Showing posts with label painting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label painting. Show all posts

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...

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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...

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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...

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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)

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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 :)






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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Exploring Handmade ~ Holiday Shopping Event ~ Day 5



Hello and Welcome to Day 5 of the
Exploring Handmade Online Holiday Shopping Event!!

Today I'd like to introduce you to some mixed media and personalized gift artisans and show you a wonderful, eclectic collection of gift possibilities! These ladies are seriously multi-talented and can make you great gifts for any occasion and anyone on your gift list!

First let's meet Carolyn Gebert of Kooky Kardinal...
I love to explore all art mediums, I make jewelry (wirewrapped and hammered) and other wirewrapped "kooky" items like ceiling fan pulls and window adornments. I love mixed media art and have been working on upcycling countertop samples in to OOAK keepsake gift tags. I am also using paper/upcycled to make religious themed wall hangings. I make memory boards/earring holders out of canvas and paper as well. I changed the name of my shop from Stitching Stuff to Kooky Kardinal recently to better reflect all the different things I do now.






Here are some of the places you can find Carolyn and her work...
(Previously Stitching Stuff... http://www.facebook.com/StitchingStuff)

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Now let's meet Christy Carroll of Taylor June Gifts...
I'm a graphic designer and a photographer, and I own a little gift shop / preservation service store (photo digitizing, movie & audio transfers) in Orem, Utah. My shop is named after my little girls who are the inspiration for many of my designs. I love making personalized products and working with customers to help their ideas come to life. Items with sentimental sayings, names, and special dates make such meaningful gifts. I also make a lot of products using my original designs and photography to create unique home decor and gift ideas. Our items are perfect for baby showers, weddings, and housewarming gifts.





LIVE - LAUGH - LOVE Ceramic Tile with Stand

Here are some of the places you can find Christy and her work...
Her "official" website is still under construction, but you can find her on...

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We also have Kae of Kae Artworks & Crafts...
Yesterday you met Kae's daughter, Yasuko. Yasuko originally started her online shops to promote her mother's work. Kae, born and raised in Japan, has been a Japanese Calligrapher for over 40 years. She creates beautiful calligraphy artworks, Shodo and Sumi-e paintings.






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

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And last but not least, Ami and Pam Potts of 
Flutterby's Creations...
Flutterby's Creations is family owned. Pam and Ami met when Ami began dating Pam's son. We have become very good friends over the many years we have known each other. Early on, we found that we had a passion for arts and crafts in common. We have learned new methods together and have taught each other techniques as we learn them.
Ami and Pam have varied interests. We love to create with paper, wood, canvas, clays and any other medium that attracts our interest. We continually look for inspiration in magazines, online, in nature and our surroundings. Both are skilled in the use of all paper products, bookmaking, metal embossing and the use of both wet and dry embossing techniques. We both use paint and paint additives to create faux finishs on wood and canvas as well as furniture and walls. We use many tools in our creations such as drill presses, saws, soldering irons, etc.

Pam was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and has lived in the Phoenix area most of her life and currently resides in Gilbert, Arizona. She is a retired high school counselor, has two boys (one of whom is married to Ami) and has been married 36 years to a great man.

Ami was transplanted to Arizona from Ohio as a young girl and currently lives in Florence, Arizona. I am a stay at home mom and I have really been blessed with watching my son grow up. I've been married 12 years to my high school sweetheart .We have one Amazing son and four wacky dogs that I have rescued over the years.

Pam and I are in-laws but also best of friends and share the love of crafting together. We began Flutterby's Creations so that we can continue to create and have an outlet for the many things we love to make. We are happiest when our creative energies are flowing. We specialize in making one of a kind gift items or just specialty items for your home. We are open to anything creative and strive for the wow factor and quality of our products so our customers can feel confident in giving our crafts as gifts, putting on display in your home,or using for everyday needs.We hope you have fun with our store even if you are just stopping in!

Journal- Collaged Paper

Note Cards- Pink Flowers

Wood Sign- Gratitude

Wire, Shell and Glass Starfish

Teacher Birdhouse Ornament

Here are some of the places you can find Ami and Pam and their work...

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How are your gift lists coming along? Done any shopping? I've seen quite a few things to put on my list ;) I'll see you back here tomorrow with more!





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