Drawing versus Collaging!

So, I have been really busy with life and was making collaged ATCs.  Then, one day, I decided to "draw" some ATCs and found out that I get a better response for my ATCs when they are hand drawn.  The following cards are what I drew and the Mermaid traded right as soon as I posted it.

By the Dock!

I really like how the "By the Dock!" turned out and that it actually ended up looking like a dock.  I did a pencil drawing and then colored it in with permanent markers and a silver gel pen for the "nails" in the dock.

Mermaid

The mermaid is the one that traded right away and I was really happy with how she turned out.  I did a pencil drawing and then colored it in with permanent markers and glitter gel pens for a totally cool effect on the shells, hair, and tail.

I love to collage as well as draw, so I am astounded that people do not think of collaging as art.  It takes me a lot of effort to collage as well as drawing and I really like to do both.

American Idol Will Not Be The Same!

While watching the finale between Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze; we were sadly reminded that this was the last night for Simon Cowell.  While most don't like Simon, I think he has always been honest, right on, and sincere in his venture as one of the greatest American Idol judges.

I, for one, will definitely miss him!

By the way, I voted for Crystal Bowersox as I didn't think Lee brought his "I am in to win it" performance.  Plus, I will follow Momma Sox anywhere!  She is one of the most refreshing and talented artist I have ever seen on American Idol.

Go CRYSTAL!!

Girls Gone Water!

Here are my girls getting cooled off at Sequoyah Lake in Oklahoma.

Time Flys When You're Having Fun!

I Just posted some of the prints of my original ATCs for sale!

I cannot believe that it has been two weeks since I have posted anything.  A lot has been happening including my working online now and I haven't had the kind of time I desire for making my artwork.  But, all is well as I have a job now.  I am truly thankful for the person that has trusted me to work online for them.

Any ways, I did manage to list some of my artist trading cards (ATCs) for sell over at Art Cards Wanted.  They are the prints I had made of the original water color background with black silhouettes of fae, bird, desert, etc.

You should definitely come check them out at my store.

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A Poem For You "As I Look Back..."


As I look back on my life I find myself wondering...

Did I remember to thank you for all that you have done for me?

For all of the times you were by my side to help me celebrate my successes and accept my defeats?

Or for teaching me the value of hard work, good judgment, courage, and honesty?

I wonder if I've ever thanked you for the simple things...The laughter, smiles, and quiet times we've shared?

If I have forgotten to express my gratitude for any of these things, I am thanking you now...and I am hoping that you've known all along, how very much you are loved and appreciated.


Author Unknown

Days 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, & 112

Day 107 - Hidden Face

Day 108 - Balance

Day 109 - Broken

Day 110 -Bad Dream

Day 111 -Journey

Day 112 -Remembrance

Day 104, 105, & 106

Day 104 - Red Panda

Day 105 - Nature

Day 106 - Legacy

These artist trading cards (ATCs) are all paper collages.  While some might say that collage is not "art", I totally disagree.  I spend just as much time on these as I would on an actual drawing/painting.

These are all ATCs that I submitted in the 2010 Project ATC 365.