The Holiday Season Is Upon Us!

Oh my gosh, this morning as I watched the news. They spoke of cutting down and transporting the Tree to Rockefeller Center, NYC. Jeez, where does the time go. Christmas just around the corner I created this lovely ornament to place in a swap. It may help bring a sense of calm to the upcoming holiday season. Enjoy! K.

STAMPATHON

What's this you ask? Its when all the cool ladies from MOCHA(Monmouth and Ocean Counties Happy Artists) get together and take mini seminars to learn new techniques. This year yours truly was one of the honored guests invited to teach. It really was a lot of fun. There were a few things I might do differently next time. But over all I think everyone left my group with a sense that they learned some fun new techniques. So since I haven't posted in a bit I thought it might be fun to do a piece about my adventure. Hope you like.

Peace out,

Kimberly

SUMMER IS COMING TO A CLOSE

Geez, I can't believe summer is coming to close so quickly. Summer should be 4 months long. (smile). Well I uploaded some fun fashion ATCs to get us ready for fall. I joined in on a cool fashion ATC swap at the SWAP BOT. These little babies will be mailed off to my swap partners. I hope they like them.

I was inspired to do some fashion related swaps in honor of my daughter getting another internship at Vogue. Maybe she can keep me "on point". (smile).

Well enjoy the rest of the lazy days of summer.

Peace,

Kimberly

PUTTING WHAT WE SELL TO GOOD USE!

If I ever say I never sell anything on there again smack me. I had one of the most successful weekends ever selling on there. I was singing all the way to post office. I love EBAY. I just happened to sitting at the computer and decided to browse the site. Hmm, after looking over some of the different items people had for sale. I went digging in my closet for an old designer handbag and some designer jewelry I had laying around. After a little picture work, wallah. Three days later I am off to the post office and my PayPal account had some cobwebs removed. I am a happy camper. Well off to the art supply store. I hope you didn't think I would spend the money on anything else. I did pick up a wonderful new magazine that I hope will inspire me to recreate my blog. Its by Somerset Studio "Artful Blogging". It looks very cool and extremely inspirational. I'm sure I will put it to good use. Happy Crafting.

Garage Sale Success

Garage Sales can really inspire the muse in all of us. The other day I went to a garage sale and actually made out like a bandit. Oh the treasures you can find in someone else's trash. Being an altered artist that creative mind can just start ticking away at record speed, especially if you are put in a yard sale with craft items. Yoo Hoo!!!!
I walked away with delicious items like a gourmet chef in newly opened french market. Scrabble and board games, Trivia Pursuit, Old License Plates, Wooden Letters, Tea Tins, Old Life Magazine, Gold Bird Cage and more. All for just $10.00. Damn I'm good. Now lets see what I can come up with from these goodies. See you soon.

New Art

Here I am practicing some techniques I picked up at Art and Soul. I just put a little spin on it. (smile). Enjoy!

Kimberly

Faith's Healer

Here is a piece I made called "Faith's Healer". Since so much is going on in the world around us these days. I think this piece represents a warm and solemn place that we all need. The gentle image. The depth of the tapestry blanket representing all that is around us. Perched in front the milagros heart with the peaceful butterfly inside hoping to be released to bring peace and calm. When you look at this piece allow yourself to be taken to a peaceful place to "Faith's Healer". Enjoy!

K.

"Add a little Art to your Day"

Along with my new artsy attitude, I am vowing to add at least one piece of art to my day. Today I created this little number from an overseas magazine ad(don't know which one and can't remember what ad). But the technique is one I saw in Somerset Magazine. Damn, wish I had thought of it first. ;o) It was a fun painting technique. Altering an existing photo to a fantasy creation. A special technique that I am sure I will use again. Enjoy and Happy crafting.

Peace,

Kimberly

Terms

Its been a month already and I have seen more in this past month then I have in the past year. My life is certainly coming to a changing point. Now that my children are older, I have decided that it may be time to take care of me. I have come to terms with myself. Earlier in May I went on a fantastic journey to Art and Soul in Hampton VA. I met so many wonderful and talented people. I was truly in my element. I dreamed of living in an artist colony where we could all just live and create art together everyday. But alas the real world rarely possesses a place like this. I mean we do have to pay for shelter and food. ;o)

I have come to terms with myself and decided that this would be what I want out of life to travel, meet and create art with like minds. Most of my life, actually 33 years of it, I have surrounded myself with people who don't have interests or care about the same ideas or things I do. I understand now how that has stifled my growth for so long. Well I am ready to expand on my journey and grow further as my art muse calls me. Being self taught sometimes I can be unsure about what I want to pursue. But I think that's where I will have the most fun is finding out what things I like best. Because I am going to try my hand at each art technique and see what tickles my fancy. Wish me luck!
Kimberly

April 29, 2007

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."

This statement will ring true for me this week, yeah!!! Art and Soul Virginia is my destination. I am so ready for this. Woo Hoo! I think this little ATC says it all. Really looking forward to meeting the instructors and other people who share the same interests as me. Let me kick life's dustbunnies to the curb for a while. I will be back soon with a few new things to share.

Peace,

Kimberly