Joyful Purpose

Pinterest Weekend Journal Pages

I love Pinterest - Sometimes I jest print out 7 images for the week and lay them down so I have something to start with - here is this weekend's work.

NME 2012 Addendum has ARRIVED!

Get your self set for the New Year! 

No More Excuses 2012 Addendum

This is a set of writings and monthly prompts for 2012 that you can use with the existing NME Original Series.

$25.00

Files will be sent to you upon receipt of purchase

note: these are written monthly writings and prompts only.

Pottery Love

I was able to pick  up a few pieces from one of my favorite potters "Fern Bealmear" this weekend.  I just love her funky and organic style.

21 secrets

I am happy to announce that I am one of the 21 secrets artists!  Check it out!

21 amazing artists, 21 different and creative video workshops, a supportive community in a totally private site.

21 SECRETS is an annual online, self guided, Art Journaling workshop that runs for a total of nine months where Art Journalers receive the opportunity to dive into different techniques, methods, and approaches to Art Journaling from a family of diverse, passionate, professional Artists. Each participant is able to choose which order of the 21 classes they take and have an active online community to share and grow with. All information including, pdf's, videos, and supportive text and photos are always available and teachers are present in a timely fashion to answer questions and share their comments.

21 SECRETS officially goes on sale starting

January 2, 2012

and still at the low price of $59.

Click here to view more details

getting ready for the Arroyo Arts Show!

This sunday I will be showing and selling my watercolors and paintings at the Arroyo Arts Collective Tour so I am getting things ready to roll!

Influenced

Saturday morning I visited the old home of my late friend Carol Parks for an estate sale.  I must say it was hard to walk through a home that was always sych a beautiful nest - a piece of artwork unto itself and see it just stripped down and strewn with her belongings.  It made me sad.  But I knew the point was to sell her things to benefit her daughters.  I went to her kitchen cupboards - a place that always made me smile.  When you opened up her cabinets you would witness a beautiful array of oranges and greens with little 3d paintings nestled amongst them.  Above you can see that I purchased some lovely things of hers that will bring me fond memories.

in honor of Carol I have tucked in her small paintings into my own cupboards so when I open them I will think of her and smile

If I had to choose 1 word to describe her it would be ~Colorful - an adjective in so many ways

so I placed her vivid pottery atop as a reminder that life is never dull

 

Please Join Me November 20th!

I will be showing and selling my paintings at the home of my dear friend Judi Delgado (who will also have her fabulous books and jewelry for sale) as part of the Discovery Tour!

So if you are in the area please make the trip and visit the tour!  You won't be disappointed!

Northeast Los Angeles Artists Open Their Studios for the 19th Annual Arroyo Arts Collective Discovery Tour

What: A self-guided auto tour featuring more than 100 artists in homes and studios in Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mount Washington, and neighboring areas

When: Sunday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Tour begins at the Lummis Home, 200 E. Ave. 43, Highland Park, 90031

How much: Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 on the day of the tour. Purchase advance tickets online at www.arroyoartscollective.org or at Galco’s Old World Grocery, 5702 York Blvd., Highland Park.

Information: Go to www.arroyoartscollective.org or call (323) 850-8566.

Art tours have sprouted up around the city, but the Arroyo Arts Collective’s Discovery Tour is one of the oldest — and most eclectic. Featuring a range of fine art and craft by both emerging and established artists, the Tour gives attendees the opportunity to discover and purchase amazing pieces of art and get a glimpse inside studios and homes that are just as unique as the individuals who live and work in them. From the quirky paintings by Miss Mindy to the intricate metal works by Heather McLarty; from the hand-hewn musical instruments by David Abernethy to the jewelry by Liz Smith, the Discovery Tour will delight and entice participants with its breadth of treasure.

This self-guided auto tour focuses on Highland Park, Mount Washington, Eagle Rock, Montecito Heights, and Glassell Park. For those who don’t wish to drive, shuttle buses will be available with stops at select locations.
Northeast Los Angeles — or NELA, as the locals call it — truly is one of the city’s hot destinations for artistic talent. With a steady influx of galleries, restaurants, and boutiques, NELA attracts creative energy from across the city. In fact, NELA has a rich artistic history that dates back to the late 19th century when poets, writers and artists would gather at Charles Lummis’ “El Alisal” home on Avenue 43. Around the same time and just a few miles north, landscape painter William Lee Judson established the College of Fine Arts, University of Southern California.

Don’t miss the opportunity to discover — or rediscover — this unique corner of the city and the artists who call it home.

Purchase Tour tickets in advance for $10 or the day of the Tour for $15.

The Tour begins at the Lummis Home, where participants will receive a map and tour badge. Maps will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m., and studios will open at 10 a.m.
A preview party featuring Tour artists’ work will be held Nov. 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Future Studio, 5558 N. Figueroa, Highland Park. The event is free.

Blooming

This weekend I was lucky enough to host the lovely, heartfelt and talented ~ Flora Bowley

It was a rewarding workshop in so many ways-  spiritually, artistical, and emotionally.

These are the two paintings that I produced from the weekend ...

 

Getting Ready for Flora!

I am getting ready to host the fabulous Flora Bowley this weekend at Artinfusio here in Malibu!  And I am a twitter with excitment.

Can't wait to get this party started!  Oh, and did I mention that my 3 favorite buddies are coming to stay at my house!  Yeah Judi, Ginny and Chris - so it a girlfriends weekend as well!

Oh Joy!