Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Back to Art



Hello everyone! This is just a quick update. Shining Star is one of my last folk art paintings, finished a couple of weeks ago. The second one, is still unfinished as I can't stand her face! so will have to redo it.
Tonight I finally got off my lazy butt and attempted to finish a background I am working on in one of my classes. I'm already behind in the lessons! (I'm taking Julie Prichard's Layer love to improve my backgrounds, and because it's fun!)

I just finished a coffee and the biggest biscotti you have ever seen, so I feel a bit sluggish. Darn those sugar cravings! I couldn't just have half, no, I went to the freezer and removed the other half. This is a short update because I am going to be walking my parent's beagle tonight, they are on vacation for 2 months, so I am the lucky one who gets a very energetic 8 month old puppy. Maybe I can burn off those calories, lol!

Thats it for now, I'm putting on my running shoes, and preparing to be dragged behind a super hyper dog, help!!

21 comments:

Marlene said...

She is very sweet!

Adrian said...

Shining Star is wonderful! Your art is inspiring and I have really enjoyed your blog posts. Thanks for your encouragement. This art thing does take a lot of time and inner courage, but like anything else that seems a mystery, the more you engage it, the friendlier it becomes.

Kelly said...

She is beautiful. I love the muted colours.

Jennifer Williams said...

Cute piece! I like the text for her hair. It's a great change up and gives a different feel to the painting.

Once Upon A Blue Crow said...

She is lovely :)
Glad you're enjoying your workshop.
I'm with you-I have a mean sweet tooth too!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful painting!

Flor Larios Art said...

Sweet! Love her hair...very cool!

Bee said...

Beautiful! I love the earthy colours and her hair really stands out. Lovely.

Pam of Always Artistic said...

What a beautiful painting!

LOL have fun with the puppy!

Renee said...

....as I can't stand her face! har har har that sounds a bit harsh. Picures have feelings you know.

Have a great weekend and have fun with the dog.

By the way, I love shining star.

Love you.

Renee xoxo

Renee said...

....as I can't stand her face! har har har that sounds a bit harsh. Picures have feelings you know.

Have a great weekend and have fun with the dog.

By the way, I love shining star.

Love you.

Renee xoxo

Wyanne Thompson said...

She is wonderful! I love her hair! We used to have a Beagle. He was just as energetic at 13+ years, as he was as a puppy! They are like the energizer bunny!

Unknown said...

great painting! Lots of personality and I love the background colors and texture!

QueenBe said...

Betty thank you for the kind words you left at my blog, and words of support and encouragement. I need them for sure right now, and yes I feel hopefull that we will get to the bottom of this and it will be the "good" kind of JA, the kind they can outgrow ( I never knew it could be outgrown but our rheumatologist and things I have read online both confirm it CAN be outgrow). By the way, your background on this piece is wonderful... your blog looks appealing and enspiring. Thanks again, Carol

Renee said...

I still think it is funny when I read 'I can't stand her face.'

xoxoxo

Anonymous said...

Hope your feeling more confident with your art today. You always make beautiful art. She certainly looks the mysterious type.
Thank you so much for coming over for a visit, lovely to hear from you.

Art by Darla Kay said...

I've got an award for you on my blog if you'd like to stop by :)
Darla

Our Hands For Hope said...

I love the style of your work. Beautiful and marketable!

Pam of Always Artistic said...

Betty,

Hope you've gotten the other paintings face how you like it...

I have given you a blog award...

http://alwaysartistic.blogspot.com/2009/06/premio-meme-award.html

~Pam

Unknown said...

I love the colors and especially the writing on her hair! I am presently craving something sinfully sweet :)

Sandy xoxo

Abi said...

Beautiful! I love your art work.