minervas madness

The Somer Thompson Foundation event

2011-05-25T10:42:00.003-04:00

After an 8 hour drive to Florida, we got all set up and ready to rock! Even though there was not a tremendous amount of people traffic coming through early on, we managed to make about $1100 for the foundation.

Thanks to all who donated their art, handmade items and time to make this event happen. I know the Thompson family truly appreciated our efforts.

Soon I will be opening our Artisans & Musicians for JUSTICE shop at www.earthgaia.com
Check back in mid-June to see all the goodies for sale. All proceeds will go to the Somer Thompson Foundation.

The Somer Thompson Foundation

2011-03-09T12:16:00.002-05:00

I a very pleased to announce I will be handling the silent auction at the 1st Annual Purple Sunshine Motorcycle Ride & Somer Concert. This is a very near and dear to my heart project. Event flyers are at www.bikerslove2ride4kids.com

Visit www.somerthompsonfoundation.org for event details and to see what the foundation is all about. No family should ever have to bear this type of tragedy.

If you are an artisan or crafter and would like to donate an item to the event, contact me at minervasmadness@gmail.com All donations are tax deductible.

Let's all get behind this wonderful foundation! Thank you!

Faded Detail

2010-08-26T11:16:00.000-04:00

Faded

2010-08-26T11:12:00.003-04:00

Here is one of my newest pieces. You can find it in my shop on the EarthGaia site.
http://www.earthgaia.com

Come visit our new shops.....more listings are added daily!

Earth Gaia update

2010-08-05T16:26:00.001-04:00

Greetings from Very Hot Georgia!

EarthGaia has had numerous new shops open in the past month. If you have not been there in a while, check in and browse! From Native American beadwork to fabulous painted works and everything in between, you are sure to find that special gift!

http://www.earthgaia.com

Enjoy!

2010-06-24T21:26:00.000-04:00

EarthGaia

2010-06-18T17:53:00.002-04:00

I am so pleased to announce that my website, EarthGaia has passed the million mark on Alexa rankings. This is such a grand milestone and we will be below 900,000 in the next few days.
A huge thank you to everyone who has visited and supported EG. We promise to always listen to suggestions and answer all emails.
Peace to all,
Cath

2010-05-08T10:45:00.002-04:00

Greetings from Sunny Georgia!

It is my pleasure to announce that I am the proud new owner for Earth Gaia, an Artisan Marketplace for visual arts, handmade items and art supplies. We are receiving great response from the art community and new shops are opening daily.
Please take a moment and check out the site.
http://www.earthgaia.com
Check back frequently as many exciting things are planned for down the road!
Peace,
Cath

Fire Storm

2010-04-13T13:26:00.000-04:00

2010-03-29T11:34:00.001-04:00

Desert Skyline

SOLD

Continue to scroll through to the bottom for more works you can view in Older Posts.

Dragon Fire

2010-03-14T18:27:00.002-04:00

This style of encaustic is a two day process. Paint one or two layers the first day, then let them settle in. Then paint additional layers the next day.

Floating

2010-03-14T10:55:00.003-04:00

If you see anything you like, contact me at ladyluvgeorgia@aol.com
You can also scroll down to earlier posts to view more of my work.

Ocean Cliffs and Tendrils

2010-03-13T13:17:00.002-05:00

Swamp Blues

2010-03-13T12:20:00.002-05:00

Dawn and Coming Storm

2010-03-13T12:11:00.006-05:00

Coming Storm is SOLD

Stormy Sea

2010-03-12T14:25:00.000-05:00

Find the tiny face..... This piece is SOLD!

Lavender's Blue and A Golden World

2010-03-08T10:14:00.002-05:00

Both pieces SOLD!

Encaustic Painting Supplies

2010-03-08T08:35:00.003-05:00

Any one who is interested in encautics should check out my buddy Steve's site.
www.encausticrocks.com While you are there, you can see me as the first featured artist on their home page. Yahoooo! I have also posted a link on the left side of my blog that will take you to his site. If you order from him, let him know I sent you. He is a really nice guy!

Have Blog Will Travel!

2010-03-06T10:21:00.000-05:00

Greetings All,

I have decided to use my MinervasMadness blog as strictly an art posting site.
I will be creating another blog just to have fun with and keep in touch with everybody.
Thanks for being faithful readers! 2010 has been a grand year so far!
Peace,
Cath

Illusion

2010-03-06T09:51:00.002-05:00

Look closely....what do YOU see???

This piece is SOLD!

Alien Sunset

2010-03-05T18:11:00.003-05:00

This piece is SOLD!

2010-03-01T17:01:00.002-05:00

Greetings from Sunny Georgia,
Hard to believe they are saying we may have snow showers tomorrow when it is a shirt sleeve day today.....ahhh, how quickly the weather can change.
Here is something new to me.....this is also an encaustic piece but it is only 4" square. I am fine tuning my style and it seems the little stuff is not as hard as I perceived it to be.
Stay warm, enjoy your loved ones and be safe.

2010-02-25T11:49:00.002-05:00

Greetings All,
Here is another in the Shades series. I am currently working on one in reds, one in greens and a wonderful piece in blues. That should complete Shades.
Things are quiet here so I guess that means I need to get busy! Don't need an excuse to go play except I should be house cleaning. NOT!!! LOL

2010-02-22T15:00:00.002-05:00

Greetings all!
Well today has been most interesting. Hubby Dear and I had to get up a lot earlier than usual as the electrician was coming first thing to fix a minor problem. Got that all done and Fred decided the bed was calling him.
So I am downstairs framing paintings, taking photos and playing in the studio when Lexi, the alarm dog goes off like a banshee. I thought someone was at the front door and as I got closer to it, I heard a strange squawking almost like a goose and then a loud mean meow. So, I grabbed the broom and headed around from the side door.
On the front porch was our neighbor's orange striped tabby standing guard. I heard the noise again and looked up to see a squirrel on the second story window! And boy was he aggravated! So here is the picture! He made a mad dash down to the porch railing and the side of the house once he figured out the cat has left!!!
Enjoy!!

2010-02-16T13:29:00.004-05:00

Greetings!
Seems we dodged the bullet on this latest storm a few days ago and only got a windy rain storm.
Here is my American Indian tribute painting, Warrior Tears, done in encaustics. It is very vivid in color and has a ton of texture. I am so loving this medium!
Things here are quiet today so I am off to the studio to play. Just got in a new shipment of wax from www.artistsonja.com Awesome stuff, very true colors and a nice melt temperature. Thanks, Sonja!
Stay warm and hug those you love....

