Back At It

I'm going to try to post my new artwork, then Pin to Pinterest for more exposure.  If I get some pins, then maybe I'll reopen my Etsy store, or maybe I'll just create for my own enjoyment and whomever else wants to watch.  Since I'm still trying to find my niche in the art world, there will be a variety of styles.

Above is a small piece with paint, stamping, paper, fabric, ribbon, clay and a button.  

These next pictures show a tray I did last night to replace one I had to take down while the house is on the market.  (Apparently, houses sell better when there are no personal photos on display.)  I just collected all kinds of red and black things.  The top right rectangle represents my sewing and below it is a travel rectangle.  

Here's the entire tray.

Now, let's go on to this collage.

 Here's a close-up of the door, made from pictures of lots of different doors.

In this collage, I used paper, stamping, paint, decoupage, rub-ons, ink and a half-bead for the doorknob.

Two Months!

Can you beLieve that it has been over two months since I posted anything? That kind of coincides with my new boss coming to town. There is an enormous amount of work, now, and I am supposed to be part-time.
We visited Mark in Texas last week and he is doing great. We did a little sight-seeing, but mostly just hung-out with him.
I have been inspired to do a You Tube video and imbed it here in my post. However, I don't have the proper set-up and don't know how to edit a video. Maybe this is where Archie could help. I would like to demonstrate some of the techniques I have learned recently.
I threw out my back yesterday, but think I know the problem - degenerated muscles - don't know how to regenerate them.
Guess I'll sign off now.

Inspiration

Christy Tomlinson's art really inspires me - and she does too, even though she is a Mormon.  Somehow, she seems to get so much done while battling fibromyalgia and raising 5 children, while I seem to get so little done with only a bad back, arthritis and 3 grown kids.  Anyway, for those who are interested, I'm going to try to add her badge to my blog so you can find hers.  BTW - I used red for the font color because it's one of my favorite colors!

New Stuff

Here's some of my new stuff:

These are all 5" x 7" mixed-media art on canvas.  The backgrounds are either pale yellow or creamy beige, with accents in red, brown and black.  All four are for sale in my Etsy store.

Store is Open

My new Etsy store, "bynancyoriginals", is open for business.  So far, I've listed only 6 items, but more are finished and ready for photography.  I need to clear out some of these canvases, so I can make more, which is the fun part.

Etsy Problems

Evidently, Etsy isn't as easy as it appears.  I can't get my pictures to upload, and then there's more work to be done on the store banners, etc.  I'll let you know when I get things up and running.

Art from the Retreat

Last weekend, I spent 5 nights at a craft house in Wichita.  There is enough room for 12 people to scrapbook, eat together in the dining room and 4 bedrooms with a total of 12 twin beds.  The house is in the historic section of town.  In addition to scrapbooking, the garage is set up for "messy" crafts - that describes me and my artwork.  Here are the results:

My House contains the Bible verse from Joshua - as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.  This piece is 8" x 10".  I used tissue paper, paint, stamps, buttons, paper, ribbon, rub-ons and an embroidered flower.

Measuring only 5" x 7", For the Lord is Great could go anywhere.  I love red, and used a lot of it on thispale yellow based piece.

Laugh with Me measures 5" x 7".  It is a companion piece to the one above, with lots of red on a beige base.  Next begins my birdhouse series:

Spread Your Wings shows a cheerful off-white birdhouse and a Bible verse about eagles.  Measures 8" x 10".

 Life is Tweet uses the verse about how much more valuable we are than birds.

FLY refers to God renewing our spirits so we can soar like the eagle.  After the weekend in Wichita, I do feel refreshed and ready to tackle new things - like my new boss.  He really kept me busy!  As soon as I learn his routine, I'm sure things will settle down.  I hope to get my Etsy store up and running today - bynancyoriginals is its name.