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Another Work in Progress…

Tammy Sue — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:50:04 +0000

♦ Work in Progress ♦

Using scraps and recycled media I’m playing in my journal with a bird cut from a music advertisement postcard and a paper from local eateries. I plan to gesso over it lightly so it leaves the text visible. Then I’ll add layers and stamps and smudges and just let my fingers do the walking. I grabbed some metallic patina paint to use on this as well..you can see it on the right of the white paint in the background. It’s a soft effect that can be smeared on beautifully giving it a weathered appearance. I’ve had a very productive Etsy week and a very non productive painting week. I think what I need to do is buy myself an organizer and give myself daily tasks. As an artists it’s very hard to manage my time. I live to create and create to live and some of life’s musts go by the way-side. My creative mind goes 100 miles an hour and my practical mind hangs with the snails. I’d like to be better at managing my time and getting more bang for my buck so tomorrow when I grocery shop I’m picking up a daily organizer from the notebook area at Fred Meyer. I’ll task myself with daily things that need done and take a day and spend it promoting and managing my art. I STILL have so many ideas that I can’t seem to fit into my day so if I take the time and MAKE myself follow a schedule I might be able to get more done. I’m more than a bit of a news hound so I listen to news and talk radio way to much. I’m thinking I’ll try to cut down on current affairs so much and include some music in my day to soothe my soul. The Dr wants me more relaxed and I have a tendency to be a stress machine. I internalize… WAY too much! So I’ll take the wings of this bird and fly to soft clouds and relax in their pillows. It’s never to late to change! Right?

On Being Green

Tammy Sue — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:39:03 +0000

♥ Being Green ♥

I’ve been playing with black and white paintings and adding ONE color to them to see how they look. My last one was Check Mate which I thought turned out fabulously! I’m very happy with the combination of green with the black and white as well. It’s quite fun to mix it up and challenge yourself to see what you can come up with when you attempt something that you wouldn’t normally do. This is a plethora of layers of paints, pencils, stamps, texture mediums, inks, stickers, punches, and fabric glitter. I like how some of the patches in the background remained white. It gives that added interest of something clean. Part of the inspiration for the color choice of this painting came from a few pictures I took last week in the kitchen. I was preparing dinner and was out of lettuce, so I figured what the heck… the super crunch of cabbage on a burger would give it an added zest! So after peeling a few leaves off the cabbage I couldn’t help but marvel at the beauty of the plant and snapped a few photogs to share with you here. This is art by GOD! He’s truly the only one that does it so perfectly!

Who’s hungry now!?

Trick or Treat

Tammy Sue — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:09:49 +0000

♥ Trick or Treat ♥

Another small 4×4″ done! This cutie was completed today with the addition of gold confetti stars. They just seemed to complete the missing element from this pizazzy piece. I used: ~~~ acrylic paints, primsacolor colored pencils, micron pens, gel gens, glitter glue, stickers, rubber stamps, rub ons, collage papers, confetti, and creative energy! I also used some rhinestones, and fingernail art stickers. I think she turned out just spooky enough! She was still wet as you can tell from the upper right hand corner. But when she’s dry she’ll look purr-fect! Next up on the easel is orange/pink smeared together with fingers…and awesome pigtails! How fun is that? What’s on your easel? And what do you keep on your desk to inspire you? Next week I’ll host a contest on just what painting I’ve done is on my desk inspiring me! Any idea!? If you post now and ask I’ll give a yay or nay, next week I’ll have to keep quiet though.

