Update .....

I will have these available by tonight ( Sat. 8:00 pm e.s.t. ). I just love these small chunky canvases. I am a bit intimidated by the larger chunky canvases. I like small spaces.....

Not much happening today..... I am taking the kids to the park ( if the weather will cooperate!!). My husband has a horrible case of poison ivy..... I told him not to go off the trail last week on our nature walk. I know I am a nagging Mom, but ....

I have a thought, everywhere you turn you hear about how bad the economy is and the soaring gas prices and the housing market..... I just do not want to hear anymore. I will think of all that is positive today and create positive energy. I can not change the bigger things , but I can change what is in front of me. Focus on what you can do and not what you can not.

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

New collage and more....

This new piece is now in my etsy shop. Go check it out!!!

We also had quite the adventure at the local farm. I just love these two cows. I hope everyone had a great relaxing holiday weekend. We ended up taking some hiking trails ...... thinking it would be a nice way to wear off some energy...... 5 miles through the woods later.... everyone was pooped!!

Talk to you soon! Courtney

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