Seven Going On Seventeen

Little girls can't wait to grow up! They love high heels, lipstick, glitter, and watching their big sisters, moms, and grandmas. Sweet little Crosley Smith is no different! Her aunt Candance and her grandma Joyce told me about her loving all things "grown up". While we wanted her canvas to reflect her personality, we also wanted it to appropriate for a little girl. I chose the fun colors and patterns to keep it youthful. Along the top of the shoe it reads, "I love shoes! I love lipstick! I love sunglasses!
I love being a girl!".
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Happy birthday, Crosley - don't be in too big of a hurry to grow up!

Reminisce Heirlooms

My very talented friend, Tabetha Sullens, has a very interesting pastime. She makes beautiful jewelry with photos, beads, fabric, and all kinds of little trinkets. She also makes key chains, ornaments, tie pins, and luggage tags, among other things.
She wanted a sign to hang in her studio, but also to take with her to craft shows and for display opportunities. What a great idea for any artist or small business!
She chose the color scheme and font. That is the great thing about ordering a sign for your business or hobby, it is very personal. There won't be another one just like it!

Ian's Plane

My kickboxing buddy, Anne, has a new nephew! He was born in North Carolina after a very difficult pregnancy. He has since had some health complications and is still in the hospital. On top of all of that, Ian's dad is having to leave for Iraq soon. Please add the Gregory family to your prayer lists.
Ian's dad is in the air force, so the plane was perfect. Anne wanted the monogram instead of the name, love it! I tried to find a new, more masculine font. This one is "Harrington". The plane is on an 11x14 canvas and costs $30.00.

Hanging Up My Brushes

I am hanging up my brushes, but only for a short time. I am taking a little summer break from painting from June 1 through June 20. I have several orders out right now and I will have them all done before the break. If you are needing something before June 1, it needs to be ordered as soon as possible.
Please call and email during that time to place orders. I just won't get started on them until the 21st. I will still be blogging, so please keep checking the site! Gift certificates will also be available during that time.
Thank you to everyone who has ordered. Also, a big thank you to all of my blog checkers. I am so glad all of you are enjoying the artwork and photos. Enjoy your summer!

There Are No Shortcuts

Tabetha Sullens had a great idea for a graduation gift. I love it when she emails - I know it is going to be something different! She chose this quote, "There is no shortcut to anywhere worth going". What great piece of advice for the new graduate!
I had seen this beautiful striped ribbon and had been saving it for something special. She requested teal and brown, so it automatically popped into my mind. Plus, it sort of looked like Tab!
In case you didn't know, this is the same Tabetha that does the beautiful photo jewelry, and so much more. There is a link to her site listed below. Check it out! I did a sign for her business as well, but I am saving it for a later post!

This would look great in any dorm room or apartment, or anywhere really. Any quote or name can be done in your choice of color scheme and font. This one is 8x10 and is $25.00, ribbon included.

Oh, To Be Famous!

Just kidding...I'm no where near famous! I am happy and flattered to be in this month's "Business Monthly" tab in the Southern Standard newspaper. I have to admit that it was really fun to do an interview and have a picture taken.
I think Charlie Johnson did a great job on the story and the photos. He chose a good variety of work to show. I am hoping this will help get the word out and I can continue doing what I love!
A big "thank you" to Brooke Totherow and Gary for squeezing me in and for letting us use your beautiful salon! You guys are the best!

Off Roading

A new customer, Paula Smith, called and requested a monster truck and a four wheeler for her boys' room. I love a challenge!
I have to admit that this was new territory for me. I had to do some research on this one. But like I said, I like a challenge. She wanted to use red and blue. She also did not want their names. To help fill the space with interest, I added the khaki framework and enlarged the images.
They are really pretty in person. I sealed them with a gloss spray and I couldn't get the camera to take a picture without the glare. I tried putting the four wheeler in the sun, and it washed it out. I bet I took a hundred pictures! Oh, well!