The Joy of the Triduum is upon us...

Living the Joy of Christ - AIA - ornament or wall hanging! Enjoy!

I had artistic fun with this piece, again my own art work extended into an ornament design. I really played with the color on the wood piece that extended from my original electronic drawing. I liked the heart wired work - new little attempt for something different. Again, I resin the original drawing allowing the wood painting to be matte finish. Enjoy!

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For every season...

For every time there is a season - a bracelet with AIA representing the change of seasons! Enjoy!

This bracelet has been a design idea in my head for awhile. The pieces are hand painted transferred to wood sandwiched between metal. I hand painted the image to the side of the wood that was attached to the embossed metal pieces. Then I took another image and attached it to metal layering it onto the wood pieces w a resin finish giving it a bubble look with dimension. I used different embossed metal to continue the theme of change - warmth and coolness as well as incorporated various coated copper metal to further the color depth. I was delighted with the outcome. AG designed toggle. The effort of many hours paid off! Enjoy!!

Entering into Holy Week - may your mind be present in Christ...

The Journey of Lent is almost over - Hand painted drawing AIA. Ornament or wall hanging. Enjoy!

This drawing is one of my favs. The memory of standing on the shore and hearing all the voices and faces of people praying for me... similar I am sure to Jesus as he journeyed through the town carrying that heavy cross of our sins. He did not always hear happiness and praise - it was a bitter sweet journey that lead to our Salvation! Remember your trials are your path to holiness... your path that will lead you right to Christ. Embrace it!

Green Sunshine!

Green bear for St. Patrick's day!!  Another ornament of AIA! Enjoy!

This little bear always makes me smile. I was given an actual stuff bear after my cancer surgery... I named him Ray Gene after my doctor and favorite nurse who took care of me post op. I thought it was appropriate to have been grace us on St. Patrick's day! He always brings me good memories! Enjoy!

Angels watch over me!

Hand painted angel to watch over you! An ornament or wall hanging - Art in Art... Enjoy!!

I just love this angel image. It was commissioned by someone to be a gift - which was made into a pin. However her joyful presence has beckoned to be used in other pieces as well. One of my favorite bracelets has her pieced into it using a new technique - the owner loves it! I have other requests for her to be used as a purse ornament, necklace and ornaments as here. I enjoyed continuing to paint on the wood her image but only resin the actually printed image of the drawing. I like the dimension of the matte finish verse the high gloss. Enjoy!

Everyone loves the Kiss

The famous Hershey kiss - this painting is popular by request. AiA! Enjoy!

This painting of the Hershey Kiss was a wonderful challenge and I was pleased with the outcome. The funny story about this piece is that I had the 'kiss' on a black glass table and my family knew NOT to TOUCH the Kiss - since I was working on the drawing (eletronic painting). One day my little nephew stopped by for a visit - he has down syndrome - and promptly when over to the kiss... picked it up and proceeded to eat it! WE all sighed "NO don't touc.... touch it" Too late. I guess I was done with the drawing! Enjoy!

Year of Mercy...

Pope Francis painting encouraging the year of Mercy - another piece of Art in Art - AiA!! Enjoy!

Working on portraits with electronic painting - again placing the printed painting on wood and working the piece around it. I liked the white soft satin ribbon representing an extension of his beanie. It also reminds me of a dove descending down around him. We were blessed to walk through the Jubliee doors last month in Az at the Rock Chapel. Great graces!! Enjoy!

There is always a first time

Art within Art - here is my first electronic painting - mounted on wood, repainted & adorn w brass wire work. Enjoy!

This painting was my first attempt in electronic painting - I can honestly say I have seen an improvement in my work. But the first piece is always a good reminder of where one began. The gift of my orchids has instilled a love for the flowers - I now have three orchid pots... flowerless but healthy green.... just waiting for the prized blooms to appear. What I have found is I enjoy painting back into the painting after it has been printed. I like working the wood around it and extending the image onto the wood giving it a new and different dimension. This particular image is subtly done - others are a bit more obvious. Enjoy!!!

Autumn Tunnel

Full circle - Autumns Tunnel - congrats Rosana H!! Perfect for celebrating the Holy Immaculate Conception! Enjoy!

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Summer Breeze

Lets remember and embrace that summer night breeze... I am excited to use these pieces in a metal configuration to be revealed in November 2015 Enjoy!!

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Spring Awakenings

This image seemed to come very late last year... lets hope not for this year...  winner of this print is Deb D! Enjoy!

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Winter Hollow...

This series reflects on the seasons of our life... something we all do this time of the year. The winner of the Winter Hollow is Heather S. Enjoy!!

 

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Glory to God in the Highest!

Glory to God in the Highest.... here comes the beautiful season of Advent preparing us for our KING! Congrats to Marina F on this win! Enjoy!!

 

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Be the reflection of the Light of Christ

May we shine with the Light of Christ upon us! The winner of this print is Abbey Rusch! All these prints are available for purchase; proceeds will financially aid those who are struggling w cancer and the debt it brings (without signiture across the front).  Happy December!! Enjoy!!

 

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Let the Preparation begin!

As we begin our journey into Advent... we we always seek the Light - find the angels in this life to bring us to Christ. http://ow.ly/i/7IVH5 The winner of this print is David F. This painting is available for purchase... as are all the paintings being posted.

Enjoy!!
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Stinky Feet - Whew!

Baby's feet are so sweet... My mom would play w my children smelling their little toes and exclaiming "Stinky feet!" hence the name of this painting... little tiny 5 week old stinky feet. This image is my great niece's feet. Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

Kiss those cheeks...

Now for today's painting reveal - 
Baby Cheeks... focusing on family with Thanksgiving upon us... Enjoy your family!!

 

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Answer revealed...

Okay - the answer... the fruit painting is under all those words... look closely you will see the apple, pineapple, banana, grapes, etc... pretty cool! Enjoy!!
You can go to the Drawcast app to see how the drawing is done... look up artist L^2 - that's me!

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Similiar but NOT the same - whats different?

Apparently King James version has a slightly different listing of the fruits of the Holy Spirit Find the differences? The winner of this print - Laurie C! What is the same? Can you tell? Enjoy!!

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Finally - another winner exposed!

Here is an epainting reflecting the gifts of the Holy Spirit.The winner of this painting is .... Judy S!! Now does anything about this drawing look familiar?
I will post two others since I had difficulty this week in posting the images...
Enjoy!

 

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