automatic drawing

Cleaned up the edges of my automatic drawing. Also have been having fun sketching faces from you tube. I find it a little easier to make them look human. I am a newby at portrait and never even tried until lately.

automatic drawing

Did a little automatic drawing and then colored it in. Terence McKenna's little elves appeared. Such a happy place and had no mushroom help.

Flannel pants

Managed to finish all four pair of flannel pants. These really fit well because I chose my favorite store bought pair of yoga pants and used those to cut out a pattern from butcher paper. It is reusable and easier than tissue. I imagine if I needed something more tailored it would never work. I will say I can't believe how big my ass is, unfortunately they look HUGE!

Third time is a charm I guess.  Learned new things each time. One is to add a little more than a zigzag to mark the center back. These little tags are cute, also to make them longer. I used a wider elastic at the waist and did much more top stitching and seam finishing with the serger. I had read a tip about re enforcing the crotch seam by sewing, serge ing, ironing flat and top stitch over that. I'm sure they will last forever now! I feel like I accomplished something and can't wait to wear a pair.  

I'm a little strange (to say the least) and have to have only cotton or silk on my skin and then I get my favorite clothes and wear only those. I do have a whole closet of stuff to wear out of the house but only my "art clothes" get worn most of the time.

Miss Lucy could hardly wait for me to get my photos to try them out. She climbed up there and cleaned herself like a cat. Silly girl. Princess and the Pea once again. I spoil them both in the winter and cover them in my warm laundry before folding. She really loves that! So does Riki.

is going to be cozy around here this winter.

Most of the Time

Snowed in

 This was last weeks snow, the girls are not amused.

I can't even find her in there! John took these for me because I wouldn't even step outside.

I did do a little jump over to Cargo Largo for some great stuff!  I needed a skinny ring to wear between my fabulous diamonds! I stacked them up because one is too big and the other holds it on and now they rest nicely on my finger.

So, then...I found this great prasiolite (manmade) triangle and beautiful fresh water pearl. Gawd. I can say that it was a planned purchase and I got all the rings for the price of one. Looks like a more extravagant haul than it really is, which is my favorite way to shop. The mirrors are great and I bought two bare mineral lip gloss for 7 bucks a piece. I really love love love Cargo Largo. Did I mention that I finally got old enough for SS and enjoying having my own money to shop with. Forgot to take a picture of the two 18x18 gesso board canvas. Great buy there also and wish I would have bought them all. Can't wait to do some collages on them.  

I cut three more pair of flannel pants out but needed to take a break because of the pain. Hurts just to move when your finally old enough for social security.

flannel pants

Stayed up all night last night working on these pants then got up at noon started working again and just now at 10pm have them done.

Boy oh boy.

I did make a new pattern (third one) and much happier with the fit. Although, see that cool cuff...they are that much too long. Ha. At least they are not TOO SHORT!

I consider any project that isn't worn out when I'm done a success. Needless to say, the seam ripper is my best friend when sewing.

distress oxide texture

Created all this texture just by using a little spray bottle of water and my gelli plate tools, I really enjoy working with these new inks.

The blueprint sketch reminds me of mimeographs. Remember before teachers had copy machines? I always enjoyed the color but most the time they looked so washed out and faded it was depressing.  Yes I am that old.

Lucky this color is so rich and beautiful it just makes you happy.

Zentangle cards

Had some relaxation today doing some Zentangle reference cards. Tried to make sure the original artists names are visible. The card blanks are leftover from the floral tarot by mic. 

I already feel the fresh energy of the new year and look forward to it.

Bob Dylan - Jokerman

Tuesday Morning Haul

I found the Tim Holtz stamp thingy for only 12 bucks. The card blanks were very cheap for great card stock. My cousin gave me the paste and pearl ex. I need to watch a video to figure out how to do it. It all looks so marvelous and easy at the shows.

I can't stop eating the candy.

flora tarot by mic

I'm tempted to redo the orange cards but trying to let it go. I like the new line up in the first picture.

flora tarot by mic The Empress Lilac