SeekingForArt

2012-02-06T19:16:00.001-05:00

I attended a class with Dyan Ravenley at The Queen's Ink today. I got to use her new sprays, fabulous colors.

2012-01-21T18:48:00.000-05:00

New upcoming class I'll be teaching at the the Cecil's Old Mill on Feb 4 and 11. Mixed Media Funky hearts...

2011-12-01T18:19:00.001-05:00

On Sunday Dec 4 I will try to recreate this tree using the melted crayon technique. The materials again are yellow, orange, red and white crayons, Bristol board, India ink and acrylics paints.

Madonna and Child

2011-11-11T13:19:00.003-05:00

This is 4x4 collaged and mixed media on wood with my own drawings... doing a series, this is the first one and it would be for sale at the Mill.

Upcoming Class at the Cecil's Old Mill

2011-11-10T17:07:00.005-05:00

I finished the project for the class this morning, this is my first time teaching the Melted Crayon Technique locally. Students will be learning four types of techniques, Resist, embossing, using color pencils and a little of acrylics. A few tricks to make the image come out and also how to correct mistakes.

More Christmas Ornaments

2011-11-08T07:27:00.000-05:00

These are some more ornaments I made yesterday... still a work in progress, I'm adding beads to them... These are handmade... I molded the clay with my hands and they are free style. I think they are going to make somebody happy.

Christmas Ornaments

2011-10-30T18:19:00.000-04:00

A few ornaments that I did during the week-end. I made more very similar.

October Greeting Card Swap

2011-10-28T10:52:00.003-04:00

On Sunday is our greeting card swap meet-up at the Scrapbook Nook local store at the Old Cecil's Mill. I created this card with my own melted crayon technique... I hope the gals like it.

Oyster Fest goodies

2011-10-19T19:07:00.006-04:00

A few pieces of jewerly I made for the Oyster Fest this past week-end. My ustream friend taught me how to do wire wrap. This is what I made with her inspiration. Thank you Misti~

Love what I made this past week!

2011-09-25T17:06:00.008-04:00

Adding a few things to my shop.... I sold two of the boxes a few minutes on having them on display, the Wizard of Oz box and the Curio Cabinet. The dress form is for an upcoming class I'm teaching. Back to drawing board... I was trying to build inventory.... It's a good thing!

Queen Of Hearts

2011-07-24T22:02:00.003-04:00

This is what I made today.... very happy with her! The bunny looks meaner than her!

2011-07-23T18:51:00.000-04:00

I made this while in Dallas Art for All gathering as a give way...

My New Journey!

2011-05-28T21:05:00.005-04:00

I'm very excited about opening my Art Shop. I named it Seek&Found. Here is the picture of my display.

Located at the Old Cecil's Old Mill-St. Mary's Co Art Assoc. in Maryland.

Making up for days I didn't make any Art for Project 365!

2011-04-25T16:30:00.005-04:00

This one took about four days to make. Another piece of art I decided to keep! Orphan Doll.... All these finds where from the thrift shop!

Postcard I made for JoyFlower at ArtforAll 2010

Back of photo album I painted "Beginnings"

Frida for ArteDar

Canvas for Francis

I kept this angel

So I'm making up for some of the days missed.These paintings and altered sculpture are from 2010 and were not posted here.

Getting up to date with Project 365!

2011-04-25T16:17:00.003-04:00

Wax removed and painted details with acrylics. This Hand goes to Helping Hands of Japan to be action.

Day 95 of 365 This is how I started my painting with melted crayons not much yet

Day 94 of 365

A sketch for 93 of 365

I worked on this piece for two days! Day91 and 92 of 365 -For Helping Hands of Japan to be action.
I've been a little busy again... where did the month of April go! I missed some days for this project just to many things to do!

Rolodex Card for Insipiration

2011-04-24T12:31:00.008-04:00

Melted Crayon background

This is the back
This is front

Day 90 of 365

2011-03-31T23:18:00.002-04:00

Still working with Miss "A"... added her glasses and the birdie on her shoulder. Bird's hat is made of polymer clay.