This piece is SOLD

Shades of a Glance

2010-02-09T20:13:00.005-05:00

Another in the "Shades" series. If you see something you like, email me at ladyluvgeorgia@aol.com
I have also recently re-opened my shop at FineArtAmerica. There you are able to purchase prints in a variety of styles as well as totally framed and matted pieces.
They offer giclee prints of my works posted. The quality is good and their prices are reasonable.
Enjoy your day!

Silver Moments

2010-02-09T16:12:00.005-05:00

Greetings from wet Georgia!
Seems I have been in a reflective frame of mind lately. Mostly good thoughts and memories of times past. My mood seems to come through stronger in my encaustic pieces for what reason I do not know. Here is a piece from my "Shades" series.
Enjoy!

Earth Gaia

2010-02-05T17:25:00.005-05:00

Greetings All,

I am so pleased to announce the opening of a most wonderful site for art, Earth Gaia.
At present, it is in beta testing but the shops are opening and the art is glorious.
If you get a chance, check it out at www.earthgaia.com My personal shop there is MinervasMadness, of course! You will find a banner on the left side of my blog that will take you there.
Hope everyone has a grand Super Bowl weekend....where are my Vikings???? LOL

2010-02-02T23:06:00.002-05:00

Greetings All,
A long, long time ago Momma Glenda told me if I continued to fill my pea brain with trivia, one day it would explode. Here is my newest self portrait, titled Trivial Explosion. (She was right, darnit!) Am really getting into my encaustic works and made another sale today. Thank you, Belle!
So take the time to smell the coffee, hug your loved ones and keep on keepin' on!
xoxoxo

2010-01-30T12:44:00.002-05:00

Greetings from Cold, Rainy Georgia,
Well, it is a perfect day to play in the studio as the weather is awful. (good excuse to put off housework!) Here is one of my newest pieces I am calling Black Widow. Lots of texture to this one.
And for those of you new to blogspot, scroll to older posts to be able to double click on the image and make it full size.
Hope everyone stays warm and safe. Peace........

2010-01-26T14:07:00.002-05:00

Just gotta keep sharing my Simple Man Cruise 2010 pictures. The guys in this photo are from two of my very favorite bands, Molly Hatchet and Swampdawamp. Talk about a bunch of characters! Hell Yea!!!!!!! Phil McCormack rules! (thanks for the call!)
Anyway, all you Southern Rock fans need to check out the new kids on the block, Swampdawamp. Talent up the wazoooooooo! And Molly Hatchet goes without saying....consistently entertaining down home Southern style music you can listen to every day of your life.
Check back soon for more photos. Peace to all....xoxoxo

Simple Man Cruise

2010-01-26T12:55:00.003-05:00

All right all you Southern Rock freaks, check this picture out. When would this happen? Let's see if you can figure out who you are looking at. As one of these guys said, "This has never happened before!"
We had a blast. So many thanks to all the wonderful band members we met who took the time to visit, give autographs, pictures and just plain be friendly. It was so nice to actually talk to these guys and realize, hey they are great people! Long live Southern Rock! xoxoxo
p.s. I posted a new link straight back to my facebook encaustic works. While you are there, check out my other stuff and my son, Jesse's wonderful grafitti art. Peace

2010-01-10T21:04:00.004-05:00

One thing about wax, it is fickle....meaning that if you get the perfect spot laid down and accidentally hit it with the heat of the iron again, it is gone. This is one medium where patience and a steady hand is totally a virtue! Enjoy!

2010-01-10T19:00:00.004-05:00

More encaustic work, this one painted on a matt board which allowed more texture.
I wish I could take sideways shots so you could see the wax levels.

2010-01-10T18:59:00.001-05:00

2010-01-10T18:13:00.001-05:00

Wax is an incredible medium as long as you watch your fingers!! It is HOT!

Starship Gallery

2010-01-10T17:54:00.002-05:00

Seems I have so neglected my blog so here are some of my latest encaustic pieces. I am so enamored with this medium! For those of you unfamiliar, it is painting with molten wax using an iron. The iron looks like a small travel iron....no brushes, pens, pencils, etc., just the iron and my imagination.

Fred says I am really twisted. I am taking that as a compliment. LOL

Peace and a prosperous happy new year to all.

Finally a few moments

2009-11-11T13:04:00.002-05:00

This sunset was just too fabulous not to post here. We have such a lovely view of the skies from our deck. What a tremendous thing it was for us to be able to move to the country.

So I have neglected my blog just a tad....(understatement) Know that I am doing fine and well. Have many art projects on the table and hopefully will finish some soon.

Wishing all our veterans, past and present, our love and thanks. Without you, this country would not be here.

Peace to all......

Finally framed!

2009-09-10T15:08:00.004-04:00

Finally had some art time and framed Lack of Vision. It is now hanging in our family room downstairs. Fred still jumps when he walks past it. Says it creeps him out. Oh Well!!!!!!

Nothing else new on this end except some fabulous cool weather with rain. Got some good spider/web shots last night I will post soon.

Let's remember our flags tomorrow and take a moment to reflect on our great country on this most important day. So many lives lost, so many lives changed. Remember your blessings. Peace......

Jefferson Sunset

2009-08-22T11:31:00.001-04:00

2009-08-22T11:25:00.003-04:00

Wow, it has been a long time since I have written here. We had a very exciting summer with moving to Jefferson and my nephew getting married in Texas. Boy, was it hot!
The lovely butterfly here is a photo I took in our new back yard. I am not a great photographer so this delicate creature was behaving perfectly!
Hopefully, my studio will be set up completely this week. I do have a new addition to the space with my desk actually fitting in there for the sewing machine. WooooHoooo!
So much beautiful wildlife, insects and vegetation out here in the country that I will have love of inspiration when the studio is completed.
Peace and love to all......enjoy your world!

2009-05-05T10:33:00.000-04:00

Greeting all!

As you know, I have a difficult time throwing things away that might turn into art! Here is a good example of a scrap piece of plywood. I saw the glorious knot hole in the top right area and had to turn it into an eye. One thing lead to another and here it is! Kinda creepy but lots of faces within faces. Enjoy!

Mindful Vision

2009-05-01T12:53:00.003-04:00

Seems I have been into the surreal mode lately. This is a portrait of a dear friend I affectionately call Alice. Long story!
News from this side of the world is hubby dear and I are buying a home in the country.
A longtime dream will finally come true. My arm is black and blue from pinching myself.
Need to run finish filling nail holes in the condo walls. Why did I hang all this art? LOL
Peace to all.....

