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Camera Collector Series- New Art!

Hi! :) So, how are you doing? I'm feeling really excited to finally finish up this Camera series! I have had a few different people encouraging me to get them DONE. No joke- originally I had planned to get these up before Christmas of 2011!! But, it was one of those series that I just couldnt get right. I struggled with the textures... the colors... I questioned and experimented with a patterned background and finally decided that I wanted to keep them classic and timeless. The cameras themselves should be the star of the show. I decided this after trying to add SEVERAL different camera/photography related quotes, and nothing seemed to compliment the cameras. :)

Bell & Howell  - Camera Collector Series

Starflash- Camera Collector Series

Brownie - Camera Collector Series

Tower - Camera Collector Series

My favorite is a toss up between the Tower camera and the Starflash! :) I just can't decide! Which is your fave?

We had my sister's kids over the weekend, and were able to play outside in the snow again! It is slowly melting in some areas, but still really deep in others.

There was quite a bit of snow when we moved in, and seeing patches of grass has been exciting. :) The other day my mom found a cute little bird house in the back yard... the snow had finally melted enough to see it. 

I am ready for an early Spring! How about you? I am really hoping that ground hog was right, it snowed again yesterday but it didnt stick!

Coupon codes are active in both shops, but are expiring soon!

Etsy Shop: 20% OFF Expires 2/20 (TOMORROW NIGHT) CODE: 20PERCENT

Digital shop: 50% OFF EXPIRES 2/21 CODE: JUSTBECAUSE

 

 

Insect Series- New Art!

Right now, you are probably asking yourself if you read that correctly. Did I in fact use the words Insect and new art in my blog post title?! Well, I did. I debated on doing these because I worried they wouldn't be considered as my style of artwork... but really I've been in love with tastefully done insect art. So, why can't I try to create my own version? I was reminded of this quote I had seen just a couple of days ago... "An artist cannot fail." I'll let you be the judge of that, because in my book failure can come in many different forms! :) 

Insects Series- Butterfly available here

Insects Series- Beetle available here

Insects Series- Dragonfly available here

Insects Series- Red Beetle available here

I can totally see these being positively sweet when paired with glass beakers on a table. :)

image grabbed from Gardenista

So, what do you think... or should I even ask?!

 

New Art- Scatter Sunshine

I'm dropping in twice today! :) I also wanted to share the new piece of art I finished up. Scatter Sunshine is available right here in my etsy shop. I took the picture a couple of of years ago when jaydon and I took our anniversary trip to Seattle. The view from on top of the space needle was AMAZING. I have been wanting to go back, but it hasnt worked out for us to do so. Maybe next year! :)

It seems that I never tire of seeing gray and yellow together. I think they make the perfect pair, and really balance each other out. ;)

 

 

New Art- Kitchen Series

Hello! :) How is your Saturday going? This morning we met with our accountant and wrapped up the last of our tax stuff, celebrated with a salted caramel frappuccino, came home and cleaned some. I then found some extra time to finish up the kitchen series I was telling you all about! :)

I was really wanting an organic, neutral, fresh look to this new series, and I hope I've managed to give it that affect. :)

You can find them available individually in my shop. :)

Strawberries and Hearts

Orange You Glad

Love and Utensils

and... A Little Cheesey :)

Plus, dont forget that there is a 72 hour sale going on in the shop right now!  This will be the last sale I'm going to have in my etsy shop for quite awhile! I'm a little burnt out and looking forward to not doing as much these next couple of months! Taxes are paid and I feel like taking a vacation now! lol

Okay! Wish me luck... we're about ready to head over to my parents house. Taking my sister in law's maternity pictures. The weather is GORGEOUS!

Drawings in progress...

I've been drawing ALL day today!! Finally stopped to get some cleaning done, but wanted to share a peek at what will be making its way to the shop. "The Wherever We Are Together Series" will be growing by quite a few pieces. :) The drawing in the middle... is one I've wanted to add for awhile... I'm a HUGE fan of the vintage Shasta trailers, and they definitely inspired this drawing! :)

Felt good to sit down and spend some time drawing... very relaxing. :) So, how is your saturday going?

2 NEW art prints listed in my etsy shop!!

Hiya! So, I've been inspired lately... so inspired that I've listed 2 new art prints in my etsy shop! Both drawings were originally used in this year's valentines cards... and I loved them so much I wanted to re-work them into something new. :) I definitely have a soft spot for the little record player... I'll admit that isnt normal. ;) Both are available in 5 different colors, so you can choose to have the print's dominant color coordinate with your decor... something I VERY much appreciate! :)

The first print can be found HERE and is titled "Life Is  A Song"

The second print can be found HERE and is titled "No Book Is Long Enough"

My licensing agent is preparing for the Surtex Show, and I want her to have a small collection of new work to display... so all of the ideas I've had floating around in my head for new art will hopefully be making they're way into a completed form. :) I have some new house prints in the works, a few to add to the "wherever we are together home collection" and a couple of completely new ideas. :)

Also, after LOTS of thinking I've decided to add a small watermark to my artwork. I've been advised by fellow friends/customers to do so... and after years of debating the issue in my head I finally went ahead and did it. I love Pinterest and the free exposure it gives, but I've had a few people tell me that it took them quite a bit of time navigating the web in an effort to find the original source of the artwork, and having my logo/name will hopefully make that a little easier for people. I really HATE having to add something like a watermark, and tried several different styles and decided on a simple tab style... hopefully it will not interfere with the artwork too much.

