Little Angel...

Our neice, Emma, turned 3 last month and I had decided that I was going to make her a gift this year. She gets plenty of toys and clothes and I wanted to do something different, maybe something cute for her room.
Here is what I ended up making...

Emma Angel
I framed it in a bronze colored frame, her room is pink and brown.
I took the photo at Christmas.
Have a great weekend.

Outside of my comfort zone...

Although I love taking photos, I have no desire to ever be, what I call, a studio photographer. There's just too much pressure. A few weeks ago however I did take a few photos for a family friend. Still a bit of pressure, what if none turn out, what if she isn't happy with them and so on. Several did turn out and she was pleased but I think I'll stick to the grandchildren and nature.
Here is my favorite...

Maggie
Happy Friday, have a great weekend.

Another Collage...

Nest
4 x 6
Vintage image, acrylic paint, ink & stamp
My favorite so far.
Hope you are having a great week.

Live...

A finished canvas...Live
Size: 11 x 14
Acrylic paints, watercolors, patterned paper, vintage papers & music, tissue paper & pen

More bits & pieces...

Just a few small pieces from several of the collages I am working on right now.

I should have at least one finished piece to share tomorrow.

Have a great day!

Bits & Pieces...

these are from various stages of an 11 x 14 collage on canvas that

I have been working on. More to come...

Happy Saturday!

More collage art...

it's still a learning process...I love being able to use so many different mediums.
Have a great day, be back soon .

Collage Art...

Just after the first of the year I felt the need to try something new. I still wanted to play with paper but also wanted to try some painting and other techniques. During my research, I kept coming back to collage art. While in a craft store one day, I found the book, Collage Lab by Bee Shay and with the first flip through the pages I knew I had found what I was looking for.

I am hooked and have spent hours working through the book. Although I still have a lot to learn, and many more labs to complete, here is my first attempt at a collage...
Believe Collage, size 4 x 6
I have framed this collage in a red wood frame and decided to keep it for myself since it was my first one.
More pieces in the works and will share them soon.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Be back soon.

More from our Williamsburg trip...

Love the beautiful decorations using natural and found items, here are a few of my favorites...

Magnolia leaves and shells

Japanese lanterns and pinecones

Sunflowers, lotus, wheat and berries

Rosemary, wheat, yarrow, artichokes

Cotton, burlap and evergreens

Lemons, holly and pine
Hope you have a fantastic week.

Be back soon.

Williamsburg...

We spent New Year's Day in Colonial Williamsburg. A beautiful, sunny day, although a bit on the chilly side. Here a few photos I took...

I photographed over 40 doors and these are a few of my favorites. I love the use of fruits, vines, shells and other natural items in the wreaths and other decorations.

Lots of things going on right now...I just relocated my booth at The Gallery and trying to keep it stocked with new and unique creations. I am working through a workshop on collage art plus I have 4 albums for customers to finish by the end of February.

I wish I had more time to spend here on my blog but my access to the internet is so limited.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Be back soon.

Happy 2011...

Just a few minutes of internet time and wanted to say hello and Happy New Year. I hope to be back in a few days with photos from our New Years weekend in Williamsburg.
Hope you are having a wonderful week.

Visions of Sugerplums...

It has been a wonderful holiday season, lots of time spent with the little ones that make this time of year extra special...

Our neice, sweet Miss Aubrey. She's got the same beautiful blue eyes as big sister, Emma.

Gabriel, what can I say?

Our little princess, Hannah.

Sweet baby Madelyn.

We had a great Christmas and are now enjoying a fun New Year's weekend in Williamsburg.

Hope your holiday has been filled with joy.

Have a safe and happy New Year.

Be back in 2011!

White Christmas...

I wish every year for a White Christmas and although we didn't get a lot of snow, we did get a few inches 2 days before and a little more on Christmas day. Here a few photos I took...

Love it when wishes come true! It was beautiful and actually still is since not much has melted where we live.

Have a fantastic day.

Be back soon.

It was beginning to look like Christmas...

Had a light snow weekend before last...it was perfect...looked beautiful for a while and then it was gone...

Butterfly Bush

Enjoyed Gabriel's Christmas Program last week and attending Hannah's tonight.

Our very own Christmas Angel

Went to see Santa with Gabriel, Madelyn & Hannah. Oh what fun we had!
Take time to enjoy the season.
Be back soon.

PhotoWords...

Just a reminder that these make wonderful Christmas presents...

I use all my own photographs and they are taken in and around Lynchburg, Virginia.

Many more words available and I have plenty of inventory at The Gallery. I also welcome custom orders. A great wedding gift too!

If you wish to place an order or inquiry on prices, please email me at bungalow417@aol.com.

Hope you are having a great week.

Be back soon.