tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63491169804939094142024-03-13T13:14:33.449-04:00Ophelia's Art StudioAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.comBlogger392125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-28097959354262367682018-03-02T07:37:00.003-05:002018-03-02T07:37:51.539-05:00Day 30....Well friends,<br />
All good things must come to an end...sigh. I am always so in love and inspired by this challenge. <a href="http://www.lesliesaeta.com/" target="_blank">Leslie Saeta</a> has a way of making things amazing...and bringing together artists from all over the world to paint together for 30 days is simply magical to me.<br />
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Today is our final day, and having a look at all of the artists work is so inspiring. <br />
Have a great day, and a creative weekend.<br />
Until next time,<br />
OpheliaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-78369284129046352032018-03-01T06:42:00.001-05:002018-03-01T06:42:31.753-05:00Day 29 of 30 in 30....Hello Blog Friends!!<br />
I am literally trying to make it to Friday. This week as been long and grueling. <br />
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Simple colors and lots of marks makes this painting feel right.<br />
Hope that you have a creative day.<br />
Until next time,<br />
OpheliaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-19771836177008550592018-02-28T07:44:00.001-05:002018-02-28T07:44:36.668-05:00Day 28Making marks....is my favorite thing to do when painting...<br />
Here, a simple line takes the show.<br />
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Marks are my go to when it seems that nothing is working out....or when I get lost and have no idea of what to do next.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-20784965507477696302018-02-27T07:39:00.000-05:002018-02-27T07:39:02.328-05:00Day 27....Nothing makes a month fly by more quickly than a challenge.<br />
I am not sure of what it is...maybe simply documenting the days or what...but this month of painting daily seems to have slipped right by.<br />
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What I have found to be the best part is that I have simply been more experimental...not really caring about the end result and just enjoying the process.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-27174477158937359302018-02-26T08:08:00.000-05:002018-02-26T08:08:40.077-05:00Day 26 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days...Good Morning...<br />
I lost count...sigh....<br />
I have been painting daily and realized today that I have failed to post...that is my norm. It is a tough balancing act - paint, social media, promote, blog, post and reply to comments...know what I mean.<br />
I am usually only good at painting daily and not all of the other stuff that goes along with it. Am I the only one that struggles to keep up with everything?<br />
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Its Monday, and after a busy weekend away, I kept things simple...as I was just so tired this morning.</div>
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Anyways, have yourself a great day. Lets show Monday exactly who is Boss.</div>
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Ophelia</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-53856072060865170542018-02-22T06:55:00.001-05:002018-02-22T07:51:02.240-05:00Kindness Matters<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T318QTVqcSM" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Good Morning Blog Friends....<br />
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Hope that this day finds you all doing well.<br />
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Here in the studio, things are cranking along - at quite a high speed, it seems. Some days I find it hard to keep up, but I keep plugging along here.<br />
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I wanted to share this video from my Youtube channel, and hope that you will have a peek.<br />
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I truly enjoy playing in my art journal. Just a way to enjoy experimenting with my supplies. I find that I simply love the process.<br />
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Enjoy the video!!<br />
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Questions or comments - just ask!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-21763487714129426202018-02-16T07:50:00.000-05:002018-02-16T07:50:01.876-05:00Day 16....Happy Friday, Blog Friends...<br />
Hope that you all have a fantastic day!!<br />
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After todays painting session, I made myself put these colors away! I just get stuck sometimes, but I thoroughly love this color combo!! These little 4x6 are available in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/opheliastaton" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> under card bundles.</div>
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Side note, do you have an art tribe?? You know, good friends that share your passion for art...maybe you all get together and paint???</div>
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I am so lucky to call this gal my friend. She is truly a blessing and such an inspiration. She just is.</div>
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We get together to paint, play, bounce ideas and most important, laugh a whole lot.</div>
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I hope that you all have a great day, and a creative and restful weekend.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-86914821208003728812018-02-15T07:49:00.001-05:002018-02-15T07:49:53.181-05:00Day 15 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days...Its the half way mark....<br />
