What's New?

Oh! How can it already by February 9th? There's been so much going on, but I would say that one of the most exciting things to have happened this year is discovering Pam Carriker's on-line course! Here we are on the last week, Week 5. How can that be? I am going to miss the anticipation I had for Sundays! Why? Because that's when I could look forward to spending some more time with Guru teacher, Pam. She's a talented lady, a gifted teacher and a gentle soul. I would love to take her next class in March, "Shades of Grey", but we'll see where I am and what's going on in my life. That same week I want to find a way (and boy, miracles need to happen), to get to Victoria!!!!!

This week will be spent getting ready for the big gallery show, "The Kiss." I have lots of work to take down, and more to hang. I need to make price tags, etc., etc., etc., let alone post a newsletter! I could use "Miss Friday" in my life. Jay said this morning that he was learning the fine art of delegating. I have no one to delegate to but myself! Oh well, ONE THING AT A TIME. Focus. Pace. It'll get done!

And now, off to spend some time journalling! I've just posted my pages to Flickr for the class, but I am NOT happy with them. Oh well. I have learned a lot! And that's the blessing in this whole journey called life. Have a wonderful day everyone! Hugs, Annie

The New Year is Flying...

Charles Rennie Mackintosh and His Lovely wife Margaret

http://www.crmsociety.com/margaretmacdonald.aspx
(This is a link about Margaret)

http://www.crmsociety.com/crmackintosh.aspx
(This is a link about Charles)

Charles says:

"Margaret is half if not three-quarters of all my work," and "Margaret has genius, I have only talent."

What an incredibly talented couple!

If you google either of their names and images, you will see a lot of the architechture, paintings, etc., that these two are responsible for creating. And if you EVER go to Glasgow, in Scotland, please check out the Mackintosh School of the Arts, the Tea Rooms he designed, etc.!!!

Enjoy!

What an Inspiring Day...

Today I began week 2 of Pam Carriker's Class, Visual Journalism 101. This is collage week. Oh, this is a tough one for me. As I explained in the kafe klatsch room on the workshop site, collage is a challenge because I worry and fret trying to find the right image, and before I know it hours have passed, I haven't found anything, my energy is totally shut-down,.... enter PROCRASTINATION.

So, today I thought I would go on-line and be re-inspired by images of one of my all time favourite artist, and his wife. Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Their rose images have always been one of my favourites. And I am a big admirer of both of their watercolour paintings.

Today I found a picture of both of them, with a quote Charles wrote about Margaret. Beautiful. I'd seen this before, but I knew when I saw it that I wanted to share with you on my blog. Enjoy!

It's January 18th!!!! 2009!!!! How can that be?!!!!!

Happy New year everyone!  I can't believe that 1/2 the month has already zoomed by.  I have been wonderfully occupied with an on-line course with Pam Carriker entitled "Visual Journalism 101", hosted at the following link:
http://creativeworkshops.ning.com/groups
Talk about inspirational! I have journalled for a couple of decades now, but it's always been with watercolours and mixed media. The acrylics, finally, are working for me, thanks to one major instruction! Let the layers dry in between applications. I love the glowly look I am getting!!! Last night I decided to create a quick single-signature art journal, and I must say that I am pretty pleased with the results!
If anyone out there is thinking of taking creative on-line courses, you WANT to visit this website (CREATIVE WORKSHOPS), at the above link!

Happy creating everyone!
Hugs,

Annie
 

December 23rd,......where does the time go to?

Well, we certainly have been amusing ourselves in the past week! Last night it was hosting friends for a few hours, and then wrapping some Christmas presents. Today I was going to go and paint some more, but never made it to clearing off the mountain on my studio table! It's daunting! And so, I've been wrapping more gifts, entertaining some of the folks that have popped into the gallery, met with the gang at the coffee shop this morning, and created an ornament from an Anniversary issue Milwaukee Beer Can. It seemed appropriate as we are invited to a friend's place tonight, and we are supposed to bring an ornament for his tree! Here's hoping that everyone else is ENJOYING the holidays! Prepare you heart as well as your home! Merry Christmas!

Alex and her creations!