Thank you to all that left such lovely comments for me last week, this week has been much better thankfully ;o)
In between my kids being on half term break and a girly shopping day as celebration for my daughters birthday next week I managed to make a few paintings.
I was fortunate enough to have the kids go to their grandparents for a couple of days during half term break so I worked from morning till night on those days and had time with the kids on the others, it's a fun filled life juggling kids and arting ;o)
These 4 have just been listed in my etsy shop and are now available for purchase ;o)
I also made this painting which is a biggy at 25x12 inches for my kitchen/back porch area in my house she's called : The Journey
After making the big girly I felt the need to make another big skirted girl but this time chose a more neutral colour palette with a splash of colour, I was tempted to keep this one too as I really love her but I can't keep them all so she's in my etsy shop ;o)
Transition:
I have a bit of an obsession with the circus and clowns this girly is a toned down version of my obsession, I have to say that painting a tutu for the first time was an experience, lol, I made a few interesting discoveries along the way of what works and what 'really' doesn't, I am in love with this final version though :o)
Delicate:
So many people I have chatted to lately seem to be going through some kind of change in their lives either physical or mental, this girl was born from those thoughts.
I got out some molding paste for this one as i've not used any for ages and thought it was about time to rekindle that love :o)
Inner Journey:
This one is all about me lol ;o)
I just can't wait for the weather to get better so I can take my doggies field walking again, I love my field trips in spring and summer, but where I walk is too grotty to go in winter.
An Eagerness To Explore:
As the mail art date for posting has passed there will only be a couple left to arrive on my doorstep now, when they have all arrived I will do my huge blogpost to show you all how talented my bloggy friends are, I can't wait :o)
The mail art I gratefully received this week is from:
Thank you so much ladies, your mail art packages will be posted out to you first thing Monday morning :o)
Beautiful - as always! I love the large paintings you created, especially the one you are keeping! And that tutu came out perfectly! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad this past week was much better for you! Hugs, Silke
Inner Journey is my favourite, beautiful face and expression :) The Journey for your back door ~ wow. A lot of people will now be thinking "what can I do with my plain ugly door?" x
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a better week:) You say about Etsy (do you find it a good means for selling your art, just wondered as I have considered it as a possible myself). That said, it is no wonder that your art does well, it is so unique, with a message and beautiful faces.
ReplyDeleteEtsy has been good for me, it takes time to figure it all out but if you stick with it and be consistant it will work just fine :)
DeleteWow! I totally love Inner Journey! I see she has sold already!! That is fabulous for the lucky person who bought her!
ReplyDeleteYour art is amazing. Like you.
Your work is beautiful Micki and your girls/paintings are evolving in the way that they look.. I absolutely LOVE The Journey... the skirt colours are just gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteMicki, these are fantastic...I love what you've done with the textures here on these...and those striped stockings...oh my are to die for!
ReplyDeleteI have posted about our swap if you want to have a look. : )
PS: I am glad you had a better week with some girl time with your daughter!
My friend, as always, your art is stunning and so meaningful! I love the piece you did for your house ;o) I can't wait to see all the art you got!! It's going to be so much fun ;o)
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you've had a better week....being able to juggle everything with grace and fit in creative time does make such a difference for me, too :)
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, Micki! I especially love that you make art for yourself....something I find hard to do....she is just gorgeous and will no doubt make that space even more wonderful!
i love your art,,, so wonderful, each and every piece!
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful paintings, am always coming back to be dazzled by your talent
ReplyDeleteHi Micki! Sounds like you had a good week! Hope the shopping adventure with your daughter was fun for both of you! I LOVE the paintings, especially the big dress ones... and great that you made a larger one for yourself. I am always chicken to work big, but I am working up the courage to work on a big piece for our home... not quite ready yet. I also proudly wanted to tell you that Briana Tomlin that you recieved a creation from this week is my very talented neice!
ReplyDeleteXOXO Kim
Am loving your new art work Micki, i couldn't pick a favourite. Glad you're feeling better this week, i'm amazed we didn't have any snow here in Montgomery, although it was very cold. Shopping with your daughter is absolutely divine, my Nicci is nineteen now and we love shopping (although sadly it's not as often these days), costs me more though at this age, Ha, enjoy yourselves. Working on a piece of art for myself too, for my bathroom, i have a huge obsession for Viking Boats and anything vikingy (is that a word?) and have a huge canvas, so far i've just managed to just decide the background colour. Have fun xx
ReplyDeleteThose are such beautiful face - love them all!
ReplyDeleteHELLO MICKI THANK GOODNESS YOU HAD A BETTER WEEK, RAPHAEL WAS OFF TODAY RECKONS HE HAS DODGY KNEES MMMMMMM ........ WHAT DID YOU THINK OF UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS ?? I NEVER SAW THE ORIGINAL SO FOUND IT A BIT CONFUSING NOT SURE I LIKED IT AT ALL ANY HOW IM TRYING TO SEW AGAIN HAVING A BIT OF A FIGHT WITH THE MACHINE LOVE FOR NOW CLAIRE X I LOVE THE LARGE PAINTING XX
ReplyDeleteCan you believe i still haven't got round to watching it yet? it was kayla's birthday this week and we had a lot on, i'm going to have to play catch up!!!
DeleteI did see the first series but it wasn't as cool as downton!!
Hope raphael feels better soon x
What a fantastic collection of new work! I've been painting big-skirted women lately too, maybe it's that cold weather! I love all your new paintings, they have a subtlety yet power at the same time, beautiful. ♥
ReplyDeleteJess xx
beautiful artwork! I love all the texture and color in the dress part of The Journey - wow!
ReplyDeleteHi Micki.. just stopped by to say hi and tell you how much I love your beautiful paintings... I haven't been around much so I really see how your art has changed and its beautiful!
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