Swimming in Thought

2009-04-08T13:33:00.002-04:00

Here is another encaustic piece I am most proud of completing. It is much larger than the others and took a good amount of patience and time.
I am hoping to frame it soon and put it up for sale. If interested, leave me a comment here.
Nothing else new around here. Time to go play!

Double Vision

2009-04-06T14:53:00.002-04:00

Seems like a long time since I have done any updates here. Time passes so quickly these days. I have been madly working and completed my series on Unreal for a juried show. Anyone wishing to participate in the opening public portion of the jury process may view the works submitted at www.projekt30.com. This is the show titled Unreal.
Here is an example of one of my pieces. Most I submitted are encaustic works. I love this medium! It is so interesting to see where the hot wax takes you.
So far I have managed to complete quite a few pieces without actually burning myself!
Wish I could say the same when I cook. LOL
Enjoy your day, hug those your love and add some peace to our world.

Continuing in Wax

2009-03-17T15:43:00.005-04:00

Seeing as how I am really liking this new medium, I decided to skip the middle sizes and go straight to larger. This piece is about 12" x 15". It has many, many layers of wax to complete the process. I am quite pleased with the results. Manipulating the wax to form the eyes was tedious but worth it. I hope that the U.S. art collectors become interested in this "lost" medium and realize the time, talent and patience required to handle this technique. Seems this is a popular form in Europe and especially the United Kingdom, but just starting to be noticed a bit more in the States. By the way, I call this piece "Swimming in Thought".
Hope you are all enjoying your day. The weather is perfect here. I can hear the geese flying by honking away!

Playing with Hot Wax!!!!!!!!!

2009-03-12T11:59:00.002-04:00

Okay, I have to admit my dangerous side loves the idea of molten wax sliding around on a page before me. I am experimenting right now and having a blast doing it. Anyone interested in learning more about this medium and technique, contact www.encausticrocks.com. While you are there, say hello to Steve, co-owner of the site ... very knowledgeable, helpful and just an all around nice guy! Their prices are competitive, service is impeccable and I love doing business with people I actually like! And if you decide you really want to learn more, purchase a video. Worth every penny with detailed instruction as you watch an actual work created from start to finish.
So that is my commercial for the day! Back to my studio! Peace to all...

Yahoo ! I am finished!

2009-03-11T10:05:00.003-04:00

It has been a while to get there but totally worth all the effort to rearrange and organize my studio. I actually can find things when I want them now. That is a new concept! I was so excited to be done that I just had to play with my encaustic technique a little bit. Here is my first one completed. I call it Quantum Joy.
Have an inspirational day!

Another tip-in

2009-03-10T08:24:00.001-04:00

Jeri's theme was women with umbrellas. I had literally printed these beach beauties out several years ago hoping I would need them. I am actually surprised that I found them!

2009-03-10T08:18:00.002-04:00

Greetings All,
I joined a new group on ZNE which focuses on Altered Books. Something new for me to learn and the first thing was a swap. This is called a tip-in which measured 10x 7, folded to make two 5 x 7 pages. Each person chose their wanted theme and one was Marie Antoinette. This is my tip-in for that theme. They were fun to make.
I received my first one of the swap from Patti and it is beautiful. I am going to make a small altered book to put all my received pages into.
My studio reorganization is coming along nicely albeit slow. I can finally see the twin guest bed in the corner again! LOL Progress means I can actually find supplies instead of wasting time looking for what I know I already have.
Hope your weather is as fabulous as the Atlanta area. It truly feels like spring is almost here. Peace to all.....

A melancholy Thursday

2009-02-05T14:43:00.002-05:00

While the year started out with a bang and many high hopes, it seems that as one gets older the inevitable happens more often. We just returned from New Jersey to bury a dear family member, Rosemary. She left a most wonderful legacy of teaching and coaching basketball to many generations of women. It was glorious to see all the lives she touched. What a gift it was to know her.

Now back to the real world again. I did manage to complete a project with a serious deadline and actually get it there in time! So here is my picture of the completed work. It is a fabric quilt honoring Elvis Presley and his song Blue Suede Shoes.
I can't even count the hours in this piece. I know I stared at it a lot to figure out the layering, sewing, gluing, etc. Then in the middle of a Georgia thunderstorm, I ran out of peach thread! Oh No!!!! Not to worry, dear Joyster across the street came to my rescue and even matched the thread! Gotta love a woman who has 6 shades of peach thread available. LOL

So on to the next project....life is like a box of .......... Hmmmm, surely I can come up with something.

Peace to all and tell those you love that you appreciate them.

Where does the time go?

2009-01-21T13:00:00.003-05:00

Okay, it has been a while since I have written so I am overdue. Hubby dear and myself just returned from the 2009 Simple Man Cruise. Wow!!! So much music, food and friendly people. I had the pleasure to meet Doug Gray from the Marshall Tucker Band as well as the whole Molly Hatchet crew. Any one who thinks musicians have it made in the shade should watch all these guys work to get ready for their concerts. It made things interesting to see the behind the scenes action in person. The trip was more than a dream come true for us. And beautiful weather, too which made some glorious photographs. We met the cutest couple from New Hampshire who absolutely made the trip for us. Always nice to make new friends!
So now being refreshed and spoiled on the cruise, it is time to get with the '09 program. If all goes as planned in my little pea brain, this will be a break out year! Peace to all.

Christmas Week

2008-12-22T11:28:00.003-05:00

Boy, it seems that Christmas comes quicker every year. We did manage to get the tree and lights up the middle of last week. Hubby dear is a light freak so we look like a calmer version of a disco! LOL
Just a note to remember that this time of year, many desperate people do stupid things and innocents are affected. Watch yourself out in public and at home, too. A dear friend of ours who lives in our condos was robbed at her doorway yesterday at gun point. Mind you, we are the quietest of communities with the most excitement usually being a car towed from a private parking spot. It truly frightened her and she readily gave up her purse. Smart gal!
On a happier note, I finished a portrait last evening of a dear friend's little girl, Alex. Alex is a happy go lucky cutie pie who recently decided to devour a bright blue permanent marker! Wonder if her lips are still blue? Oh My!!! So here is my version of Sweet Alex.
May all your hopes and dreams come true in the coming New Year. Peace to all.

Wonderful Holiday Giveaway

2008-12-08T13:46:00.007-05:00

Greets,
As the holidays approach I am so grateful for all the friends, support and familiy I enjoy in my life. Thank you all!