Some days, I feel unstoppable and yet others, I struggle. I find that when I get stuck on a color combo - as is the case here, I just can't get enough of it, and it is very easy to fall into a color rut.<br />
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Tomorrow, I may change it up a bit...you know, to keep things fresh and exciting, but I truly love the moodiness that these colors convey. Maybe its me finding this Liquitex Blue Violet color buried deep in my stash that ignited this series, or the fact that I just love the darkness that these colors seem to bring...not sure yet of why I am in love with these colors together...but I shall make it a point to dig deep in my studio to find those buried gems that await my play.<br />
Until next time,<br />
OpheliaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-2028397739828682132018-02-14T07:48:00.002-05:002018-02-14T07:48:45.990-05:00Day 14 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days...Good Morning Blog Friends!<br />
I often find that when I try a new color palette...or even the simple addition of a color that I don't often use, I use it over and over and over again...<br />
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I did that again this morning, and will probably do it again tomorrow as I am simply loving the moodiness of these colors together.<br />
See you tomorrow, right here for day 15!<br />
Until next time,<br />
Ophelia<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-45499096854307499152018-02-13T07:38:00.001-05:002018-02-13T07:38:25.978-05:0030 in 30 Day 13....Today is a bit of a moody day. Nothing for me is better than painting away a Monday that is rough.<br />
I usually head to my studio for escape, and that is exactly what I did today....as a teacher, Mondays can often be pretty rough. I am not sure if it is because I am supremely spoiled by a weekend off, or if my kids are far more rested than I am...<br />
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I decided to change up my palette a bit for this 4x6 which will become a greeting card available in a bundle in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/opheliastaton" target="_blank">Etsy</a> shop.</div>
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I hope that you all enjoy your day.</div>
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After my painting session this morning, I plan to!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-43323888177462376642018-02-12T07:57:00.001-05:002018-02-12T07:57:54.551-05:0030 in 30, Days 10, 11, and 12...Good Morning Blogfriends,<br />
Hope that you all had a wonderful, restful weekend.<br />
Here, it was a rainy 70 degree weekend...I spent a ton of time inside - catching up on naps.<br />
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I continued to paint - between naps....daily, and I am loving this challenge for that simple reason - painting daily. Showing up even when I don't feel like it...because excuses or things can quickly take over for me.</div>
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Hope that you have a beautiful week of creativity!!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-49462692036197981982018-02-09T07:46:00.000-05:002018-02-09T07:46:15.649-05:00Day 9 of 30 in 30...Good Morning, Blog Friends...<br />
We have made it to Friday, and thank goodness. This week has been long, and I am finding that painting has become my refuge.<br />
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8x8 Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.</div>
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Nothing else seems to take me away like heading off to my studio and shaking the day off with paint.</div>
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I hope that you all have a wonderful, restful weekend. I plan to.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-48886207688561386272018-02-08T08:16:00.000-05:002018-02-08T08:16:13.956-05:0030 in 30...Day 8...<br />
Good morning,<br />
Today I am a little tired...so marks are my comfort when I feel as though I get lost and can't figure out what to do next....<br />
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Make it a great day!</div>
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Ophelia</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-63235821884690893812018-02-07T07:48:00.001-05:002018-02-07T07:48:31.470-05:0030 in 30...Day 7...<br />
Some days I feel like it won't come together in time for me to head out the door for work.<br />
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So, I end up simply going with it...learning to let it all go and just enjoy the process.</div>
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One thing that I am learning is that the more I paint the more, the more confident I feel in painting...and also, the more I paint, the more comfortable I am with my style. Does that even make sense??<br />
I think this is another reason I simply love participating in challenges.<br />
I know that I love making marks...I just do....and color....I love color.<br />
See you all tomorrow.<br />
Until next time,<br />
OpheliaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-41782211904865171582018-02-05T09:07:00.000-05:002018-02-05T09:07:16.513-05:0030 in 30 Days 3, 4 and 5Good Morning Blogfriends...<br />
Ok, so I have failed at getting a post up daily, but I have kept up with the challenge so far.<br />
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Day 3....8x8 Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.<br />
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Day 4....8x8 acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.<br />
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Day 5....8x8 acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.<br />
