Estate Sale Find...

I saw and it and I immediately knew I had to have it.  It was $12.00 but 50% off.  Then I bargained for it and paid about $5.  I found it on Ebay for about $50.  And now it hangs in my den by the TV.  Here it is and some history to go along with it.

c. Minerva Reproductions, Copenhagen 1969 * CHR BJORN LARSEN: KRISTINA / Private Collection * made in Denmark - Mi 196

Christian Bjorn Larsen was born in Buenos Aires in 1931. He studied at the Arts and Crafts Society in Gothenburg, Crafts School under Professor Lüchow-Nielsen in Copenhagen, and at the Art Academy in Stockholm.

His works were featured in exhibitions in Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Malmö, Sundsvall, Gallery Blue Fire, Oland, and at the invitation of Dusseldorf city of Die Brücke. He has also done covers for magazines, book covers, and film posters (his most notable is with Ingmar Bergman). He also did work for Unicef Greeting Cards Collection in 1965, Unicef Calender in 1967. and was selected in 1968 by UNICEF's Arts Committee, together with seven other international artists to participate in UNICEF-Fine-Art Reproduction.

Ann-Denise and craft class

This is her sample of the cake topper.  It is amazing!

 Ok....so my paper art obsession is getting a little bit out of control. I traveled with my new friend Ann-Denise Anderson for her V-Day cake topper class in OKC. I had the best time and will travel far and near for her classes. See photos below...http://whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com/

Some of the supplies she pulled out of her vintage suitcase.

More supplies in cute vintage muffin tins.

Love the supplies in muffin tins!

I thought I was going to flip out when I saw all of her vintage pink flowers.

My finished piece.  I love it!

BNSF new art

Close up photos of some art at BNSF. 

Love the texture. 

Not all...

Took this photo while in Hachie.  I want to wander more.  I seem to always have a plan but it sure is fun when I throw the plan away and  just let go.

Artsy Farts-Try #2

So here is my try #2 for the ATC exchange on Valentines' Day.  It is not flat but I made it with lots of packinging I had from Bo Bunny and We R Memory Keepers.  I am looking forward to trading with others.

The Gamblers

I can't even tell you how much fun we all had. I went with $100 and came home with $63.  I got to sit by my dad and my mom and watch them play the slots.  I just hope we make this an annual event. 

Artsy Fartsy-Valentines' Day

So I joined my friends' Facebook page, Artsy Fartsy.  The idea is to make ATC trading cards to swap.  The theme is Valentines' Day.  I made mine.   But it just became three dimensional.  So I am back to the drawing board for a more traditional flat one. 

 I am sure I can find someone who needs this for Valentines' Day. 

off to celebrate my birthday early...

You've got to know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

Know when to run

You never count your money

When you're sittin' at the table

There'll be time enough for countin'

When the dealin's done

Mom and Dad asked me what I wanted for my birthday...

I told them I wanted all four of us to go to Winstar and gamble. 

So we are off and I have birthday money in my pocket. 

YEA!



Queen

This is how I feel in my craft room. 

Seriously. 

I allow John to come in but I HATE for him to touch anything, turn on the TV, or mess with the computer.  But my attitude changes quickly 

when I want him to hang something on the wall or get something off a high shelf.

glasses

I wish I looked this cute when I wear my glasses.  Infact, I have been wearing glass or contacts since 2nd grade.  But this photo is sooooo cute!

photo frame

Saw this photo and loved the photo frame.  How inspirational!  I have so many little trinkets that I have no idea what to do with them so I think I will make my version of this frame. 

I will share a photo with you soon. 

Swanky photo

This is my Friend Nicki.  She is amazing.  I saw her at the GASC and commented on how much I loved her hair.  Then I saw her at the stamp convention and talked to her again.  I even took a photo of her hair.  It is funny how "birds of a feather--flock together." And now she is my amazing friend who likes to create and shop with me. 

Art with Jana in December...

I was looking at my files and I forgot to post Art with Jana photos for December.  The assignment was to make Christmas trees using triangles cut from scrap paper.  The shelter residents did an amazing job.  Here are two of my favorites.   

My favorite sample made by a resident.



My favorite was made by my husband, John Martin.

MLK dinner with my Morton Family...

The Morton Family at MLK dinner.

This photo is called indoctrination-the making of a frog.

Remember her...she can do or be anything, a President, an astronaut, find a cure for Cancer, win a Nobel Peace Prize, a Rhodes scholar, a teacher, and a mom.  There is nothing that she can't accomplish.  I have hope because of her!

Jan. at the shelter...

It's was cold outside and I did not want to go volunteer. 
But the shelter needed me.  So I went to teach art at the shelter. 
It was a night...the dinner volunteers didn't show up so pizza was ordered, there are 107 residents since it is so cold outside, we started latte, and none of them wanted to be in art class.  And my classical music didn't help much but I struggled on. 
I taught facial proportions which was what I was taught at THE JP GETTY in LA.  I had everyone do a pre-and post drawing and here is a sample. 

Pre-assessment

Post-assessment

Can you see the difference?  I ended up having a great night. 

El Corozon

Right before we left for LA, I entered my art into a juried exhibit titled, El Corozon.  Got an email and the exhibit has changed but I think my art will be on display at Eclectic Expressions starting Feb. 12th.  I will have three pieces on display.  I am very excited.  I can't wait to get some feedback. 



Yoberry...

Yoberry....cake batter yogurt with fresh rasberries mixed in.  Yummy!

Can you find me?

Art at The Getty

Went to the JP Getty Museum today in LA.  I just happened to be there on the day of a free art class.  I eagerly signed up and ran to the gift shop to get some supplies.  I learned about facial feature placements.  The teacher taught in a gallery with priceless art and told us to look at the work for inspiration.  I was so happy as it was a once in a life time experience.