Monday, October 30, 2017

Creative Heart Monday - Talk and Listen



Happy Creative Heart Monday!


I listen to a TED Talk the other day in the car about communicating.  It made me start thinking about how difficult it has become to communicate these days.  We tend to stay within our cliques of like-minded people because we don't want to argue with those of different opinions.  But, how will we learn.  We think that people are just crazy to believe the things they do...but don't we all want, basically, the same things out of life?  Maybe we would benefit from really listening to why and how they developed their opinions and beliefs and, hopefully, they would listen to ours.  We need to really hear other people....not just get angry and think of how we are going to respond while they are speaking.  It's tough and I'm, certainly, not one to be preaching on this subject.  However, I plan to make an effort to be more open, not because I will change my beliefs, but to understand how they came to theirs.

Here we go...........................



Supplies

8" X 8" canvas
scrap paper
Matte Mod Podge
Acylic Paint
Black Charcoal pencil
Acrylic paint in a Fineline bottle
Stencils
Black Pigma Micron Pen








Have a great Monday and a wonderful week.

PEACE!

Cyndi

Monday, October 23, 2017

Creative Heart Monday




Happy Creative Heart Monday!!

Today, I'm doing another mixed media piece on a wooden canvas.  I, actually, sold this piece over the weekend at the Thornebrook Arts Festival.  The lady that purchased it was a school principle and said that she feels like this on many days.

Here we go.............................











Have a great Monday and a wonderful week.

PEACE!

Cyndi

Monday, October 16, 2017

Creative Heart Monday - Mixed Media Canvas





Happy Creative Heart Monday!

Today I'm working on a small wooden panel.  I've used a ton of scrapbook papers.

I'm working on my inventory for next weekend's art festival.

Here we go.......................




Supplies

8" X8" Wooden Panel
Matte Mod Podge
Scrapbook Paper
Miscellaneous Acrylic Paint
Stencils
Fineline Bottle
Black Charcoal Pencil







This painting is for sale HERE!

Have a great Monday and a wonderful week.

PEACE!

Cyndi

Monday, October 9, 2017

Creative Heart Monday - Get Along




Happy Creative Heart Monday!

Today, I'm creating a piece using collage......scrapbook paper and napkins.




Supplies

8" X 8" Wooden panel
Scrapbook paper
Napkins
Acrylic Paint
Ranger Archival Black Ink
Alphabet Stamps
Charcoal Pencil
Black Pigma Micron Pen
Matte Mod Podge









This painting is for sale here!

Also, check out my new art stickers on Etsy!

I want to take a minute to mention Tom Petty.  His death last week made me really sad.  He was from my town and even though I never had the opportunity to meet him, many of my friends went to school with him.  I loved his music and  "Room at the Top" has always been one of my favorite songs.  RIP Tom.

Have a great Monday and a wonderful week.

PEACE!

Cyndi

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Abstract Art Stickers For Sale!!



I've been meaning to make some art stickers for a long time.  I've played around with some for my own, personal use.....but I've never printed any that I could sell.  Now I have!

These stickers would be great for art journaling, cardmaking, scrapbooking and planners!  They also look so pretty on mail.






You can check them out HERE

I have two different sheets available, but plan to add some more soon.

PEACE!

Cyndi


Monday, October 2, 2017

Creative Heart Monday - Vase of Flowers



Happy Creative Heart Monday!

Today, I'm starting out with some collage, adding some paint, acrylic inks, a little doodling and ending up with a vase of flowers.

Actually, I bought a new planner for 2018 and there was a beautiful floral painting on the cover, so I wanted to give it a try.  After painting this one, I want to try something similar on a large canvas.

Here we go........................................



Supplies

Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Pad - 11"x 14"
Mod Podge Matte 
Miscellaneous collage paper
Liquitex White Gesso
Daler Rowney System 3-Titanium Buff
Acrylic Paint - Teal, Lavendar, Green, Pink, Black
Black Charcoal Pencil 
Black Pigma Micron Pen










This painting is for sale HERE!

Have a great day and a wonderful week!

PEACE.

Cyndi