SUMMER PANSY

Here is the newest of my creations - a friend sent me this beautiful flower
and I just loved the colors in it. So of course I just had to digitally paint it and
add it to my collection.
I really like the way it came out - feels so summery and happy!!!
The colors just grab me - I love it!!
I am working on different things and you all will be seeing them soon...
in the meantime - can you just smell this lovely one?
This is my weekly contribution to the Creative EveryDay Project!
Let me know what you think of my latest flower and
Thanks So Much for stopping by~!~

Have a Beautiful Creative Week~

BUNNIE'S ROSE

My Friend Bunnie sent me this picture because she wanted
to show me what
she was interested in sketching......I thought it was
beautiful and decided
to paint it digitally as a surprise for her.
I do like the way it came out - soft looking.Took me several
weeks but it felt very therapeutic working on it!
I also thought the colors were really sharp -
I really enjoyed painting this one - a creative healing and gift!!
So what did you create lately - let me know!!!
Peace~!~

RECTANGLE ZENTANGLE

Sorry about the very grainy and blurry photo - but that is the best I could do right now in
my puter room - there is no light - it is driving me nuts.....
anyway - I just wanted to try out a zentangle in the shape of a rectangle - It is
different from my usual ones - always trying something new...!
I think tho that I do prefer the circle (mandalas) shape and the hand shape...
I feel more creative with those shapes.But the one above was fun to make - and got me thinking of other shapes and such
so it was a successful creative session for me.
Thanks for stopping by and checking things out....
Until Next Time ..... Create For The Fun Of It~!~

BIG YELLOW ROSE

WOW - talk about falling off the face of the planet - no I didn't but I sure
disappear for long periods of time - I am sorry....
I thought I would upload a digital painting I recently completed...the good
news is I have stayed somewhat creative - it is very restrictive due to construction
happening at the old homestead - hopefully things will settle out soon...
all of my art supplies are packed away - our new computer/craft room is not ready
yet to move into.Anyway - in between the chaos I created this rose which I am really pleased
with - very soft to me and I love the yellow in it!
It took me several long weeks to complete it - I have no idea why but I
am glad it is done and I can finally share it.
Hope that you all are staying creative in your corner of the universe....
Thanks for stopping by - Be The Creative You~!~

TWIN MANDALAS-ZENTANGLES

TWIN MANDALAS - the mandala on the right is one that I did last november--
finally I finished the one of the left.
I think they look cool together.
I am so hooked on doing these zentangles-mandalas...it is so easy to just sit back and put
my art journal on my lap and doodle away.
I am a bit behind with my once a week checking in with what creation I am working on...
I am just lazy lately---nothing more....
but hopefully I can get out of this slump and keep moving forward...
So the twin zentangle-mandalas are my newest creation...and hopefully
just the beginning of so many more!
Now I want to get color markers to try that - I think color would add a whole different
look to it all....(maybe)!
Thanks for stopping by - make sure you let me know how are you
being creative lately!
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

BUNCHED ZENTANGLE

More Zentangles - I just wanted to "experiment" with zentangles intentionally started
a certain way - the outline.......I like the way it turned out - not as much
a surprise to me the way it came together because it was planned---do you know
what I mean?
The piece above was not formed by just free flowing lines and then me looking
at it to see what shapes I notice and how to start---this one was planned...and
it took me longer to do - hmmmmm---I wonder if that is connected in some way.
I tried to trim off the photo of all the extra in it - so that you can get a close look
at the piece but my psp kept crashing (which is typical of windows vista)..but hopefully
you can see all you want of it.
Well - off to doodle some more - and how are your creative juices doing?
PEACE & HAPPY CREATING~!~

DETAILED ZENTANGLES - LAST DAY

I MADE IT!!!!
A whole month of creating and writing about it - WOW!!!
This really has been quite theraputic for me - I feel like I have accomplished
something positive and good. For me - that is major!!
I have met some awesome peeps during this past month--absolutely
supportive and just plain nice - WOW - I am blessed.
I plan on continuing my zentangle projects and my hand project--so keep on
coming back and take a peek what I am up to--
you might be surprised.....lol.
Here a few pics of my most recent creations:


This one-to me-looks like a ribbon that has different ornaments or
such hanging from it - I like the way it turned out--
I think one of the ornaments is looking at me!!



