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Wonderland

6/26/2018

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The End Table Project

6/18/2018

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I found these two end tables- both for $8.00
*Ugly falling apart shades - didn't get a picture of those.
*Blonde kinda bashed about finish.
*Wobbly- needed some fixing.
But HEY! $4bucks a piece? What a deal.
So I sanded- primed- painted - added some awesome turquoise shades.
(they were $5..00 each)
So for a total of $10.00 each (tables, shades, primer and paint I already had) -
​and a little time and effort-
​I now have a great set of end tables!

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Inspirations

6/15/2018

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Following is a post from 2016 on my old blog: webeginbeing.blogspot.com
I still adhere to these words. 
I have since discovered Pinterest, which is AWEsome!
I have since given away or sold some of my supplies so that I can concentrate on a few things
instead of being overwhelmed by so many.
I focus mainly on Colored Pencil and Collage work now.
I teach Various Colored Pencil Classes. My hope is to have some on-line classes- stay tuned.


Learning from Any/Every Source                             
​I like to Learn.
Whenever I can.
From whatever Source I can.

I like to Observe/Look at All Kinds of Art, Nature, People.
If we Limit ourselves to only one Type/Kind/Philosophy/Idea 
then we will Always be coming up with "The Same Stuff"

I receive newsletters in my personal box from:
Daily OM
Free Will Astrology
Christine Kane
Talent Smart
to name just a few. 
Some are daily, some, weekly, some monthly.
Sometimes I get a great deal out of the post and sometimes I do not.
But they are a good source of the written word from which I can gather
Ideas and Information and Thoughts.

I  "like" numerous Artists pages on various subject matter on my Facebook Page .
Painters, Musicians, Collage, Photography, etc.
I enjoy going to sites like Demilked or BoredPanda
for more Visual Different/Interesting stimulation.

I go to the library and look through magazines and check out books
from a Wide Variety of Topics.

Fortunately or Unfortunately I also have this kind of SunRay Approach  to my Art. 
I have yet to "settle" on a specific medium, theme/subject matter, type of Art. 
So .....
I sew.
I paint.
I tinker.
I collage.
I draw.
I use fabric, paper ephemera, colored pencils, paint.
I work on paper, canvas, wood, textiles.
(when I had a MAC I also did computer driven work)

It can get/be over-whelming sometimes.

I am trying to follow The Buddhas words:

"Do One Thing Well."

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I'll Keep You Posted

6/9/2018

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D.I.Y. Lightbox

5/27/2018

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My photos have been coming out truly sad... washed out... can't see detail.
Grey Girl Graphics (company that built this site) showed me how to make my own Photo Lightbox.
I made this one- learned some things and will make another=Larger with White Tape instead of Black.
​All in All though it came out pretty good I think.

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Cut out all four sides- leaving an edge of an inch or more (mine are about 2"- cut top off

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Not a necessary step but I covered entire box in duct tape to make it stronger- Next box I use a lighter color instead of black though
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Cover top and 3 sides with white vellum or another white opaque but see through-ish paper- 

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Place your items inside- shine a light from above or behind or from the side or all of that... to get a good diffused light instead of a bright flash that washes it all out

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TA-DA!!!

5/15/2018

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Step by Step of Dear Darling Dudley.
I took a gazillion photos to get a decent one I could use... he was such a sweet dog. 
I was gonna leave off the slobbery brown bits around his mouth but owner Jim said "Leave it in. That's Dudley."
So I did.
This is literally the second pet portrait I've ever done.
The first was of my own Sweet Squirt. I was unhappy with it. And too depressed as I drew it.
She passed. VERY hard to handle.
I started the portrait years later. But couldn't deal.
It's been 8/9 years now. 
I may try again... we shall see.
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Try and Try and Try Again

4/19/2018

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Attempting to create an Image for my page.
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First attempt at self-portrait- background coming along nicely, face is too pink, eyes a bit wonky, way too much hair is gonna be on that head. Try again.
I Try and I Try and I am Very Hard to Please.
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Second attempt at self-portrait -same photo inspiration, better skin tone- coming along right eye- (left eye to you, the viewer) needed help and then that side of face looks kinda caved in- OKAY - not working out
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Third try- new approach. Still a self-portrait, from an old photo. mmmm.....No. Electric eraser is greying out the black paper, jawline is off. Well phooey!
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Four- well I kinda want to represent Left and Right Brain- that's  SORT of self-portrait right... but yea...no. Don't like this one either. (I DO like the "Whenever O'Clock though)
At this point I am getting really annoyed with myself. Just DO this thing already.
The drawings are not coming out as I wish- so let's go with my love- Collage.
​All right! Let's DO this thing!!!
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That's it. That's the One. My Left and My Right= My WHOLE Brain.
TaDa!!
​Done.
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Collages- I Love 'Em

4/5/2018

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What can I say about my love of collages?
A lot probably but I'll try to keep it simple.
More in future posts perhaps.
I love searching thru my paper ephemera- text and images-
choosing. 
arranging. 
re-arranging. 
commiting. 
​completing.
it's soothing.
it's zen.
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Very First Ramble

4/2/2018

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The Traveller: colored pencil and collage - vintage photo for inspiration, vintage paper ephemera to finish it up
Limited color palette to keep it soft and muted.
I loved creating this piece. ​
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