Heavenly Mouse Prints

WOW it's been awhile

2011-04-25T12:47:00.002-04:00

Sorry for neglecting you for so long. I have been busy with art, trying new things, coming up with larger projects and loving every minute of it!

Here are some pieces I have swapped, created, shared since I last posted. Hope you enjoy looking. Leave a comment if you will. Love to hear from you.

Sunbonnet Sue and Friends

2011-02-22T21:14:00.002-05:00

I created these for a swap over at ATCSFORALL. Bringing back lil Sunbonnet Sue. I enjoyed doing these and can't wait to see what others do. This swap isn't due until April so it will be awhile before I see what my partners did. I hope I can stand the wait!

Illustration Friday

2011-02-22T01:09:00.002-05:00

"Ronnie couldn't wait to get to each layer to taste the flavor! "

This weeks challenge was LAYER. I initially had him holding a lollipop but just couldnt get it to look right soooo Ice Cream it is!

LOVE IS...

2011-02-16T14:50:00.004-05:00

Hey Everybody., Ive been invited to an ART Journal Party. Won't you come along? Connie Hozvicka at Dirty Footprints Studio is hosting this fabulous party. She is linking up with several journal artists and they are all sharing their LOVE Journal pages. There will even be a load of great give aways. You can join the Party by clicking the button below.

Here is the page I did in my journal. Love has so many meanings, and these are just a few of what it means to me. ...

***** Click image to inlarge *****

Come on over and view the many pages of other journalists.!!

Have a day filled with LOVE!

The Bishops Wife Mid-term give-a-way

2011-02-14T13:23:00.002-05:00

I love this homeschool blog. Valerie is a lot of fun and her posts are down to earth and GREAT! I love keeping a homeschool calendar with all my doodles and funny antics. She is having a give-a-way right now that I think you should stop by and enter in. Take a look here .... http://valerie-thebishopswife.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-mid-term-makeover-and-giveaway.html
Everyone can use a mid-term makeover!

Have a great week

Graphite and Charcoal ATC's

2011-02-09T13:22:00.003-05:00

These are graphite and charcoal drawings I did for another swap. This was more of a challenge for me because I haven't drawn in charcoal, especially this small. (2.5 x 3.5)I was not used to the smudging and not being able to hide boo boo's with color! Thank you for the Challenge!

Flashy, Fancy, Flirty, Funky Flamingo's

2011-02-09T12:59:00.004-05:00

I did these for a swap at ATCSFORALL. Man did I have fun!!

He went to Garrad!!

Are you my Mommy?

Tappity Tap Tap

Groovy Gal

IF ~ Reverse

2011-02-04T11:19:00.004-05:00

Todays theme for Illustration Friday is 'Reverse'. Here is my entry!

To see more 'Reverse' drawings, please visit www.illustrationfriday.com

Happy Birthday Ernie & Chinese New Year

2011-02-03T11:32:00.005-05:00

Today is Chinese New Year ~ the year of the Rabbit
I drew this lil guy in my day planner

For those that watch Sesame Street be sure to wish Ernie a Happy Day!

Just another Day planner Doodle

2011-02-03T11:29:00.003-05:00

The coffee buy the cup just didn't seem to be enough., sooooo. I took the plunge. Ahh I am starting to wake up now!

IF ~ Chicken., it's what's for dinner

2011-02-03T11:22:00.002-05:00

A couple weeks ago Illustration Friday had the challenge theme Chicken. I didn't make this in time to enter it on their blog but wanted to share it anyway. I drew it in my day planner one day when I had a few extra minutes on my hands (which seems to be a lot lately) Oh well, I had fun!

visit www.illustrationfriday.com to see other entries as well.

Caricature

2011-02-03T10:55:00.001-05:00

This is a Caricature that I did of my sister Kim. She'd been wanting me to try it for awhile now. Here ya go Sista!!!

Fabulous Frogs and Toothsome Toads

2011-01-25T09:02:00.003-05:00

Fabulous Frogs and Toothsome Toads. Now this was a lot of fun. I kept on drawing frogs and toads even after I was done with this swap.

