Anna K. Originals

Pencil and Paper

February 15, 2011

This is an older photo but I converted it into b&w. I liked it (I’m an artist…I like art supplies!) but my SOOC shot was lacking some “oomph”. After it was converted, it had a completely different feel. I love that about photography!

I was drawn to this photo to begin with because of my mind’s wanderings earlier today. I was re-working the layout for my art show booth on some graph paper and had a hard time finding a clean sheet to draw on. The notebook was originally my Hubby’s and I have hijacked many of that man’s notebooks over the years!

Then it hit me~

Whether it’s an art piece, a design project, or my grocery list ~ it all starts with a pencil and paper.

When Anna K. Originals was just a whisper in my heart, I drew my ideas and longings on paper. It made those whispers have weight and substance.

When the weight of grieving my Momma became staggering, putting pencil to paper in my journal lightened my heart. It helped to open a dialogue between me and God when I didn’t have the words to express how I was really feeling.

Pencil and paper.

Simple tools.

Powerful effects.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

{I’m linking up with Darcy over at My 3 Boybarians for Sweet Shot Tuesday.}

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Creative Journey Continues

February 11, 2011

Lately, I’ve been doing some artsy things that involve my computer. Up above is an example. It’s for the Coastal Carolina Artists and Crafters Guild that I’m a part of. Our Bras for a Cause event is a decorated bra contest to raise money for our Relay for Life fund raising efforts.

I’ve really enjoyed stretching my creative wings designing logos, fliers and the CCAC Guild’s newsletter. I’ve enjoyed it so much that I’ve enrolled into the Art Institute of Pittsburgh’s online Digital Design course.

I’m so excited!

I’m soooo nervous!

Of course, I felt the same way when I took a leap and started Anna K. Originals…..and I treasure having my little business and pursuing my passion for creating art.

So I’m leaping, with eyes wide.

Ready to soar.

P.S. Thank you to my awesome Hubby for sharing the GI Bill love with me!

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Taking a Leap

January 13, 2011

I’m all for taking a leap. I’ll cheer and clap, hoot and holler.

As long as I’m not the one doing the leaping!

Today, I leaped.

I took some of my art down to a local gift store called Red Willow’s Gift Shoppe. I’d been told that the proprietor, Willow, was very welcoming to local artists and would be open to selling my art. As soon as we pulled up to the store, I loved it. Art was everywhere! The side of the building, the front window and even a painter doing a fresh mural on the inside of the cafe portion of the shop.

The lovely Willow was so easy to work with and put this newbie at ease. The ladies working in the shop and cafe swarmed around us and welcomed us like long time friends. The Hubs even met a lady who is from the area he grew up in. So cool!

So here I am. Feelin’ blessed.

Thanks for stopping by!