Day89 of 365

2011-03-30T22:39:00.001-04:00

Day 89 More of the crafty side of me... hand made fabric flowers.

Day 86-88 of 365

2011-03-29T20:02:00.008-04:00

Day 88, well she is not really done, do you recognize her. She is the baby one her belly from the photo below. Mr. Demeng inspired me with his creepy dolls. Still in work.
Day 87, how do you like Amelia's make over? The corset and hat are handmade. I used the top of her dress, distressed it with gesso and paint. All other embellishments are from my scrap booking and card making stash. Almost complete... need a few more things... maybe a clock or bird to make her look more steampunk.

Day 86 Last saturday I went to visit the local Thrift stores and antique shops. I found some orphan babies, most of them were a $1 and a lot love.

Day 81-85 of 365

2011-03-27T22:05:00.008-04:00

Day 85, this is a digital collage... I'm collecting orphan dolls...
Day 84, seems like I go from one thing to another.
Day 83, inspired while shopping, came back home with the idea.

Day 82, journal page

Day 81, I'm doing the Moley series at ATCforAll. I made a page for one of the participants of Group 13 and her theme is Oriental South East Asia, I got inspired by the Artist Thuy Quyen. Im not very good with watercolors so I decided to learn from him.

Day 76-80 of 365

2011-03-27T21:46:00.005-04:00

My sis birthday card for Day 80!
Day 79, I made this for my sister as a birthday present
Day 78 I was getting a little behind with creations I made a Frida doll
For Day 77, I took a picture of all the creatures I created, the devil's face still UFO (unfinished object)
Day 76, I made this jewelry for St Patty's Day!

Day 71-75 of 365

2011-03-27T21:38:00.006-04:00

Day 75 I used polymer clay face... two stamps for the body and the bird is the one I made on Day 69
Day 74 I called him hula boy... assemblage of found objects
Day 73 melted crayon technique on silk, I made my own patter too.
Day 72, I'm participating in Odd doll swap at ATC'sforAll.com...
Day 71 Journal page... not sure what I had in mind!
Keep on posting my creations!

Day 66-70 of 365!

2011-03-27T21:29:00.008-04:00

Day 70 Journal page, I don't know why I keep drawing crows ... This one was made with acrylics

Day 69
Day 68 , I collaged the paper and then cut the bird free hand!
Paper painting technique for Day 67
Day 66 melted crayon background and collage!
Well since I'm so behind posting, I keep making art and forget to post!

Day 61-65 0f 365

2011-03-13T22:36:00.007-04:00

This is Day 65 Melted Crayon a class project
This is Day 64 I was trying some techniques and color combo!
Day 63 I was inspired by a greeting card, I used melted crayon also and an embossed technique

More jewelry... for day 61 and 62

I'm so behind...! Day 55-60

2011-03-13T22:17:00.013-04:00

oh... I'm so behind posting... I've been so busy making art... Day 55-60 of 365

Day 60...This is my 3 page spread to inspire my group!

Day 59...Back to my Huichol Art, this is my travel page with all the wonderful artists who are going to draw and paint my theme.

Day 58 ...This my mom's gift... for her birthday!
Day 57 This my molie cover, my theme is Huichol art! Day 56 I finished my hand ART!
Day 55 --- my melted crayon technique with acrylics...

Day 54 of 365

2011-02-23T19:19:00.003-05:00

On day 45 I started making a lot of beads and I was having problems when I was applying the glaze on the beads... no where to put so many of them... This is my solution to my problem, I made a tower out of floral foam. The tower look a little ugly so I pretty it up covering it with felt.

Day 52 and 53 of 365

2011-02-23T19:10:00.004-05:00

More creative hands, I finally mailed today for a swap at ATC'sforAll.

Day 51 of 365

2011-02-21T00:09:00.003-05:00

Back to normal, I can see again but I'm so behind... Need to finish some more Creative Hands... I had fun painting this little guy!

