I just finished this collage. I will post this as well as two others tomorrow. I was able to put some more pendants in my etsy shop earlier this evening.

It has been a loooong time since my last post. I am not sure why. I think I am wrapped up in a tornado and I am just fighting to keep my feet on the ground. I am going through an artistic slump I believe. I need to figure out what my next move is and what feels right.

The boys are really getting excited for Christmas. I can say that I am almost done with my shopping, I just have to figure out the time to wrap!!!!

Talk to you soon ( Really ! )


Courtney

Wish I could be running like the wind.....

That is the title of this new piece.... minus the wish part. I have been working on new pieces despite my absence to the blog world and etsy. My shop has been so slow and all my B&M stores are stocked, so I slowed things down a touch. I want to figure out what my next move is. I got into a rut or rather a safe zone, so I need to break out and try new things. I want to get excited about making something again.



This piece is not quite finished. I have to add some strings from the kids to the birds or maybe not , I am not sure yet!


Talk to you soon,

Courtney

I keep running......

I hope to catch up to my intended projects soon!!! Funny how life sometimes has other plans. I have been in the kids school a lot ..... the Christmas decorations are complete..... so I just have to squeeze in my youngest sons birthday shopping, an open house for the studio where I teach.... and a birthday party in the next 3 days. Oh almost forgot, I have to figure out dinner plans and try to hide the 3 loads of laundry I conveniently washed but have not had the desire to put away. There..... my list is complete.

Anyway, December is about enjoying family and the stuff that happens while avoiding laundry. So I think I have accomplished both!

( *** forgot about the haircuts my boys so desperately need.... I'll do that in the 25 th hour of the day! I can dream can't I?? )

Talk to you soon!

Courtney

I am not quite done with this one. It is on a canvas board and I really think it needs to be a little chunky , so I am going to mount it on wood. I will have it in my shop next week.

The holiday flew right on by ...... I can not bare to think of Christmas just yet, although it seems the entire world is already there!!! I guess Thanksgiving is like the younger brother that will always be in the shadow of an older sibling..... personally I route for the underdog.

Hope you enjoyed your holiday and are cozy warm ( it is getting cold outside!).

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

One more......

Just added one more thing to my shop!

New things ......

I have just added a few little things to my etsy shop. I love these little pieces. I found a great ruler at my favorite vintage store...... I might make some cute pendants with the left overs.

Above are 3 of the 6 I added. I see them as wall art , however you could use them for your tree. I guess it depends on the size of the tree!!!

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

More things I love.....

I do not know why I have a fascination with old signs on buildings. I love them. I love seeing the peeling paint come off a painted brick building. Its like the building is showing its truth.



This is a statue in a fountain..... It looks like an average day in my house !!!!

Love the feeling of a city street in the fall.

Again, my love of vintage signs. You gotta love this milk jar!

This has it all....... peeling paint , writing. A perfect wall.

I am actually working on another Frederick piece and I needed some pictures for reference. I am trying to be o.k. with not being able to do it all. It is hard, to let go. The need to have perfect moments...... I think my paint is peeling and me truth is exposed. Positive thoughts lead to positive actions....... I must remember this as we enter this holiday season.

Talk to you soon,

Courtney