The Studio is Open--Yippee!

The art studio is finished and open.  After lots of hard work... and choices, it is finished and I am having lots of fun creating.  It is my personal sanctuary of creativity-hehe.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! The windows look out onto our garden which is quite inspirational.  Thanks hubby for all the work you put into this!

Enjoy the tour!!! 

 The view as you walk in the door.

 Work table.

 Garden view.

 Storage and Granny's rocker.

Granny's rocker with an updated look in my favorite color--turquoise.

My favorite spot to create. (The piece on the table is unfinished and

 part of my Psychedelic Cubism series.)

More storage.

Studio Sneak Peek

Here are some photos on the art studio in process...more to come soon!!!  My hubby and
contractor, Dallas, are making fine progress.  Except, Jack does a lot complaining about aches
and pains at night. I also got the wall paint the other night--seaglass!  Imagine that with the
 love affair I am having with turquoise right now.

The art studio will have a ceiling with a slight pitch to make it feel

bigger and so I can have a lighted ceiling fan.

Lots of windows, for lots of light.  Each wall will have a window or two.

To get the permit, the studio had to be moveable.

It is taking shape...woohoo!

Art Parties are the Best!!!

This week I did another Art Party.  They are sooooo fun.  This one was for a surprise birthday party.  Everyone made a flower pot using the palette knives and brushes.  They turned out great.  The mimosas weren't bad either...

Take a peek and enjoy!

The birthday girl was really surprised!!!

Kristen let those creative juices flow...

The finished masterpieces.

Everyone can paint.  I love it when people say, "I can't paint even paint a wall" and then when we finish the class/party, they are amazed at wonderful piece of art they have created. 

Spring Break Is Almost Over

I had a wonderful week of relaxation over spring break.  It was busy and hectic even though we stayed around here. The busy part was that I was getting things in order for the studio build (more to come about this.)  However---I still found  time to enjoy the "CHILLED OUT" life!!!  Here are a few photos of how I spent my down time over the break--not too exciting, but really fun!  One photo I failed to include was me dancing with the Xbox Kinect!

I worked on a few paintings, took art to the Courthouse Coffee, and got supplies ready

for the upcoming art party themed, "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

Enjoyed the beautiful weather in my newly painted Adirondack chairs--turquoise of course! 

Painted some new signs for my displays.

Caught up with my reading.  I ordered some mixed media, collage, and

art studio books from Amazon a while back.

Planning out the new studio was really fun.  I found some perfect graph paper online, outlined the 12 x 16 building space, and measured all items I am going to put in the space.  Then, I found the perfect placement for the easels, stools, tables, etc...--along with the where the windows and door will go.  I am hoping this will help the contractor.  I am sooo excited!!!  The groundbreaking is tomorrow.  I'll keep you posted.

New Art to the Coffee Shop

Tomorrow I'll be taking some new art to Courthouse House Coffee (downtown location)--that is a good a thing!!!  It means my art is selling.  Stop by and take a look--and grab a yummy cup of brew while you are there!!!  Here are a few below...Enjoy!

Art Club

 Last week I hosted am awesome painting club at school. It was my first one and to be honest, I was a bit nervous. It was loads of fun and the pieces the kids created were wonderful. They were so proud. It was amazing the work we accomplished in just three, one hour and fifteen minutes sessions. I also found it funny because as much as I tried to promote creativity, the kids always seemed to feel the need to ask permission for each new stroke of the brush. I was a great budget shopper and made several trips to Michaels with the hubby and lots of 40% off coupons. This allowed the girls to get extra paint, brushes and canvases to create their own masterpieces at home. I hope they continue to find joy and peace in the arts!!!


Here are some of my recent pieces--Enjoy!

Kristin Loves Her Butterfly

Look at that face--does she love it or what?

Turquoise, Turquoise, I Love Turquoise!!!

We've recently been doing a little remodeling in our house--well, actually a lot.  I've always been kind of a neutral girl as far as my house goes and this time I decided to make my color pops in turquoise....  And I love it!!!  Here are a few pieces painted by my talented friend, Darci Walters, who has an especially good eye for really cool pieces.  Her specialty is distressing. Sorry for the weird lighting issue but you can see the chairs and micro table just fine!

I also painted a special wall piece that brings the space all together.  It is in my previous post!!!  Take a look. That is one really great thing about being an artist; I can paint exactly what I want and if I feel another inspiration, I can just go with it--Lickety-split!!!