Friday, November 18, 2011

art everyday - 18

After an internet meltdown due to a storm and a goofy router, and a bout with a 4 day migraine, I have been able to finally create again. Felt so great getting back to it after so long.

I was able to get some more work done on my "Winter" ATC's for a swap coming up. That little snowman is a stinker, and has given me a fair amount of grief. But I think we have made up, and we are both smiling now :) 




Im going to admit something to you now. My living situation is not something I want to become permanent. At one time I had hoped it would, but it has not worked out the way I had hoped. And because of that I haven't really put down any roots here. I haven't been able to just dig in, and settle in, and make it my own. Because of that, I dont have any artwork on my walls....zero, zilch, nada. Tell me, what kind of Artist has nothing on their walls? Anyway, all of my things are still 2500 miles away sitting in storage. The plan was to ship them out here when I got "settled". Well the settled feeling never occured and that left me without things for my walls. Back home, I have all sorts of great stuff like Artist prints, vintage goodness, wreaths, candle sconces.....you get the picture. But now it looks like its going to take me quite awhile to get back home. So now I have to aquire or create a few things to make me feel like this is home for now. After beating myself up for the last year and a half for the stupid decisions I made, I am finally feeling like it would be an okay thing to have surroundings that make me smile, and are inspiring, and colorful :) 




So today I began to build 3 canvases just for myself. What they will become, I dont know. But I recently acquired some vintage wallpaper that I wanted to use, so I treated myself to that. The color isnt there yet, but I have big plans to add a lot. Im going to paint myself 3 big reminders to live my life now. Im done waiting for what it's "supposed" to become. And I'm ready to embrace what it is....



Hope you too, are surrounding yourself with a life that inspires you....


Kelley xo



12 comments:

  1. I can't believe your little snowman gave you a hard time but I'm relieved that all is fine with the two of you now. Anxiously awaiting to see what you create with the three canvases.

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  2. That's so great, Kelley! All of it! Can't wait to see what you do with the canvases!

    xoxx L

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  3. I love how your ATC's are turning out... Can't wait to see how your canvases turn out.

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  4. nothing worse than not feeling as though your environment reflects you.... I am sure the canvases will help that feeling return a little... can't wait to see them finished xx

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  5. The winter ATC are so cute. My fave is the bird with the red mittens. And the large canvases you have started, well so far so good! I know you will come up with something wonderful and special, just for you.

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  6. I know what it's like to live in limbo. I'm finally feeling settled after lots of ups and downs in my life. I love the canvas idea. I can't wait to see the end result. :)

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  7. Beautiful cards!! I am just loving winter right now...it has been snowing for over 24 hrs. Now go and get some paint on those canvas and make your house a home...I look forward to seeing them!
    Julie

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  8. Your cards put me in the spirit! They are so cute!

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  9. I have been in my house since last summer and just recently hung a couple of pieces of art on the walls. I decided I was going to do all of the artwork and am just feeling settled enough to get started. Life can take crazy twists and turns and sometimes it takes us awhile for our emotional selves to catch up with our physical selves (if that makes sense - like my body was here, but the rest of me wasn't quite here yet - not sure where I was, but not here). So glad to hear that you are taking some steps toward creating a special space for yourself - I excited to see how your trio of canvases turns out!

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  10. Fabulous creative canvas works
    Agree with you in that sometimes it takes a while to settle in a new place and find your creative grove

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  11. Kelly--I love your beautiful ATC's for winter. You are so talented--I can't wait to see you set up a shop when you are ready!

    Jill

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  12. Welcome to the Holiday Paint Out over at Creative Catalyst! Love the blog and can't wait to see what you do with the prompts! :)

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