We had an early Thanksgiving

...with family at the Rincon area in Ventura....It was a super low tide during the day....very rare...so that was really fun....


But the best part was getting to see and catch up with the family....I could have chatted for hours more. But we did get in some news, old stories retold and laughs. I always come away feeling happy and proud of our clan. I also know how much the family members that have pasted on would have loved us all being together. Miss you Lisa Mom Dad Steve.... But we all have alot to be thankful for...lots of new babies and all in good health.

Jill, Madison and I had another Thanksgiving today at Madison's daycare....They put on a little sing song (Madison refused to sing for some reason)...lots of video of her saying nooo, shhhh .... and then we ate....It was really cold...55 or so...but really nice to get together with everyone.

Tomorrow we are having one more turkey dinner at Jill and Joe's....

I am taking a really great online class

I also just finished one with Danita on free motion sewing...but that was really only a small part. These are both such talented ladies! I have learned and I am learning so many cool things...I just lack time to play!

Saturday, December 4 · 11:00am - 5:00pm 1919 Cliff Drive-Santa Barbara

ART on the MESA Holiday Marketplace

ANNUAL LOCAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR- with Live Music- OVER 35 VENDORS!!.. A great place to find UNIQUE GIFTS,BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE ITEMS...and much much more!!! Featuring:PAT'S PALETTE-Patricia Watkins, HELEN HEISING-metalsmith,SPIRAL SEA ARTS- ceramics by Molly,CIMMI CUMES- DOLLS,SOLAR B- SOLAR CARVINGS, unique handcrafted :JEWLS by JULIE FISCALINI,CHINESE BRUSH PAINTINGS and unique jewelry by SueMae Willhite, handmade kids items and bags by SPICY TEA ,LIME GREEN MONKEY, CEH CREATIONS,beading by Chris Hartsock,EXOTICA WEST(ceramic art with succulents),HILLARY DULIEN DESIGNS & vintage clothing,FEATHER HAIR EXTENSIONS by STATEMENTS-Lisa Lipman,SHEEP FLOOZY, Crocheted baby items,ART GLASS,GARDEN of GAIA- Danae Michele ,STP- SCREEN PRINTING- Paul Souza,HELEN HEISING DESIGNS,SYLVIE'S PRECIOUS FUSION,HENNA by SARA WILCOX,MESA CLAYWORKS,SPIRITWOOD ,by AIMEE MONROY,AURORA BODY PAINTING,ERIN LEE PLASTER DESIGNS,WROUGHT IRON CREATIONS by ANTHONY VINCENTI, ANGELA LANG- FIBER ARTS,KAREN HAZARIAN DESIGNS,CINDY LYNNE POWERS...and many many more!! LIVE MUSIC by:SPENCER(at 11 am),DOVER(of Damaged Goods)..acoustic..plugged-and SLUGGO THeONE(of Tao Jonz and Delta Martinis)

Queen of Arts was a success!

So many great artists and lots of catching up with friends made this a great event. The weather gods smiled on us and it was beautiful both days. I have pics of all the artists on my Flickr...art nest ....except a couple...the photos weren't good at all...sorry Teri and Sue.
So here is my favorite Queen...Madison.

Jill and I shared a spot. I am not sure how she managed to get any art done but she did! Beautiful journals and her amazing jewelry. She will have some of it on her Etsy site soon.

What are these 2 up to....

This is the cutest jack-o-lantern ever!

Madison is starting to do faces just in time for Halloween!

This is some of my new stuff for Queen of Arts....


This one is called Virgin Pin....

These are bags from fused plastic bags.

Here is the info on the show. Please come if you can!

This is so cool....

http://vimeo.com/4415951

I am soooo busy!

Queen of Arts is fast approaching....Mark your calendars and pray for sun!

I am working on some new things. I have been working on lots of small works...including more Birdman pieces.

I am also taking a free motion online sewing class from Danita in Juarez, Mexico. I love it! I had to get a new foot for my machine but it is really fun to do free motion. Here is a test piece...

