True to myself

I must admit, I started posting on this blog several months ago and shared with family and friends.  I was advised to cut any self-criticism and to only post the most positive aspects of my life.  Their critiques, though well-intentioned, left me questioning myself and unhappy with my posts.    In looking over the previous posts and through contemplation, I have decided to start over and to be real, quirks and all, in hopes of revealing the real me. 

I alluded to the projects that are currently at the printer.  Below are the images I captured of these works.  I can't wait to see what a professional does with them.  I will post the comparisons as soon as I get them back.

Daphne

Felicity

I like to name my subjects as it helps me to capture their personalities as I work with them and I also incorporate vintage papers and music that compliment my image of who they were.  I use vintage photos as a jumping off point for these works.

Below are the images I captured last night as our stormy, sticky day was winding down.  The eerie glow cast upon the surrounding landscape was other-worldly.

Emerge

Welcome to my new blog.  I guess you might say I'm running a little late to this party but I am now ready to share my whimsy with the world.  I want to start out by sharing a few pics of my current status - from garden to studio.

Planters gone wild!

My organic veggie patch.

 

Sweet Peas - My fav!

What do you do with an old iron crib? 

As for my art, I can't let you into my studio yet, it's far too messy at the moment, but I am really exited about my current projects.  Several are at the printer and I will show them next week when I list the prints on Etsy.  I'm not yet ready to part with the originals.  In the meantime, here's a taste of my current passion:

Lorraine - a mixed media collage. 

Balloon Girl.  I absolutely love her!