In my Etsy shop, I am offering FREE U.S. shipping on any item purchased by 12/19/08.
My little way of giving back for all the kindness given to me this year.

On the Giveaway note, talented artist and very sweet lady, Lani Kent, is doing a giveaway on her blog. Here is the web address for her giveaway where you can get the details.
Http://artistlanikent.blogspot.com

Enjoy your Holidays!

2008-12-04T20:19:00.002-05:00

Greetings all!
I got my Thanksgiving Swap ATC in the mail today from Deb Bohm. Oh my, it is SO me!
I truly got a grand laugh out of this. Many thanks, Deb. Patti K. had hosted a swap and I had never done an ATC swap before. What a wonderful experience. I hope Deb likes the ATC I made for her as much as I love mine!

Remember to tell those you love that you do! Peace.

Thanksgiving Wishes

2008-11-26T12:33:00.002-05:00

With the Holiday season upon us, I just want to take a moment to thank all my friends, family and colleagues who has truly inspired me to reach for the stars this year. It is a wonderful feeling to know I have so many kind and talented people in my corner.
My Thanksgiving prayer for all of you is that you find your happy spot in life.

I am so thrilled with the opening of my FineArtAmerica shop. I have personally ordered two prints of different types to insure that the printing is of a quality that is what I want to sell. Will keep you updated on that.

Finally on a more personal note....To Stacey, Gordon, Bernice, Barbara and Mollye...
Your emails, encouragement and just plain friendship mean so much to me. Where would I be without all of you making me laugh, sharing your worlds and just being yourselves>
Thank you all for being such a grand part of my life.

Remember during this Holiday season, kindness is free....give it away!
Peace

New Site for Me

2008-11-25T12:44:00.001-05:00

I have jumped out again and added a new website to my selling links. Anyone wanting to find local artists who are selling in their area, this is the site to go to. It features a biography as well as items for sale.

I have included a link to my page at the right. Now off to upload more images.

Monday's Musings

2008-11-24T14:37:00.002-05:00

Okay, it is Monday and my pea brain is whirling as usual. I belong to an art book club where we create pieces to coincide with the book we are using that month. So this is one of my pieces. My thought process in this respect is how is it determined whether a piece is an assemblage or a sculpture? This is made with 100% recycled items excluding the paint. So is it an assemblage or a sculpture?

I will be interested to see the vote on this! Have a creative day filled with love.
Peace.....

I have been tagged!!!

2008-11-12T14:08:00.002-05:00

All righty now, the blog tagger has struck again. Time to play! I am supposed to tell 6 things about myself. Hmmm......

1. I wanted to be a ballerina, but alas, too bow-legged ( Yikes!)
2. I actually like brussel sprouts.
3. I collect angel art and Asian antiques.
4. I am a Taurus and can be fiercely loyal when cornered. (Don't make me angry!)
5. I have a commercial drivers license and can drive the big buses!
6. I can still do complicated math in my head. The calculator baffles me. LOL

So now off to tag the next 6 victims! Watch out. Have a glorious day!
Peace....

Grand Entrance

2008-11-08T13:30:00.003-05:00

I have been playing around with different mediums lately and this piece kind of evolved from that. She is painted but with the additions of handmade paper hair, feathers ( gluing feathers is NOT fun!), button baubles, ribbon and fabric. Mixed media is a lot of fun to tackle. Deciding what to use, where it will go, etc. If you have not tried this type of creating, give it a go.
Have a grand weekend. I am off to my little studio to play.
Peace.

Finding the "lost" time

2008-11-07T12:26:00.002-05:00

My sweet buddy, Stacey (ArtSnark) brought up a very valid point in this busy day and time. Where does the time go each day? How do people with large families find time to get everything done? In this techno oriented world, it seems I sign on to my computer and 4 hours later I am still there catching up on emails, answering questions regarding my art, paying bills, networking, marketing and it never ends!
So that "lost" time takes away from creative projects. I am curious if any of you have a tried and true tip to find that time. Any time saver would be appreciated.
I know personally we are blessed to be old enough to be empty nesters but other things take the place of daily caring for children.....ill friends, keeping up with the kids and older relatives by phone, the dog (who is mortally spoiled!), dentist visits, doctor visits, housework, keeping up with finances, bills, etc. Granted, some of these things are joyful but they still take a chunk of time out of the day.
I am so thankful that we have our health....even though it seems I move a little slower than 10 years ago. LOL
So any of you go-getters who would like to respond, I am all ears!
Have a peaceful weekend.

Wow!

2008-11-03T16:57:00.002-05:00

Well, here it is Monday again. Guess that is always a good thing as it means time is marching on. I received two wonderful emails today requesting more link exchanges. One from a dear sweet friend with a new site and one out of the blue from an unknown now new friend! WOW!
Check out their links to the right of this post. I think you will enjoy perusing their sites.
Peace, Cath

Before you know it!

2008-10-28T10:36:00.002-04:00

Greetings all! Fall is definitely here in GA. Cool, crisp mornings followed by breezy sunny days. I adore fall. A time for reflection as we watch the leaves change and before you know it, here come the Holidays. I am already planning my Thanksgiving menu! Dear Hubby and I have decided to take a cruise. Never really had a honeymoon when we married and after 5 blissful years, we are going to have one. I am totally excited. Good reason to get back on my eating plan and lose a few pounds. The idea of packing into a swimsuit will do that to us girls!
What is so special about this cruise is that it revolves around music. Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band, .38 Special and Molly Hatchet. All grand southern rock bands who will be cruising with us and also most importantly, playing concerts on board!!!!
Wow!

As you can see from the widget on the side, I have finally started stocking my Etsy shop. I will probably be listing some small pieces on Ebay this weekend. All of the items I will be stocking will be ready to hang pieces with no need for framing.

Time to go finish my Genie. She is a real eye popper. Will post her pic soon.
Peace to all....remember those you love!

Good News to Share!

2008-09-20T16:22:00.003-04:00

Hope this day finds you all well. The United Kingdom ZNE artist's group auctioned off our mermaid box this week. It sold for $40 GPB which is about $72. Woohoo! It was such an honor to be included in this project. My contribution is shown at left called mermaid musings.
October is Cancer Awareness month and this project just helped to make me feel more a part of the solution desperately needed for cancer. Losing my dear friend this year to breast cancer really hits home hard.
Tell your loved ones to have their regular exams...mammograms, pap smears, psa tests for men.....all are important!
Have a grand weekend. Peace to all.

