oil and acrylics

Here is a perfect example of what NOT to do when using mixed media.  Oil, and acrylics do not play well together.  I'm not sure what I used during the collage process, as I was in that euphoric state of creativity,  grabbing for anything and everything.

Finally, after the third or fourth application of paint, and glue, I submitted to the fact that nothing was adhering, including.....the deeper lesson (?)

So...   I washed off the layers  losing much of the water color paper, along with many pieces of collage, but salvaging what I needed! (thanks for the fabulous tip my dearest Misty)
 
Then decided to share this mess as the perfect model of the aphorism.."art imitating life,"

Ahhhhhh........ therein lies the lesson.   Don't give up!!!! ;-) XOXO'ssssssssss

Love and compassion

My rendition done in charcoal using the photo below as reference.

Photo reference

Mea Culpa

tonight's drawing to be painted using oils.  

Happy New Year

2013 is the year for wonderful New beginnings!!! To all of my friends and family...I wish you joy, great health, prosperity, peace, love, and infinite blessings!! XOXO

image via Oh so true on Pinterest...

image via Pinterest

"Meaningful Action"

COMPLACENCY...........is no longer an option!!!!

Images and quote via...http://www.anabundanceof.tumblr.com

"WHY must we forget that tomorrow is a hope, never a promise."

Saving Grace

Now as gray as an old mare
I shade the silver in my hair.
It's not shame I choose to hide,
but the carousel inside.

In this cold place
where I feel grief
stealing days……
this quiet thief.

It comes, the same
as it will go.
Exactly like
a winters snow.

Sometimes brief, and short,
and light.
At others
a blizzard
void of white.

Unexpected, unprepared;
like a child
feeling scared.

When at last the sun comes out,
blazing,
roaring with its shout.

So joyful is
again that day,
unabashedly
I turn its way.

Towards the UP,
away from down.
Which inevitably
comes back round.

Until then
I'll dance, I'll fly
For in the end
the by, and by.

              by Gloria Martin aka barefootmuse

image via pinterest

My rendition of Klimt's "Lady with a Muff."   Created for the Klimt challenge at The Trodden Path

Previous sketch painted with soft pastels. More color, and mosaic effect added using the Bamboo pad with Photoshop.

The Pink Bracelet

and HE wore it well!!!!  Still..... "my man" OBAMA!!!!

sketched this one during tonight's debate.  

Home Sweet Home

I'm slowly but surely settling into my new place.  I have a larger studio area, but it's an open concept, so I have to focus on keeping things neater as I work....NOT!!!!!

I've been having trouble with the internet and telephone service here, but that's OK too.  Keeps me focused on the chores that need doing.  Besides I'm not a phone person.  Would be just as content without one. ;-)

I prefer interacting face to face, which reminds me.... set up Facetime, or whatever!!!

With that said....wishing all of you..............Hippie, Happy thoughts! XOXO

Image via Hippie New Fashion on Pinterest.

Ballerina

Number 16 pencil sketch and collage.  29 Faces