This is my newest hand project zentangle--much more detailed--
took me a bit longer to complete but to me worth it.
I thought it turned out really nice - just staring at it from a bit of a distance
and the coolest images come to life.
The pic below is a closer look at some of the details--

Well I just want to say THANK YOU ALL for coming by and being
so supportive and leaving such encouraging words - you have
made my life so much more richer.
Have a BEAUTIFUL day!!!
PEACE~!~

ZENTANGLE-PRACTICE SAMPLE

WOW - tomorrow is the last day of AEDM and NABLOPOMO....I cannot believe
that a whole month has gone by so quickly---it has been an amazing month-
Today I am going to show you one of the zentangles that I did for practice--trying to
figure out how I was going to do things and such...so here is my practice one:

It is not anything fancy - I just wanted to see what different line doodles would
look like ---everything is kind of giant in size but at least you can see where
I started from and where it has taken me---
tomorrow I will be uploading a hand zentangle that I think looks awesome--
it is much more detailed -
NOW---I have been asked some questions so I thought I would answer them
here and now---I did not take lessons to learn about zentangles - I saw
some examples and read about it being a new artform and I was instantly hooked.
I am teaching myself through trial and error - there really is no wrong way because
it is just doodling - and art is so open to interpretation--it can be anyway you want.
I did not buy anything to do them--I have a fine point sharpie marker/pen that does
not bleed through the paper and that is it....no special equipment - actually I think
the practice one above was partly done with a gel black pen - until I found my
sharpie--so there truly is nothing special to buy.
I have always enjoyed doodling - like when you are talking on the phone
and you just start to doodle and make shapes and such - well that is where I
started from and I am slowly expanding what I can do.
I made this process easy since it is all new--I just wanted to have fun -
I am kind of glad I did not take lessons or anything because I feel
like there are no rules or boundaries and that I like~~
I hope this answers some of your questions---thanks for stopping by - I appreciate
your support and kind words!
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

MANDALA 1128

It is extremely chilly here - so cold that we have space heaters on -
that is cold for Florida.
As soon as I am done uploading my newest art piece - I plan on going back
to my recliner and snuggling with the dogs and watching some great
college football -
Here is my first true mandala - in black and white!

I like the way this one came out - love the look of black and white--
still learning - trial by error - but really am enjoying myself.
You can never go wrong doodling - you just have to feel comfortable with
what you are doodling--if it feels good then it is right.
So what do you see in this one?
Thanks for all of your encouraging comments - I so appreciate it!
Your supportive words are what kept me going this month!
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

ZENTANGLE 1127

I hope everyone had a terrific holiday--we stuffed ourselves beyond rational thinking
and enjoyed every second of it - LOL.
I am still playing with zentangles and as promised
here is my newest:

My hunnie said he sees a turtle in it - I said I see a gecko in it
my daughter says she sees both - so tell me what you see in it...
I really like the way this one turned out...
did you already see my hand zentangle - just click on the words and
check out that one--I am having way too much fun.
Only 3 more days left to this month long challenge and for me it has flown
by - really a lot of fun and I even learned a new artform - I am excited!
Well THANK YOU ALL for the great comments -
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - ATC CARD

Just a quick note to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING -
our day was glorious and blessed - great food - tons of laughs - lots of football
and we are still going at it - so here is a simple card made for the occasion:


I will return tomorrow with another zentangle for you all
to check out - enjoy the rest of your day!!!
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

JOY XMAS TREE - ATC CARD

Today has been a bit busy with getting some things ready for Thanksgiving.
It is just going to be my hunnie and our daughter and myself - very peaceful
but we love the put on a spread - LOL.
I am still working on some zentangles and mandalas....I am thoroughly
enjoying the process - and doing something so new and different is
really making me feel good.
My daughter is off from school starting today (I thought it was yesterday) so she
said she would do all the pics and upload everything for me - so
then you will see what I am talking about...hopefully you will not be
disappointed.
Here is another ATC card celebrating Christmas:

Just a simple Christmas tree - not overly done with
decorations...just a tree of Joy!
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving comments - I really
do appreciate it - This truly has been a great month for me - I have met
so many beautiful artists and have been inspired by so many creative ideas-
it is amazing!!
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

I LOVE SNOW - ATC CARD

Well - since yesterday - I have been consumed with the hand project-mandala-zentangle
creative outlets...just cannot stop.
I know I promised you all some pictures - and I promise they are coming - I have to have
my daughter help me with taking the pics - but all day yesterday she was
studying for a math exam which is much more important - so after school today she
should be free.
I am really enjoying just free flowing geometric shapes and such inside a hand or mandala
or just a flowing line of circles and lines etc--all in black and white - I think it looks
sharp and so interesting.
Well now you know what I am doing with my time - I did manage to create
another cute ATC card - here is my newest:

Sort of taken from the same theme as yesterday - this time tho
using a snowman - a pretty simple card but I do like the way
it turned out - looking at it makes me smile--
I really love the little snowballs - lol.
I hope you all have a very creative day full of fun!
Thanks for stopping by--
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

