2010 July

New Art~

July 29, 2010

No, I haven’t lost my calendar. I’m just excited about some of the mini-paintings that I’ve done for Christmas and I couldn’t wait to share one with y’all! Some will have their own mini-easel while others, with the addition of a ribbon hanger will become ornaments. I’m pretty sure that a couple of these might make their way onto our tree…or in a wreath…or– Well, you get the idea!

The crown has been finding its way onto my doodle pads and paintings, lately. Every year I’m drawn to a particular object or symbol when I’m thinking about Christmas decorating. Snowflakes, the Moravian star, etc. Sometimes I’m in sync with the trends of the season but, more often than not, I’m on a different page dancin’ to the beat of a different drummer.

Well, thank you for letting me interrupt your regularly scheduled Summer program for a Christmas special!

Blessings,

Filed Under Anna K. Originals, Art, Handmade Christmas Decorations, mixed-media painting, new art 3 Comments

Of Journals, Lists and Doodles

July 23, 2010

Yes. I have a journal. I know…I have a blog so it may seem a little silly to have a journal, too. There is something so deliciously tactile about putting pen or pencil to paper. Maybe it’s the artist in me. Maybe it’s my love of lists (list love?). Making lists, mind you, not having them handed to me!

My journal is another place where I go to take a deep breath of inspiration, jot down an idea, doodle or even scribble about a hidden hurt. Some thoughts are random while others are cohesive and threaded together in a stream of words that come pouring out in moments of creativity or clarity.

The very first page is my “title page” where I wrote – Inspirations, Dreams, Creative Bents & Other Things. I don’t write in it every single day but I keep it close at hand, ready for me to scribble away. It comes in handy on days when I have so many things flying around my head that I need a way to keep them straight. Out comes the journal and pen and suddenly I can think straight again…or straight-ish, anyway.

Putting pen to paper – even in a world of blogging, texting, and tweeting – is still a wonderful thing!

Blessings,

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Studio Snapshots

July 22, 2010

Inspired by the photos some of you in the blogosphere have been taking of art supplies, I took my camera with me into my little studio. It was fun snapping shots of things that I use to create my pieces.

Sometimes I get so busy using my brushes and paints that I forget how cool looking they are by themselves. Especially when they’re on a well-used pallette! I think I’ve had that one since I was a teenager…

This is one of my works in progress. I love to cut phrases and words out of my collection of old books. They often end up in one of my pieces. It’s fun to play around and see what combinations strike my fancy.

There you have it…my studio snapshots. Have a wonderful day!

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