As in Paper Hat, Felt Hat or Paint Hat. These seems to be the hats that I'm tossing on and off this week. Running from one medium to the next in an effort to get lots of things done at once. Got some painting done the past few days.
I'm in a "nest" mode. Always.
Got some cool buckets over at my favorite hobby store. The one that has a lobby. And I love the way these buckets turned out. If I do say so myself.
The afore mentioned store, had some cool shapes and I loved the color. Here's how they look in the newly "fluffed" booth.
Nice and summery I guess.
I did several small 5x5 canvases which were so much fun to do. I left some "clean" and scuffed up one with some ink. I rather liked the scuffy one better. But that's me.
I think the bucket color mixes well with anything. Browns or black or cream. But it always makes me nervous painting on tin....the whole "stickability" issue. I sanded em lightly and covered with a polyurethane...but still...ewwwwwww.
I like the way everything came together. All the sweet colors.
But then we go to:
Brights! And since I'm also in a fun and funky mood, I decided to have fun with these little frames and do em like leopard print, only really really bright. I thought they turned out, well funky.
And wouldn't you know it. I decide to go really fun and put a zebra heart on this on. A gal had it in her hand, but then set it back down. I teased her about not buying it. Cause it's cheap. And hand-painted. LOL. She said she loved it, except it had a zebra heart on it. LOL. Now that's my luck. I'll have to do some without.
And wanted one little area to look like a little bakery. With cake stands and my cupcake canvases. It's OK, but still needs more stuff in it. I will have to head back to the "lobby" store, to see what other kinds of goodies I can find to embellish.
And, last but not least...here's the studio after the painting session. Trashed. And only with a 2" space to work in. But as my talented and lovely, friend (and co-worker) Ruthe says, because we were discussing the status of trashed studios and creativity, "Artistic Miracles occur in Two Inch Spaces". I couldn't agree more my dear friend. Couldn't agree more.
**Edited to add: Since I've put all of this stuff in the booth, I won't be running any of it on Etsy. But if you are interested, shoot me an email. Hey, its cheap. And it's hand-painted. LOL.
OH MY GOSH GIRLFRIEND!!!!! All I can say is "WHAT THE JUNK"!!!!!! I'm standing on my office chair(oops...it's rolling away) cheering you on! I'm so proud you got so many things accomplished! It's all AWESOME!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cupcake prints! And I want the dance frame for Av's room. Also, I have a ornate frame I'd like to you to paint something in....if you have time!
WAY COOL!!!!!!
GO GIRL GO!!!!
LOVE YA!
Posted by: Shawna | June 12, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Oh what a fabulous variety of goodies you have.
Variety is the spice of life
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | June 12, 2008 at 02:47 PM
Love, love, love your canvases! Email me-I'd like to know about that one with the bluebird/frame/nest on it and the letter N. :)
Posted by: psmullican | June 12, 2008 at 03:01 PM
aren't YOU the busy bee...how do you have time to DO all this, post on your own blog and visit so many others? yes, i see you out and about...you GO girl!!! your paintings are SO cute, i am partial to the nest ones...you are awesome!!!
Posted by: Lori | June 12, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Oh your booth is gorgeous! Such pretty things! And since I'm in a bird/nest mood it's perfect for me!
Becky
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | June 12, 2008 at 06:00 PM
The buckets are amazing! I absolutely am in love with that "grungy" one lying on its side.
The best part is that little bakery area - who could resist those sweet pink cupcakes? (Dang, that almost sounded dirty! Remember that episode of The Golden Girls where Dorothy referred to Blanche's sexual favors as "cupcakes"?) Anyway, yours are irresistible, and I mean that in the most innocent and sincere way! LOL
Posted by: Lisa | June 12, 2008 at 07:47 PM
What an incredible sight!! so many yummies!!
Posted by: 3rdEyeMuse | June 12, 2008 at 08:07 PM
I'm so glad you are painting up a storm...they are all great. Glad the booth is looking so cute!
Posted by: sherri | June 12, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Gosh...I just love your style. The buckets are too cool. Everything is! I am so jealous that you have a "hobby store with a lobby". I love that store and only get to one if I'm in the Midwest seeing family. We need one in AZ. Would you mind if I linked your blog to mine?
Posted by: Road trip with Ruby | June 12, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Haha, your 2 inches of work space tickled me since when I painted for craft shows and my mini mall booths I never had any more space to work in than your 2 inches. Good memories.....Love your booth by the way. It looks like your customers will be enticed in to browse your wares...and buy them!
Posted by: Stephanie | June 13, 2008 at 07:12 AM
Your site is one of my favorites. I can see by your work space that we have a lot in common. I love your booth, a little something for everyone. I like the books you were working on earler this week.
Have a wonderful weekend.
denise
Posted by: Denise/ Look Beyond the Picket Fence | June 13, 2008 at 04:35 PM
Oh Honey, you have been working your little fingers to the bone. I love everything. And I happen to like zebra hearts
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Becky | June 13, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Wow, you have been busy. I love the black framed nest all dark except for the eggs. I wish I could visit your wonderful booth. P.S> I sent your package out yesterday. Talk to you soon.
Posted by: Sandy Ramsdell | June 14, 2008 at 08:49 AM
oh MY stars, Cindy--these are all fabfreakintabulous!
You've got so much talent and such an eye for combining nature & art! Keep up the beautiful art! The books are gorgeous, too. Those canvas are rockin' it, Sister. WOW! Reading your blog is waaayy better than in mag!
Posted by: Lisa Renea | June 14, 2008 at 05:47 PM
oops, I meant to say, waaayy better than any mag-seriously...you should have this art in a mag. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lisa Renea | June 14, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Cindy, look at you go! Your booth is incredible! And that saying about the 2 inch work space is absolute truth! Hugs to ya!
Posted by: Marilyn | June 16, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Love your nests!! Did I read right that you've got a wholesale? Where can I find it? I shop for my store.
Hugs and Kittens,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | June 17, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Wow, I love everything, you are very talented, very inspirational! cheers
Posted by: Angie | June 17, 2008 at 10:51 AM
WOW, you have been busy and very sucessful at it. I've been a slug. LOVE the nest paintings and the cute blue bird with the spring banner is just to die for! Grand job all the way around. You go cow girl!
Kindredly, Lynne Laura
Posted by: Lynne Laura | June 17, 2008 at 06:37 PM
ahhhh...love nests...wonderful!!! I wish they hadnt put Texas so far away from Pennsylvania. Id love to come check out your stuff!
smiles
DarLy*~
Posted by: Daisyslittlecottage | June 17, 2008 at 08:03 PM
You have been busy, busy, busy! I love the birdnests.
Cathy
P.S. I wanna be a cowgirl too.
Posted by: cathy | June 19, 2008 at 10:49 AM