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I am hoping that this challenge will help me A) get into the creative habit of painting daily and B) use up some of the supplies that I have and have been hoarding for such a long time.<br />
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OpheliaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-63881947059214328292018-02-02T07:07:00.000-05:002018-02-02T07:07:25.123-05:00Day 2 of 30 in 30...Good Morning Blog Friends,<br />
Its day 2 of Leslie Saeta's challenge, and although its early, I am feeling pretty good about what I have been creating so far.<br />
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One thing that I am enjoying is just the practice...the process....not the finished product. I just absolutely am in love with the process.</div>
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Good Morning Blog Friends!<br />
I look forward to <a href="https://www.saetastudio.com/30-in-30.html" target="_blank">Leslie Saeta’s</a> 30 in 30 challenge every single year!!<br />
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The challenge usually begins January 1st, which for me, is a great way to kickstart my year of creativity, and to make painting a daily habit. Leslie was away in January, so our challenge begins today.</div>
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I am thinking I will work small for this challenge. 8x8 or smaller, just so that I can keep it going.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-9944823031291800192018-01-16T07:58:00.003-05:002018-01-16T07:59:35.678-05:00Something Opened Up...Good Morning Blogfriends,<br />
I hope that your week is off to a great start.<br />
We are expecting snow this week, and that means - snow days from school!! I secretly have my fingers crossed as I need some studio time!!<br />
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Speaking of studio time, things have been heating up....in a good way!!! I have painted non stop for the last few week to get ready for something, but first I have a bit of a confession. Last year this time - MLK holiday - I met with the owner of The Little Art Gallery. I took in my portfolio and a few paintings, and she really liked my work. She asked me to comeback in a few weeks with larger paintings.... I left, and was quite excited about the possibility of having my work hanging in the same space as some of the artists that I consider to be Hero's in this area. I got home excited to paint, and then something happened....I replayed our conversation and she said---LARGE PAINTINGS!! Now, this is a girl, that stepped into the art world by way of art journals, and I was quite comfortable painting on a 9x12 art journal page. I was terrified of a canvas, so I treated them like a 9x12 journal page, thus I painted on 9x12 or smaller canvas. So, I did what I would usually do in the face of fear....I bailed!!! Cancelled the meeting and buried her business card somewhere deep, and life carried on...</div>
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At the end of last year, I am not sure of what opened up in my, but I called her back, she remembered me, and to my extreme excitement, invited me back...yesterday, exactly one year later. This time, I showed up with 5- yes, 5 large paintings...</div>
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I held my breath as she looked them all over.....and I'm talking I seriously held my breath.</div>
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I worked hard...for weeks and weeks I painted - every morning before work and for at least 5-6 hours after work each day.</div>
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She loved them!!!! My knees trembled and I felt quite light headed...possibly the breath holding, but what a relief!!! She kept all 5 to hang in the gallery!!!!</div>
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What I am most grateful for in this experience is the gift of a second chance....and seeing again that fear - which is so very real for me with my art - did not hold me back. </div>
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I guess I say all of this to simply say - just push through. Go for it. Show up every single day and do what you love. For me, its playing in paint. Enjoying the process of playing in paint... and when I let me self know when approaching every canvas that I am only planning to enjoy the process, it takes a bit of the pressure away.</div>
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I hope that each of you had a wonderful holiday season!!! I enjoyed every single snippet of time off with my family, friends, and of course, no break from school would be complete without studio time!<br />
My holiday officially began with my crazy college kid safely landing back in North Carolina!<br />
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It is always such a relief to have him home and for our family of four to be all be under the same roof.</div>
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I celebrated my birthday on Christmas Eve...Every year, I try to remember to get a screen shot of the exact time and day....nailed it this year!!!</div>
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Every single time I sell artwork, it makes me extremely happy!! The thought that someone out there likes something that I create brings me such joy. This one, Fire and Ice, heads to its new home in Seattle, and I am so thankful that out of all the artists in the world, Kate wanted one of my pieces.</div>
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Years ago, I set a goal that I wanted to start a <a href="https://youtu.be/MhB_aoSEBqM" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>...years and years ago!! This year, I gave myself a deadline of January 1! A few days ago, I uploaded my very first video!!! Fingers crossed, my second video - One Little Word - will be up today!!! I have a brand new respect for YouTubers out there as it is far more difficult than they make it seem!!!</div>
