to Nature Boy's sister's for dinner with the family. I hope this year has been full of love, joy and happiness for all of you!!

Merry Christmas!!

Live Artfully!!