Recycled Journal Page

Tammy Sue — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:07:32 +0000

♥ Life ♥

This journal entry started when I was cleaning up from my “I Need Chocolate” painting. I had finished painting the back of the wood panel with Berry Wine and had quite a bit of paint left on my makeshift palette. Rather than let it go to waste I decided to grab a paper towel. I noticed it had a decorative edge which made me smile as I knew I could emphasize it. I laid the towel flat on my desk and sprayed it with a misting of water. Then I started dabbing on the left over Berry paint. Alternating the paint with spraying more water on the towel the paint started to bleed really nicely. Once the paint was all used up and the towel was “pretty” I dabbed the towel with a cloth towel to soak up excess moisture. When it was dry enough to handle I glued the paper towel down in my art journal and let it dry. I used Stabilo markers on the preexisting decorative edge of the towel and brightened the colors to make them ‘P0P’ I used yellow paint to add the dots to the flowers along with the colors on the towel the yellow changed colors accordingly so it turned out very nice. I used a stencil sponge and black rubber stamping ink to stencil the word “Life.” Next comes the fun part… writing down whatever words popped into my head that related to life. The page has a nice “fabric” type feel to it and it’s soft to touch. I’m happy with how it turned out. =) Happy Hump Day! I hope your creative juices are flowing like a river! I’d love to know what you’re up to so leave me a comment and let me know! I’d LOVE to hear from you.☺

I am Torn

Tammy Sue — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:17:26 +0000

♥ I am Torn ♥

Do you ever feel fragmented. I spend a lot of time ignoring the fact that I wish I could defrag myself like I do my computer. To neatly put the packets that make up me into a neat and orderly row. This art journal entry was inspired by Dean at Exploding Doughnut. I spent the entire weekend reading his blog from back to front. I cried, I laughed, I smiled, I nodded many, many times. I left a couple comments. I think a lot of creative people suffer from a multitude of “crap” for lack of a better term. I know that if I don’t create I get cranky…. no I’m not PMSing… ~ I’m having creativity withdrawal! I spent the better half of yesterday afternoon creating this “I Need you to Survive” in my art journal while reading Dean’s blog between coats of paints and layers of love. I finished this today… appropriately on the Sabbath. This entry is dedicated to Dean for his inspiration, his bravery, his curiosity, his generosity, and his fabulous future! The Green is for Dean!☺

Appointment Sketch Book

Tammy Sue — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:22:38 +0000

As I’ve had so many Dr’s appointments this year I’ve taken to bringing a mini sketch book with me and playing with pencils while I wait. It makes the time I have to wait more tolerable as well as gives me the opportunity to experiment. Tuesday at my ankle appointment I sketched out this sweet little flower and thought I’d share it with you today… as I have another appointment today for my X-rays and blood work… and my “security” journal will be making the trip with me. I think this flower is cute enough to become a painting so I’ll likely be working on that in the coming weeks. Today, who know’s what will end up on paper. I never plan I just let the pencil guide me! If it’s anything noteworthy I’ll be sure to share… until later. Happy TGIF and stay HEALTHY!

Plum Press

Tammy Sue — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:20:49 +0000

♥ Plum Press ♥

*SOLD*

Extra ~ Extra! Read all about it! Sticking with a palette of black, gray and purples I managed to find enough collaging and background elements to get this painting done the way I wanted it. I simply did a gray wash over the background and started layering items of interest. From rubber-stamps, collaged lavender napkins, black lava texture, dripped pearlized crayons, and glued on mini lavender rhinestones. I purposely dressed her in text trimmed garments. with rhinestone and feather accents. She actually is bit more purple than this photo shows but such is uploading. =) With lavender eye shadow she’s ready to head off to her next super scoop story. She’s on a serious news story so be ready for a news flash soon! I always have a fun time with all the paintings I do.. but behind the scenes you’re missing another kind of art that I’m sharing now:

This is the palette I’ve been using for well over a month. It’s simply a meat tray from buying steak/pork chops/cubed steaks/etc! By the end of six months this will be a plethora of colors that bleed together and make an art piece of their own. One color covers another and so on forever! This is the current look from the last seven paintings I’ve done. I really love when the colors start to bleed together as you can see with the green and black at the bottom right. Six more paintings and I’ll have an even FORTY 4×4″ hanging paintings… not to mention the ones I used fun fibers to hang. I’ll be getting these ready asap to varnish and add to my Etsy as the Holiday season is up and coming soon and I have SO much to finish creating and share. I do have to say that I’ve had fun so far with what I’m creating and I’m thankful that creativity is something that no-one can take away! It truly is a gift from GOD! … God… Thank you!

