New collage

This is a new collage in my etsy shop. I just love the wind on a sunny day. Make a wish and the wind will carry it away to come true ( Just the hope of it makes some days a bit more bearable! )

Have a safe, happy and relaxing holiday!!!

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

New collage

This is my new Trout collage now in my etsy shop. It is a departure from my usual work... how I love Trout. I hope to do a series on these.... if you did not know , there are about 200 or so different types of trout around the world!! My son saw this and really liked it , however he said

" Mommy .... where are all the ripped papers?". They are there , just a bit more organized!

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

Inspiration

This is my favorite book . It has the most beautiful watercolor work ...... . It is meant for the sport fisherman , however I happen to just be in love with Trout. I am not sure when this all started , I just think they are so beautiful. Although my artwork does not reflect this ...... yet, my inspiration really is from the many patterns and color in the many kinds of Trout. Is this a hint of new work..... possibly . I am working on something , however I love it so much I might want to keep it for me!!! By the way, I hate going fishing.

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

How often do you work???

This is my new forest piece now in my etsy shop.

I was thinking about how often I try to work on my art and what qualifies you as a Professional. I work every day no matter what. Sometimes it is mere minutes stolen in between homework with the kids, dinner making or laundry folding. Every night I work at least 2 hours uninterrupted. I try to start before 10:00 and work until 12:00. I am not always productive .....
I think I am always thinking about what I want to do , or what inspires me. I was curious about everyone else...... How often do you commit to working and what makes you a "professional"?

New Work....

I just added this to my shop. The inspiration is from my son's little umbrella walk at preschool. I just love a happy , hopeful rain.

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

A little Hope.....

This is a piece that is available at " The Muse " in Frederick. I really like the image of hands with nature. We forget at times that just a little work can go along way. It is not easy to move mountains , but smaller tasks can be just as impactful on anothers life. Hope is in everyones hands.........

Remember being a kid and wishing on a star. Be a kid again..... have faith ..... work hard at being the best person you can be ..... accept your limitations, yet strive for greater.... breathe deep....

and I believe that hope will get us all through.

Talk to you soon, Courtney

My little guy...

My little guy seems to always be around me when I am trying to work. I loved this day, I was working on one end of the table and he was on the other. It was a quiet ,wonderful , productive day!! He is painting a lion.... I love that he made it green.



Talk to you soon,



Courtney