I hope everyone had a great holiday break. Did you make any resolutions? I can't think of any to make, or at least any I may have a chance at keeping, lol! I decided a long time ago, that the best thing to do if you want to make changes in your life, is to take each day as a fresh start. If you fail today, try again tomorrow. No guilt. Guilt is the thing that keeps us back, for it makes us feel like failures. I like the quote : 'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step'. Anything can be accomplished, if you take it one step at a time.
The angel you see here is the first girl I painted in a long time. If you are a new blog follower, you may think that I only paint owl ACEOs, haha! but actually this is more typical of what I do.
I started her before Christmas, and left her until I could figure out how to proceed. Last night I decided it was time to work on it, so what you don't see is layers of vintage pages, tissue, stamping, and other old and new techniques I have learned. Sometimes I wonder why I bother, since I cover it all up, but I guess I know what's beneath my art. I feel it is more interesting rather than a quick and easy background.
Now I also painted a few more ACEOs - (and for anyone who is unsure what they are, they are artwork, the size of playing cards. Very collectible, and popular on Ebay and Etsy).
I started a new series for Valentines Day featuring my owl characters..people seem to love them, and I really enjoy them as well.
thanks for reading!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
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She's stunning! Thanks also for the reminder to take each day as a fresh start :) I needed that!
Thanks for your visit today♥
Thanks for visiting my blog, I answered you there but will say again that yes the sky really was that purple. Your angel is gorgeous and your owls are adorable. I love your layering and the effect you achieve by doing it.
You have to admit that your owls are down right adorable! ;) I do love this angel, though, and your choice of colors. :)
I'm partial to owls so love to see your owl aceos, however this lovely gal is superb! Love her!
She is lovely, I can see the layers when I click on her and see the dimensions up close, very nice. I love the color of her gown... I wish I had her figure! One thing I really like about your work is the details that are there on everything you do!
Thanks for the little pep talk, I felt like you were telling this to me! :)
I love her, she is very beautiful!
She is fabulous!! And I love all the texture in the background! And thanks for the reminder to take one day at a time. I needed that!
Hugs
SueAnn
She is wonderful just like you.
xoxo
She is beautiful! And the owls are so cute! Great advise also!
Thank you dear Betty.
xoxo
wow such a beautiful Angel, I love your textured background they are very inspiring. This is a lovely painting!
Beautiful angel. I love angels.
I like your resolution and I'll need to do that too when I mess up my diet the day before..LOL! Your angel painting is beautiful!
Sandy xox
She's beautiful Betty, love the colours, she has such a soft rosy face.
Isn't it beautiful painting things with wings?
Love you're cute owls twit tooo!
your new angel is beautiful x
Hello PinkglitterFae!
You entered my blog giveaway, but forgot to leave your email!
I would love to make your little origami stars and put them into the drawing! So make sure to come back and leave your email =)
You have a wonderful blog! =)
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