Hope everyone enjoys them!

Under the Sea

2011-01-23T16:30:00.001-05:00

Jan 22nd
I am beginning to see that Realistic people are not my thing but here are a few mermaids and such that I did for a swap theme of Under the Sea. I will continue to practice people but in the meantime I think my 'guys and gals' will be animated!

Squirrel appreciation Day

2011-01-23T16:26:00.001-05:00

Jan 21st is also Squirrel appreciation day so this is my day planner doodle!

Beta Atc's

2011-01-23T16:21:00.005-05:00

Jan 21st
I have joined another swap at atcsforall and this time the theme is Beta Fish. I like to make them all different colors. I hope my partners like them as well.

Penguin Awareness

2011-01-23T16:18:00.002-05:00

Jan 20th
Another Day planner doodle. Today is Penguin Awareness Day and so I drew this little guy in my day planner. This is really becoming a daily thing of mine. Silly Celebrations drawn out in my day planner. FUN FUN!

Winnie The Pooh's Birthday

2011-01-23T16:16:00.002-05:00

Jan 18th
I really like the way his color came out in my journal. The face is a bit questionable but the rest I like!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY POOH!

Today is Winnie the Pooh's Birthday. I just love Pooh so I drew him in my day planner as well. This was a fun doodle!

Rubber Ducky's Birthday

2011-01-23T16:12:00.001-05:00

Jan 13th
In honor of Rubber Ducky's birthday (from Sesame Stree) I drew this in my day planner and just wanted to share it!

Frida Kohal

2011-01-23T16:07:00.003-05:00

Here was a challenge from willowing.ning. We had to draw Frida Kohal in our own way. Now mind you she is an artist from way back when and mostly did self portraits. She emphazised her unibrow and always seemed so sad in her paintings. Well when I began to doodle I thought maybe she was so sad because of her unibrow and maybe she had a huge GAP in her teeth as well. Sooo that inspired the big mouth drawing. The other is just a bit of a animated drawing of her! It was fun to do! I can't wait to see what other's have done.

Here are the cards that I received. Thanks Teddi., love em!

Teddi card

2011-01-23T16:04:00.002-05:00

Jan 10th
Here is a note card I drew for a swap. My partners name was Teddi and so I drew a Teddy bear and a mouse for myself. This is just the black and white copy, I didn't get a picture of the finished card tho! This will still give you an idea!

Carousel Horse

2011-01-23T15:58:00.002-05:00

Jan 7th

Here is personal swap I did. My partner asked that I make her a Carousel Horse ATC. I hope she enjoys it! I had a lot of fun adding the background as much as I did drawing the horse itself! I have been working on getting more creative with the backgrounds on the ATC's to make them more 'active;.

bamboo atc's

2011-01-23T15:54:00.002-05:00

Jan 6th

I joined a swap at atcsforall and the theme was "Bamboo". I can't imagine bamboo without panda bears so I decided to include one on a few of the cards. I really had a lot of fun with this as I have never drawn Bamboo before!

Christmas Card 2010

2011-01-23T15:49:00.001-05:00

This is the face of the Christmas Card that I send out for 2010. It was a lot of fun to create as my family and I took a picture by our tree in the same positions. (sorry it is sideways!)

Happy 2011 Everyone

2011-01-23T15:45:00.004-05:00

I am so glad you stopped by to see what is going on in my art world. This has been a fun year so far for me, many art challenges and a new BOOK in the making! I hope you all will enjoy the posts of my doodles, sketches and stories.

Have a GREAT NEW YEAR everyone!

Cindy

My Chibi Family

2010-08-25T14:47:00.002-04:00

I joined a swap to make three chibi characters and well I got a bit carried away and made my family!

This was Sooooooo fun!

Happy 71st Anniversary Wizard of Oz

2010-08-24T09:27:00.003-04:00

I decided to host a postcard swap in honor of the 71st Anniversary of Wizard of Oz. I have always loved this show and the memories it holds for me.
Here is my postcard that will be mailed to the UK. I hope my partner enjoys it!

