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Monday, January 13, 2014

A Bit More Watercolor

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I joined the YMCA late last week, but have only been there twice so far. The first time I got an orientation on the weight training equipment and the second time I worked out in an aqua aerobics class. The hubster is in town running errands this morning including getting new tires on the car, so I will not be going to the class I was thinking of today, but I am planning to go to the Y when he returns. If there is a class I'd like to try, I will do that. If not, I will do the weight training circuit. My right knee, the one I call my trick knee, has been bothering me since I began running/walking on the treadmill, so I am babying it with ice and a support. I am hoping it will calm down soon. Yesterday I woke up with the most awful pain in my left jaw. I have struggled with TMJ most of my adult life, but haven't had an incident since I retired from teaching. It is thought that stress plays a role in it. Today it is feeling pretty good, so I have returned to a chewing diet and am counting points with the Weight Watchers app.


I spent a bit of time the last couple days playing again in the foreign language book that has become my go to spot for an art fix. I first applied clear gesso and let it dry before using watercolor. The titmouse looked really awful until I gave it a bit of fine tuning with the black fine liner. Now I don't think he looks too bad.


The vase needs some work. I think I will put a bit of design on it with either a black fine liner or a white one. I think it also needs a shadow and/or a table to ground it. What do you think?





When I took my hiatus from blogging, I also quit following so many of you, but have misplaced some of your blog addresses. It would be nice if you would check in here so that if I've lost you (or never found you in the first place), I could start reading you again.


xoxo

Monday, March 21, 2011

Titmouse II and More Books

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I've tried the titmouse again; this time with Pan Pastels on that same dark card stock that I've been using. I actually used a bit of colored pencil also as I don't have a orangey brown color for his underwing area. I don't think this one is quite right either, but it is an improvement over the first attempt. What do you think?





I purchased a couple of ATC mats from Dick Blick this past week and they arrived this weekend. I think I am going to be really happy with this. Now I just need an 11" x 14" frame and I think I will hang them in the living room. Here is what they will look like:





I've made two more books this weekend - one of them is for the giveaway and the other will go into my inventory here. I also have a couple more started and need to do some final assembly and sewing today.


This one I am sending to a giveaway winner.




This one will be available at Faint Heart Art for $25.




I am still procrastinating about cleaning house, especially the bathrooms. I must get to them today after I do my workout routine. Then I will reward myself by making books. 

Here are the next ones in the works:









I kept the spine on this book and will either attach the signatures with an X pattern through the spine or may do a long stitch through slots on the spine.



I've been getting more covers ready and here is the selection so far


I really like the title on the bottom one: The Foolish Gentlewoman.


Well, if I am to get anything done today I'd best get it in gear. I hope all is well with you and yours and I hope to see you again tomorrow.

xoxo