WISHFUL THINKING ON SPRING CONTINUES ....

ANOTHER  'LITTLE SISTER' WITH SOME SPRING THOUGHTS ...

"BET YOU CAN'T GUESS WHAT I HAVE!"

6 x 6 x 1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas

I haven't done these Little Sisters for a while. I really enjoyed working on these last two so I put together two more backgrounds and should have them done this week (barring any unforeseen adventures!)  More information on the above Piece can be found HERE


This is a 'tiny mini'  :)  just 2" x 3"  When I owned my Gallery a few years ago, several of the Artists contributed Handmade Ornaments for sale to our Christmas 'tree' (it was a very unusual tree ~ it was one very large, bare branch from a fallen tree :).  Between the lights and the ornaments though, it was perfect.   I ordered these small canvases to paint on for my contribution to the tree.  Thing was, I had to order 100 and needless to say I wound up with a LOT left over!  Anyway, I found this one the other day, which had the background already painted, so on a whimsy I added the Flowers.  It seemed like a perfect fit.

'ALMOST TWO'

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CLOUDS OF THE DAY ...

I  see a Clowns face.  He is not a happy Clown.  He is one of those that would definitely scare anyone with an aversion to clowns!  (Like my Granddaughter, who is older, but still doesn't like clowns!) Hopefully you see something happier.  :)

'I REMAIN ONE THING, AND ONE THING ONLY, AND THAT IS A CLOWN.  IT PLACES ME ON A FAR HIGHER PLAIN THAN ANY POLITICIAN.'

~ Charlie Chaplin

( I thought this so apropos considering todays Political Climate.  :)

Charleen

HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!

I don't know why we've been so lucky this year and I know it has not been that way for s lot of you.  We should have remnants of at least 4 feet of snow and instead we can already see the first blades of grass turning green.  My neighbor even mowed his lawn today.  I'm guessing that might even be a first around here at this time of the year.  I'm certainly not complaining.  It's been an easy winter here, and with us trying to finish our home and get moved in, it certainly made things a lot easier not having to plow through the snow to get it all done.  The lack of snow is a little worrisome because of fire potential in the forests around us come summer, but then 2 inches of rain in the last 48 hours may just help make up for that! 

One of the first things we did after moving in (and getting 'somewhat' settled :) is add to the family.  His name is Roscoe and he is an 8 year old half Australian Cattle dog and ??  He was in an unhappy situation, and when we saw the circumstances we just couldn't leave him there.  Soooo ... home he came.  He has to be the most gentle, well mannered dog I've ever met.  I think whomever had him initially took very good care of him and spent some time training him.  He fit right in and seems to be enjoying his new digs.  Dodger, our little Terrier Mix, wasn't too sure at first (it was all about the sharing) but seems to have adjusted to the fact that he is no longer an only child.  Oh ... life can be so cruel!  :(

ROSCOE  (note the tail ~ it literally looks like a raccoon tail!)

I have a deadline coming up in 4 weeks for work due to Entree Gallery up in Nordman, Idaho so have been busy working on that (along with staining and varnishing all the woodwork here in the house. :)  At least I am consistent with keeping a brush in my hands . . . !

Following are a few of the smaller pieces that I have done so far . . .

MURMURS AND WHISPERS

6 X 6" Acrylic on Canvas

I looked at this when I was done and thought "Oh ... the trees on the right look like they are talking about that tree on the left!"  Thus, the title.  :)

For more information Please click HERE

RED SKY AT NIGHT: REVERENCE

                                                            6 X 6" Acrylic on Canvas 
                                                   This one was done with a Palette Knife.
                                                For more information Please Click HERE

"I TOLD YOU . . .!"

8 x 10" Acrylic and Mixed Media Collage on Canvas

For more information Please Click HERE

I haven't worked on any jewelry for the last couple of weeks.  I want to make sure I have what I need as far as paintings go and then I'll go back to the jewelry side of my Brain.

SPRING IS NATURES WAY OF SAYING "LET'S PARTY!"

Robin Williams

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Mixed Media Collage on Wood Panel

These are two new pieces which just headed north to Entree Gallery in Nordman, Idaho.  A little different size for me ~ 6 x 12"  I enjoyed this format so have another set this size started.  I think I'll call this series 'The Backside of Life!'  :)

I have a Gallery Show opening on July 11th at Angel Gallery in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho so I am busy trying to get work done for that.  Below are some new Necklace Designs I've recently finished for the Show.  They will be accessible through my Website until about July 7th.  After that they will have to be purchased through the Gallery.  

    

Cherry Blossom Moon

More information on this Piece is available HERE

Royal Princess

More information on this Piece is available HERE

(A full size view of this is shown on my Website ~ just scroll down a bit when you get there)

Jwahir  (Golden Woman)

This Piece is not on my Website yet.  (It should be on by this evening)

To go to my Website Please Click HERE

I am now back in Idaho full time.   Missing my Friends in Wenatchee but it's great to be closer again to Friends and Family here.   And, I don't miss that 4.5 hour drive each way if I wanted to come over here!   I think of the days when I traveled and did Art Shows around the country and didn't think anything of driving 8~10 hours in a day to get to my destination.   I always enjoyed the traveling to the Shows ~ it was the drive back home after the Shows that wasn't as much fun!  By then, you are tired and just want to be home.  :)

Charleen