Angels watching over me

2010-08-24T09:25:00.001-04:00

I created these angels for an ATC swap at Willowing.ning.com I hope my partner likes them.

Something for someone special

2010-08-24T09:23:00.001-04:00

My Aunt Mary had a brain anyrisum and survived. She is a living miracle and so I wanted to take some time to create a card for her letting her know that she is in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Aunt Mary!

Alphabet for Life

2010-08-13T15:20:00.005-04:00

Continuing with the series on the Alphabet for Life. Here is what I created for Q, R, and S.

Quell Rumors ~ Although you may have to listen to Rumors (Gossip) Button your lips and let it stop with you!

Rest Easy (this one I prepared just as an untimely loss occured in my life. In HONOR of Grandma Gladys ~ may she forever rest in peace)

Seek Wisdom ~ I feel as small as a mouse when I go before the Lord seeking His wisdom for my day!

I hope the person that recieves them enjoys them.
We have almost made it to the end of the Alphabet I can't wait to put all those that I have received together and frame them!

pen pal postcard

2010-08-07T16:46:00.002-04:00

Insprired by: Beth Yarbrough

I made this post card to send to my pen pal. Hope she enjoys it.

Pokemon Bellsprout

2010-08-07T16:34:00.001-04:00

Made this ATC for a swap

A Picture for my son

2010-08-07T16:23:00.003-04:00

My son wanted an original background for his youtube account and asked me to draw him as a Sword Master. This is what I have so far. .... now just to add the color!

Rin Sohma from Fruits Basket

2010-08-07T15:56:00.003-04:00

Rin Sohma from Fruits Basket

for a swap over at ATCSFORALL. It was fun watching her come together!

Alphabet of Life M and N

2010-07-27T14:02:00.004-04:00

I made these for the Alphabet for Life swap. M = Master something N = Nurture hope.

** UPDATED **

This got replaced with .... this

and this one got replaced with ... this

thanks to the good ole postal service I had to redo these cards. I hope she will enjoy them.

Remembering my Childhood stories

2010-07-27T14:00:00.002-04:00

I joined a swap for Favorite Childhood Authors and these happen to be two of my favorites.

Armadillo maddness

2010-07-27T13:58:00.003-04:00

I drew these lil guys for a personal swap to an Armadillo fan.

Happy Birthday to a special lil guy!

2010-07-27T13:55:00.001-04:00

Happy birthday Kieth!

Nail Diva

2010-06-30T18:46:00.002-04:00

I went and had my nails done today.. just to spoil myself a bit and then I had time to kill so I decided to sketch this lil gal!...

Can you guess who

2010-06-14T13:12:00.002-04:00

Yup Danny Kaye. My first attempt at cartooning from a portrait!

Disney Aristacats

2010-06-14T13:04:00.001-04:00

I just love doin these lil guys! Aren't they just so mischieveous!

bookmark swap

2010-06-14T13:01:00.002-04:00

I created these for a bookmark swap. I used my partners profiles to create something they would enjoy!

Alphabet for Life K and L

2010-06-14T12:55:00.001-04:00

Keeping up with the Alphabet of Life series. Here are mine for K and L

Pinnocchio and cleo

2010-06-14T12:22:00.002-04:00

Pinnocchio and Cleo made for a swap. I sooo love pinnocchio.

Richard Scary

2010-06-14T12:20:00.001-04:00

Here are two atc's I did for the Richard Scary Themed swap.

Acrylic ATC

2010-06-14T12:05:00.003-04:00

Here is my first attempt at Acrylic Atc's. My partners stated that she loved the beach and castles so I combined the two to come up with this....

Cindy

spreading encouragement

2010-05-02T21:01:00.001-04:00

here are two cards I created to share a bit of encouragement

Betta Fish

2010-05-02T20:55:00.002-04:00

Here are a few Betta's I created for a swap., seems I like to do fish ... hehee

Baby's first snow

2010-04-23T01:00:00.003-04:00

Here is a drawing I did of two lil guys that belong to my friend Samantha G. I saw the picture on her facebook and thought I would give it a shot. Here is the actual picture. ...

