Latte With A Zen....

Monday, sat down with a venti peppermint mocha latte again at Starbucks while VolleyGirl was having her two hour practice. This ATC was finished for a friend. Sorry that is a bit blurry....darn it!

Small Work and Big Step

Monday, while VolleyGirl was practicing, I went down the street to Starbucks, splurged on a venti size and sat myself in a comfy chair. Finally finished my second ATC (above) and started my next one (below). A dear BB (blogbuddy) is way overdue of receiving a package from me, these will be a part of that package. Hope to do more in order to trade.........finally!

Almost every day I check our city's art blog and today there was a call for artists at the recently voted "Best Coffee Shop" in the northern part of our state. They will display work from one artist each month. Thinking that would be a nice place to show zentangles and small drawings, I called and committed myself for the month of November. My plan is to finish the 'maytagaramas' and get some more work done. This will still be pushing it for me....but I often work best when 'pushed' ! VolleyGirl has been sick this week with sinus trouble. She missed her games Thursday and sadly didn't get to go with the team last night for a tournament today. It's a shame with all the hard work she has put in that she misses a time when they eat out and have fun together outside of the game.

BIGBOY IS HOME THIS WEEKEND...YIPPEE!!!

Just A Little Art

Trying to get back into some type of routine now that VolleyGirl and BigBoy have returned to school. This is my first and only ATC that I have created. I have a friend in mind to give it to. It looks blue but it's not. Alot has been going on..VG's team won the tournament that they were in at the end of camp...that's a nice beginning. Her first games are Thursday night and Saturday is a tournament. This will not end until early October. BigBoy left Saturday and it was quite difficult after him being around since May and working at home. Between gathering items for back to school and the usual, I've not had any art time. I apologize for not commenting or posting much lately......trying to work on that. Hope all of you are well!!!!!!

Thank You!!!!!!!

These detailed little coloring books arrived recently from Artist Victoria O'Neill.....there is a little stack of them and they are simply amazing! If you have not checked her site - you should. Thank you so much Victoria!

The incredible Soulbrush sent me these awesome ATCs last week along with four inchies! I love the variety and color in them all. The lovely card they came in is her 'Table Mountain' print. Thanks so much Soul.....you're divine! All these miniatures are like gourmet art snacks, don't you think?

Wow, couldn't figure out why I had this one real sore spot on my back about the size of my hand.....then it hit me (fortunately very lightly). It is from the numerous pats on the back I received from all the supportive, encouraging comments left on the previous post concerning my participation in my very first art festival! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Lastly, (whew) above is one of two zentangles that I completed while sitting at the festival last weekend. Yeah, the little blue spots to the right are where I accidentally made a mark on the paper...the wind was blowing. I'm thinking I may go back and do something there in black or just add some black. Till later everyone!

My Cup Runneth Over....

I have been so busy that I have not had time to blog and boy do I miss it. My life is full of cooking, cleaning, washing, grocery store, and running VolleyGirl to practice. We are ALL at home - Mr. Unplugged works from home, BigBoy is doing graphic work for someone at his university and it is emailed to him. It is a circus around here....kidding, picking on one another, fusses, grossing each other out.....we really would be almost unfit for a reality show....the husband is the worst of them all......in the midst of this I posted this painting on ebay, BigBoy created a website (http://www.apolloartwork.webs.com/) and wants to create me one. I have been having VG clean out all her old school work and starting on her clothes. I want VG to help me clean out a bedroom this summer that has been a catch all too. Each day I try to get done with work and go up to paint on my old washing machines.....and now....it's time for me (and VolleyGirl) to sell $600 worth of ads in the team program.....if I didn't, we would have to pay it ourselves and I won't let that happen. I also need to be created more art for the sites.......of course I want to be doing ATCs with all of you.........so......there you go. This where I have been.

I enjoy seeing all your work when I can get around to it....don't forget me!

Apollo says he will be snorting mad if he doesn't get to post later tomorrow so I have already told him he could!

Would You Like Sprinkles On Your Ice Cream?

Sitting in Barnes and Noble last night while VolleyGirl enjoyed dinner and a movie with friends gave me the opportunity to almost complete this drawing. I have a large regret...that I made the big rock so round.......oh well, at least it doesn't look like a cocoa puff like I thought my last one did!!!!! I did find some bargain books on watercolor and drawing that I may pick up today, and one biography on Thomas Jefferson.

Quick update before I take VG to B&N for a study group...BB had his wisdom teeth out Friday morning so I have been in the role of nurse and Dairy Queen employee. I opened the fourth half gallon of ice cream this morning! He has done very well and hopefully soon it will just be a tale for the tomorrows!

Seems like I have not been so tired lately...yea! Enjoy seeing all your ATCs.....want to join the fun sometime soon! Try to get around to comment but it has been busy around here.