A quiet Day

2008-08-05T16:05:00.002-04:00

Greetings all,
Boy, it has been a while since I have visited here except to post new paintings. This summer has sped by quickly.
Hubby and I will celebrate our fifth anniversary this week so we are heading off for a bit of a retreat. I am looking forward to a nice quiet couple of days. Yeah!
As always, I have been experimenting with new techniques, adding some mixed media to my paintings and just having fun.
I hope you like the results!
Remember those you love... Peace!

July 4th Musings

2008-07-04T09:06:00.003-04:00

Seems I don't get here often enough these days.......but that is a good thing as it means I am painting and creating more than ever.
It is a beautiful sunny day and I must take the time to re pot some of my indoor babies with new soil.
I am doing something a little different for me and painting a series called Fear. Personally, I am not fond of spiders and they are fun critters to paint. So, be prepared! I don't know where this series is going but it is definitely different than most pieces I had done recently.
Have a glorious Fourth. We are so blessed as a nation to live in the USA. Take the time to hug those you love. Peace!

Tuesday Afternoon

2008-06-24T14:38:00.002-04:00

I feel I should be singing a really grand Moody Blues song. NOT! Well, things here are status quo. Guess that is a good thing.
The creative processes have been kind to me lately. I seem to be ever evolving into I don't know what. Hope that is a good thing!
Seems like when the phone rings these days it is not good news. A dear friend of ours has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I will never understand why terrible things happen to good people. But the world seems to keep turning, regardless.
All my life, I have been the undying optimist but it seems some of the ooomph has gone out of me lately which probably shows in my latest art works. Maybe life is telling me that a blend of pessimism in with that eternal optimist is the way it is.....who knows?
Remember those each day in your life that matter......tomorrow is a new day! And thankfully, we all wake up anew. xoxoxo

Friday's Frolics

2008-06-20T13:27:00.002-04:00

It is hot here in Georgia, guess summer has arrived. Things are blooming like crazy and I am sneezing my pea brains out! LOL
The art workshop in Detroit was a huge success. I met so many talented, kind fellow artists. It was over entirely too quickly.
I wait with baited breath on the gallery call. Should hear something by Monday. Waiting is the hardest part! To be selected for a juried call would be quite an honor at my early stage of selling my art.
So I am off to the studio to finish my abstract (very abstract) blueberries for an Artist and Poets project. Having never met a blueberry bush in person, I kinda winged it! LOL Hey, that is why there is artistic license!!!
Have a grand weekend.

Memorial Day Thanks!

2008-05-26T11:59:00.002-04:00

To all of you courageous men and women, past and present, who believe in fighting for our country and our freedom, my heartfelt thanks to you all. I had two Uncles who both served in the Korean War. I still remember after almost 50 years the tears in my Grandfather's eyes as he sent his two sons off to war so far away. My father's Father was a Navy diver in the old bell style diving suit during World War I. My father-in-law and his brother both served in World War II. The bravery of our troops should be something we think of every day, not just on their special day.
So as we all prepare to enjoy an extra day off from our workweek and our barbecues, take time to remember the real reason you are having a holiday. God Bless our Troops!

Grand Photographer!

2008-05-22T12:50:00.002-04:00

Greetings all, I want to take an opportunity to introduce you to a very wonderful nature photographer, Kelley Swinney. His patience in getting the perfect shot as well as his wonderful eye for the unusual really sets his work a cut above.
Check him out if you get a chance. I am providing a link to his cool site with my other links at left.
Things are quiet in Georgia for the moment. My art conference is coming up soon and I am thrilled to be attending.
Life is good! Hug those you love....

Sunday's Musings

2008-05-18T22:36:00.003-04:00

This has been an interesting week. I entered 7 pieces in an open art call for a gallery in California. It will be juried by July 1st, so I am trying to wait patiently.
(NOT!!)
I have discovered a new technique thanks to my dear friend, Joyce. Tissue paper, glue and paint are right up my alley. More fun than making mud pies!
Things here have been quiet lately which makes me think the other shoe is gonna drop soon. Things never seem to stay quiet for long but Hubby dear and I are enjoying the hockey playoffs and that is never silent in this house. My Dallas Stars are hanging in and I am glued to the tube when they play.
I pray that you are all enjoying the springtime flowers and fun. Peace to all.

Mother's Day

2008-05-11T16:31:00.003-04:00

Happy Mother's Day to all you fabulous ladies out there. I must tell a funny story on my granddaughter, Jesseka. She is 3 1/2 and quit a pip. I was talking to her Mom the other night and she was cutting up in the background and my son told her to behave and be a little quieter. She asked her Mom if it was Jesse's Mom on the phone still. (Jesse is my son) She gets back on the phone and says, My MiMi, your son is being mean to me. Tell him to stop it now! She then hands the phone to Jesse and says YOUR Mom wants to talk to you. I almost choked laughing. Guess she thought he was gonna be in big trouble!
I am posting a piece of a portrait that I did for them recently of Jesseka and Cece.
Also, a new painting I finished last night. For now I am calling it Smokey Eyes. I tried a new process courtesy of the supplies from my ZNE friend, Stacey. This is done with D'Uva litho coal. It is a charcoal based product that is cured with heat. It is a blast to work with on a textured canvas. Thank you, Stacey!
So enjoy your special day all you grand Mothers out there. I hope this day brings you much love. Peace to all....

Tribute to Terri

2008-04-29T10:22:00.003-04:00

It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. A very dear friend passed away earlier this month after a 6 year battle with breast cancer. She was only 54. Ladies, please, please do your self exams and all you can to learn the signs to watch for to stop this dread disease. I am sure most of you know someone who have been affected by cancer. Terri was a vivacious, lovely woman who raised her natural children to adulthood, then adopted another child later in life. Her courage will be remembered by all those who knew her. Her laugh was melodic and her steel blue eyes piercing when she thought you were off track. I will miss her dearly.
I painted a very angry painting of her at the end. She may have lost her hair, but not her dignity nor those beautiful eyes. I will be painting a tribute picture of her for her family when some of the anger dies down.
Here also is my newest piece which was an experiment. I am pleased with the results.
As always, my work is for sale. Leave me a comment and I will get back to you.
Peace to all....tell those you love what they mean to you!

The Lizard King Poet!