I hope she will enjoy it!

Springtime Notecards

2010-04-17T09:31:00.002-04:00

I wanted to have some notecards to send to those I write letters to this spring so I created this image and am having them printed up n heavy notecard paper. I might even print some as postcards. :-D

Mother and Child

2010-04-17T09:28:00.003-04:00

this is an Atc I did for Beeps. she wanted a mother and child and since a sweet young friend of mine is expecting I decided to try and make one in her image. I hope you enjoy it Erica.

Here's to you Blakie!

Cartoon Request

2010-04-17T09:22:00.002-04:00

This is Huckleberry Hound and Cecil the SeaSick Sea Surpent. I was asked to do these by T Beagler. I hope you enjoy them Toby!!!

I and J Alphabet of Life

2010-04-17T09:18:00.002-04:00

I created these two ATC's for the Alphabet of Life series. I for Imagine More and J for Jettison Anger! Seems no matter how hard I try I just can't do people so small. Other than my girl I am happy with the outcome of the cards. I guess having a broken finger doens't help much either. Practice Practice Practice!!!

Ode to animals with glasses

2010-04-13T20:05:00.005-04:00

Here are the atcs I made for a swap over at atcsforall of which I was informed did not make it alive. Their envelope was tortured and torn and they are now missing in action. I will miss you my friends. Thanks United States Postal service!

I enjoyed making them and maybe someday I can create them again.

Party Day #100

2010-04-12T06:50:00.003-04:00

As a celebration for Project #365 some of us have decided to make a special ATC for a give away Click HERE if you would like to participate. You can win 21 original cards from some really cool artist. Hop on over and see.

Happy 100th Day Project 365! It has been great participating up to this point and look forward to continuing to day 365.

Springtime snowflakes

2010-04-12T06:47:00.001-04:00

Okay so we had a twist of events here. We thought spring had sprung but a wild gust of wind came in from the west and blew us a few snowflake kisses. Thank goodness it only lasted a day!

ReaAnn wasn't sure what she was seeing., was it sunshine or snowflakes for the day ahead., aw heck, she just decided to stay in bed! :-)

Spring has Sprung

2010-04-12T06:46:00.001-04:00

I am so glad to see that spring is really here. The weather has just been wonderful. In it's honor I have created this lil ATC for a Spring has Sprung swap. I do hope that my partner will enjoy it.

Look Mom., Springtime ATC

2010-04-12T06:43:00.001-04:00

Look Mom.....

This was traded for another ATC made by Jill Bosh. She requested this for trade., I can't wait to see what she sends me in return.

Happy Spring

Spring has Sprung

2010-04-07T16:11:00.002-04:00

I always loved it when my children picked the wild daisies for me in the spring time. Just wanted to share a drawing I did in memory of that!

Hope you are all enjoying your spring time!

The Tomb

2010-04-06T00:15:00.002-04:00

Here is the Tomb my girls and I made for the Easter play at church last Sunday. It is made of USB board spray painted to make it look like a cave. The middle is cut out for the 'stone that rolled away' and was spray painted a bit darker then the cave to give it dimension. It is 8' tall and 8' wide. We had a great time building it!

I didn't hear anything about it falling apart or collapsing during the play so I assume all was well. What will we make NEXT Easter?

I love Owls

2010-04-06T00:09:00.003-04:00

These are two atc's I did for a swap. My partner likes Barbara Lavallee's art so I created this in her image,

she also likes Linda I Lyons and thus this was created in her image.

I hope my swap partner enjoys these, I sure had fun making them.

Everything's better with Pirates

2010-04-05T21:47:00.004-04:00

I have really enjoyed creating these two pieces. I will be adding to more to the collection but for now....

Come back soon to see the rest of the series

Circus atc's cont.

2010-04-05T21:44:00.003-04:00

Here is the atc I made for the Circus Elephant to add to the Circus series.

