MORE FACES

This is so much fun, but what now? My famous last words.
I keep on creating, but don't want to sell my work. Maybe it's lack of confidence.
Oh well, a few more pieces to add to my collection (which gets stored away).
I believe the process is more important to me.

I became ambitious today and created a painting with the techniques I learned in Anne's class last week-end. I used a 4X4 canvas. I liked working small.
I'm beginning to notice elements in an image rather than just looking at the whole..
This was too much fun. Want to do more.
I'm procrastinating about the stuff that really needs to get done.. Like getting the house ready to sell. (2 weeks)
There is always tomorrow. My famous last words.
Creativity feeds the soul, house cleaning doesn't do a thing for me. It actually wears me out.

ART SISTER WEEKEND

It's amazing how a group of women artists can get together (not knowing each other) and bond so quickly.
Anne Grgich taught a "Landscapes Of The Mind Class" this weekend. What fun!. She made a special trip from Seattle just to teach us her techniques. She's so generous.
We hung out together and spent the whole week-end getting to know each other,
I feel we will be connected for a long time. I hope we can continue to do this at least once a year.
It's almost a let down to not have this to look forward to. Oh, but what good memories.
Right now I have to concentrate on getting my house ready to sell. UG I'd rather be making art.

MIRANDA an SUNNY

My grandaughter Miranda holding my dog
Sunny. It warms my heart. SIGH!
I'm having a difficult time focusing.
I was given a closing date for my new house
(June 12). I need to get my house ready to sell .
It's going on the market in two weeks.
Do I have alot going on? No wonder I'm having a problem creating now.
All I've been doing is cutting out images for collage work. It will be interesting to see if I will still be able to relate to these images in a few months when life has settled down.
Big snow storm coming today. Hopefully this is the last one of the year.

SELF PORTRAIT

I've been playing around with Photoshop again and this is what I came up with. It's weird, But in a way it's descriptive of my mood(Blue). Not really depressed, just I need something new and exciting to do.
It's been a long drawn out winter and I'm ready to move on... Can't wait for warm weather and lots of sun.
Still no word on the progress of my house. This waiting game is driving me nuts.

VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE

Finally got a group picture from Christmas.
My son Keith (far right) , Bob, my significant other(Far left), Alex in back with Tracy and Miranda sitting with me.
Isn't this what life is all about? FAMILY!

WORK IN PROGRESS

My newest endeavor is a free form crochet wall hanging.
I'm still in the process of embellishing it.
Been doing alot of crocheting this week. Unfortunately, one of my projects became a disaster. I felted a hugh piece for a tote bag and it turned out lopsided. I tried to fix it and it became worse. Oh well, one more item for my stash of unfinished projects.
I need to start going through my piles of art supplies and decide what is going to be given away or packed for the move.
I hate this inbetween period . It's too soon to pack, but I really want to get started. I'm getting restless.
Drove by the new house yesterday. It doesn't look like they have done a thing in the past week. What a long drawn out proceess. Patience is a virtue!

NEW HOUSE

Checked out the progress on my new house. Foundation is in. YEAH. This process of waiting is driving me nuts.
It's still too soon to do anything. Can't pack, can't put my townhouse on the market yet. At least 4 months to go. This sure is a good lesson in patience and waiting. My impulsive nature is being squashed.(I guess this a good lesson) I can't have everything NOW!

DIGITAL ART

It's all beginning to make sense. I could never grasp
using layers in Adobe Elements. It all clicked yesterday. I started playing with it and all of a sudden the light bulb went on. Yeah!
This is my first attempt. The symbolism in this picture represents Birth to me.
I can't wait to create another picture.

THE ERENBERG GIRLS

It's been a long time since we've all been together. We had a family gathering last night. My sister is in from New York for my nieces wedding. From right to left is aunt Ruthie (She's in her late 80's). Not a grey hair in her head. It's all natural. Next to her is ME (hair is not natural). Joni my youngest sister, Naomi , my sister from NY and Mia (Joni's daughter)

Today is the wedding. My brother's daughter is the one getting married. No pictures of her yet. More later!

SOUL COLLAGE CARD- ARTIST

It's a beautiful Sunday morning. The sun is out, no schedules to follow. A relaxing day....
Met with the Womans Wisdom Group yesterday. We sat around and talked, did art and bonded. I'm so greatful I can participate in a group like this. It's so healing.
Speaking of healing, I am going to work on my "Soul Collage" cards today. I need to focus on my archtypes . Since I've been doing this, so much has surfaced from the past. Good and bad. Stuff I totally forgot about. I recommend this process for everyone. It's also creative and fun....

Free Form Purses

My newest project is free form crochet. I just finished two purses. I love working with color and
fibers. It feels good and helps me get through the winter months.
The only problem is I can only make so many purses. Now what?
I think I'll work on my Soul Collage Cards today. It's snowing and turning cold (DARN). It's a good stay at home day. I'm so glad I have choices.

Sample of one of my collages.
Watercolor background, stamps and other embellishments

Expressions Of The Spirit

Expressions Of The Spirit
I'm going to start blogging again. It's been months.
Hopefully I can keep this up.
What a dreary day in the Chicago area.
Making art always puts a little sunshine into my life.
I'm going to finish one of my projects tonight...

Here we go again!

I'm starting a new blog. My other blog "Expressions Of The Spirit" is impossible for me to access for posting. It's just a front page and nothing else. Hopefully this one works!!!