Fresh New Look

Hey, I decided to give my blog a new look. Let me know whatcha think.
Thanks a bunch,
K.

HAITI

photo courtesy of Sara Fishburn

When devastating things like the earthquake in Haiti happen, we want so much to understand and know why. But, I remember long ago my mother telling me never ask why God does things it is not for us to question his actions. But understand that there is comfort in knowing he does everything for a reason. My heart bleeds for those who suffered such an overwhelming experience. I did what was in my power to help and I know I will do more. Its my prayer that if everyone in the US would just send $1 to the relief fund it would be amazing how much money could be raised to help these people. I know some good will come out of this. Already, the world has stepped up to the plate willing to help people who have known nothing but strife. I hope everyone will try to do something, because we never know when it could happen to us.

This Christmas

Let me start by saying I have so much to be thankful for during Christmas. This Christmas I am the host house. Family will be visiting (can't wait to see them). Also, this year will be much different than the past years. My children are all grown. My daughter is preparing to have her first christmas tree in NY and my son is 18 and having his last official at home christmas before college. We are about to become empty nesters. Things will never be quite the same. I will miss the excitement of the kiddies, the baking cookies, the official reading of "The Polar Express" and the glass of milk with the plate of santa cookies. My husband would bite each one to make it appear that Santa nibbled a few. So it will be a little different waiting for a train to arrive or a drive to retrieve someone. But over all I still love the reason for the season. Have a blessed holiday.

Put your hands together for...

the winner of the Josephine Baker Contest. Congratulations LuLu! LuLu created entry number 2. Nice job. Thanks to both you and Anitra for your fab fab fab entries. You are both wonderfully talented artists.

Josephine Entries

Entry No. 2

Entry No. 1

The first of I hope many entries has arrived. Isn't she fabulous. Keep 'em coming.
Good Luck,
Kimberly

JOSEPHINE BAKER CONTEST

THE DRAWING: JOSEPHINE
Oooh La La! I think everyone is familiar with Josephine. She was a stunning beauty that would have given Beyonce(still love you girl) a run for her money. I decided to make her the next contest. I hope there are some fans out there that want to do her up in style. I drew this picture from an old photo I came across.

So the rules are the same as previous contest. Grand prize is a $25.00 money order. You will also receive a copy of all the entries submitted. I will from this point on be putting a watermark on the posted entries (to protect my contest participants original works). This will not be on the collage sheets. When you enter the contest all entries become my property. I will handle them carefully. Promise. One more thing when you enter I will send you the entry number to avoid confusion on voting.

Please forward me your art link along with your contact information in the comment section. I will review all messages before posting them. This way your contact information is strictly for me.

Now that all that is out the way. Work my Josephine up! Deadline is Dec 1, 2009

We Have A Winner!

The winner of the Diva Contest is LuLu! Congratulations! You can look forward to receiving your cash prize this week. Lovely piece.
I also want to thank all the people who participated in contest. The entries were fabulous! I will be forwarding a collage sheet to you. Thanks again and keep an eye out for the next contest coming soon.
Peace.

Holiday's Fast Approaching! AAA!

Can you believe that XMAS is just about 6 weeks away? Lordy, Lordy where does the time go? I can't decide if I am going to make gifts or buy them? I like to support my fellow artists and I hope they in turn will show me some love and support. (smile). I have started creating Christmas Cards and other gifts that are up for sale. Here is a sampling. If you are interested, please leave me a comment. Show some love ya'll. Set of 6 Assorted Hand Designed Cards for $12.00 plus $3.00 S/H.

Time to Vote Diva Art Contest

Take a few moments and check out all the entries for the Diva Art Contest. Then cast your vote for your favorite. Polls close 11/08/09 at 12 noon. Thanks for voting.

Just Returned...

from my what I call better than a spa vacation. I spent 5 days with some of the most wonderful artistic women on the east coast and beyond. I have been anticipating the "ART IS" event for a whole year, this year's theme was Alice in Wonderland. Believe me I was in ART Heaven. I kept thinking to myself how I was so in my element. I wish I could live in a commune with artists like us and just do art all day. Wouldn't that be fun. (smile). I really have to thank the coordinators of ART IS Ellen and Sallianne who's unstoppable energy kept a positive flow. It was such a memorable 5 days. I can't wait for next year and its theme will be the Wizard of Oz. Now I am off to find the yellow brick road. The art piece above is one of the classes I took from Kecia Deveney.