Day 45 - 50 of 365

2011-02-19T19:26:00.004-05:00

This week I had a minor surgery. I was unable to use my eyes with attention to details, like painting or drawing... so I decided to make beads.

Day 38 to 44 of 365

2011-02-19T19:18:00.007-05:00

I'm behind posting but not behind working on my 365 Project.... During this time I was taking a class for a certification, very intensive and lots to read... I managed to get something done each day.

Day 37 of 365

2011-02-06T18:52:00.002-05:00

Today I made some jewelry for a gift. I'm trying to give all hand made- hand crafted gifts this year.

Day 33, 34, 35 and 36

2011-02-05T08:54:00.005-05:00

I was having problems with my scanner, I got a little behind posting for this month.
All paintings are done with melted crayon technique.

Day 31 and 32 of 365

2011-02-01T18:50:00.003-05:00

I was a little tired yesterday and I didn't post for Day 31. My muse is getting a little lazy. I've been using my random exercise.... I work on a background, then I try to find a realistic form or shape... I love this exercise because it makes my mind and hand work together. It's kind of like a box of chocolates. Both images were done with this exercise.

Day 29 and Day 30 of 365

2011-01-30T17:25:00.003-05:00

For Day 29 I sketched an ATC and Day 30 I painted it. I'm better with female faces.

Day 28 of 365

2011-01-28T21:11:00.002-05:00

Well, today I'm taking a little break! I still would like to share my art with you. I made this ATC a few months ago. It was one of my exercises of making a background page and within the abstract background to find a realistic shape. She is not a pretty lady but she shows a some kind of pain on her face... maybe mad... maybe sorrows...... not sure.

Day 27 of 365

2011-01-27T18:33:00.001-05:00

ATC using prisma color pencils and markers....

Day 26 of 365

2011-01-26T18:39:00.001-05:00

I'm finally done with my canvas her name is Lil Butterfly.

Day 25 of 365

2011-01-25T06:05:00.002-05:00

A little poem , I incorporated with the painting.

Butterfly... little butterfly...

As you were fluttering around me

you made me look up to the sky,

you whispered in my ear,

and showed me

how to spread my wings and fly....

Day24 of 365

2011-01-24T05:55:00.003-05:00

I've been working in stages, seems like I got a lot done the first day... now the details are taking a little more time. After flying around finally the butterfly landed on the canvas.

Day 23 of 365

2011-01-23T11:06:00.003-05:00

It's all about the butterfly.... Keep following... she will be the focal point

Day 22 of 365

2011-01-22T11:57:00.002-05:00

I worked on this piece until 2:00 AM, still WIP... she is in the cold garage at this moment with a coat of fixative because of the strong smell.

Day 21 of 365

2011-01-21T21:44:00.002-05:00

Today I'm working on a canvas 18x24... working with large pieces almost impossible to get it done in one day! The challenge is to create an art habit. I may be working on this project for a while...

Day 20 of 365

2011-01-20T08:02:00.003-05:00

More polymer clay angels... the bigger angel is about 3x2 inches and the small one is 2x1.25 inch
I call it Mama angel and baby. I had fun making them.

Day 19 of 365

2011-01-19T20:12:00.003-05:00

Today I was playing with Polymer Clay... I was inspired to make a small angel.. no pattern, all hand made. One of the beads is also hand made. I think it would make a wonderful Christmas tree ornament.

Day 18 of 365

2011-01-18T19:56:00.004-05:00

Melted crayon technique, hand drawn with india ink, gel pen, and mixed media ATC. I like to do free drawings... this image appeared with the swirls created by the melted crayon. The proportions may not be perfect, but I like the freedom of it.

Day 17 of 365

2011-01-17T20:04:00.002-05:00

Someone requested a Petite Frida from me for a personal trade, I don't mind at all!

Day 16 of 365

2011-01-16T18:19:00.002-05:00

This is my first try to pen and ink... I practiced on my journal first...

