artsychick
Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, artist, vintage loving, law enforcement officer, Southern Californian, God and country loving girl who loves to meet like minded creative people, share life with new and old friends. Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. ~André Gide
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Move Forward Despite Doubt
I want to take a moment to encourage you! Last year I was encouraged by a friend to participate in a fun journey called Sketchbook West. Las Laguna Gallery in Laguna Beach was hosting the event. After such a time, we wrapped up our sketchbooks and were asked to submit larger pieces inspired by our books for an exhibit. A jury would select pieces that would be housed for in the exhibit for the whole month. I submitted two pieces and they were both chosen. I actually didn’t feel extremely satisfied with the pieces and didn’t consider them the best work I had ever done, was a bit intimidated but I submitted nonetheless.…
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Art Journaling, Artsy Adventures (Outings, Flea Marketing and More), Life, Mixed Media, Sketching, Uncategorized
Up to Something Artsy
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged. One I was fighting off that nasty winter cold, family was in town for the holidays, boat parades, birthdays (my daughter turned 17 and my niece 2), and lots of other activities in between. But I’ve also got some fun artsy news. I had a friend reach out to me and ask if I was interested in participating in a project called Sketchbook West. Las Laguna Art Gallery in Laguna Beach hosted this fun project in 2015. In our sketchbook we’d sketch, paint, and create in our smallish book. From there we took some of the inspiration from our books and created larger pieces. CHosea…
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Identity ~ As We Enter a New Year
As I had a little quiet time this morning, I was thinking about entering the New Year and how important it is to remember my identity. I don’t mean my name, where I was born, etc. but rather who I am – deeply rooted who I am. Some things that came to mind and apply to you as well is that you are loved, cherished, unique, have purpose that only you can fulfill. You have the ability to have an impact, are valuable (no matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done, the mistakes you’ve made). For me my faith plays an absolute role in who I am. Because I am a…
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Warmest Wishes From Ours to Yours ~ Merry Christmas
I want to wish you and your family a beautiful Christmas. I know this season can be joyful or it can be difficult for many. It certainly is a season of reflection; maybe of loss of dreams, loved ones, relationships, victories, challenges, blessings, or other things. During this season we can always be grateful for life. That’s a lot of what this season is about. So as we give thanks for life and the other blessings, may the warmth and hope of Christmas and the New Year fill your hearts. A new beginning is ahead.
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Vintage Blog Hop – Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Michelle from Vintage Street Market put together a fun little mini vintage blog hop. Check out inspiration posted earlier this week with the details. Vintage Christmas Advent Calendar One of my favorite themes around the house for the holidays and a great Christmas carol is ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing.’ I have friends who celebrate this season in many different ways, but for my family and I we celebrate CHRISTmas. The Christmas story involves a lot of beautiful messengers called ‘angels’ who share ‘tidings of comfort and joy.’ So I thought I’d do a little tour of decor which involves a lot of angels. As well, I’d like to share a…
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Thanksgiving Every Day
Well, November has taken me by some surprise with the busyness especially at work. But nonetheless, the holidays are upon us. Yesterday was Thanksgiving and while I shared a few thanksgiving messages elsewhere, I didn’t do so here. But every day should be celebrated with Thanksgiving shouldn’t it? I hope yours was beautiful and meaningful. Know I’m so grateful for each of you; your love, support, your blessing! Did you break tradition this year or keep it? Our tradition was a family dinner on the day however as families moved to other parts of the states and families within our family grew . . . we started our own tradition.…
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Day One – Three Years Ago
Hello all . . . today marks three years since my diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma, breast cancer and I’m a little more than 1/2 way to be considered ‘cancer free’ (five years). While we have just finished up with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s not too late to get your mammogram, do a self-check or remind the woman or man you love in your life to do the same. I wanted to share with you what I wrote exactly three years ago on my diagnosis date. It still applies and I want to live it no matter what life brings my way. My heart, still to this day overflows…
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A Brave Girl Share and Make and Take
I’m a regular attender at a crop in the city of Orange, California hosted by Laurie Rush. I first came across this group of crafters when I was a Fiskateer and shared regularly with them. That’s been several years. Well, this month’s crop (a couple weeks ago) I brought a make and take to share the Brave Girl University news, my course, the others teachers teaching on amaziing subjects and love with them. You can read more about Melody Ross and Kathy Wilkins and the movement HERE and HERE. So I brought some fun paper dolls ‘Brave Girls’ originally from Vintage Street Market, added some wings (as every girl needs wings)…
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My journey as a Brave Girl Sister, A New Chapter and Giveaway *WINNER CHOSEN
BARBARA IS A WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY. THANK YOU ALL! WARMEST CREATIVE WISHES! My journey as a Brave Girl Sister. I can’t begin to share what my Brave Girl sisters mean to me. I can’t express it in words or take the time! But I wanted to share with you a little history on Brave Girl Camp, a friendship that started many years ago and a new chapter. In 2010 I was working in the arts and crafts industry for Fiskars (the orange-handled scissor company) as a lead and founding Fiskateer (craft ambassador). I met a dear friend through the industry, Gail Lopez who told me she couldn’t wait…
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Just saying . . .
I just wanted to remind you . . .
