Funky Art Queen

I did meals on wheels today and saw something like this in someones little yard. It just impressed me so...I could not wait to get some pretty rocks and do the same in my yard. I bought some little rocks at Michaels today and brought them home. I had to water down the spot where I wanted my little Ichthus and then I drew the design with a stick. Then I placed the rocks in the design and embellished with some glass marbles. I pounded them in the ground a little with a rubber mallot. This is right at our front porch. I told my husband I should change it every week to give our few guests and the postman some entertainment. It was a short and fun activity for me this evening .

What do they have in common you might ask? They are human! Today I saw a news story about how they have recently discovered through some journals kept by Mother Teresa (declared a Saint) that proved her doubt in God. Even though (before she died)she explicitly asked that these journals not be shared, the catholic church has released them so that we can further oogle and judge her. It does not surprise me that she expressed doubt and depression at times...has anyone ever read anything about her work in Calcutta? She was stronger than I would have ever been! I think she is saintly simply because even after all of her works and self deprivation of material things, she still questioned if she was good enough. She called herself a " hypocrite ". Hmm sounds pretty human to me. And yet, she kept doing her work of taking care of the poor and sick. A rich and pampered woman once went to Calcutta because she wanted to work with Mother Teresa. First Mother Teresa criticized this woma...

I'm announcing the early end to my Self Portrait contest! I know...it's early but I have not received any other entries in a while and I think I made it too long anyway. OK, This is the winner by Kelly! It is busy, colorful and true journal art. I wonder if Kelly keeps a creative journal? I love to do that. My second runner up is Stacey with her wonderful digitally altered photo of her self. All us women/Moms are a little crazy like that Stacey! Heehee Thanks to everyone who participated! Kelly, I am going to submit the picture you won in an upcoming artshow so as soon as that is done, I will send it to you. Stacey, you get a surprise runnerup gift! I will need both of you to send me your address. HUGS!!!! AND KEEP BEING CREATIVE!

Here is Marisa and Mireya's pillow. I could not resist adding that photo to something she could keep. I worked on it last night and finished it this morning. Yes, I got up early! I can't sleep when Craig is not here and Biscut is not real happy with me because I'm not as fun as Daddy so he tossed and turned, I tossed and turned and finally gave it up. Now Biscut is napping on my bed. It's like, "Shew she's gone...now I can sleep". Heehee Anyway, the pillow is just a small token of appreciation for my dear friend Marisa. She was so good to me this week. When I was having car troubles, I had to leave my car in the shop so she let me drive her car back to Big Spring (home) from Midland and keep it until the next day. She's just cool like that! So she gets this tomorrow at work.

Today I pulled a lot of my art out to decide which pieces I will enter in the Big Spring Art Association show. The deadline for entries is the 29th of this month. That is Wednesday! So, I -played with several pieces, placed them in frames and cleaned the glass. Here is a display of a few pieces I am considering. This is my first show so I have a few things to learn. You have to get each piece "wired" for hanging. And, you have to have all this info on the back of each piece and determine the price if you want to sell it. But, it's a step out for me and I'm actually excited! My weekend has been good thus far. Heather and I are on our own this weekend as Dad went to Irving to be with Cody. They are having some good father and son time together. So, Heather and I have had some good Mother and daughter time. We ate at Hunans Chinese food buffet today. Then we went to the nursing home to visit some of her sweet friends. She got one special friend some flowers and candy. Sh...

I'm going to give you a sneak preview of two of the pieces I am going to enter into the Big Spring Art Association Art Show. I was very excited to see the ad about this show. You can enter several pieces and I am going to stick with the mixed media category. One entry will be this copy of my recent piece called Wabi Sabi. Only this one is being done on a piece of wood. The textures are cool. Another piece I am working on is inspired by my previous piece of the African sisters. This was also done on wood. I incorporated a lot of texture and color. Here is a sneak peak of that piece. I'm trying to take my time and do quality work. I have never entered an art show really and I hope I do alright. So...wish me luck. Happy Thursday...tomorrow...TGIF!!!!!

This is kind of off the beaten path for me but I feel I must share this with you. It is too big to keep to myself. I just can't be that selfish. My daughter told me about some sheets she discovered that were so soft and wonderful that I must try them. She told me they were made out of "Modal". So, because I am a lover of soft and comfy...I found some sheets made out of modal at target. They are the softest sheets and the most comfortable, airy sheets I ever owned. In fact, they are so comfy that one morning I was lying in my bed enjoying the softness thinking that I must find a night gown made from this material. Then I would be in soft ecstacy. I even thought that if I could not find a gown in this material, I would find some of the sheets and make one. Well, that is not necessary. The clothing industry has discovered this fabulous fabric! YAY! I did a little research to learn more about this wonderful fabric. Forgive the cut and copy! Modal type of viscose. Modal fab...