I don't think I've ever heard Willie Nelson play anything. I'ver heard of HIM, just never listened to him, but then I hardly ever listen to music, let alone country.
Couple of nights ago I had the very rare event of watching 15 minutes of TV happen to me, and the listings channel said something about Wynton Marsalis. I like Jazz a lot, even though I know nothing about it really, but if I happen to catch some strains of music and go "Oh, that's lovely," it's usually Jazz or Classical notes wafting through the air. So when I saw Marsalis' name I made a bee-line for that channel. The program was over in 15 minutes, but it was SWEET.
Willie Nelson was singing, and Marsalis accompanied him on his trumpet. It was amazing. Marsalis sang a little himself too, but it more like bitter-sweet banter between the two icons. It was just lovely.
When I first started watching I almost wished Sting had somehow been part of the equation, but by the end of the 15 minutes I realized what I had just seen was perfect.
It really made my day.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
My new store on ShopHandmade
No chance to be on the Etsy forums, but I did manage to find the the time to put up a store on ShopHandmade.Com. It's a brand new site and already looks pretty good and I hope it only gets better. I have just two listings up so far, but will add more as soon as I can. Meanwhile, I really like how they are concerned about the environment and are putting money towards it. I opted to donate 25 cents from each sale, which apparently mitigates driving your car for a month. Not sure how so little money can do that, but I'm all for it!
I'm also excited about two new contacts I made for putting some of my work on coasters and pillows and totes. Can't wait to get started on that!
Tonight, or over the weekend, I hope to put some info on my Page on Facebook, and publish it. I went to look at my account there last night and realised the Page is invisible until published. Seeing as how there's nothing in it at the moment, that's a good thing!
I'm also excited about two new contacts I made for putting some of my work on coasters and pillows and totes. Can't wait to get started on that!
Tonight, or over the weekend, I hope to put some info on my Page on Facebook, and publish it. I went to look at my account there last night and realised the Page is invisible until published. Seeing as how there's nothing in it at the moment, that's a good thing!
Treasury again!
I forgot to do mention this on the 11th, but Fall-ing Chair was featured in an Etsy Treasury!
My new work there has almost no views though, which is very weird, and people on the Etsy forums keep talking about how they're not getting any views either, and a few are getting too many and are just as nonplussed! System glitch? I don't know. I've barely had the the time recently to glance through the forums.
My new work there has almost no views though, which is very weird, and people on the Etsy forums keep talking about how they're not getting any views either, and a few are getting too many and are just as nonplussed! System glitch? I don't know. I've barely had the the time recently to glance through the forums.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Getting out there
This blog is beginning to look all mish-mashy. I'll really have to clean it up soon. There's more links coming though! Here's what I did recently:
Joined Indiepublic yesterday.
Added a couple more details to my Facebook account (generously set up for me by DaddyBoy coz I'm still so wary of Facebook and I've always avoided joining it and when I did try it looked a lot more complicated than I thought, but now I have a Page AND a Profile!)
Signed up with The Hand Made Product Directory to be included in their listings.
Created an account with Project Wonderful, and got an ad ready there if ever I start bidding.
And I joined LinkdIn.
Did I paint at all? Nope!
I don't know how people post things everywhere, and blog and reply to blogs and in general keep track of what they are doing where on line. I want to put all this in place and then concentrate on making art. But I have a feeling joining groups and websites is not going to be enough. I'll have to be out there actively participating, when really I just want to be perfecting my craft.
I hope I'll learn how to juggle it all, but right now I just want to grab a brush and get all messy with paint!
Joined Indiepublic yesterday.
Added a couple more details to my Facebook account (generously set up for me by DaddyBoy coz I'm still so wary of Facebook and I've always avoided joining it and when I did try it looked a lot more complicated than I thought, but now I have a Page AND a Profile!)
Signed up with The Hand Made Product Directory to be included in their listings.
Created an account with Project Wonderful, and got an ad ready there if ever I start bidding.
And I joined LinkdIn.
Did I paint at all? Nope!
I don't know how people post things everywhere, and blog and reply to blogs and in general keep track of what they are doing where on line. I want to put all this in place and then concentrate on making art. But I have a feeling joining groups and websites is not going to be enough. I'll have to be out there actively participating, when really I just want to be perfecting my craft.
I hope I'll learn how to juggle it all, but right now I just want to grab a brush and get all messy with paint!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Break from creating
The past couple of days I've not made anything, except food, heehee. Actually one or two things came out really well and I wish I had jotted down what I did so I could share the 'recipe'. They were made in my usual way of cooking - reach out into the fridge, pull out whatever comes out, then figure out what to do with it. I can tell you, all manner of interesting things happen this way, and the food is always, well, unique! But no, really, a couple of really cool dishes were precipitated this way yesterday. Now if only I could remember them!
