Another AU Project finished

Here is my version of the class I didn't get to take with Gail Russokov. "Tasty Textured Squares"

This was fun. I'm sure I'll make another one.

Next one will not be so monocromatic.....

I can't believe I have spent the last two days creating. I'm in the process of making a book with all the papers I made. Just watched Traci Bautistas video.

AU really inspired me..........

NEWEST CREATION

Uber Self-Portrait
Traci Bunkers Class at AU
This was difficult for me to do. We had to cut a close up photo in quarters and than do each quadrant seperately.
At the end, we had to put it all together. Am I lopsided or what? It was not easy to do this is in four parts. If It was anyone elses picture, I could have done it. I guess I don't like the idea of being fragmented.

Back From Art Unraveled

Had a wonderful six days in Phoenix , AZ participating in AU 2006.
Classes were great, learned alot, met many new people . Shari, Sandy and I shared a room. We were constantly on the go, taking classes , socializing (Happy Hour) and having a great time just being there. Spent a day shopping at the Extravaganza in the hotel. As usual, I bought stuff.
It's kind of a let down being home. I've been busy finishing and creating new objects of art. All ideas and techiniques learned at AU.
I've actually used my new studio in the basement to do my art work. It's nice not to have to clean up all the time....
I will post my artwork as soon as I finish.

NEVER AGAIN!!!!

I'm finally in my new house. HURRAY! I love it, but the move went on and on and on.
It has taken more than a week to clear out the other house. I have one more trip there to finish up. I cannot believe how much stuff I have accumulated.. What a pack rat!!! All books and art supplies...
If I ever suggest moving again, remind me of what I just went through. I'm getting too old for this.

ALMOST DONE

Finally! I'll be closing on June 14th.
I have just gone thru the whole gestation period of this house. From a thought to the real thing. Almost like being a mother waiting for the baby to be born. Of course no pain, except seeing money fly out the window.
This has certainly been an experience for me.
Will I do it again? NO

Met with art group yesterday. Enjoyed it, as usual. It was a nice break from house stuff.
I'm finding it very difficult to focus. So what else is new?

CATCH UP

HOUSE IS SOLD...
Now that most of the paper work and negotiating is done, I can take a breather before the packing starts.
Went to a workshop at Artful Gatherings yesterday. Belinda taught a sample class on necklaces. The photo is what I created. Had a great time and enjoyed everyones company...
This week-end was quite busy. Went to the Scrapbooking Expo at the Odeum Friday. Didn't see too much exciting new stuff. Bought some letter stamps.
Saturday was our Bi-monthly gathering for altered art. Enjoyed that too. Nice group of ladies.
Celebrated the Cinco de Mayo a day late with friends at Cozymels. Great food and of course, Margaritas...
Back to reality today.

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY

It's Sunday morning, it's spring, everything is turning green , the SUN is out, weather perfect..
My second open house today!
Not much being done as far as art work goes. I've replaced my creative side with keeping the house clean.
My house is on the market . Between keeping it in order and waiting for possible offers, I have been very pre-occupied. The creative spark has been put on hold. I think about projects I want to do but just can't get started.
As soon as my life becomes normal again,. I'm sure the creative juices will start flowing.
Let's see what today brings!
Life is Good!

INSIDE OF NEW HOUSE

Went for the pre- dry wall inspection the other day. Things are moving along according to schedule. My present house goes on the market in one week. I forgot how much work is involved.
I haven't been creating much art the past week. Went to the quilt show with Shari, Sandy, Debbie, Rebecca and Margie. It was a long day. We managed to stay until 7:00 PM. This is the first year there was a mixed media section. The quilting gallery was awsome. Some beautiful pieces of work. I spent too much money on kits and supplies in the mixed media section Took some make and take classes too. What a fun day. It's so nice to have a community of friends to do art with and go to functions like the Quilt show. Life is good!

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.