What are your thoughts on watermarking, and what do you think of the new art!? :)

 

Enjoy The Sunshine- a new print!

I just listed this new print titled "Enjoy The Sunshine"  in my etsy shop a few minutes ago. Some of you may remember me talking about working on awhile back... well I FINALLY finished it. I created it to remind myself to dwell more on the positive things in my life. I tend to be somewhat of a pessimist/worrier by nature, and I hope this will remind me that I need to enjoy the bits of sunshine in my life. Even if it is a cloudy, and gloomy day there are pieces of sunshine in my life... I just need to take the time to find them. :) I hope you have been enjoying your weekend! :)

40% off all prints in my etsy shop + NEW art!!

This post just might go down in history... I've NEVER offered a PUBLIC 40% of sale in my shop, and I have to say I'm getting nervous butterflies/jitters as I write this post! We *think* we just might have found a house we would like to put an offer on. (Yes- I'm BEYOND excited!) We're going to take a closer look this evening with my parents, but we've started the pre-qualification process, and trying to have as much of a down payment as possible... Which is why we're running a 40% off sale in the etsy shop!! I can honestly say I will probably never offer a 40% off sale again. Not even for black friday, so maybe you can get some holiday shopping done super duper early? ;)

I just listed this print:

Live Simply

It has been a work in progress for months, and I wanted to make sure and list it to kick off the new sale!! I absolutely love the motto, and think I should have it somewhere visible so I can see it everyday! ;)

Also, this whole house buying business also prompted me to finish up this little guy:

 

TUDOR STYLE- Wherever We Are Together Home Series

Another print to the Wherever We Are Together home series, tudor style and the first in a horizontal format. :)

I would love to own a tudor someday, but the house we're looking at seems perfect for us and I'm really hoping it works out. Jaydon is just as excited as I am, and that is something.... because it seems like he has been in no hurry to leave our humble abode. :) I really want to share more details, but I think I'm still afraid of a big let down... so I'll just have to keep you guys updated!! ANYHOW, like I said I'm pushing aside the buy 2 get 1 free sale and making way for the big sale: :)

 So... use code SAVE401 and save 40% off your total order! :) Sale expires a week from today: 9/26

Jump to my etsy shop by clicking:

HERE

If you guys feel like tweeting or sharing the sale on facebook, I would be ever so appreciative. :)

Hope you guys had a great weekend!! I have before and after pictures of the motorhome I need to share! :)

Regal- a new print + bedroom decor update!

  Regal available here

I listed a new print this afternoon. :) You might remember seeing the initial sketch I posted awhile back. I've been waiting to take pictures of Regal framed in our bedroom!

I am still loving the color lilac. :) I paired it with the Parachute Duvet cover in Feather Gray from West Elm... which I might add is the first big splurge I've made in our room in quite awhile! :)

The lilac sheets/pillow cases I picked up are from Wal Mart. They were really wide pillow cases, and I kind of prefer they were smaller. The Gray shams are actually Square Euro shams. They are pretty big, but you cant tell because the pillows in front are sooo long! :) Not happy with that set-up... I'm sure I'll eventually change it.

I found this vintage horse trophy on etsy, and spray painted it silver to make it feel a little more cohesive. :) I really love the little guy!

The curtains are from Target and I really love them! Did you notice the square pillow on the bed?

I used iron on printing fabric and transferred the design to the back of a linen tote bag, grabbed a pillow to stuff inside (it is TOO big) cut the straps, and tied the four straps and 2 sides together. It'll do for now. :)

I was SUPER excited to find this lilac covered flower pot on clearance at wal mart for $1.00. I picked up this succulent plant to go inside of it. It is hard to tell in the picture, but it actually has lilac undertones. :)

Love to have it updated some, and I've been wanting to de-clutter those shelves for MONTHS now, but kept putting it off. Feels great to finally have it done. :)

I still cant decide if I should list the other artwork I included on the shelves. The silhouette of the horses head, and the Always Kiss me Goodnight quote next to the horse art?

Would there be any interest in that? Not quite the normal style of my art, but it seemed to pull everything together, and really seemed to compliment each other.

Well, I have a few things I need to get done around the house today, and some orders to get out! :) The sale in the shop is going well. :) If you've been wanting to purchase a couple prints, now is definitely the time to do so! Buy 2 get 1 free.... I've added quite a bit of new artwork in the last couple of months. :) You can jump to the shop via this handy dandy link.

a quote for your week chap 73 + new art

I bet you guys thought I had stopped posting my monday quotes... it has definitely been long enough. I wouldnt blame you one bit for thinking that way... BUT I guess I'm here to prove you wrong today! ;)

So, how did your weekend go? My parents bought a 2007 Jeep Rubicon:

They traded in my moms Tahoe, so technically the Jeep is moms grocery getter. :) It is much easier/smaller to drive than the Tahoe was... they're enjoying it! The top comes off in pieces, so you can have a sun roof, and leave the backseats covered, or you can take it all off. :) Fun, Fun!!

I also listed a new piece of artwork in the shop... Not All Who Wander... you can find it here. :)

I've ALWAYS loved this quote, so it was neat to finally USE it! :) Any favorite quotes you would like to see used in a future art piece? :)