Monday, November 15, 2010

IF Burning

We all think we can burn the candles at both ends when were are younger and we were probably right! But now as I age a bit my candle needs to be lite on one end for fear I will catch on fire. Tee hee.....We start this week with kids still not wanting to go to school and Doctors appointments for my Mother with cataract surgery on Thursday. It will be her last and the last chance to see better. She is a bit confused so I'm not sure weather she really knows how much better she can see or not. But we had nothing to loose with the process so why not? Feels like fall with a slight wind blowing with a chance of showers this weekend. I'm still moving around STUFF in my loft and don't know if it is reproducing on it's own while I sleep. I'm inspired to paint using a little different figure and of course caught up in the color and patterns of the art work. Thinking of making cardboard stars covered with glitter for presents this Christmas as people tell me that they still love the ones we gave them many years ago. The kids enjoyed making them and the youngest wasn't around the first time so I think she will get a big kick out of doing it and giving them. Thanksgiving next week I have sooooo much to be thankful for and will have a small gathering here with all the goodies. I hope you have a wonderful day and have a lot to be thankful for. I am especially thankful for the ability to create and paint pictures that tickle people's fancies. Nothing calms me more than getting into my work, the world and my small problems disappear. That is Great if only for a moment. So here is my wish for you this holiday season. Moments that take you away from the ugliness of life and in that moment I wish you calmness and the sense that it will be alright! Even if you are not sure it will be. Enjoy those moments.....

14 comments:

  1. The colors are striking, and I really like the way you've handled the foliage! Hope your mother's cataract surgery goes OK. (I've got early stage cataracts myself, so facing the same surgery in a few years...)

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  2. Hey Penny! Burning the candle at both ends came to my mind right away. I didn’t know what to do with it tho....You really nailed it! i love the designy look to this and the colorful contrast to the black background. It has an interesting textured feel to it too! I Love this! REALLY!! Great work. Your mom will be in my prayers today for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. God bless!

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  3. very cool illustration. great technique and coloring, too.

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  4. Great illustration, love the colors.

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  5. Gee thanks guys for both the kind complements and thoughts for my Mom! It helps to know we are not really alone in this life.....

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  6. Pure magic, Penny. Your style is amazing. Thank you for sharing your work on Illustration Friday:)

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  7. What a gorgeous style you have! I adore today's illo, especially as I have a thing for owls. ;p

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  8. Love your style - so rich, good enough to eat!

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  9. What a lovely style you have. The colous are so beautiful and rich!

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  10. Lovely! She looks happy for now anyway. Time to worry about the candle burning on both ends at a later time :)

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  11. Great energy! Love how full the image is, of rich colours, textures.

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  12. WOW. I just... love this. Thats it. I can't think of anything else. Its just perfect. :-)

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  13. Iam humbled by your comments.....thank you sooooooo much!

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  14. This is so cute! I love your style - there is something really stable and calming about it.

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