Sunday, November 27, 2011

Exploring Handmade ~ Holiday Shopping Event ~ Day 12




Hello and Welcome to Day 12 of the
Exploring Handmade Online Holiday Shopping Event!!

Today I'd like to introduce you to some fine artists. They use various methods...paint, cameras and watercolors... to produce some of the most beautiful home decor you'll find.

First let's meet Vicky Carra of The Painted Lady's Place...
Handpainted Original Artwork, Prints, Notecards, Postcards, Magnets and more.
I am an independent artist, developing and creating original artwork - inspired by my love of nature - in my home studio.



Here are some of the places you can find Vicky and her work...


Now let's meet Win Charles of Aspen Rose Arts...
The reason why I became an artist is to have a outlet in my life living with a disability for 23 years. Back in 2006 my life got out of control so to speak do to me having to have a six hour back operation that almost killed me, up in till 2006 I walking under my own power, summer 06 was hardest recovery of my life, and my "06 back operation" is still very emotionally painful for me to speak on because it changed my life forever. 

The story of my art: during the summer of 06 I was doing PT 2 to 3 times a week trying to be good at walking using a walker. One day near the end of my Pt my Pt at the time said to me "Win your getting angry and depress from all this.,you need to see a counselor to help" My answer to my pt was sure, then on the way home I thought "that's nuts, I'm not doing it" so that same day I looked online for a painting program found one that I fall in love with, & still use today. 

It took a lot of time for to achieve where I am today as a artist, then last summer my mom who was also my aid for 23 years got ill on july 12 then sadly pass away on Aug 12, 2010 so that said I feel that I'm capable to do most any art. Yes it's inspiring to move on,and face living everyday with a disability.

"I'm a disabled woman, living a non disabled life"~ Win C



Here are some of the places you can find Win and her work...


And we have Lisa of Wall Art Photos by Lisa Elliott...
I live in The Pacific Northwest, one of the most beautiful places in the world. I have created over 200 designs, cards, photos, and posters. Through art I hope to create joy and peace for you. You can purchase and view my art exclusively at Windmill Gardens in Sumner, WA or purchase online at Wall Art Photos on Etsy. Let my art and photography bring ...beauty, peace, and simplicity to your world.

I can use your ideas, decor and style interests to create custom art projects for your home. Please contact me with any questions.


Here are some of the places you can find Lisa and her work...


And, last but certainly not least, we have Lynne of 
Art of Lynne Hurd Bryant...
Lynne is a professional watercolor artist, working in a bright, clean contemporary realist style.



Here are some of the places you can find Lynne and her work...
               (for gift items with my images ~ mugs, cards, posters, etc)


Wow! Aren't they amazing? And here's a neat tidbit for ya... both Vicky and Lynne frequently walk you through their paintings as they're doing them and show you photos of them as they go along! It's really neat to see. You should check it out... look in the photo albums on their facebook pages and keep an eye out for their posts ;)

I'll see you back here tomorrow for the last day of Exploring Handmade, which is also Cyber Monday. I'm going to re-cap our adventure showing you some different work :)






Did you miss a day? It's easy to get caught up... we wouldn't want you to miss any goodies!!

7 comments:

Gone said...

Pretty! Great!! Thanks for sharing these various forms of Art! I particularly love Lynne's Dogs! (But then I'm partial to dogs, huh?)

Gone said...

Wonderful job, Debi!! ♥

Sieberdesigns said...

Wonderful artwork! Thank you again for this wonderful event that you have put together. I am learning so much about such wonderful people!

Ye Olde Chandler Handmade Candles said...

Beautiful, beautiful artwork. So much talent.

Debra Beach said...

Thank you so much Debi, another fabulous day! What a joy to view all of this beautiful artwork, and get to know all of the wonderful artisans behind the work! I wish you all the very best today! XO Debra

Lisa Elliott said...

Debi,
Thank you for sharing my art and blog with the world. I appreciate all your efforts. Have the very best holiday! Lisa Elliott of http://wallartphotos.blogspot.com/

Cory Aquarian Bath said...

Really great group of artists here. Thank you.

cory