2008-04-15T17:19:00.002-04:00

Here is my next in a seeming series of some of my music heroes. I didn't start out to do this but seem to be on a roll! There are so many talented musicians,some passed on and many still playing strong that I think it would take a lifetime to paint them all! Yahooo!!
So here is my small tribute to Morrison who seemed to live a life on the edge and just could not find his happiness. You cannot see them in this small thumbnail but there are 8 hidden faces in this painting.
Morrison had many visions in his life he felt were real and they revolved around Indians and dreams. May he rest in peace.
Hope you enjoy my piece. It was more difficult than I had imagined to complete.
Peace to all, Cath

Steve Vai Tribute

2008-04-13T13:54:00.002-04:00

Hope this beautiful Sunday finds you all well and enjoying your weekend. I recently did a piece in tribute to my guitar hero, Steve Vai. I have admired his talents, ability to entertain and his focus on making the world a better place for many years.
So I pulled out some cd photos and went to town painting him. He has a wonderful angular face with very expressive eyes. I did my best to capture his aloof look here.
Hope you enjoy seeing it.
Ebay seems to have become more fickle than ever so I am musing with loading my paintings into my Etsy shop. More on that later.
Have a grand day and remember those who make you laugh!
Peace, Cath

Reflections on friends

2008-04-05T09:58:00.007-04:00

I must say to all that I have been so blessed with the most incredible bunch of friends. To all of you, many thanks for your support, kindness and listening ear when I am bouncing off my ideas. I realize now that I paint with so much inspiration from my friendships. To Mindy, you make my day always. Stacey, who shares my artistic intuition more than I could ever know. And Shirley, my art mentor who always listens to my rantings....to Laura who loves me no matter what. Doreen, who can make me laugh when I need it most. Barbara, who keeps gently reminding me that the beauty in art is in the eye of the beholder when I think I am off the planet. And Carol, who views my art, offers encouragement and gives me new art mediums to try.(I still poke my fingers when I needle felt. LOL) Bernice, who encourages my strange explorations, laughs with me and still loves me. And to Mamma Joyce who was my model for Kiss the Rain....my muse, my friend and my role model who encourages me to constantly kiss the rain.... I owe you all more than words can say. And my glorious family who supports and encourages me....I am humbly honored to be able to share my work. I thank the Good Lord above each night for you all and look forward to a new day dawning.
Thank you all for sharing your hearts and your time with me.
xoxoxo

Kiss the Rain!

2008-04-04T10:45:00.002-04:00

Well, as you can tell I have been painting up a storm lately....mostly due to our rainy days so I don't feel guilty. And as always, all my work is for sale. Contact me by leaving a comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
I am truly enjoying getting back to painting. Now that sweet hubby doesn't walk into my little studio and ask if a bomb went off in there (yes, I did get semi-organized!)
So I am off to paint land again.
Have a glorious weekend. Give some one a hug. It feels good! xoxo

Awesome Site! Vintage ART!

2008-04-02T11:11:00.002-04:00

If you ever wished to own truly high resolution vintage art, check out the banner here for some fabulous pieces at very reasonable prices. Many kudos to my dear friend, Mindy for putting these available to us!
Also, most of the art displayed on my blog is for sale. If you see something you like, leave me a comment with an email addy and I will get back to you. I am working on a poetry anthology right now and will leave details at a later date.
Have a wonderfully creative day and enjoy Mindy's new site!
xoxo

PIF!

2008-03-31T10:28:00.002-04:00

Bet you are wondering what PIF is....Well, Pay It Forward. Random acts of kindness have a way of making our days complete. We have a group on ZNE where items are listed that are free to the taker but with the deal that you will PIF. It has been wonderful and actually helped me clear out a few items I didnt need to be storing in my already cluttered studio. I even took the concept with me to the grocery store in Friday and had my stuff all out of the basket ready to check out. I glanced behind me and saw two women with few items. I encouraged them to go ahead of me as I had a ton. They looked at me like I had 3 heads at first. The first one turned to me and said, You totally made my day. I replied, No, you made MINE!
It just goes to show that kindness is contagious!!!! PIF to all. Peace, Cath
p.s. The new pic is my latest work while hubby dear was a bit under the weather yesterday. I seem to fly high with no interruptions! LOL Enjoy.

Fabulous Friday in Georgia

2008-03-21T11:29:00.002-04:00

It is a truly beautiful day. Makes me wish I had my easel set up outside and was inspired to paint, but I am on a mission to create some dolls. Always wanted to try my hand at dolls. Now, I do use the term loosely. My dolls so far DO have heads. LOL
Limbs seem to be escaping me. I am working on a totally natural piece using outdoor finds and a clay cab. Another is a pixie-ish creature with a clay face and pine cone nuts for her hair, fabulous fabric torso and then I am stumped.
I am posting another painting from earlier in the week. It is my tribute to Helen. I call it Eternal Sleep. It is a mermaid who has found her place to quietly pass into the beyond. There is a tiny face in the ocean above her as if her spirit is looking down on her to comfort and guide her on her journey. I miss Helen very much and this is my way to remember her.
Enjoy your weekend! I pray your lives are as filled with happiness and contentment as mine is. xoxo

ZNE Part 2 The Hot Flash Troll

2008-03-12T23:37:00.006-04:00

Yikes.....I outdid myself. I still remember that Pixie kinda gal vaguely. Now I look in the mirror and see tri-focals, fire shooting out everywhere and prayers for ice cubes in the bed in the middle of the night. And no matter what, always A Touch of Gray. ( a little Grateful Dead, there for all you DeadHeads) Also, if you do it right, those fire snorts become grand moustaches which are gonna happen, too. The billy goat hairs on your chin get fun when you can paint them neon pink!
All you youngsters out there....pray hard, then pray harder cause the Hot Flash Troll is in all women. You have to out think that bugger!!!! How, I don't know, I am too busy snorting fire! But I will win, always do somehow. Not always the prize I wanted, but winning is a process.
At least I didn't lose my sense of humor in all this heat. Thank you Lord!
Have fun with life, it is NOT a rehearsal! Go dance Naked! Just cuz...........
xoxoxoxoxoxox
p.s. I have come to actually enjoy the Troll for what it is worth?