Glory

Tammy Sue — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:28:45 +0000

♥ Glory ♥

I‘ve been working on another set of five 4×4″ mini paintings to put on Etsy and take downtown. I’ve made nearly 40 since I’ve been back at painting after my respite from my ankle recuperation. I’m off today again to the specialist for another appointment. I can hobble pretty well with my shoes on, but barefoot is another story. I’m concerned about the cost of another surgery and the whole process of knowing what I’d have to go through again. I’ll be praying on it. This little sweet pea is covered in the golden glory of God. Who else can create flowers of gold? The collage paper I used for her dress is from a bar of soap given out at Christmas time by a local health food store as a gift. I thought the paper was so pretty and smelled SO good that I had to add it to the painting. The painting grew from their. I used stencils, rub ons, mini stickers, black lava texture, gold leafing, I even used fabric paints. I’ll be back to creating after my Dr’s appointment today. And yes, the AC is going strong, it’s going to be another hot day, oh how I miss the rain! Today’s 2sday again and that means Toy Time! This week’s show-&-tell is a family favorite and always brings a smile or laugh. It’s my Pig Nose! Just looking at the picture of it here makes me giggle. Until tomorrow.. keep your nose clean!

♦ Tammy’s Toys ♦

Childhood Sweetheart

Tammy Sue — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:10:35 +0000

◄Childhood Friends►

This was a “experiment” I bought some collaging paper that’s covered in sock monkeys and after doing my hubs birthday gift sock monkeys have become a very loved source of enjoyment between us. I added a lot of layers of different goodies to this including torn pink tissue paper, black lava ever so sparingly, bright pink epoxy flower stickers, stamped leaves, and pink dots, along with an under layer of blobs of paints. I wanted to see how she would turn out with her dress focal point being the monkey’s uncle! It got a few thumbs up and smile around here so I’m guessing I can give myself an A. Today we’re relaxing at our computers playing games, learning new stuff, playing in my journal and just chatting a bit. We still the air conditioner aimed right at us so we’re keeping cool enough. THANK you GOD! After making ham and eggs with toast for the guys for breakfast I put on some pasta and eggs to cook and make a “Ham & Egg” pasta salad with green onions and homemade ranch dressing and it’s been chilling in the fridge since about noon so come dinner time we’ll have some nice and cold to eat to help keep the “cool” process going. I hope your weekend is as chillin’ as mine has been. I’m feeling rested and ready for the upcoming week of Dr’s appointments. It was more than I can handle so I prayed, handed it over to God and I’m feeling at peace. And there will definitely be a painting somewhere in the near future regarding above statement. See you tomorrow with a pink giraffe. Yep! You read that right.

Felicity Firestorm

Tammy Sue — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:30:58 +0000

♥ Felicity Firestorm ♥

I never know. This started with her expression and went instantly to her hair. I’m a cold weather person. I love weather in the 30s and 40s. When it hits the 70s I’m getting out of my comfort zone. I love rain. I love ice. I’d love Alaska and could very well have been an Eskimo in my former life. I don’t love heat, and it’s been TOO hot for me this past week! Summer is gorgeous and the flowers are incredible works of art that only God can create, yet physically I find the heat exhausting and draining. It’s like a seasonal hot flash. I get physically ill from weather that is too hot so I’m VERY thankful for the portable AC that the hubs bought last summer, as without it I’d have to live in a bathtub of cold water, (no that’s NOT me… but you can everything on the Internet.☺) I could have gone so many directions with this journal entry but when I picked up the yellow chalk pencil for her “hair” it was pretty much set in stone where I was going to end up. I only used 2 collaging elements on this journal page. One being her dress and the other is the butterfly at her neck. (Both of which I bought grocery shopping yesterday. I seriously only go for the art isle at Freddie’s.) I created the big leaf rubber stamp using a precut Fun Foam shape and a Jenga block. Jenga blocks are great for gluing precut or custom cut shapes to as they have 2 sides so you have twice as many stamps with 1/2 the storage. I left the background on this entry white on purpose so that when I smudged the green Conte pastel over the green marker swirls it would bleed out into the white. The rest of this page was created with colored pencils, chalks inks, stamps, doodles, and some sparkle. I had fun time with her expression and can see myself using her angst over and over again for oh-so-many topics! Here’s hoping your weekend it’s too heated and it if is…. I hope you find a funtastic way to chill out!