Isn’t this mat wonderful? I bought a book full of them this summer – and full of old photos too!
I finished the little sketch that I had started 20 years ago and just stumbled across the other day. My sissy reminded me that it is of our Grandma Smith. Although, after I added to it, it doesn’t seem to look as much like her, I might have slimmed her face down a bit too much with the shadows.
Oh well, I still think it will be a good picture to use for the "Portrait Rustique" class that Kim Kwan is teaching at Silver Bella. We were told to bring a photo, a mat and a frame. I’ll bring some others in case this isn’t quite right, or I am not in the mood to use it. Gotta have choices when its time to sit down and make something!
While at it, I got some more "home work" done.
For Sally Jean’s soldering class we need to bring prepared artwork in three sizes: 1×1", 1×1 1/2", and 3/4×2".
I printed a bunch of my original paintings and a few old pictures on the printer’s ‘contact sheet’ setting. Then, I glimmer misted some old book pages and started gluing little pictures to it.
All of the little pictures got enhanced with sparkly inks.
Some got painted backgrounds.
And a couple got millinery blooms.
All are left on the page, since it will be easier to transport and harder to lose that way.
Good idea, because today I am such a loser. I am turning in circles looking everywhere for stuff I have misplaced. One thing I can’t find is a big travel bag to pack all my supplies in. Now there are only so many places that could be, and so far it is in none of them.
Hopefully I won’t lose all these little pictures now that they are ready to pack. I’m bringing a big assortment, plus extra small prints just in case, I never know what I’ll need, or what I will lose on the way there….
I like seeing those little things. I can’t wait to see them done.
oh we are going to miss you when you are away , but eagerly awaiting to see all that you come back with. You have been really busy . Donna
That drawing is gorgeous!!! Love all of the little masterpieces the bella one was adorable!! Do you want to borrow my big crop bag thing that I bring to our craft days? You can sure borrow it, it’s even on wheels 🙂
Ooh, your homework is gorgous. I really need to try some of that glimmer mist stuff. I hope you find you bag!
Your granddaughter in the next post is a riot! I can see the sheer joy in her face. Way too cute 🙂
Take care
Nerissa
I’m so glad you finished the drawing. It is so beautiful. Sounds like you have everything ready for the big event. Have a great time!!
OH I JUST GOT BACK FROM MY CALIFORNIA TRIP AND AN STOPPING BY… I LOVE YOUR CREATIONS SO MUCH FOR SILVER BELLA.. LOVE YOUR JARS.. HAVE FUN. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS WITH US.
XOXO LAURA DELLAPORTA
Oh Karla! That drawing is absolutely stunning! You are so talented. I love the picture of Sugarwings too 🙂
Hugs,
Amy
I know I’m kinda big but…if you could squeeze me in your pocket for that Sally Jean class, I’d surely never forget you!
I love that wee clock face with the Bella next to it 🙂
you will have so much to choose from! I love the drawing of your grandmother too!
I’ve been in the basement working on about 12 different projects with severe ADD and I kept loosing the hammer….so I’d move on to something else….then I lost the pliers….back to look for the hammer…..I’ve got such a mess down there it’s no wonder!
Oh man!!! You get to take from Sally Jean…she lives up here..and I haven’t even been able to take from her. Your images are wonderful…its so funny getting ready for a class and not knowing for sure what you will be in the mood to use. Good luck, they are all wonderful. laurie
Losing things doesn’t make you a loser. At least I hope not…
Well, they say that an artist has to create. And, whenever I come visit your blog you are always up to something.. you’re amazing! Great artwork!
Cool to see what you are taking to SJ’s class! That is my first class so I will look forward to meeting you!! BUT I haven’t created anything yet, just thinking. Guess I had better get busy!! Four days till we’re there!!!!!!!!!!
I was so wanting to go to Silver Bella this year but things just didn’t work out. SO – I will be living vicariously through you and the other “girls” whose blogs I read! Take lots of pictures, “k” ?!
