Happy Easter!

Cupcakes, Flowers, Dying Easter Eggs and a journal page background for what happens when all the sugar wears off! Happy Easter Everyone!

Inspired by a magazine ad
I created the backgrounds in my art journal. I have three journals going at once. One just collage, one acrylic and collage and this one a variation of many types. This allows me to let things dry. I do sometimes however use a blow dryer to speed things up and stay working on the same journal book. I have about 10 pages to go to complete this book! I can't wait to start on the next one! There are several visual journal classes via online. If interested leave me a comment and I will email you some information! Stampington Magazine has a publication dedicated to Journals. http://www.stampington.com/html/art_journaling_w09.html
This is published a few times a year and is great for inspiration. Just don't get too overwhelmed when you start your own. Create your own style. Experiment and most of all have fun!

Mixed Media Fairy Painting

This is a closer look at the fairy painting. I am back to the work room for some art journal work.

Mixed Media Fairy Painting

I have been taking an Organic Dimensions Class.
This is the latest that I have been working on.
I wanted her to look as though she was gazing in the water. I used colors related to nature. The collage paper I used had flowers and I muted them by painting over it. I found a few fairy quotes but don't know that I will add them. Haven't quite decided if I am done.
Spread your wings and let the fairy in you fly!
Fairies are invisible and inaudible like angels. But their magic sparkles like nature.

Wish

Here is a picture of one of my acrylic paintings that I have done lately. I have been busy with the mom stuff. Sammie had gotten sick back to back with two different virus's. So....not much time for keeping up with posts and such.
I am going up to San Francisco area this weekend for the first birthday of my granddaughter Audrey. The break will be good. Hopefully I will return with much inspiration for more art work.
I have two mixed media projects in the works and trying to get to my art journal. I will have to put on hold until after the weekend. Next week some new posts for all~

Marie Antoinette

I love the beauty of the 17th and 18th Centuries. The colors, soft fabrics, hats, and especially the shoes!

http://www.shoeiq.com/blog/the-queen-of-fashion

One of my favorite Art magazines Stampington & Company is devoting a whole magazine to Marie Antoinette and Vintage inspired Art and Jewelry.

The publication will be on sale April 1st. This is a special publication and I don't doubt they will sell out. Just looking at this picture makes me want to do some Victorian inspired art.

It also makes me want to read more about this time in history. The book Queen of Fashion by Caroline Weber sounds just like the right choice!
http://books.google.com/books?id=xhCiknz2aokC#reviews_anchor

The publication of Marie at Stampington & Company
http://www.stampington.com/html/marie_spring09.html

This is for your visual inspiration!
Here are some great viewing at flicker of the period-
http://www.flickr.com/groups/95245408@N00/pool/
http://www.flickr.com/groups/marie-antoinettecherie/pool/
And these are of the photo shoot stills for the movie-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27383466@N02/2773783740/in/photostream/
The photo's here were taken by Annie Leibovitz the famous photographer.

Doesn't sound like it is time to grab that book and head for a hammock under the tree in the mild spring weather and dream away to another time~

Zen moment

1-09 journal background completed
Originally uploaded by Msartist Theresa Huse

Who needs a Zen Day?! Sometimes my mind goes a million miles a minute. No matter how much I have to do and even when I am slowing down. I have to remind myself to relax. Just relax. There are a few things that we can do to slow down and savor a moment. For me listening to birds or wind chimes blowing in the winds are just a few favorite sounds that are soothing. Sitting in the shade having a quite moment. Sipping coffee in the morning while reading. Creating art. Stretching and feeling your body move just a little smoother. But a real Zen moment would be taking a total time out shutting off your thoughts, taking a moment of peace from it all! We need to do this daily to rejuvenate ourselves. I made this page to remind me to take the time to do the things I need for me!! To take that moment and stop!! Have a true Zen moment You can do it too!!If you need a little help in that area a new place I found was....
Zen Habits- zenhabits.net/2008/07/the-beginners-guide-to-zen-habits-a-guided-tour/Take a visit, then take your minute or more!! Your mind will thank you!!~ Lets go have a Zen moment~