back in the saddle...again.

well folks, it has been a slow go lately. i have not had the time to paint and create. what little time i have had, the pieces have not come out as i hoped, so discouragement set in. thankfully, i am back in the saddle...again. yesterday, i sat at my art desk, turned on the music and painted for a good couple of hours. these poppies were my final product for the day. i also progressed on a few other pieces, which is much needed since i have that art show approaching december 13. 

oh the circus! the circus!

lions and tigers and bears--oh my! actually, more like elephants, pigs, and giraffes. this circus carousel is a work in progress. i am creating the circus for a friend from my childhood. ironically, i had this idea sketched out already, so it is a happy coincidence. once the set is complete, i will post the final product. for now, you can see my paint process. 

tulips, my deary, tulips.

lately, i have been working on a series of flowers including tulips and poppies. it is a bit of a stray from my whimsical characters, however, i enjoy some sophistication every now and then. i will have some of my floral creations for sale soon in my etsy shop. for those of you that like the whimsys, the circus is coming to town! 

invitation to a craft show?!

it is time for school to begin again. summer fun has come to an end. though the madness begins, i plan to get back into my art creations. unexpectedly, as i looked through my etsy shop today, i found an invitation to join a craft show this december over at la habra high school. i was asked to join the fair because the woman liked my shop. (definitely a welcomed affirmation!) i will keep you all posted on the happenings of it all, but please expect it to be my big debut this december! the show will feature ONLY handmade creations. i guess this means i need to kick it into high gear for the shop and the upcoming fair! please look for new "friends" to join the bubblegum betsy brood. 

good golly miss molly!

my very good friend jessica was here this summer on a quick visit from her new home in malawi, africa. i wanted to make sure to send her home with a bit of sweetbirds. jessica has been an inspiration to me, always in my corner nudging me to dream big with my paintbrush. so for her, i have created: miss molly. 

birthday traditions.

            

the tradition continues for my nieces' birthdays. i create a signature bird for them each year. caelan's bird is ready for school as caelan has just begun the kindergarten adventure. riley's green bird is dripping ice cream--no cares in the world, much like riley. 

ahoy mateys!

meet the pirate and his peg leg bird. he is the latest in my creation of friends for betsy (even though she is living elsewhere and a new betsy has not come along to replace her). i really like the way he came out. he is up for sale on my etsy shop so we will see how long i get to enjoy him. watch out--he is out to steal your booty. arrrrgh!