Saturday, September 16, 2017

It has Been too Long

 (This post was started way back in November of 2016) I cannot believe I have been delinquent on posting since May of last year! I did have life changing stuff which had left me with little time or stamina to create, photo or blog. I have a good idea on how to kickstart myself back to regular blogging. We will just have to see (that did not work obviously).
I got out my paints and revamped some old altered book journal I had. These were for the Queen of Arts show that happened in November 2016 (so behind, as I said)
 Always feels good to pick up my brushes and paint. Painting small is always a challenge for me. I started on some bigger pieces, but not much to show yet.

 These flowers from Ballard Canyon Farms were gorgeous.
Finally got to my favorite Tiki bar, Trader Sams in the Disneyland resort. I could hang out here and sketch for hours drinking fun drinks that make my head spin. Had a lot of fun on this trip in October 2016.
Always love the blue inviting, heated pools there too.
Getting my Demon Hunter on. Hanging out with my baby, having my favorite beer and dressing up for Faerifest. This was a very good day.
My daughter designed some barrettes for me to make out of felt. It was so fun making these! I want to make so much more!!
Making a huge batch of enameled red heart earrings for the last Queen of Arts show. I will really miss having this show to motivate me to create.
I finally finished some heart necklaces too.

Finished product. I am sure I have said it before...I love this color red!
Sold!! Yay!!


It was a real nice show. I hope you were there!
(writing this last bit today 9-16-17) I have been on a life journey where I discovered I had PTSD resulting from years of suffering through a terrible relationship. I have struggled and stumbled but have somehow kept my head up. I have found that I have an amazing amount of strength within me. Everyday I grow and heal. I hope to get back to making more art, more happy moments and doing all the things I love and want to do. It will take time and I am trying to have patience with myself. I hope to be able to show some progress here from time to time.