Pink door Turquoise trim

Who does'nt like a hot pink door with turquoise trim?
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About stuff that gets stolen.

So we had a minor theft occur from our front porch the night before last. While we were down for the night someone took my husbands tool bag and my son's jogger/stroller. Please! I was in a panic today because as I do not have a car right now the stroller is my main means of getting around with Nico. Anyway I went to my local Veterens thrift store and found one nearly identical to the one that was taken and in some ways nicer. The color is a periwinkle blue and has a very convenient handbrake. Its a little bit larger and her fits better in too. Some things just work out.The funny thing is that I had a strong feeling this morning before setting out to the Thrift that I would find what I needed. My husband however had to pull together tools from his old stock and use a bucket to store them. But my point is that its just stuff and you can almost ALWAYS replace it. Its just stuff!

Check it out!! For dinner I made turkey meatball subs on rosemary rolls with fresh green beans. An odd pairing but we needed a veg in there somewhere. I also made Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Chip cookies which are delicioso.

While in the studio the other day I was overwhelmed by the amount of supplies and things I have to make art with. I have exotic items and everyday items. I decided that I would review the products and the projects as I go along. I will impart an honest perspective on how they performed. For example Goldens Self leveling Tar Gel. i am fascinated by what it can do. I will post a review once I have worked with its possibilities.

I went to the website at http://www.goldenpaints.com/technicaldata/targel.php
and found this informative video demoing the product.

PAPAYA! BLOG

PAPAYA! BLOG

I have made the giant leap into the land of ETSY. I finally listed a few items that I made today and they look pretty good. Taking good pictures is not as easy as I would like it to be. I cannot seem to get a good clean, crisp close-up shot. I got as close as I could and they look pretty good in the shop. I also worked with a great ETSY seller named "D" at the PhotoSpot for my banner. The Busy Bee Paperie is now open for business!!

Tread lightly

I made this acrylic painting in celebration of Valentines Day. Tread lightly on my heart and my soul. Although you cannot see it too well the reds just glow. I used some of Chris Cozen's technique for building color. The effect is deep and rich. I also used Goldens modeling paste which is easy to apply when fresh. Unfortunately I had an ancient tub that had already turned. I used it anyway by freshing it with a bit of water and working it with my palette knife. I coated the hearts with Self Leveling Clear Tar Gel which gave it a glossy finish. Golden makes amazing products that inspire experimentation.

Potty Train Me Please!!

I am determined to get him trained! He is very aware of the process but is very resistent to change. Just like a male....

Testing

I am super excited at the possibility of blogging from my mobile!!