New Paintings and Weeds

It's been a while since I've posted consistently...I've been really busy getting ready for an upcoming art show for next Saturday and pulling lots of weeds!  Since spring hit really early in Wisconsin everything has gotten really out of control.  We've truly never had so many weeds at this time of year EVER.  I think being away for eight days during spring break sort of threw me off a bit too--lots of yard and housework to do in addition to creating.  Trying to get some fresh paintings to take to the show--here's one of my new creations that I'm going to take with me next weekend at the Racine Lakefront Art Festival.  I'm really looking forward to it because it's my third year there and they really take care of their vendors and I've met some great people as well.

What's on the horizon for you?  Any exciting events coming up?  Are you enjoying spring in your neck of the woods?

Painting Swap

One of my creative friends recently asked if I'd like to do a painting swap.  I've done ATC swaps which is a lot of fun, but never a painting swap.  She said she'd love to own one of my originals which made me blush a bit.  In turn she would paint one of her lovely originals for me as well.  Here is where I'm at with the creation for her...almost done, just a few more finishing touches.  We didn't give anything really specific other than colors we like or don't like.  She did say she likes my birdie paintings, so here is the start.  It's not the best picture since I took it with my i-phone, but you get the main idea.

I'm really looking forward to receiving her painting as well because I have no idea what it's going to be and her work is beautiful!  This is a great way to own original art at an "affordable price." Not sure when we'll both be finished but I'll definitely share my gift from her too.

Etsy Love - Gallery Zo

Here's another beatiful creation from an etsy artist whom I've admired for a while.  Her shop is called Gallery Zo and one of my favorite items by far is Show Your Colors.  First of all, it caught my eye immediately with its colors and design--what a huge impact that painting can make on a wall!  I love her style of using different layers of patterns and colors to bring her creations to life. 
 

 

Thanks, Zorana for such beautiful inspiration! 

Thanks to any visitors who are stopping by today to see a little more of my "etsy love"!