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Monthly Archives: December 2006

colors and words

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Took a break from painting and working on the studio clearance sale to check in with 43Things and ponder all I have to be grateful for when I stumbled across this cute little quiz. I don’t usually do posts like this, but this had something to say about why I have become an artist.  “…You [...]

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studio clearance at peepeyes.etsy.com

Friday, December 15, 2006

Super busy lately, what with the commissioned painting, gallery stocking, and adding lots of items to my etsy shop, peepeyes.etsy.com. Today I added a lot more sale items,including hand painted tees and clothing, home decor and gift sets, cards and prints of my paintings, and even some supplies for creating your own art. Of course, [...]

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peepeyes.etsy.com is ready for last minute holiday orders

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

I’ve been placing a lot of items in my shop at etsy, things I have made in the last year or two. There are categories for jewelry, home decor items, paintings, prints and cards, and peepeyes and li’l critters with items available. I am working on adding items to the shop. Look for handpainted tee [...]

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making origami earrings

Sunday, December 10, 2006

I have been making more origami earrings for EurekanArt Gallery. I fold fans and cranes. This photo shows several steps along the way. The cranes are weighted with a little Swarovski crystal. The papers are coated with a thick glossy finish to protect them from dust and moisture. It makes them super pretty, too. Today, [...]

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Phirebrush Issue #44 includes happiness painting

Friday, December 8, 2006

Phirebrush is a monthly online art magazine that has won many awards including coolstop.com’s Best of the Cool. I think it’s cool and I’m excited that my happiness painting made the cut! Check out the December Issue and view and comment on the works displayed by clicking on the screenshot above.

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painting commission progress report #1

Thursday, December 7, 2006

Since I cannot post any photos of the commission I have been working on, I thought I’d share this letter to my client with you all. I think it gives a pretty good picture of my painting process as well as a glimpse into what it’s like to work on commission.
Dear ______,
The work is going [...]

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