Crazy Goodness...

Good Morning!!! A beautiful Thursday morning here so far...well...Its early yet...but coffee in hand and a bit of extra time to myself before the crazy morning pre-school fun begins around here. I am forced to blog from my phone as I am still having technology issues but all is well though...
Lots of prep work around here as I am getting ready to teach at Theresa's studio this weekend for a Journaling Retreat...
AND...I will be heading to VEGAS at the end of the month for the Creative Painters Retreat!!! I will be demoing and doing a Make & Take for Weber with their line of acrylics!!! I am super wxcited...but so overwhelmed!!!
Lots and lots to do to get ready...LOTS!!!

120 canvas boards that needed to be collaged and gessoed to say drying time at the Make & Take...sounded like a cool idea...right...OMG...when those boxes appeared at my door, I thought my chest was going to explode!!  Proof that I glued for weeks on end...guess I will need to add a new one to my shopping list!!

I recently did an employee journaling night at Jerry's!  Honestly...my favorite place to hang out...we had such a great time...and it was GREAT to get to know them all!! 

Lots and lots of toys to play with....LOTS!!

 

I hope that you guys have a great day....

Until next time,

Ophelia

 



 

An Art Journaling Retreat!

I have been asked by a great friend and awesome Artist Theresa Brown right down the road from me to join forces and teach an art journaling retreat!!! Going to be lots of fun if you can join us!!!

Relax, re-group and re-charge for 2013! Guess what is coming up? Here's an opportunity to join me and fellow artist, Theresa Brown for a LADIES ART RETREAT http://artstudentacademy.com/Ladies-Art-Retreat.html
on Saturday Feb. 9, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Sometimes, after hectic Holiday schedules, we need a little art time with friends and creative ideas.

Join professional artist, M Theresa Brown and her special guest, artist and mixed media wizard, Ophelia Staton, and learn some new and exciting tips in creating or adding to your Art Journals OR expressive painting on canvas! Opheila is a creative and hilarious artist whose easy teaching style will inspire and motivate you to step into the world of art journaling, expressionism and " no holds barred" art. Read more about Ophelia on her blog: http://opheliasart.blogspot.com Easy online signup http://artstudentacademy.com/Ladies-Art-Retreat.html
Location: Our Art Studio at 2109 Old Mill Farm, Franklinton, NC 27525 to Relax, re-group and re-charge for 2013!
For art journaling, bring your favorite art journal-new or in progress. In fact you can bring more than one...9 x 12 is a great size. We'll supply all the additional art supplies for the rest! Held in our beautiful and spacious art studio at 2109 Old Mill Farm Rd outside Franklinton, NC. (see map on site)

Just $55.00 for a 3 hour class. Bring a friend for just $45.00 more. All art supplies included except your journal/sketch book.
You can also BYOB, snacks and enjoy a mini party while you create. Ophelia's techniques are NOT to be missed! This is a guaranteed " Feel Good Art Experience!" http://artstudentacademy.com/Ladies-Art-Retreat.html
Questions? Call 919-880-7431
Come relax, re-group and re-charge for 2013!

Happy Monday...I think!

Just wanted to say a quick hello and I am truly wishing you all are having a great day... I know that for myself...Mondays can be rough!!
I spent this weekend playing...yeah...ditching my chores, in my studio kind of play.
It was such a great getaway, and I didn't even have to leave home...my fave!
So, I have been itching all day while at work to get back to my studio...with coffe in hand... I am off!!
Enjoy your day!
Until next time,
Ophelia

Some catching up...

Ok...so, Ophelia pulled her vanishing act again....sheesh. 
I just can't keep up it seems.I truly hope that your holidays were fantastic and all that you hoped they would be. It was great around here, but the time just went by too quickly, and tomorrow, sigh, we return to school.

Today I spent time in my studio, getting ready for a challenge that I started for the year.  Unfortunately, my technology is not playing nicely, and I couldn't scan these pages, so the trusty phone camera came to the rescue...and again I say, sheesh!
So, this is the calendar challenge by Kate...over at the Kathryn Wheel.  There is just something about this challenge that gets my creativity going...and well, lets hope I can keep up this year!!!





 

Time spent in my journal today.  This journal is so fat!!!  I started it at some point last year, and thankfully there are only two more pages in it.  I barely closes!!, but you know what...I love a big, fat, full journal!!

 

See....I just love it!!!

 

 

And, I thought....long and hard, I thought about my word for 2013...

I've come up with BELIEF.

More on that later.

 

Until next time,

Ophelia

Well Now, This is Embarrassing.....

Was my last post seriously in August....  Sheesh!!  All I can blame it on is re-entry...yes, thats it...re-entry to the school year.

This one has been a hum dinger...seriously...but, I honestly have no excuse.
It has been so long that I honestly thought of just giving up...thanks so much to my dear friend Paper Pumpkin for calling and checking in on me....as teachers, we totally understand each others joys as well as miseries...
So, I'm back....and, if there is anybody out there reading this...I truly appreciate you sticking around as I get my bearings on this thing called LIFE.

I honestly have been in my studio....lately, I have tried to get back to daily.....here's proof as its trashed as usual.

See....totally trashed worktable as usual...but, oh so loved.

This is a daily journal that I started at the beginning of this year.  I just love going back and reading some of my thoughts...

My totally loved watercolor palettes...Its hard to pick my favorite watercolors out of the zillions that I have, but these Lukas stay on my table and are used daily.

Yep...a canvas still kicks my butt...still...I always start, but have no idea of where to go.

And the newest addition to our family...Sadie McMae...a 9 week Morkie...

 

 

Thanks for listening to me ramble....

I will be back...because I have some catching up to do...

Until next time,

Ophelia

Going Places...

For quite a while, I have been in Love with Donna Downey, so.....nothing says love like a road trip!!!
Yup, I hit the road and cisited her studio in Huntersville....and it was worth every minute of the drive...
So much art and mixed media goodness under one roof!!! And, she simply ROCKS. I am completely Inspired by her....
Until next time
Ophelia

Its Simple Today...

I decided to just go simple in my journal today....kinda goof off with paints, inks, and all sorts of stuff, but not use my brushes....hmmmm...not sure of where its going, or if its done, but...it will do for now.  I can't believe as I was dating this that today is August 1st!!!  Where did all of those days go.  Seriously.
I have to tell you though....I've been home alone...completely (my husband is traveling this week and my kids are still away at Camp Granny's).....I kinda enjoy this!!!sssshhhh...please don't tell them!!!  Truly though, its been sooo quiet here...and, in all honesty, I have been one big lazy, enjoying myself BUM!  And, I kinda like it!!!

Well, I am off....I've got a hot date with some pictures and glue...I'm going scrapbooking today....yup, in the middle of the day, just gonna spread all of my stuff out, and scrap....told ya I'm enjoying this home alone thing...

Oh, and I promise I am going to get a new scanner/printer today...these horrible photos are killing me as well!!

I hope you truly enjoy your day.

Until next time,

Ophelia