FALL TURKEY - ATC CARD

What a Beautiful Saturday it is here - some great football games
are on and the weather is nice - all is right with the universe....
A very typical fall day - with Thanksgiving right around the corner
and all the holiday talk and commercials on -
So here is my newest ATC card:

A little simple but I like the way it came out.
I have not decided yet if I am done with it - again just
playing with elements and putting them together
to see what I can come up with.
I am enjoying the process of just putting things together without
having a certain plain in mind!
Again THANKS for all the sweet comments you all
have been leaving me - I so appreciate your support!
Enjoy your weekend-
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

CHRISTMAS SANTA - ATC CARD

WOW - I just realized that the holidays are flying by so soon - geez
scares me to death that the end of the year is not so far away-
But I will admit that this time of year is my favorite - love the decorations
and music and the feeling of giving in the air--it is wonderful!
So here is my newest ATC card to start off my holiday time of year:


I thought it was a bit whimsical/cutsey - something fun to start
off the holidays and play around.
Hopefully Santa will find some humor in it also - LOL...gotta stay on the
good side of the list..LOL
Thanks for stopping by and Visiting - I so appreciate it!
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

SAIL AWAY - ATC CARD

WOW - it is the 18th day of AEDM and NABLOPOMO - and so far
things are moving forward - this is a good thing.
I am absolutely loving, seeing how others are doing with the
challenge this month - so many BEAUTIFUL and CREATIVE people..
I am in awe of their art. Very Inspiring!!
Here is my newest ATC card:

This one reminds me of sailing when I was a kid with
my dad. We had a little sail boat - yellow and baby blue...so much fun
and lots of great memories - so here is my ATC card in dedication to those
wonderful childhood times. I can just hear those seagulls and waves.
Thanks for stopping by - I so appreciate it.
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

ALONE - ATC CARD

WOW - I am so late getting this entry up -
Just feeling a bit under the weather - kind of dragging...but
truly I am ok - just so tired - maybe my body is trying to tell me something.
I just could not skip a day of posting so here is my newest piece:


This one is a work in progress - I am still searching for a quote or some
element to make it feel complete to me... but I thought I would
share it until something inspirational hits me about it...
I love the Black and white look of it and the hint of red...and her little wagon - LOL
Well I just wanted to share something with all you wonderful peeps--
Thanks for stopping by.
PEACE and HAPPY CREATING~!~

HALLOWEEN WITCH - ATC CARD

Ahhh Yes - the weekend is here and there are some
great football games going on.
A very laid back day in our house - no one has to be anywhere
today - just relax and do whatever floats your boat - LOL.
Even the weather is awesome - fall like temperatures and bright and sunny.
I am still finding elements for Halloween - so I thought
I would make another card for the occasion.
Here it is:

I like this one because of the green in her outfit...I think
it looks great with the black and red--and her eyes are huge - too cute.
Even the spider has big eyes - lol.
I am happy with it - feels complete to me.
Thanks for stopping by and checking things out.
Have a BEAUTIFUL and CREATIVE weekend~!~

FRIDAY THE 13TH - ATC CARD

Happy Friday The 13th!
WOW - some peeps really go bonkers over that date - here it is just
another day in the neighborhood - lol.
I will say that it is quite chilly today - feeling good - hope it lasts.
I think the skies are actually looking a more vibrant blue then I have
seen in a very long time!
I was playing with more elements and created this card - nothing
really special - just putting things together to see what I get...
and I thought - wow - try something for this special friday - lol and
here it is:


Well now that I think about it - friday the 13th and the above card
really do go together - lol.
I particularly like this one because of the colors - purple is my passion.
I just love the color - now purple gives me energy and makes things happy
for me - strange but true!
I also love her big round eyes - windows to the soul - so pretty....
So this is my little contribution to the 13th with a black cat and
all that stuff - lol -
I wanted to THANK YOU ALL for the beautiful and supportive
comments you all have been leaving - OMG - they have truly
touched my heart and inspired me to keep moving forward--
I so appreciate it!
Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND--
HAPPY CREATING~!~

WHAT A HOOT - ATC CARD

WOW - what a change in the weather from yesterday to today.
It is 11 in the morning and it is only 56 degrees outside - for
the sunshine state - that is CHILLY.
It feels good - makes breathing so much more easier - but
what a shock to ones' system. LOL
Well - today's ATC card is reflective a bit of the weather - fall like
and fun!
Here is my newest card:


Again - I love the soothing colors of fall - and the lil whimsical owl--
this was fun to make - made me laugh.
My mind is the autumn mood - I hope you all have a beautiful
fall like day.
Thanks for stopping by --leave a comment -- would love to hear
your opinion about my ATC cards.
PEACE AND HAPPY CREATING~!~