DID NOT MAKE IT

I must apologize from the bottom of my heart…. the night of November 10th I was feeling really bad – my stomach started cramping and I could not understand why—well that was just the beginning – I was sick to my stomach (throwing up) for over 7 days….I have never been that sick before in my life. I could not even talk or whisper without getting sick to my stomach…and it has taken me until today to sit long enough at my computer to leave a note as to what happened to me. I caught some vicious stomach virus that lasts a good 3-4 weeks…it takes what seems forever for your stomach to stop cramping  etc…every muscle in my body still hurts from it all.

Thank God I can finally sit up for a bit..and check on my emails and update the blog etc….I truly did not think I would be back to this point before the new year.

Well on to better and brighter things….the above flower is one that I digitally painted before I got sick….I love the color purple…I really do not like the white edging on the flower – I will have to work on that…. Well I did not make it the whole month of November for NABLOPOMO but there is always next year…I also wanted to THANK YOU ALL who sent me kind messages and such while I was missing…I so appreciate all the good thoughts and prayers…slowly but surely I am getting there.

I hope that December is just as creative as November was for you all….I am hoping it is for me…Thanks for stopping by..I so appreciate the company.

PEACE--

COLORFUL INK BLOTS

I just had to play in Paint Shop Pro again...this time I created colorful ink blots and
swirled them, twisted them and just kept adding colors until I was happy with the vibrant colors in it.
I like the way it turned out. I am slowly but surely learning what I can and cannot do with psp..
the possibilities are endless.
This is my entry for Day 23 of AEDM.
I hope everyone had a BEAUTIFUL Thanksgiving. Here it was just my hunnie, daughter and myself...we made way too much food...it was all absolutely delicious...really a peaceful
and loving time together!! What more could I ask for!
Thanks for stopping by and looking!!!

FEATHERY FIRE AND THANKSGIVING

This is my first original painting in Paint Shop Pro...I just decided to let things flow nothing specific...no goals in mind and this is what I created. I love it...I like the flow in it...the colors....and a sort of softness to it! I am quite pleased with the outcome... This is my entry for Day 22 of AEDM. I even got a chance to update my personal journal ELLIE'S CRAZY LIFE...you can always pop on over there and see what is up! I wanted to wish you and yours a Very BLESSED and BEAUTIFUL Thanksgiving. If you do not celebrate this holiday - I wish you a BEAUTIFUL fall harvest. Here is a bit of inspiration in honor of the holiday:

BE THANKFUL.

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.
Author Unknown.

Thanks for stopping by and looking!!!

DIGITAL PAINTING - MINI CALLA LILLIES

Another digital painting I did from a photograph I found surfing the net.
I like the results...

DIGITAL PAINTING - BLUE HYACINTH

Another one of my digital paintings....I like the way it turned out tho...not alot of distinct edging on the flower itself....gotta work on that!

DIGITAL PAINTING - PURPLE BUTTERFLY

Here is a digital painting I did ...found the image on the internet and decided to paint it.
I think this is one of my better ones...I really like the way it came out!

DIGITAL PAINTING - SPRING ROAD

I saw this image on the internet and decided to digitally paint it...
it is called Spring Road...I really like the way this one came out...I am finding that
the more simple the picture ... the easier it is for me to paint it digitally.
Enjoy!!!

LOTS OF DAISIES

A digital painting of daisies I did from a photograph I found on the internet.
I have discovered that the more simplier the picture the better it looks digitally painted.

DIGITAL PAINTING-FALL LEAF

I think this one is my best so far...I really like the outcome and look of it.
Digitally painted...very simple but I am like the color contrast in it.

DIGITAL PAINTING-MY TWO ARMY SONS

I digitally painted this pics of my sons who are serving in the US ARMY.
They look a tad blurry but I like the outcome.

DIGITAL PAINTING-ORANGE SUNSET

Here is another scenic digital painting I did...I love the way this one turned out.
I used a smaller brush...it took me quite awhile...but it was worth it.

DIGITAL PAINTING-COCKATIELS

I digitally painted this of my two cockatiels...however I am still working on perfecting
the more detailed areas like eyes and beaks and such...but for my first try...I think it came out
fairly decent...
Their names are Spike (grey one) and Angel.

MAGNOLIA-DIGITALLY PAINTED

I painted this digitally using the thick chalk tool...
I think it gives it a feathery affect...not too sure how I feel about it
but at least I tried another way to create.

PURPLE SUNSET

Another great pic I found when surfing the internet...
Digitally painted using the spray gun....
I have found that when the finished product is smaller and seen
from a distance away...it looks so much more better.
I am really enjoying this medium and way of expression.

SUNSET-DIGITAL PAINTING

I found this picture on the internet and decided to paint it....this is painted digitally.

The further away you get from the pic the better it looks...I used the spray gun feature.

I think I am getting the hang of it! I like the warm colors.

PAINTING-PINK DAISY

I am now experimenting with digital painting...this one was using the spray gun tool...
It took a while to get the colors right and the depth I wanted but I am quite pleased
with the outcome.