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Speaking of One Little Word, I decided that this year, my word would be TRUE.</div>
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True to my artwork, my style of creating, and to myself. True in everything this year. Do you choose a word to guide you for the year? What is your One Little Word??</div>
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I have lots of ways of filling my creative well, and one of them is spending time with my art friends. <a href="http://www.jodiohl.com/" target="_blank">Jodi Ohl</a> and I have been friends for many years. We usually try to catch up a couple of times a year, and whenever we do, I leave so very inspired and with loads of new ideas!!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-2079054309776804312017-12-11T09:57:00.004-05:002017-12-11T09:59:21.578-05:00Absolutely Honored!!Happy Monday Blog Friends,<br />
I hope that your day is off to an amazing start. We had a bit of snow this weekend, so my week begins with a 2 hour delay for school :).<br />
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I used every ounce of the delay to work in my studio, and started this painting.</div>
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I want to share some exciting news with you!!!!</div>
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I was selected to be a member of Donna Downey's Artist Gang for 2018!!! </div>
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Since I fell into the world of art journaling, I have crushed on Donna. I made the trek to her studio about 5 years ago and met her. She truly inspired me to want to keep going at this crazy thing that we call art....so I did!!!</div>
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To be selected as a part of this group is truly an honor for me...and a bit scary!!!</div>
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Around the studio, I have been busy cleaning up and clearing out. Probably not the best time to GUT my studio, but it was a necessary evil!</div>
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I found these...sigh...around 110 or so Caran d' Ache Supracolor Soft colored pencils... mostly unused! Double sigh...</div>
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I am letting them go for $100, or at this point, simply make me an offer. So much has to go to get my space in order...so very much!! Head over to Instagram @opheliasartstudio to keep up with what is being decluttered, or visit my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/opheliastaton" target="_blank">etsy shop</a> where I have some mystery boxes and watercolor packages left for grabs.</div>
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As I was clearing out drawers and shelves, and boxes and bags in my studio, I uncovered some paints that used to be my favorites. They however became covered by new toys that made their way into the studio, and were simply forgotten. I gave them a go and made this hand painted greeting card that is not a part of the greeting card bundles available on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/opheliastaton" target="_blank">etsy shop</a> as well.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-2125801954005894562017-12-06T08:00:00.000-05:002017-12-06T08:00:14.664-05:00Starting 2018 With LessHello Blog Friends,<br />
I hope that your day is off to a good start.<br />
Things here are going very well....and cluttered!!!<br />
I think I reached a breaking point when I reached on my shelf for a paint, and things started to fall, so, it is time to declutter!!!<br />
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I literally feel that I have so many art supplies, that it all becomes so very overwhelming!!</div>
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I feel as though my creativity gets into a rut when my space is so cluttered.</div>
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I have decided it is time to let a lot of it go.</div>
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I put together these "Mystery" Decluttering boxes where I have filled a priority mail box with so many things - some new - some gently used of the things that I just have not been using....you know those things that you had to have, but just never used...yeah, I have a studio filled with things just like that. Boxes may include gelli plates, acrylic paints, brushes, acrylic inks, acrylic paint markers, brushes, watercolors, sketchbooks, watercolor paper, colored pencils, watercolor pencils - just a variety of things that take up space. Each box is $65, but the contents inside are way over that value...and I even cover the shipping!!!</div>
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If you are on Instagram, head over to my page @opheliasartstudio and find out more there...or, visit my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/opheliastaton" target="_blank">etsy shop</a>. If at the time you are there and they are sold out, message me. I add them pretty often.</div>
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I hope your day is off to a great start!!! Around here, things are chugging along with goodness.<br />
I am not sure if I have shared with you all before, but, I am having the greatest time ever making these little 4x6 paintings.<br />
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I begin with sheet of Mixed Media paper by Strathmore and cut it down to 4x6.</div>
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I then begin by simply making marks and just playing....my mark making is done by favorite pencil, the Jerrysartarama Jumbo Jet black pencil</div>
