December 2012

Merry Christmas 2012!

 

We had a great month here at the studio in the month of December.  

 

We all worked on various images on Scratch paper. 

 Here is a bald eagle by artist, David age 12

 

We worked on paper quilling.

Here is a wreath done by artist, Karah, age 14

 

An elf visited the studio yesterday and gave me a candy cane,

one of the 4 food groups of elves.  Ha!  She looked pretty darn cute. 

It made all the kids smile.

 

We all made a stamp.  There were various images made the with stamps. 

This is  just some of the wonderful stamps that were made this month!

 

 My assistant, Karah Clover is a wonderful artsit herself and she is also a great writer!  I took a picture of her poems that she drew pictures on and wanted to send them to you, but the words don't show up.  I will have to show them a little better to you at a later date, but at least you can see her awesome artwork.  Way to go, Karah!!! You are a blessing to me and the kids.  So glad God is  using you right where you are at. 

 

 

 

Well, off I go to bake Christmas cookies.  Much love goes out to you all.  A very Merry Christmas is wished for all my art students and their families!!!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

 

See you in January for Pastel month.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to you!

 

As, I sit here relaxing now, as the turkey is in the oven and I await family to arrive for dinner, I am reminded of all I have to be thankful for.  I am thankful for shelter, food, clothing; all the necessities of life.   But, what I find myself most thankful for is people.  The people in my life who join with me in the daily activities .  Whether it be by phone call or in person, I am thankful for all the relationships that keep me going who give me encouragement and friendship as we share the ins and outs of life.    I try to encourage and give my care in return.

Here are some faces that I am so very thankful for; my art students.  No matter how I am feeling that day, when one of my art students walk in the door, my face lights up.  I just love what I do.   I couldn't imagine doing anything else now!  
  
November was watercolor month.  We accomplished a lot by doing three projects! 
Here is one of the projects: SELF PORTRAITs.

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There are many more faces that I wasn't able to get a picture of!  But, here is the majority of the self portraits.   Hope your Thanksgiving is filled with faces that brighten your day!  =)