Day 15 of 365

2011-01-15T16:57:00.002-05:00

Today... I made a bracelet using two of my hand made polymer beads... the big blue in the middle.

Day 14 of 365

2011-01-14T18:25:00.001-05:00

Hand carved stamp...

Day 13 of 365

2011-01-13T19:11:00.002-05:00

5x7 postcard, mostly acrylics and mixed media.

Day 12 of 365

2011-01-12T06:54:00.003-05:00

I love crows, melted crayon, acrylics and some mixed media.

Day 11 of 365

2011-01-12T06:52:00.002-05:00

Another Whimsy Frida, Melted Crayon background, acrylics and mixed media.

Day 10 of 365

2011-01-10T17:12:00.002-05:00

I keep going back to my favorite subject... Frida comes easy to me.

Day 9 of 365

2011-01-09T08:45:00.002-05:00

I'm very happy with my creative hands!

2011-01-08T16:43:00.007-05:00

Day 8

Day 7

Day 6

Day 5

I guess I'm a little behind posting. I'm trying to keep up with my art....357 days to go!

Day 3 and 4 of Project 365

2011-01-04T19:49:00.009-05:00

Day 4

Day 3

It's getting a little hectic, trying to keep up with Project 365. Both cards are melted crayon backgrounds.

Day 2 of 365 Project

2011-01-02T17:08:00.005-05:00

I'm learning a new technique called paper paintings. First I started painting different types of paper with different shades of color.
It's a little difficult to tear small pieces of paper, glue them on a sketch and create a painting. I had to do some touch ups with paints. This my first try, I may get better with practice.
The background is from my technique melted crayon.

2011 Project 365 at ATCsforAll

2011-01-01T09:40:00.004-05:00

Today is a new beginning, I'm participating in 2011 Project 365; which means that I will be creating one piece of art everyday! I'm starting with my favorite subject Frida Kahlo.

Digital Drawing

2009-12-22T20:50:00.002-05:00

I was playing today... not really wanting to make a mess with paints or crayon wax. I decided to try something new. So I went digital using photoshop elements... not sure if this is way to do it but I liked the results. The skull was painted previously.

Angel Swap

2009-11-15T21:06:00.007-05:00

I'm hosting an Angel Swap at ATCsforAll, I've been so busy that finally found the time to finish my angels... mostly mixed media, acrylic inks and paints. Bianca was the hardest to finish (green background) She is a little fighter... I almost lost her since I had to ripped her off two background that were not working for her. I had to cut her dress and she end up with boots.

November ART

2009-11-08T18:27:00.005-05:00

I hope to get to post more art this month. Work should slow down this month. I'm late for a personal trade at ATCsforAll. So I had to finish this piece using melted crayon, prismacolors, acrylics and rub-ons.

My Journey with Frida

2009-10-10T13:48:00.002-04:00

After a long hours at my job and business travel... I came back from my last trip and wanted to release all the pressures. I wasn't sure what to do so I started tearing paper and I covered a canvas that had been sitting in my studio for couple of years. I looked at some of my work and decided to paint Frida since she got me published. Very happy with how she turned out! What do you think?

I'm published in Somerset Studios July-August 2009

2009-06-26T17:13:00.008-04:00

This has been a wonderful experience since I created my Melted Crayon Technique. Past January I sent a submission to Somerset Studios with four pieces of Frida Kahlo Art done with my technique. I got an email a couple of weeks ago letting me know that I'm published in this bi-monthly issue. What a great surprise! Please if you have an opportunity to buy this issue I'm on page 108.

2009-05-23T20:11:00.002-04:00

I went to a photoshop seminar in Washington DC a couple of weeks ago. I was taking some pictures yesterday at my neighbor's yard. I put to practice some of the tricks learned and this is the result. I used a faded scanned melted crayon background.

2009-04-05T08:48:00.002-04:00

Here are some of my latest creations, I've been doing so many swaps on line at ATC's for All. That all I'm doing lately is getting caught up! I also want to get ready for the Art4All 2009 get together in Indianapolis in June.