ZNE Project for March

2008-03-12T21:10:00.006-04:00

Okay, in like a lion...out like a lamb or vice versa. Me, I go with the groundhog Phil! Gotta love a guy who looks out, turns around and goes back to bed!
So our project was to create a self portrait. Thank goodness no rules as I would have a had time recreating all my "laugh lines".
So I chose a FAR away time when I was young and a pixie kinda gal, believed in fairy tales and was still sure they did come true. I owned the keys to the world, as you can see...
So here is the then me......tomorrow if I finish tonight, you will see the premiere of the Now ME! Oh My.....The Hot Flash TROLL!!!! Yahooo!
Take good care, my friends. Know that I love you all. You make me what I am.
(that's scary) :)~

Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

2008-03-12T12:59:00.002-04:00

Okay, So Mr. Rogers I am not....but it is a gloriously springy day here in Georgia.
I must say I have had a wonderful time with the Pay It Forward. One of mine is in the form of a journal for a dear ZNE member who gives so much of herself, I don't know how she has anything left for the fabulous creations she makes!
And Doreen, you are a jewel with an unrivaled humor with words. Thank you!
So, my journal....it seems these things take on a life of their own. I chose a linen paper to start and it just kept growing. One more page, one little piece here and there and wow, I had a nifty keepsake book. I am understanding more and more why most artists are "starving". We birth these creations and they are so much a piece of us.
But the joy is in the giving and/or selling of our "babies" for the enjoyment of others.
So my goal now is to stock my Etsy shop with all the notions that come out of my pea brain and hands to turn into my minervas madness creations. I hope you visit my shop soon and enjoy what you see. At present, it is a tad sparse, but that will change!
Enjoy your day and smile at a stranger. It is amazing what happens!

Recovering!

2008-03-11T23:11:00.004-04:00

Greetings all,
Seems I have been under the radar for a few days....Hope that is done! I have been working on a couple of new journals. One for a dear friend. Our ZNE group has a new very cool idea of Pay It Forward. When someone does a kindness for you, pay it forward to someone else. Makes you think of all those opportunities to help someone in a large or a small way. Make someone smile! Each person performing a kindness has the potential to truly make a difference in our world.
Anyway, back to my art for now. Will post some pics of the new journals soon.
Hugs to all.

Oh My!!!!!!!

2008-02-27T22:53:00.003-05:00

Greetings All,
I received my journal from the ZNE swap a few days ago. It was so beyond my comprehension how Hope could do this without knowing me. It is so ME. Even down to the puzzle pieces. Just goes to show you that there is a link amongst artists. Wow! I have it set out on an antique table and when I walk past, I MUST touch it, open it, feel it, drink it in with my eyes. Now I must fill it with words that matter.
Here is a link to her blog....there you can view my beautiful gift.

Http://harveststorm.blogspot.com

Please go see it. You will realize that many out there truly care about others and take the time to show it. Thank you, Hope with all my heart.
Peace to all.....

Catching Up!

2008-02-13T22:27:00.002-05:00

Greetings All!
Seems I have been in no man's land lately. It is nice to be back to the blog and some art.
I am posting a few pages from my latest journal creation. It was for a ZNE Artists and Poets swap. My first swap and I must say I really put a lot of time into this to make it just right for my swap buddy!
Things are moving along here rather well. Still working on my new studio which should be ready to organize in a week or so. Then back to the art! YAHOOOOOO!
May all of you have a wonderfully creative day.
Cath

Exciting News!

2008-01-31T15:49:00.000-05:00

Greetings Faithful Readers,
Some of you may know that I belong to a wonderful artist group called ZNE. Website is www.variazone.com. Any of you interested in joining this group, their dues are very affordable with several types of membership available. I have met so many talented, kind and special artists here in the last few months. We worked on a group poetry project which you can see if you click the link to the right that says ZNEpoetry.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I know I was proud to be a part of the project.
Check it out when you get time.....Remember those who love you daily, they are a blessing that never goes away.
Hugs to all,
Cath

Winter Greetings!

2008-01-21T16:46:00.000-05:00

Greetings Faithful Readers!
Seems like forever since I have been here. So much has happened, we actually had snow twice in once week! It was lovely and I did take some photos.
Life has been busy with cleaning closets, reorganizing and such. Seems the chores never end but there is a method to my madness. If I can accomplish all of that, then my art gets pushed to the front!
I still haven't had an Etsy sale but am hopeful that the New Year brings new lookers.
Ebay is slower than watching barbed wire rust, but it should pick up soon, too I hope.
Not much else for now. Know that I so appreciate all your prayers during this time of loss for my family.
Tell someone today how much you love them!
xoxo,
cath

New Year's Blessings to All

2007-12-28T14:04:00.000-05:00

Greetings from rainy Georgia,
Seems I have not been here in ages. My mother-in-law passed on Christmas day peacefully here with us. There is a great sadness, yet a hopeful joy in knowing she is no longer burdened by the illness of her body.
I just wanted to wish all you faithful readers, family and friends a joyous New Year with all the blessings your heart can hold. Your prayers through this time have helped me and my family so greatly.
I will be back to creating after next week and hopefully will have some funky new stuff for you all to see. Let's hope that Ebay sales pick up a bit and I am still waiting on my Etsy shop to have it's first sale. They say patience is a virtue, so I am attempting to be virtuous! LOL
Again, your prayers were truly appreciated. Happy New Year!
Peace,
Cath

Friday is Here!

2007-12-14T11:37:00.001-05:00

Greetings All,
I have been a bit neglectful of my blog lately due to the illness of my mother-in-law. She is now on hospice care so your prayers are greatly appreciated.
Not much new on the art end of things. I have a few mermaids almost finished. Etsy and Ebay are slower than watching barbed wire rust, but I am hanging in there.
Have a wonderful weekend. Remember those you love, they like to hear it!
Peace to all in this most blessed of Holiday Seasons.
Cath

Surviving Saturday! LOL

2007-12-01T10:06:00.000-05:00

Greetings from Sunny Georgia!
Well, it has been a roller coaster week. My mother-in-law has been in the hospital with a touch of pneumonia but reacted poorly to the medications. So we have been doing the run to the hospital trick since Monday. I will be relieved and happy to bring her home today.
So needless to say, not much art inspiration this week! Hopefully getting her home will make my pea brain realize my ducks are all in a row and I can get some work done on the creative side. I look forward to that!
Have a a glorious weekend. Remember to take the time to tell those you love that you do! Life is so precious!
Blessings to all, Cath

Saturday's Musings

2007-11-24T11:49:00.000-05:00

Greetings All!
Hope your Thanksgiving was a success. We had a wonderful time visiting and of course eating. So many things to be thankful for in our lives. I slept like a rock that night. LOL
Ebay is slower than watching barbed wire rust these days so I am trying to get new listings completed for my Etsy shop. There is a link on this blog to get there.
We are all still praying for a few days of rain here in Georgia to help with the drought. It may get quite serious soon if we don't fill those reservoirs. I can't imagine in this day and time not turning on the faucet to get water!!!!
Not much new on this end. Trying to complete some started projects, maybe today I can get that done. Procrastination seems to be my middle name lately. Hehehe
Have a wonderful weekend and remember those you love.
Peace,
Cath

Thanksgiving Week

2007-11-19T14:01:00.000-05:00

Greetings All,
Now it is crunch time and I am ready with my grocery list. Seems it grows a bit every year about this time. I love to cook so I always look forward to Thanksgiving. It is such a wonderful Holiday! The best part to me is the fact that it is all about being thankful. It is the time of year when we can catch up with family and friends and just enjoy being together.
Of course, we also love turkey! And I have been making the same cornbread sausage dressing for over 25 years now. Guess one would consider that a tradition now. LOL
So now it is off to put the finishing touches on the list and see what other project needs doing.
Remember to tell those you love how thankful you are for them. Kindness is free, so give it away!
I wish you all a Blessed Thanksgiving.