My partner likes Red and Pink and Celtic images so I tried to tie it all in here. I hope she likes it!

Favorite cartoons from the 70's

2010-04-02T10:12:00.002-04:00

Do you remember wakeing up early Saturday morning just so you wouldn't miss your favorite cartoons? Well, thinking back (way back) to that I decided to sketch out my favorites.

What were your favorites!!! ?????

April Fools Art Challenge

2010-04-01T08:24:00.003-04:00

We had an art challenge for today over at Project 365. We were asked to draw, sketch, paint ... a blue man. It was quite the interesting challenge, here is what I did....

Carson realized someone played a terrible joke on him

as he passed his bedroom mirror after a long hot shower.

April Fools Carson....!!!

Different Strokes for Different Folks

2010-03-31T02:33:00.003-04:00

I had three partners for this particular swap and for each partner I was to create an ART Themed Postcard. Well in my mind ART would be anything hand drawn or painted. Sooo., I looked up the profile of each of my partners and this is what I created for them.

My first Partner likes the Vogue style and Make-up so this is what I sent....

My next partner likes Nail polish bottles...

and last but not least my third partner likes Primitive art and therefore I created this...

I hope each of my partners will enjoy their postcards. I can't wait to see what I get.

Rainbows and Kitten

2010-03-30T12:11:00.002-04:00

Trying to inspire the sun to shine here in my wee corner of Va. I have decided to make some kittens and rainbows. I really do like the way they have turned out and might even use them in my comic strip!
Let me know what you think!

MACRO Swap

2010-03-30T02:20:00.004-04:00

I am part of a swap at Swap-bot.com. It is MACRO art.

MACRO (adj) is defined as: very large in scale, scope, or capability

I started sketching these out quite a while ago and ended up doing several. I just can't decide which to send in for the swap.

Here are the one's I have completed...

Which is your favorite?

IF ~ Expire

2010-03-19T20:16:00.002-04:00

The topic for Illustration Friday this week is EXPIRE. Here is what I came up with...

I am so glad to see the snow melting and the Easter lillies sprouting out of the ground, but is sure is sad to see Mr. Snowman melt Expire!

Project 365 Day #77

2010-03-18T15:57:00.004-04:00

Here is what I have created for day #77. It is 70* outside here and I was just thinking how wonderful it would be to get back to my most favorite place ever.... THE RIVER ... just to relax and soak in the sun rays.

This is done in prismacolor marker and black sharpie. Size 4.5 X 5.5
I was really happy with it until I added the dark green outline to the lily pad. I tried to soften it with a clear blender but it just wasn't working so., I have to leave well enough alone. :-( Still practicing on my furry friends to make them look more realistic.... practice practice practice....!!!!!!

Singing song birds

2010-03-17T10:51:00.002-04:00

When I woke up this morning there was the beautiful sound of many many song birds singing. I wasn't able to see them due to the thick fog surrounding the property but hearing them was just what I needed.

Here I drew a few birds that I know are in the area and singing...

Phoebe

2010-03-17T10:44:00.004-04:00

This is Phoebe, she is a hummingbird I was watching on line for a few days. She is located in California somewhere. She was nesting on two eggs neither of which were fertile. It was a sad thing to see her leave her nest but I have her tucked in my memory and in my journal.

I am still not good at birds but like my hand study., I will keep practicing until I get these fury lil friends looking real.

Favorite Childhood Toys

2010-03-16T23:14:00.003-04:00

I entered a swap of "My Favorite Childhood Toys and here are two that I have finished.

I am also making one more and will post it tomorrow.

Hope the recipient likes them.

** Update**

Here is the third Favorite childhood toy that I made for this swap..

Project 365 Day #75

2010-03-16T11:38:00.002-04:00

Today marks the 75th day of Project 365 and I have done this sketch just for that purpose. I am pretty happy with the way it turned out, just wishing my face was better proportioned.