Madison is so fun right now. She is playing with her toys more by herself. Having them have conversations with each other and making up songs about things like mac and cheese...She has definite ideas about what she want to wear....daycare says they see this all the time....Not too crazy about anything too scary and likes to shop....Her fave movie is still Cars.....so fun!

stuff...

I have been playing with beads lately...I love mixing them up.....kinda addictive.....


Earl and I went pumpkin hunting with Jill and Madison at the Avila Farm...What a great place. I was pretty packed but still a fun day.


Here is some artwork going on at the studio...Jill with her jewelry and Madison with her coloring. Jill will be in the Queen of Arts show with me this year. She has some of her jill-0 jewelry and some fantastic journals.

I better tell you alittle bit more info...
Queen of Arts is Veteran's weekend at the Elverhoj Museum in Solvang. Fri Nov 12 4 to 7 and Sat. Nov. 13 10 to 5. There are right under 40 artists. It is a beautiful venue and a vary wide variety of art. I will post the post card image soon. I started this show at my house in Ballard and then for the last 3 years it has been at the museum. If you are anywhere near Solvang at that time come check out all the great art!

more sockies....

...the usual suspects.....

It was even too hot for the beach...

Madison and I went Monday and we had to stay crammed under the umbrella....We splashed alittle but wasn't wet was hot! We did have some sand fun....This is "Baby Madison Mermaid....I took this with my phone....

But it is always cool at the Art Clinic.....Our new best friend Berta came by and brought her work area cloth. It is so cool! We spent lots of time trying to decide what kind of a project we could make from it. So far we just ripped it up and handed it out....

Also I am the proud owner of Reenie's felted first handspun...She said I could cut it up but...I am not in a hurry to do that...I just LOVE it!

Jude Hill class

I am taking an online class from Jude Hill. Everyone is doing such interesting things. My buddies, Barbara, Mary and Tara, are doing it too. So here is my first steps....

Look who is all grown up!

Joe bought this for Maddie last night. She wore the helmet most the day...even to my Artist Guild meeting...It is a Lightening McQueen bike....She jumped on and said "Ca-chow"....My back will be better in a week I think....hahah

the latest....

I have the beginning of this painting already posted. Now there is the next step

and then the last step...I think.

Here is a suitcase I have been working on...kinda fun...

I am famous

...here in my mind anyway. Go here to read Jeremy Foster's article. He made me sound so interesting! Thank you Jeremy!

Fun day at the Art Clinic

We had a birthday socking making party for birthday girl Linda. She brought all the fantastic food and her great friends. Really fun day!

More stuff...

I am just starting on this one ....but I am liking it...
This is the piece I put in the silent auction at the QuickDraw on Sat. in Los Olivos....
I am finally done with this one....I think....
This one is done too....

Here is the wonderful stash of handspun from my buddy Reenie!!!! Now I need to figure out something to do with it...I am thinking some yarn taggin'....THANK YOU !!!
Have a great weekend everybody! If you are in the area check out the art show in Los Olivos...Lots of fun stuff happening there.

Ok one quick photo of Maddie

Nothing cuter than a kid playing in the sand....

Quick Draw

If you are in to Santa Ynez Valley, CA area next weekend, come check this out. The Quick Draw part has been going for quite awhile but this year we added a 60 artists art festival. I think it is going to be an amazing event....Not to be missed!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Celebrate fine art while enjoying the local wines, delicious food and live music
Explore original work in more than 50 displays by artists and artisans
Enjoy the famous 1-hour Quick Draw and live auction.

Quick Draw Artists: Vicki Andersen, Betty Carr, Howard Carr, Ken Christensen, Jim Farnum,
Julie Fish, Mark Greenaway, Richard Greene, Sheryl Knight, George Lockwood, Gordon Luce,
Joe Milazzo, Vel Miller, Linda Mutti, Richard Myer, Karina Puente, Cathy Quiel,
Camille Renga-Dellar, Grace Schlesier, Ray Sevilla, BJ Stapen, Jim Wodark

I am one of the festival artists. I have a piece in the silent auction and I am doing a community art project anyone can work on.
Here is where you can get more info Quick Draw