2009-04-05T08:43:00.002-04:00

Queen of Yapps at A4A

2009-03-02T18:26:00.001-05:00

This was an art journey for sure! - I was experimenting with liquid sculpey on Canvas panel, I used melted crayon technique on top of the sculpey and it was very slick, I used very dark colors of purple and orange. It was hard to paint with acrylics, but I'm very happy with it. To finish it...I used clear embossed. Postcard 6X4

Love to Paint

2009-02-22T12:11:00.012-05:00

Sometimes when I get a little frustrated seems like my inspiration and the wanting to improve my work brings me into a new step.
New creations

Melted Crayon Inches

2009-02-15T10:43:00.004-05:00

This is a good use of left overs of Melted Crayon Backgrounds. My first time I've done inches and It was a challenge to paint in such small scale. I think I need to get new glasses lol!

Melted Crayon -Water and Oil Mix

2009-02-01T11:48:00.006-05:00

Today...I tried something new I wanted to mix water colors and the melted crayon background. It is just like trying to mix water and oil. Can you tell which card it is? The eraser helped a lot priming for the watercolors. The other three cards are melted crayon and acrylics a lot easier to mix.

Melted Crayon Digital

2009-01-30T22:29:00.006-05:00

I scanned a 4x4 melted crayon background and I found some paintbrushes for photoshop... Another example of melted crayon background and it can be used numerous times!

Pear Postcard

2009-01-30T20:13:00.003-05:00

Today, I felt like wanting to draw something easy. A pear came to my mind. I drew the pear and painted it with melted crayon... Used prisma colors for shading and a few spots of acrylics.

Melted Crayon ATCs

2009-01-25T08:05:00.003-05:00

Two more ATCs done with the Melted Crayon Technique. This seems to work for me when I get stuck on what to draw. I always seem to try to get references. This is why I'm in love with this technique. I let my imagination take off and read between the random swirls or ink spots. Very happy with these two cards and I hope the recipients are too.

Happy Blogging!

2009-01-19T16:14:00.006-05:00

So I got two awards from my fellow bloggers... I added my list of my fav Blogs! Good way of updating my Blog on MLK Day!
JKlee - springtimeinspired
Trial and Error
JoyFlower - A Smiling Girl
purplecats corner
Shirl - Shade Tree Art
Midnite Creations

See. Draw. Share.
katilady
Goatgoddess's Weblog

Altered Journey...

Today's Project

2009-01-04T19:03:00.006-05:00

I've been working on a Class Project today! I looked for that perfect stamp everywhere until I found her. Finally made it here yesterday... I named her Myra - Jewel of the Nile. She is so beautiful. This is for a Melted Crayon Background Class. I'm including the before and after as I started with this project.

No Muse!

2009-01-03T08:04:00.006-05:00

Sometimes it's so difficult to get ideas for swaps. When that happens I go to my melted crayon technique and let the swirls talk to me. These images appeared on the cards and all I needed was to follow the outlines. Makes the cards very unique and I don't need to look at pictures for reference.

Happy Creating

2008-12-28T12:56:00.010-05:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday! I've been so busy. Finally finished a Secret Santa package that was due... I mailed it yesterday! Now I have a long to do list. I joined a few swaps at ATCsforAll, and MAW. I was thinking of dropping a couple but I have never withdrawn from any swap and I don't want to start doing that. I have committed now I have to execute. Today I have been drawing like crazy most of them are sketches. I'll post as soon as I'm finished with them.

I had a hard time with one of the themes and end-up enjoying it the most. The theme was "Inanimate object with bat wings" and I think I delivered. All my backgrounds are melted crayon!

My Backgrounds

2008-12-23T16:18:00.003-05:00

I'm a mixed media experimenter, I love collage, stamping, hand/drawn and painting. I've been trying different techniques; I did some crayon batik and encaustic wax. While I was experimenting with these two techniques, I created a new technique that I call "Melted Crayon". I like to detail my work with acrylic paints and color pencils.

Here is a sample, of my work this one is hand painted.