Monday, June 13, 2011

More Journaling, I Promise, Maybe....

I am hoping to be more personal on my posting, as I believe I am at a point in my life that is trying to simplify.  I seem to be narrowing interests and not looking for pats on my back anymore.  Thus I am done with submissions and trying to get a book published.  Better to appreciate every day and the blessings I have now.  And what blessings I have!
Will be doing artwork that I want to do and not be stressed that something is not finished.  I currently am working on a cloth doll to be made to look old.  Actually the body is old and antique, with fabulous individually sewn fingers.It was purchased for $15 at a doll show and has been patiently waiting for a head for over a year.  I just made her face last week- very primitive looking- and painted with Derwent watercolor pencils on an old 'fly-specked' piece of cotton.  I am pleased with both the pencils (thank you, Kelly!) and her look.  Her name is 'Ella' after my grandmother, and I will try to post some photos of her soon.
Photo is of our daughter and our GG child- the best blessing ever........Lou
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7 comments:

  1. VickiJune 13, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Aw. Beautiful baby. I can relate to wanting to simplify your life. I need to do that too.

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  2. KrisJune 13, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Wishing you lots of joy in your new simpler lifestyle :)

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  3. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    GG.?? great grand? wow what a blessing! He is darling! I went through that a couple of years ago when i got cut from the paper company...it really started a cascade of changes of how I approach my time...art for fun only...and i follow my heart and just enjoy life! My first priority are my kids and hubby...then other stuff...simple and sweet and fun is the name of the game...i am not there yet...but i keep trying! LOL! I love the look of your blog!

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  4. ConnieJune 13, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    so glad to have you back! remember...blogging without guilt - once a month, once a week, once a day...whatever works when you get to it.....

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  5. christygrantJune 13, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I look forward to seeing your doll when you are finished and can relate to simplifying and making art that I want to on my schedule. :)

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  6. Joanne HuffmanJune 13, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Very happy to see you! I hope you blog whenever you feel like it. I love hearing from you! I'd love to see a picture of your doll.

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  7. Kathy McElroyJune 14, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Good for you Lou. Enjoy your stress free life with your new gg. How exciting that must be. It's good to hear from you.

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