Monday again?

2007-11-05T20:33:00.000-05:00

Greetings Faithful Bloggers,
Well, this morning started out with a bang. As some of you know, I was an administrator who wrote curriculum for a preschool until my recent retirement. So I was on the call list for the alarm system at the school. You got it, 5:45 a.m., the phone rang and by the time I found it (lol), it had quit. Then my cell phone went off like gang busters and I did find it in time. The alarm monitoring company still had me as first contact on their list. Yikes! I left in July. Go figure. Needless to say I was wide awake then and the day went downhill.
But all is well now. Again, never a dull moment in this household. I hold my breath to see what tomorrow brings. Hehehee!
Enjoy this fall, winter is around the bend.
Hugs,
Cath

Supe Saturday!

2007-11-03T16:41:00.000-04:00

Greetings all,
I just got back from lunch with my client for the commissioned piece. It was so wonderful to visit with them. I realize how much I miss my kiddos from the school.
I have to tell a tale on Fred and myself. Obviously, with grandkids, etc., we aren't exactly spring chickens any more. So, you notice that your eye sight, hearing, etc., is not at sharp as it was once.
Fred called me into the kitchen and there was a most annoying high pitched whine going on. We checked the oven, microwave, light fixture, coffee pot, refrigerator and even opened the window to see if the sound was outside with the a/c unit. We live on the ground floor of a condo, so I even knocked on the neighbor's door to see if it was at their place. No good.....the noise was increasing in pitch a bit and about to drive me nuts, which is a short trip these days. We both stood in the kitchen scratching our heads and looking all around like a couple of nuts! Finally, I said I can't take this and went to work on a new art piece for a bit.
Something possessed my pea brain and I went back to the kitchen, opened the gadget drawer and the noise almost knocked me over! LOL It was our digital meat thermometer letting us know the battery was dying out!!!! We both cracked up. Guess it was better then than in the middle of our favorite rare roast beef!
Never a dull moment at this house!
Enjoy your weekend. Hugs to all!

My Etsy Shop

2007-10-30T14:52:00.000-04:00

Oh my, that was entirely too easy for a so so computer person like me. My shop is now open on Etsy. The link to get there is here on the blog.
I opened it with Peter's wonderful portrait. I will be listing more items there later today. If you get a chance, check it out.
My thanks to Carol, again, for being the brave one who jumped out first to test the waters. Props to you, my friend!
Have a grand day!

A Lovely Tuesday!

2007-10-30T12:15:00.000-04:00

Greetings Faithful Readers,
It is another gorgeous day in Georgia. I just finished a new portrait yesterday. I am calling it the Many Faces of Peter. Peter is a dear friend of ours who is a wonderful Korean gentleman with a great face. I showed this to him and he said, "Oh no, I'm old man! Not art!!!" I had to laugh and assured him he has a fabulous face.
I am enjoying this new technique I have arrived at recently. I love doing the faces in clay and paper...gives an awesome texture to the pieces. I have my own special finish for it to add more dimension. The eyes are tricky, but a challenge is always good!
Things here are peaceful for now. Gearing up for the holidays which become a bit crazy, but that is a good thing.
I am considering an Etsy shop so check back to the blog here to get the new link. Should be a few weeks or sooner if I can get a few moments at the computer uninterrupted. LOL (not!)
Hope your day is filled with love!
Cath

Cool, Cool Monday!

2007-10-29T13:09:00.000-04:00

Greetings All,
Fall is definitely here. Time to think about where in the world I am going to move my outdoor garden to this year. Every spring I promise myself I won't get more plants, but that never lasts long. LOL So, a bit of fall renovating inside to find a place for my lovelies!
My family in California are all fine and well. Everyone seems to have weathered the fires as well as they can. I am so thankful!
Off to go see what my creative spirit comes up with today. Ebay is slow, but I am trying to gear up for the holiday season. Check back this weekend as I will be listing then. My Ebay link is here on the blog.
Also, don't forget to check Carol's wonderful Etsy shop. She has so many cool items that would make fabulous one of a kind gifts this season.
Thank you all for your prayers!
Have a glorious day!
Cath

Wednesday!

2007-10-24T11:21:00.000-04:00

Greetings Faithful Readers,
It is with a hopeful heart that I write this post. I have 9 family members who are directly affected by the Southern California fires. One family was forced to evacuate two days ago. We pray their home is safe. I am so thankful they were able to get out okay. And the winds seem to be dying out a little bit today.
My son is on alert for evacuation at present. My sister is on alert, also.
It is the hardest thing to be so far away from those we love in times of need, but prayer keeps us only a heartbeat away.
Please remember all those displaced families in your prayers. Every prayer helps!
And on a positive note, it has rained for almost 24 hours where I am in Georgia. Hopefully, some of this is hitting our lake system as the government here is saying we have 90 days of water left at this time. To quote a Corp. of Engineers official, we need "40 days and 40 nights of rain" to end this drought.
Time for me to get busy. May your day be filled with joy!

Super Sunday!

2007-10-21T13:26:00.000-04:00

Greetings all,
I have been madly working on pieces all week as I realized my stash of items to list on Ebay was dwindling rapidly. Guess that is a good thing!
So, here is my latest. A Mod Geisha made with my signature handmade paper, leather, watercolor and some twigs I picked up on Tybee Island. She will be listed today on Ebay.
My dear friend, Carol, has given me some virtual lessons on felting and so far I seem to felt my fingers better than the wool! OUCH! But I am not going to give up. Check out her wonderful felted items on her Etsy site. A link is somewhere on this blog!
Things seem quiet here and I miss my grandbabies very much. It was such a joy to go to see them. They grow up so quickly. I am so thankful for the internet with new pictures sent to me often from my sweet daughter-in-law.
Anyway, hope your Sunday brings you all the blessings your heart can hold.
Peace,
Cath