Rudy Inspired Painting

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Good Morning!

I just finished my first Rudy inspired painting. Rudy is the kitty that was living at our espresso shop, but is now living with us. The girls wanted to name him Farcus...after the character in A Christmas Story...he had yellow eyes. I didn't like that so much, so his name is Rudy Farcus. Whatever his name...he is a wonderful guy and we love him!

Have a wonderful day! I'm off to vacuum up Rudy fur before the boys from England get here. Our youngest daughter met Daniel while working at Disney World. They were both in the college program. Daniel and two of his friends are visiting us in Oregon! I hear one of the boys loves dogs...he's coming to the right house...we have 4 now.

Art for your refrigerator

Good Morning! I thought I would share my new magnets, before I head out this morning. Both of the original paintings were commissioned pieces. A sister commissioned 'Pets in Paris' for her brother, and a friend commissioned 'SISTERS' for her best friend. The 'Coffee Bug' artwork being shown is by my very talented granddaughter, Maddie. Have a great Sunday!

It's Friday, again!

I really can't believe how fast the time is flying by! It has me thinking that I need to get busy doing the things that I want to do...not just the things that I have to do...the 'in a rut things'. Maybe I'll have to PAINT on this... hmmmmmmm?

While I'm thinking about this...I have a new kitty painting to share. He's a little different, not so whimsical. A very colorful guy.

I hope you have a fantastic weekend!

Deb

New Poodle Painting

It's been a long time since I've painted a poodle. My grandmother had a standard poodle named Sam... he was the smartest dog I've ever known. We spent many happy hours playing games with Sam... like hide the dog toy, and I don't know how he did it, but he would always find his toy. We didn't make it easy on him either.

Two New Mini Paintings

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Hello!

It seems like it's taken me forever to finish these two tiny paintings! Life can be so busy...too busy! We did make the time to take our two grandchildren to see the movie, "UP", and we highly recommend it! What a great movie and a great day. The Pizza and Ice Cream were pretty good too!

I'm off to the Espresso Shop... I hope everyone has a fantastic day!

Deb

Oh...paintings are in my Etsy and FireArt shops.

It's FRIDAY!!!

YEA! We have a long weekend! Well, I work today and tomorrow, but NOT on Monday! It's rare that I have two days off in a row, so I'm really looking forward to time with family, and relaxing(? If I remember how to?) a bit.

I have two NEW prints to share (Arty's Glasses and King Cake), and I've relisted one of my favorite prints, "Love You". They are now in my Etsy and ArtFire shops.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend, with lots of family, fun and fabulous food!!!

My GusGus and his new haircut

It seems like I'm always on the run, and I'm running late, again! I wanted to share a couple of photos of my GusGus before I leave this morning. He's the sweetest guy and one of my best friends.

Happy Monday!

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This has been a busy Monday morning! I have a lot to share, but I think I will talk about my new mini paintings first. (I really need to work out before heading to the espresso shop!) I'll try to post the rest tonight or tomorrow morning.

I really love the mini canvases that I found at Dick Blick! They are gallery wrapped and are much easier for me to manage at the shop! So here are three that I have just added to my Etsy and Art Fire shops.

It's so beautiful here today! I hope everyone has a fantastic Monday!

Deb

#5 KING CAKE Mardi Gras Pet Series

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Hi!

Life has been so busy lately, but I finally finished #5, KING CAKE, in my Mardi Gras Pet series. It's now in my Art Fire Store. I'm, also, working on some tiny, 2X2 inch, paintings that are a lot of fun. I hope to post those by Monday. On the yard art.... I do have some tin now, but it's so sharp!!! Need to find a welder, I think. I have some other ideas, too. I just need more hours in the day! Don't we all...

Have a fantastic Weekend! It's supposed to be in the 80s here! Finally! My flowers are doing great, and I hope to post some pictures of them soon.

Arty's Glasses

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I really enjoy painting faces, always have. Whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed, or I need to relax and not think for a while...I paint a face. Here is my new little mini painting, "Arty's Glasses".

I hope everyone's having a relaxing, wonderful Sunday!

Deb

New Prints!!!

I received the prints, today, of the 15 paintings I decided to have reproduced! I am very happy with them! I've decided to do mini prints, 4X4 up to 5X10. I really like the smaller prints, now I just have to find/order some mats. Two of the prints are in my Etsy and ArtFire shops tonight. More to follow!

I'm, also, working on some yard art. Stay tuned...I hope it's going to be as fun as I think it will be!

Yes, I am exhausted tonight...so off to bed, and it's only 8:30! Have a great evening!

A Very Productive Day!!!

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PHEW! I've been working non-stop today, and it's been GREAT! My dream days are the days when I do nothing but deal with Art related business. Oh, I guess I thought about the coffee shop a little. When I was thinking that I could use a cappuccino... Speaking of Cappuccinos, I took a picture of one of my favorite little demitasse cups, holding a yummy Capp...that I will share here today.

Part of my business today was adding my new, "Mother's Day" painting in my Etsy shop. I really love the way this painting turned out, and I hope it brings a big smile into your day!

It's off to watch the Trailblazers now!!! Have a great evening!!!

Hugs,

Deb

New Print #4 in Mardi Gras Pet Series

I have the Fourth print, in my Mardi Gras Pet Series, for sale in my Etsy Shop and in my Art Fire Shop. I will, also, be adding my, "Dogs Have Feelings Too", print this morning.

It's another GORGEOUS day in Oregon!!! All of this sunshine is giving me the Flower BUG! My daughter, Ali, and I will be heading for the Nursery on Wednesday morning! I'll be sure to post pictures of the Coffee Shop, at it's prettiest time of year, very soon!