So I haven't painted or done anything similar. But I did do some net surfing. I want to explore printing my art on things like coasters and mirrors and bags etc. Not sure if this a good idea to begin with, but I guess I'll only know if I find out more about the process. Who to go to, what they charge, shopping costs, end price.
Meanwhile, the digital doodles I posted here I'm really happy with. Of course, there's huge room for improvement, like in my other art, but as a learning process it's pleasing me. I like the idea of not using any of the cool effects and filters in Photoshop, and just keeping it only down to the brush, ersaer, and fill tool. They'd look pretty good in a contemporary, minimalist home with white decor and solid rugs in saturated colors. The kind of house that has Barcelona chairs in white leather. Yum! Or an office?
Anyway, here's to learning and exploring and having fun!
So I haven't painted or done anything similar. But I did do some net surfing. I want to explore printing my art on things like coasters and mirrors and bags etc. Not sure if this a good idea to begin with, but I guess I'll only know if I find out more about the process. Who to go to, what they charge, shopping costs, end price.
Meanwhile, the digital doodles I posted here I'm really happy with. Of course, there's huge room for improvement, like in my other art, but as a learning process it's pleasing me. I like the idea of not using any of the cool effects and filters in Photoshop, and just keeping it only down to the brush, ersaer, and fill tool. They'd look pretty good in a contemporary, minimalist home with white decor and solid rugs in saturated colors. The kind of house that has Barcelona chairs in white leather. Yum! Or an office?
Anyway, here's to learning and exploring and having fun!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Digital Doodles - Roses
I wanted to do something with the most basic tools, so all I used was the fill bucket, the brush and the eraser.
I think I can make a whole series of this. Yum!
I think I can make a whole series of this. Yum!
Monday, October 6, 2008
More chairs!
I had the baby on my shoulder for some of the time I was painting these! Talk about extreme conditions...but can you tell I still had fun?
The ChunkyMonkey seemed to like them too, so it was all worth it for me.
And here are some detailed images; more on Etsy:
The ChunkyMonkey seemed to like them too, so it was all worth it for me.
And here are some detailed images; more on Etsy:
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Yellow Chair with Lamp and Window
It started with me wanting to paint an orchid. I've done a few orchid watercolors in the past, and they've always been very popular. But it's been a long time since I did them, so I thought it would be a nice change to exercise my 'flower' muscle.
So I drew an orchid on one of my chunky canvases, even started to paint it in, and then who knows what happened. Next thing I knew, I was painting yet another chair. "What's with all the chairs?", a friend asked me a few days ago. Heck, I don't know.
I LIKE DOING THEM!!!
I like painting little imaginary spaces, with happy-colored walls and sweet-looking chairs. It's like creating tiny worlds where only good things can happen.
In any case, they are fun to do. Reason enough, right?
Psst - it's on my Etsy store, if you want to buy it!
So I drew an orchid on one of my chunky canvases, even started to paint it in, and then who knows what happened. Next thing I knew, I was painting yet another chair. "What's with all the chairs?", a friend asked me a few days ago. Heck, I don't know.
I LIKE DOING THEM!!!
I like painting little imaginary spaces, with happy-colored walls and sweet-looking chairs. It's like creating tiny worlds where only good things can happen.
In any case, they are fun to do. Reason enough, right?
Psst - it's on my Etsy store, if you want to buy it!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Sharing Etsy Minis
The very talented Kim, from Glassmenagerie1, very kindly offered other Etsyians space on her blog for their Etsy Minis. An Etsy Mini is the mini showcase you see on the right hand side of my blog. It takes you to my Etsy store and is a cool way to give someone a glimpse into a shop.
Anyway, Kim, who works as a legal assistant by day, and somehow still manages to create lovely bead jewelry, now has a bunch of Etsy artists on her blog. This is so kind of her, really.
She says, "My passion is beadweaving jewelry and the pieces created are made for many years of enjoyment. All pieces are handcrafted by using materials such as Japanese seed beeds, Swarovski crystals, and sterling silver."
I hope some day soon I can start featuring Etsy artists myself, since there are SO many talented people out there who make fascinating things and would be great to write about.
Until then, please check out Kim's lovely creations! I have her Mini on this blog too, but her shop has a lot more juicy jewels!
Thank you, Kim!
Anyway, Kim, who works as a legal assistant by day, and somehow still manages to create lovely bead jewelry, now has a bunch of Etsy artists on her blog. This is so kind of her, really.
She says, "My passion is beadweaving jewelry and the pieces created are made for many years of enjoyment. All pieces are handcrafted by using materials such as Japanese seed beeds, Swarovski crystals, and sterling silver."
I hope some day soon I can start featuring Etsy artists myself, since there are SO many talented people out there who make fascinating things and would be great to write about.
Until then, please check out Kim's lovely creations! I have her Mini on this blog too, but her shop has a lot more juicy jewels!
Thank you, Kim!
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