Roses in my garden

They have doubled in size this year and are so pretty. Didn't even expect them to live because they looked so bad last year. They're not only still living but thriving! So thankful.

Decided to paint.....

I saw at picture for sale at Kohl's last time I went shopping. It was something like $169! But huge and beautiful- about 4 ft square! I thought maybe I could paint something somewhat close to it. I sat down this morning and tried. My canvas board is around 12x16 I think. I had fun and made a big ole mess but I think I love it. For my first try it made me Very happy!

Mixed media project

It's been so long since I've worked in my studio! I had inspiration for this but I can not remember where i saw it to give the proper credit. Just know I was inspired to make it... It's close to hers but I did put my own spin on the embellies. I'm proud of it. And LOVE using the charcoal pencil for outlining! (may have gone too far with it but just couldn't stop myself!)
Depression has had me hiding and making me not even want to work on anything. But today was a good day. Each day is a climb. But with God holding my hand, and carrying me when I get too tired, I can get past this. I have started to walk- got a treadmill. I try for 3-4 miles a week and have lost 20 pounds since November! Maybe things will really start changing more, inside and out!!

Practice! Practice! Practice!

I've always wanted to be able to draw people. All my life .... But never could get it right. Now, I know this one is not spot on for my friend (pict was borrowed from Facebook) but at least her nose looks like a nose, her mouth is a mouth, and the cheeks they do look like cheeks. Compared to the way I used to draw, I've come a long way. The features before, well lets say they looked like they had some plastic surgery that had gone way wrong! I'm proud of this! I'm still going to work on the shading some more and her eyes need some more work but I like it. To get any better than we are each day we just have to Do. Do whatever it is that we do so that tomorrow we might be able to DO it better.

Lovin these apps!

Me with Keeli Jo and Kinley... Love these sweet nieces of mine!

My niece Keeli Jo

She loved this!! I have a ton of these!! She wanted more and more - so we played and played taking pictures and being silly! What a good day it's been!!

My little niece Kinkey and me goofin off!

Playing with the iPhone apps again! Had so much fun with my little nieces today!

Multimedia painting

She is painted over a collaged background using acrylic paints and Caron d'Ache watercolor crayons. I had fun painting her... I have to learn more about facial shading. I do wish Kelly Ray Roberts would offer an online class. I love her work! 

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Photo frame is made with Photo Frame Free App for iPhone. 

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