A Bright New Year

A brand new year hopefully filled with wonderful and 

exciting things. I awoke to a balmy 42 degrees, no snow and a

little sunshine peeking through the clouds.

I once again (big intentions, I hope to keep) have joined in  to do

the calendars with Kathryn Wheel. You can find her button on my side bar.

I was with friends over the holidays and the question of weather on a certain date in 

Sept. came up. I went to my calendar and could tell them what the weather was and what 

I did that day. They all got a laugh out of that.... so will try to keep the weather on it too.

My short way of journalism. I also hope to take a photo everyday of 2012. We shall 

see if all these grandiose ideas stick. I am also joining the Strathmore art workshops. The 

first one starts today and is by  Traci Bautista and shall take me out of my element. 

Shall be shaking things up a bit in 2012.  Heaven help me...

So Happy First Day of 2012 everybody and lets get get a

wiggle on and be creative! LOL

Plein Air & Railroad Days Part 2

More fantastic artists.

Magali Lenarczak 

&

Sally Rachets 

Alraune Chowdhury 

& 

Gloria Danielson 

Tami Donnelly

Richard Burhans 

Sue Van Gerpen 

Camille Bodey 

 &

Joe MacKechnie 

Kathy Collins 

  & 

Jeff Griswold 

Last but not least

Miss Rachel 

 A budding young artist who is

delightful! 

There were so many at the train station I did 

not get to take any more shots. 

So I shall close with photos of the kind of trees 

we grow around here....

I hope you enjoyed my little excursion. I must tell you there

were so many more artists doing their thing all over town, 

so I apologize to those I didn't get to....and to any misspelled 

names.

Plein Air Event & Railroad Days Part 1

The weather was terrific in the 80's but 

with a breeze. Friday eve we went to just 

see what was happening and have dinner

at Black Dog. 

The food was so good and the chef that night

did the most wonderful bar-b-Que food.  We 

love this place and go there often for their 

great food.

Saturday I went back early morning camera

in hand to try to get some photos for you of all

the artists and train events. 

Now mind you it was very hot and there were loads

 of people, so I did the best I could on the pictures.

 Some were taken trying to avoid the glare and the people.

So without further ado....

Encaustic

Melissa Von Tschudi

Becky Orcutt 

Danny Raphael 

 Molly Cady

Marilyn Romatka 

Sue Yotz 

Sandra P Robinson 

You never know who you will run into
at these events....! Part 2 tomorrow. 
As you can see there were so many 
wonderful artists. There was something for everyone.

Railroad Days Starts Tomorrow

Railroad Days will start tomorrow over in 

Snoqualmie Wa. As you can see the skies

are blue and the sun is shining.

They are dressing up the old train station , 

there will be train rides on the vintage cars, food

booths, vendors, main stage events and 

the third annual Plein Air Paint Out. 

I am excited to see all the visiting artist in action.

It was so nice and warm that I dropped down to 

Sandy Cove Park to see the river.

Then up to Snoqualmie Falls where they are

doing lots of work around the Falls.

Very refreshing mist on this warm day.

So if your anywhere near Snoqualmie WA,

drop by Aug.19th thru 21st.

I think it should be a fun event!

A True Gift From Terri Kahrs

I was the lucky winner of Terri Kahrs last giveaway.

I have admired her work forever and now I have some.

I'm sorry the picture is a little blurred have to have the old

camera checked out. (or maybe the old photographer!)

I digress. Terri's package arrived and was wrapped so cute in her red envelope

complete with her card, a postcard and the canvas. 

Thank you so much Terri, you have made my day and more.

Isn't she talented!!!!!!

A Very Talented Lady...

When this arrived in my mailbox,

you can imagine my excitement!

I had  won a wonderful art piece

 from Lorraine at Creative Daily.

This was the envelope it arrived in.

It just kept getting more surprising as I opened

(very carefully) the envelope.

She had sewn this pocket envelope.

Inside I found the wonderful art piece.

I just love it. Look at all the detail.

But wait.....there's more....

This beautiful card and more

great detail!

Hand dyed fabrics and lace

all done by Lorraine. Great

vibrant colors.

More and more, oh my

goodness! I have to pinch

myself! Last there was all

this gorgeous hand dyed

 threads.

All treasures from a very

special creative friend.

Thank you doesn't even begin to cover

how I feel.  But thank you Lorraine.

Click on all photo's for close-ups and be

 sure to visit her fantastic blog.

You will be glad you did! 

Rainy Day and a Sweet Surprize

Even my wooden duck dressed for the occasion!

Rain, rain and more rain can really leave a

gals spirits damp to say the least!

But wait......

The mail comes and there is a lovely package

from the Queen herself! (note the royal purple box)

I was one of the fortunate winners of her giveaway

 and just look at the lovely gift I received!!!!

(click photo's for closeups)

 Absolutely beautiful. Her creations are gorgeous.

I can't thank her enough. Go and check out

Queen Marcy. You will be glad you did. Check out

her Etsy shop too!

Spring has Sprung and My Ducks Arrived!

Last evening when I came home

from town the weather was warm and

breezy! So after dinner I sat under the

cherry tree and opened my mail.

I was so happy to open Michelle Palmers

 package. It contained the beautiful little ducks

 that I ordered from her. She does them in pen and ink

from sketches from her sketchbook.

This is one very talented artist

I have been following for years.

Her work is amazing.  My photo's don't do these

justice. The fine detail is wonderful.

I had a duck when I was little named Rufus. I am not

kidding when I tell you he would follow me to school.

My mom was not to happy to hear from the principal

 and have to go get Rufus!

 He was a very special duck.

Michelle captured Rufus to a tee!

Go visit Michelle and see her wonderful art.

 If you like it buy it right away as they don"t last long.

Her pictures are much better than mine.

Just click on her highlighted name above.

You will be glad you did.

Have a great weekend!!!!