290 more days to go!!! :-)

More Goth Muppets

2010-03-11T21:24:00.003-05:00

Here are two more Goth Muppets that I have done for the swap at ATCSFORALL

Here is Gonzo and Mrs Piggy again. I am really enjoying making these!!!

If I had a Sharpie

2010-03-10T22:51:00.003-05:00

Here is a swap I joined "If I had a Sharpie...."
I decided to draw hands with sharpie pens ...doing something. I have been working on drawing hands for a couple of months now and it has really paid off.

The first one I just drew a simple hand and then drew the atc with a piece of stationary and wrote.. "If I had a Sharpie I would write a letter to the world telling them of....."
The second I said "If I had a Sharpie I would paint the midnight sky with a million colors".

The third I said "If I had a Sharpie... I would give a grey seal pink spots", and the fourth one I said "IF I had a Sharpie I would paint an Easter egg with many colors.".

I like the way these turned out and hope my partners do to!

Keep sketchin till ya can't sketch no mo!!!
Cindy

Havin fun with this one

2010-03-10T22:46:00.003-05:00

Hey everybody., I have joined a swap "Muppet's gone Goth" and I am having a blast. Here are the two I have created so far., I think this is going to be another of those that I can't stop making even when the swap is over....

I think I will do Gonzo next... can't wait!

Time ~ is slipping away

2010-03-06T13:59:00.003-05:00

I have another swap with the theme "Time" Here is what I created to send to my partner.... (This is done in Prismacolor marker)

as you can see (well almost.. it is kind of dark., sorry) that the pocket watch is slipping through his fingers. You never know how fast time is going by until you look at your baby and he is all grown up!
Enjoy it while it lasts!

Butterfly Dragon

2010-03-06T12:20:00.002-05:00

This is the butterfly dragon I spoke of in the previous post. I do hope that my partner will enjoy these.

Gypsy ATC

2010-03-06T02:20:00.004-05:00

Here is another for the Profile-based swap over at Swap-bot.com. This is my second partner for this swap and the profile gave me a lot to choose from.

I started with .... the Gypsy

I am also working on a Butterfly Dragon. I will post the butterfly dragon tomorrow. I just about have it done but REALLY need to go to sleep . I do hope that my partner will enjoy them.

Project 365

2010-03-05T23:04:00.003-05:00

I have joined the group over at Project 365 where we will submit a drawing a day for 365 days. I have just started this past week so I will be posting a few a day until I catch up.

Here is my Vogue madam riding her trusty peacock. This was featured on the front of Vogue in 1918. Fabulous., don't you think!

Circus Clown

2010-03-05T22:52:00.002-05:00

Here is one of the clowns I will submit for the Circus 'Clown' atc swap at swap-bot.com. I will be adding another to the set before submitting it but this is what I have so far.
I have really enjoyed that last few swaps I have done. If you aren't a member at Swap-bot.com come on over and join us.

2010-03-05T22:16:00.004-05:00

Here is my 'attempt' at making Abby from NCIS. For this swap I had to present a KEY somewhere on the ATC. Here Abby is wearing a 'key' necklace.

Here is just a lock and key that I did by itself.

I do hope my partner enjoys them. She noted on her profile that she watches NCIS and so do I (haven't missed one yet) and Abby seemed to be the easiest to attempt to draw. heehee

Letter H atc's for a swap

2010-03-05T22:10:00.002-05:00

I created these two atc's for the letter H swap over at Swap-bot.com. Snoopy and Charlie are doing the Happiness dance and the Hobbie Horse done in patchwork was geared toward my partners profile. She loves fabric. I hope she will enjoy the two of these.

Cat in the Hat.

2010-03-05T11:51:00.003-05:00

Here are two ATC's I created to celebrate Dr. Suess' 73rd Birthday. I just love the Cat in the Hat. I know they are a bit dark but I am pleased with the outcome of the ATC's. My scanner is still out of commision thus the darkness.

I do hope the individual that receives them will enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them.

Nurse angels

2010-02-20T21:10:00.002-05:00

Here are a few of the nurses I drew while my Dear Hubby was in the hospital. They were the sweetest thangs. Thank you Cassie for saving his life, Teresa for supporting and caring for him. We thank God for you each and every day!

