Lynda.com

Oh dear . . . I can't believe so much time has passed since my last post.  Last week was a little hectic as my dad began some Physical and Occupational Therapy appointments again, which is a good thing.  However, my work routine gets all out of whack and it generally takes me some time to get back into a new flow, trying to fit everything in.  

Then add in a new obsession and things really get crazy.  

I recently joined lynda.com which is a tutorial site with oodles of creative business related topics. I've always been interested in typography and design and I also wanted to learn more about Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator so I've been spending tons of time watching, note-taking, practicing and learning a bunch of new stuff.  All things that will help add to my own art business.  

If you're interested in looking into lynda.com -- they have a free 10-day trial.  I subscribed to their yearly $240 plan that allows me to access any of their classes. So far I've found all their videos clear and engaging, full of information and easy to follow.  I've learned a lot already.

So that's what I've been up to instead of blogging.  I have managed to paint too, just not much to show yet.  Have a great day!

Reunited & It Feels So Good

work-in-progress
22" x 30"
watercolor on aquabord

It's so good to be back painting again!  Not too much has changed with this one yet . . . just working on minute details that hopefully will come together and lend some more realism to this one.

Thank you for stopping in!

detail

Gift Wrap

I wrapped some packages for two special little boys over the weekend using my gift wrap.  You can find it along with a few other designs at my Spoonflower store.

Have a great week.  I'm working hard on my new project and hope to share it with you very soon!

My Gift Wrap Is In!

Thank you, Spoonflower!!  My gift wrap is in!  They do such a beautiful job printing . . . I love their quality.  I'm just deciding on scale.  I've included the penny and my original images to show you how large the print is.  I think this scale works for wallpaper . . . maybe . . . but I think I want at least the multi-motif print scaled down for the fabric and gift wrap.  They give you the exact scale and dimensions when you're designing, but I still have a hard time picturing it.  I need to take more time planning that part out.  But anyway . . . I'm very excited.  I just now have a few decisions to make.  Let me know what you think.

Have a great day!  

More patterns

 

I've been playing around with some more patterns for my Spoonflower shop (which at the present time only has one design - ha!)  I've just ordered some new swatches so if they're to my liking I'll be sure to let you know when my new designs are up for sale.  Here's a sneak peek.  

Enjoy your weekend!

Gift Wrap

I've been going a little nuts lately, trying out all sorts of different things using my art.  Here's some gift wrap I designed and ordered from www.spoonflower.com.  How fun is THAT!?  :)  (Notice I wasted no time wrapping a package with it!?)  Check out Spoonflower if you get the chance -- it's pretty cool.