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I just love the black line that it gives. With lots of play in paint and many marks, I get to this.</div>
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I attach them to a 5x7 Strathmore Mixed Media greeting card base...</div>
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...and this is how I create my hand painted greeting cards that are available in my Etsy shop.</div>
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I find that I create them daily and it is a great way to stay in my creative practice. Especially before I move on to a larger painting. I offer them for $6.00 each, or in a bundle of 6 cards for $30. </div>
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Head over to my etsy shop at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/opheliastaton" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/opheliastaton</a> to have a look!!!</div>
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They are all blank inside so that you can send with your own greeting, give as a gift, or frame them for your wall. </div>
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I hope you enjoyed a little peek into this process.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-39762567448697824052017-11-27T09:45:00.000-05:002017-11-27T09:45:57.949-05:00How Things Have Changed...Good Morning, Blogfriends,<br />
I hope that you had an absolutely amazing Thanksgiving holiday. <br />
I have missed this blog and definitely have plans now that things have calmed down quite a bit to be back more often.<br />
Things for me have been busy - a great kind of busy, but busy in a different direction.<br />
Despite the busy, I still show up daily in my studio....as I am never too busy to play in paint.<br />
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Playing daily sets my day, and keeps me grounded. It seems that no matter what is going on in my world, all is forgotten when I step in my studio and pour out some paint.</div>
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For such a long time, I was terrified of painting on canvas---Terrified!! I have no idea as to why, but I simply froze when it came to painting on canvas. I have been busy putting those fears to bed and have really been enjoying painting abstract paintings.</div>
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This is a small one, an 8x8 but the whole idea of making marks and just painting with abandon completely sets me free.</div>
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Things around my house have changed as well. My son graduated in June, and is now a Freshman at Western New England University - yes, New England! He is in Springfield, Mass...such a long way from home, but he absolutely love it...</div>
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We were able to go up for a visit and to watch him continue to do what he absolutely loves doing. That makes this mama's heart smile.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349116980493909414.post-37028740134719659232017-07-05T08:19:00.001-04:002017-07-05T08:19:11.064-04:00Views from around my studio..Good morning blogfriends!!<div>Hoping this Wednesday morning is going well for you and that you enjoyed the 4th with family and friends.</div><div>I was simply spent, and could not make myself part from the couch!!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FgU-1xcGb8A/WVzZH-QwHzI/AAAAAAAADGU/_8rjw08xUjsvTPZExGHBJ-H8q8ySfeHuACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-678415624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FgU-1xcGb8A/WVzZH-QwHzI/AAAAAAAADGU/_8rjw08xUjsvTPZExGHBJ-H8q8ySfeHuACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-678415624.jpg"></a></div>We literally drove the 12 hour drive through the night to get my son to his Freshman Orientation at Western New England and returned home on Monday morning after driving though the night again!! Great idea as there was no traffic, but man, oh man were we exhausted!!!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eIZsMLedW7k/WVzZPos2EyI/AAAAAAAADGk/ZQfr_amBvaA5uqDRMfeE67IligN1S_a-ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--827852736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eIZsMLedW7k/WVzZPos2EyI/AAAAAAAADGk/ZQfr_amBvaA5uqDRMfeE67IligN1S_a-ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--827852736.jpg"></a></div>Around the studio, I am still doing the 100 day challenge. This 12x12 has been added to my Etsy shop along with some of my handmade cards from the challenge. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-65r3Hxf-M1I/WVzZL7_qQWI/AAAAAAAADGc/sq2SdbenJMYGKDkDqIEvVosLvdbfQ15_ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1446927553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-65r3Hxf-M1I/WVzZL7_qQWI/AAAAAAAADGc/sq2SdbenJMYGKDkDqIEvVosLvdbfQ15_ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1446927553.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-daD5XkoEU1g/WVzZN8F_BAI/AAAAAAAADGg/KSNlOw3ca9sPgx7lvmTmy6JcKHBJvDAXgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1902979095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-daD5XkoEU1g/WVzZN8F_BAI/AAAAAAAADGg/KSNlOw3ca9sPgx7lvmTmy6JcKHBJvDAXgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1902979095.jpg"></a></div>I finally feel as though I am coming into my own with painting!!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Xf3oSzUNSY/WVzZJ-Hd_hI/AAAAAAAADGY/29cO_2imWnIo8AFwA5fdTYwxJQ7EnZRuwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1322298271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Xf3oSzUNSY/WVzZJ-Hd_hI/AAAAAAAADGY/29cO_2imWnIo8AFwA5fdTYwxJQ7EnZRuwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1322298271.jpg"></a></div>...and it feels great!!</div><div>Enjoy your week everyone!!</div><div>Until next time,</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01159915486344748941noreply@blogger.com2