Charms

I had bought a pack of three charms that you can put a picture inside. I thought at first that I would just print something for them, but then I decided to challenge myself by painting small pictures. It isn't easy to paint that small, and nearly impossible to actually draw. The bear was first and I wasn't sure if it would turn out, but I think it looks ok. I decided then that landscapes are better suited to this size, so I did the cabin scene next. Then I did the waterfall but I'm not sure if I'm completely pleased with that one. I think I was getting tired of dealing with the tiny size by then. They are each 1.4 x 1.8 cm.

I also painted two new ATCs lately, a loon and mallards. I was a little worried about the feathers on the loon and the female duck, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. Of course at that size, things have to be simplified quite a bit.

Happy Easter 2008

I have three new pictures to post. One is an 8x10 painting of a daisy which I gave to my aunt and uncle as a thank you for all the driving they did for me when I was sick.

I also painted a blank card which I will give to the other nurse who also came in on a weekend for me. The image comes from wetcanvas and was part of the Different Strokes project in acrylics.

And I painted four wooden eggs for Easter, three of which my Mom already bought.

Bookmark exchange

In September 2007 I did some digital work for a bookmark project. Part of it was that each artist taking part would receive back another bookmark from one of the other participants. I have received mine, created by Jan Hall from Thompson MB. It is a "fabric manipulation experiment". Lovely.

Still life and jewelry

I recently finished a still life painting, 8 1/2 x 11", and will be giving it to a nurse who came in to work on many weekends for me, even though the clinic here is only open on weekdays.

I also made some jewelry for myself. The red and green stuff was made from one of those triple packs of beads, and I used every bead in it. I also made a simple pair of earrings with purple crackle and iridescent clear beads. It's nice to be doing some crafting again.

I currently have another gift painting on the go and will post when it is done.