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Spring Illustration

Anytime I start a project my workspace looks like this. It's a huge mess of scraps of tiny paper, backs from tape & other tools used to make an illustration. Since I don't have a studio each time I am finished the project must be cleaned up before the day starts.

If not all these tiny pieces will be scattered across the floor. Little hands have a hard time resisting bits & bobbles.

The finished illustration. One day soon (I hope) I will have a space to spread out. A place I won't have to clean up after every work session. One where little hands won't be so tempted to disturb the little piles of whatnots. You know, a space where I can work that isn't in the middle of the living room or the kitchen table. Dean told me that even if I had a studio I won't work in it. I disagree with him on this matter. I did however explain my plans to set up an art area for the kids & a soft sofa with an area to watch movies if they feel so inclined. The sofa would have lots of softy pillows and a few quilts so they can snuggle up if they please. Dean is right, I will want to be close to my little ones. One day my little studio will be a reality. Until then I'll just keep working & dreaming. That is after all how dreams come true, right?

Our Days Have Been Full of.............

Art on the driveway

After nap table dancing

Mind you I walked in on them doing this & figured why get mad?

It was pretty funny after all

Flower picking

Bike riding

Inventing

Baby holding

Backpack wearing, backpacks are the big thing at our home right now

Best Friends

Our days have been filled with lot's of sunshine & lovely weather. A little windy but nothing we aren't used to here in Nevada. The girls have enjoyed spending time with daddy in the yard. I've been trying to keep on top of all the cleaning. Doing a little everyday has made me feel a little less stressed. It feels so wonderful to wake up to a clean kitchen :)

I also started working on a new illustration last night. I've got to finish it up tonight so I can drop it off at a scrapbooking store tomorrow. I'm a little behind on creative things I need to get done. I'm starting to feel pretty tired these days. So the next couple of days I'll be playing catch up. I woke up with a sore throat this afternoon & I'm hoping it's just allergies. Seriously can't afford to get sick. I have way to much to do right now. Thank you for all of your sweet comments on my last post. They really do brighten my day. I'll share what I've been working on with you tomorrow.

Artful Blogging

One of my favorite magazines to read

Featured with some of my favorite fellow bloggers

Little ol' me

I've been waiting a few weeks to share the exciting news. My banner was featured in the current issue of Stampington & Company's magazine

Artful Blogging.

At first I thought it was a joke! There are so many wonderful banners that I see daily on other blogs. I feel so honored that they chose my banner to be a part of this issue. It was fun to see that I was featured along side fellow bloggers I have become friends with. I sent Tracy a little note the other day asking her if she was as excited as I was. I think it's safe to say we both got a huge kick out of the whole thing. This is a wonderful motivator to keep working toward all of the art goals I have. Many thanks to Artful Blogging Magazine.

*A couple of people have asked, yes I did design the banner. I used downloadable scrapbook papers to design it.

Dear Bumma

Dear Bumma,

How about all my sugar sweetie.

My mom tells me all my sugars.

I want to color. Um, I like sugar.

Um, how about, um, oh my goodness.

Um, how about something else, all my sugars.

Love, Aris

(Typed by mommy)

P.S. tuhhghhghghghghghghghhhhhghhhhhghhgghhhhg yttytttttr

(She typed this all by herself)

P.S.S. She really wants to talk to you on the phone. Please call, lol :)