I love all the little tiny artworks you printed out. Actually, I really like the contact sheet you made. Just on its own. It really is a tiny piece of art by itself – just sitting there like that. I may borrow that contact sheet idea for a project of my own. I can’t paint at all but I can sure fake it with some nice clipart images.
Hmmmm……. thanks for the idea!
Kathy in Chicago
such wonderment! i always panic before a trip…worrying about where i put this or that…and if i have the whatamacallit and just plain…wonder what it is that i WILL forget…lol…then everything falls into place and it’s all good! HAVE A SPECTACULAR TIME!
hugz
I would love to take one of Sally Jean’s classes! Lucky you!! Your “homework” looks great! You may feel like you are going in circles, but I know that you will pull it all together! You always do!
Hugs,
Barbara
Love your artwork! Those will make some beautiful charms!!
I love all the little photos/paintings that you are taking for your class with Sally Jean. I am so jealous because I want to take a soldering class of hers! I took a workshop with her this past summer in Cortona, Italy called “Candelabra de Cortona”. We made chandeliers with stuff we brought to the workshop plus some treasures we found at the antique market in Arezzo, Italy. I just finished mine and am so pleased with the outcome. The theme of mine is my great grandfather and grandmother heritage. My great grandfather was from the Tuscany area and had a winery, so all the crystals I made were of old photos and articles on his winery. See my latest post for the pictures!
I hope you have fun at Silver Bella and have fun in Sally’s workshop – say hi to her from me!
Happy Day!
Rochelle
You did some great homework. These will be so lovely when they finished up in charms. Ah I wish I could be there too, or did I mention that earlier ;-)?
When something cannot be found temporatily in LiLi’s house her husband yells: Think!! Sometimes that helpes, thinking quietly on which occasion the bag has been used for the last time.
I give myself let’s say an hour to check everything and then I have to stop, to prevent me from looking over and over at the same places again. Loosing something is epidemic over here. The good news is that I’m always finding something that was lost too when I’m looking for something.
You must be so excited that the time is almost here. I can’t wait to see pictures and read all about it.
Sounds like some fun classes, I am hoping to go next year!
Fun homework! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
I am so happy to see the finished portrait, it looks terrific! Your art work is simply amazing and love to see all you do. Good luck with packing, I can’t find anything I know I have these days either.
I hope you find your bag Karla. My stomach is in knots thinking about getting everything into organized suitcases, making sure my house is clean-enough for my mother-in-law, yada yada yada. I like the pieces that you picked out for sally’s class. Which one are you taking? I still haven’t even done my little pieces yet. That’s bad, huh? I like your pencil drawing of your grandma too. I decided to take the train to Denver. It is a 6.5 hour ride but worth removing the stress of driving myself. See you soon!
Hey Karla! First of all, was my post about Twinks’ babies 100% clear that I am 100% on your side about the whole thing? If not, forgive my poor choice of words. It is so hard to say much in this format! Just in case, I had to say it! You know I think you rock!(Next post) I remember the first time I put my Samantha in a little kiddie ride with her brother, I think that she was about a year old and he was 2, the thing went around about ten feet in the air and I was alternately terrified amd tickled to death at the look on her little face, so much like SugarWings…Pure Joy! and lastly (next post) your tiny pieces really are exquisite! I can’t wait till you re-open your etsy store! Your friend, Bobbi
Love looking at what you are up to, Karla!
I am so glad that you finished it. It is stunning..m..
Ohhhh your drawing is beautiful! You have such great talent. Can’t wait to see how your artwork turns out from the soldering class!
Kathy
Love your artwork-its so inspiring. Hope to see you at Silver Bella!!!
wow- I didn’t realize that participants had to take so much stuff along to SB.
I hate that THERE ARE ONLY SO MANY SQUARE FEET and i’ve looked in every one of them and STILL CAN’T FIND THE STUPID THING moments!(!!!) Happy Trails to you Bella’s
Your art here was even MORE amazing in person and I just LOVED what you did with it in my class (even under the less than ideal circumstances!)! You are so talented and your wonderful attitude helped me SO MUCH through that rather tough predicament! xoxo