Enjoy your day!

Deb

New Painting in my Etsy Shop

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It's beautiful here in Oregon today!!! I can't wait to get outside, but first I have a new painting in my Etsy Shop. This little painting was inspired by our new guy, Rudy. I did take liberties...used his fur color and eye color, but the painting is a of a girl kitty with Amethyst Jewels. The picture doesn't do this painting justice...it's much better in person. I really like the gold accents!

Have a great day!!!

I'm off to the coffee shop. I'll try to remember to take some pictures of the shop, since it's so nice out today!

Dandelions

Happy Easter, Everyone!

There was, (my husband mowed the lawn), one pretty, fluffy dandelion outside the window at the coffee shop and I just had to share it. I know most people think they are weeds, but I love them. Probably because they remind me of when my girls were little and they would bring me bouquets of the pretty yellow flowers. They made wishes with the fluffy ones, (Click on the pictures to see them better)

Have a wonderful weekend!

4th in Mardi Gras Pet Series

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Good Morning!

I just listed the Fourth painting in my Mardi Gras Pet Series. Kitty's celebrating with a Hurricane...and it looks like she's having fun! I didn't color her eyes because I wanted her to look a bit dazed...like she would if she drank a Hurricane!

Have a great day! This painting is listed on eBay.

GusGus and Rudy like Daffodils too!

Rudy seems to love his new home, see him smiling! I just had to take a few pictures of him with the gorgeous daffodils! Not to be left out, GusGus had to check the pretty yellow flowers out, too.

GusGus doesn't look his best with that dark spot on top of his head...a war wound from Rudy. But, they've gotten along, famously, since. I've, actually, been very happy with the way our 4 dogs and two cats have taken Rudy in. A few battles, at first, but I think they are starting to like each other.

Off to the Coffee Shop.... Have a great day, everyone!

Spring Flowers

I've been enjoying the daffodils at the coffee shop, so thought I would share them. Oregon is absolutely gorgeous in the Spring. Everything is SO GREEN! I didn't realize just how green until a few years ago when I was flying back to Oregon. It was like flying into the Emerald City...took my breath away.

My Mardi Gras Pet Series

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Good Morning!

I have three paintings completed in my "Mardi Gras Pet Series". The first, "JRT Mardi Gras" has been sold, but the other two are at auction on eBay right now! There will be more to come...because I am very excited about this series, and I am having a lot of fun painting these colorful little pets!

Have a great day!

Guatemalan Harvest

I was reading Jane's blog and what she had to share really touched my heart. Go to Jane's blog to read how Jane's sister and her family are making a huge difference for children in Guatemala. Click on the link above to visit the Guatemalan Harvest website and make a contribution.

New Frida Cat Painting

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Good Morning!

I just listed a new Frida Cat Painting on Etsy. This one has a painted border...so it looks like it's already been framed. I am in love with the gold paint that I discovered!!! It really adds life, I think, to the piece.

Yes, I finished this one at the espresso shop. That's why you see jars of Chocolate powder and yummy Chai in the background. Hmmmmmmmmmmm makes me hungry, think I'll go make something. That's one good thing about owning an espresso shop....so many good things to sip on. Ok, my favoites. Two shots of espresso in a cup, fill the cup with whipped cream and add a bit of steamed non-fat milk. So good... Love iced Americanos with cream too.

Have a great day!

Where I paint

I always find it interesting to see where artists spend their time painting, so I thought I would share my painting spots. Since we own an espresso shop, and I spend a lot of time there....this is where you will find me painting on most days.

The Coffee Shop Stray Finds A Home

Just popping in to post a picture of our new guy. He doesn't have a name yet...still working on that. He did an amazing job traveling to the vet today, and won the heart of everyone that met him. He's such a sweet guy. Hopefully the other six animals at our house will think so too. The vet recommended he stay at the coffee shop tonight, until the flea medication can take affect. Poor stray cats...they have to endure so much. He has a home now though. Just no name.....!!!

Frida Doll

I'm learning a lot with this first cloth and clay doll. I've started painting her face, but still have a little to finish. She's a folk art doll, so I've tried to control my obsessive ways and leave her a little rough. I need to find time to get to the fabric store...I'm really excited to start her dress!

More Frida Paintings!!!

Hi!

I'm still having a wonderful time creating Frida inspired art! I have one new "Frida Catnap" painting on etsy, I'm listing a "Frida Blue Cat" on eBay in the morning, and I've been working on a Frida doll. This will be my first doll since completing Jane's Cloth and Clay doll making class. Which I highly recommend taking. See the link below, if you want to check it out.

I'll try to get a picture of my doll in progress tomorrow morning.

Take care!!!

Good Morning!

It's dark and it's raining here in Oregon, so I thought that I would post my new Frida and Blue Cat painting to brighten things up a bit. It's listed on eBay.

Have a wonderful day!

New ACEO Frida painting

Hi,

Frida is one of my favorite artists. I love her sense of color and how she shared her life and feelings through her artwork.

This little ACEO is the first of several Frida paintings that I am working on right now.

New ACEO mini painting listed

Hi,

I love painting on the mini gallery wrapped canvases. I just finished one, BIRDIE, and have listed it on eBay. I will have another painting to show tomorrow, and I've started working on a cloth and clay doll that I'm very excited about. Hope to have pictures of her soon, as well.

It's gorgeous here today! A taste of Spring! Which reminds me...I really need to get those tulip bulbs planted! So much to do and never enough time!

Have a beautiful day!