Vegas Blast!!!

So... I was pumped, psyched, and a nervous wreck!!!!
I spent a week as the new Weber Acrylic demo artist at the Creative Painting Retreat in Vegas. All I can say is...what a blast!
I met the most amazing people, and learned so much...so, so much...it was the greatest!!!
I painted like crazy, and even filmed a dvd...lots and lots of laughs....and just had a blast!!!

A great view from my seat on the plane......

and the view that greeted me when I woke up....

Set up was fun.... but man, oh man, was it a lot of stuff...true candy store!!

They all painted, and played, and just let themselves be free....that was the favorite part for me...

A bunch of people who now have permission to just play....

 

and the view from my seat on my ride home....

What a true treat for me to do this....it was great, but this gal is oh so tired and truly happy to be home.

Until next time,

Ophelia

 

A Great Day!!!

I taught an Art Journaling Retreat on yesterday at Theresa Brown's studio...and man, oh man was it fun!!! 13...yes, 13 students...all I can say is WOW!!! Lots of paints. Inks, sprays, and laughs!!! It was amazing, but this gal was oh so tired after everyone left!!!

Theresa worked hard to get the studio all fancied up...it was great, and plenty of space for our bunch!!

They started arriving....and, I started to sweat!!!  Seriously, I did....its something about the "Start" of it all that always gets me....

Not even sure of what is wrong with this picture....see...told ya, I'm having technology issues...

All in all a great day was had by all....I came home, and crashed!!!  CRASHED!!  When I walked in the door, I couldn't even form a sentence....again, all I can say was WOW!!!

 

Now... the fun begins all over again....I looked at the calendar this morning and realized its VEGAS in 2 weeks...let the painting begin!!

 

 

Until next time,

Ophelia

 

 

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