Letter D postcard

2010-02-20T21:02:00.003-05:00

This is a postcard I made for a swap. The theme was the Letter D.
I have included a door, daisies, and a dancer. I enjoyed creating this as well.
I used Prismacolor markers and color pencils. I am still working on my shading and details but I like this one.

Koi and Pond swap

2010-02-20T20:54:00.005-05:00

Now here is something that I REALLY enjoyed making. These lil gals were a lot of fun.
I entered into a swap at ATCSFORALL.com where we have to send in three ATC's and then we receive three in return.
The very last one on the bottom is for the Hostess of the swap. I do hope everyone enjoys them.

3D Cobwebs

2010-02-19T16:29:00.001-05:00

I made this for a swap at swap-bot.com. It required at least one cobweb on the atc and this is one that I liked. Hope she likes it to.

Life's Alphabet ATC's E & F

2010-02-19T15:53:00.004-05:00

I am having fun with these. Here is what I created for E & F of the Life's Alphabet.

2010-02-13T11:27:00.002-05:00

I joined an ATC swap where we are required to make 3 ATC's all featuring a Fairie and a Flower. Here are my three.

I really need to get my scanner scannin like it used to :-(

Circus Trapeze

2010-02-13T11:22:00.004-05:00

I am following a series of Circus ATC's and the second one to be done was TRAPEZE. The partner I have mentioned that she liked fairies. So I incorporated a fairie ON a Trapeze. Hope she likes it!

It isn't the greatest picture., for some reason my scanner won't work., but I think you can get the main idea.

2010-02-11T13:38:00.003-05:00

Here is an ATC that I created for the Circus Tent Theme. The partner I was to send to likes dragons and scary things, so I incorporated it into this atc for her. Hope she likes it!

Kitchen Chaos

2010-02-11T13:28:00.003-05:00

This is an ATC done for Monday Artday. We were to make an ATC keeping the theme 'In the Kitchen' in mind. Can be baked goods, stove, cup of coffee, food, wine, kitchen setting, whatever is in the kitchen. Since my kitchen is somewhat choas around meal times I thought this was appropriate. I got the idea from a magazine cover from like 1940. What do you think?

Mermaid N Merman

2010-02-11T13:23:00.003-05:00

Here are two atc's that I worked on while sitting by my husbands side as he lay in the hospital. I didn't want to get behind on my projects so spent several hours working while he slept!

I hope the recipient will enjoy them

Winter

2010-01-12T07:27:00.002-05:00

Christmas has come and gone and to be honest.. I think I missed it! With my hubby's surgery and sick children and not really well myself we sort of floated on through. BUTTTTTT... winter is still here and the beauty of God's work is still amazing me I wanted to add this sketch that I did for my Winter day's!

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-27T10:02:00.003-05:00

Here is what I drew and colored for my entry way wall to welcome Thanksgiving.

I do want to add a bit of a background but wasn't sure even what color to make it. Any suggestions?

EDM Challenge #31

2009-11-22T16:52:00.002-05:00

This challenge was to draw something you collect. I think everyone that knows me knows I collect MICE. The cute one's ya know! .. Well at 4am this morning I was awake unable to sleep and drew this lil guy. Ya know... I think he is my favorite one that I have drawn myself. :-)

I just wuv her!

IF ~ MUSIC EDM #17 musical instrument

2009-11-20T21:54:00.004-05:00

I enjoy sketching for Illustration Friday (IF) as well as EveryDay Matters (EDM) and this weeks IF topic is MUSIC and it just so happens that there is an EDM challenge to draw a musical instrument #17, so I am combining this illustration for both clubs.

This is just my pencil sketch

and here is my colored version.

Whattcha think?

EDM #15

2009-11-19T23:12:00.002-05:00

Here is another Every Day Matters entry. This is #15 Draw a tree.

I had a lot of fun with the textured look of the tree's trunk. My squirrel is nice and plump for the winter season that is vastly approaching.