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a peek inside the new studio!

 

 

Yay! I'm finally ready for everyone to get a peek at my new studio space! After a lot of blood, sweat and tears (yes, tears) it is ready for me to start moving in! I am so pleased with how it's coming along. There are still a few tweaks and touch-ups...etc. and I was laughing about how I probably should get some lighting soon... But, nonetheless I will start dragging all of my things from the studio inside our home to this lovely new space, now just outside our home. Can't wait to get some color going on!!! I've been collecting all kinds of fun things for this space! 

 

 

I am SO excited about my chalkboard wall. I've always wanted one!

I'd also like to say a HUGE thank you to my Husband, my Family and our dear friend Mike for helping me get this space up and ready. You all know what a big deal this is for me and I can't thank you enough. I love you all.

 

Drawing Feathers

 

Feathers seem to be popping up everywhere, in drawings, in paintings, on clothing and accessories... Because I've been loving a lot of what I've been seeing I decided to give feathers a try. Here's a look inside my sketchbook at a few of my first attempts. These are feathers that I found in my own backyard and although they're not the most fabulous or colorful feathers they were perfect for practice. I remembered a necklace I have that's a fabulous feather shape so I threw that in too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm back baby...

 

Hi All! So I am so bummed that I have been absent from this space but let me just say that 2013 has been a bit of a rocky start for me. Most of you know that the structure went up for my studio a while back and you know how projects (especially construction type projects) seem to take longer and cost more money than you ever expected...... While I am SO happy to report that I am almost there, furniture should be going in this weekend! This little buidling has really taken it out of me and my family. Everyone has joined in to help and sadly along the way every single one of us has gotten sick. My Husband was really sick and in bed with bronchitis and then a pretty good cold had me down for several days. My Parents have been sick for almost 2 weeks. Not the most desireable way to start a New Year! However, I am also very happy to report that my new blog is getting there, I spent the last 2 days doing a ton of homework so that I could send it off to the designer! Funny how all of these things make this space so important but no matter how hard I try and how it aches inside me when I am not doing enough art and blogging and connecting with people sometimes I just can't make it happen. The positive side of this however is that having to step away has given me such energy and inspiration to get right back to it. I was working in my sketchbook this morning and then I had my idea book out and I just had so many things to write down!!!!!

Which brings me to my final note and a big announcment for me! On top of everything else I will be teaching for the C2E Foundation on February 2nd and 3rd and again coming up in March! I have reconnected with the fabulous Mayra, the Foundations President, and after a meeting yesterday I will be helping Mayra infuse creativity into her health & wellness foundation. Awesome!!! The flyer is below and if you are anywhere in the Southern California area please check out her classes.  

Coach 2 Edify Health & Wellness Foundation classes and workshops are at the top (in grey)