Friday, June 29, 2007

flowers



I made these flower trilogy paintings, about 3 years ago for one of my sis. Apparently they were denied, not quite what she envisioned, recently received them back and I don't know what to do with them. I kinda like them but I really don't have room to put them up. They're a bit big. I was thinking of just painting over them or giving them away. So,give me your two cents.

Thursday, June 28, 2007

finn

Sometimes end results surprise me. Not quite abstract the way I wanted it to be. But all in all, the people who needed to be pleased are and my job is done! I will try my darnedest to put the brush down and step away from the art work. Hmmm, you see, my mind thinks there's more to do, more to be added and change. I'm just sick that way.


Wednesday, June 27, 2007

the other knitter

My feet are always cold and like food stuck between my teeth, having frozen toes just drives me batty to no end. Thank goodness for Shari. The other (more well versed) knitter in my life. She lovingly supplies me with beautiful and warm socks. So far, I believe, she has made me over 6 pairs within the year. I literally wear the socks out to the point where there are huge holes on the toes and heel areas. One time, she even repaired one sock by cutting it where the hole was and re-knitted it. What a true friend. These above are her latest creations. Shari belong to Socks that Rock Club and I have been fortunate to be the recipient of her great work. These ones are pretty cool because they're reversible.

Monday, June 25, 2007

starting

Finally able to begin work on a commissioned piece for my sister. They've just renovated their house and was honored to be chosen to do a painting for their main room. It's actually a big piece which I'm thrilled to do because I just enjoy doing big pieces, there's just so much more freedom, it seems. It measures 36x48. I've laid out the background, made it a lot more blue then the muddy like water the fish are really in. Going to make it a bit more abstract, hopefully it'll interpret well. I'll keep you posted.


Wednesday, June 20, 2007

forever in blue jeans

Another toe up, I'm loving toe ups. Trying to come up with a name for these and all I could think of is Neil Diamond, for his song, Forever in Blue Jeans. My Mom is a big fan and thus I became one too. I know, old and geeky. Anyways, used a worsted weight yarn. Now, for all you yarn snobs, this would be a good time to cover your ears. Are they covered? Good. I used "encore" yarn, only 25% wool and the rest acrylic, sinful I know, but they're just going to be house socks, so, I figured it would be all right. Right? I tried them on and they actually feel quite good.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

findz

One of my thrift find is this great decorating book, published in the 70's in England. Now, if you can just get past the cover, I assure you this book is great. Got it for 50 cents and well worth it. What's true for fashion also seems true for home decor. It seems to all recycle itself after about 30 years. In some aspects, some of these rooms seem to be timeless. Look at this wonderful work space. I can see myself working in it, but then again, I'd take any work space. I'm easy.
Multiple living room scenes. I especially like that pillow like sectional (bottom right). The lady seems to be having fun walking on it while the guy seems a bit annoyed.
More multiple views of the home.
I want that big wooden hand to the left. Well, that's it. Hope you enjoyed the tour of my book. Oh, there was one more picture I really wanted to show you guys but it was a bit tad racy. Let's just say, it was like S&M meets James Bond. Those crazy Brits.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

gimp knit

Last Saturday night I had the misfortune of falling down our stair well. Really smart of me to try and jump the safety gate, my pant leg got caught on it and the rest is just nauseating history. You know those cartoons where the character gets hurt, oh, I don't know, like from falling down the stairs and they show them with stars around their heads. That was me, I literally saw stars. Besides giving birth, it was one of the most painful and frightening experienced. Anyways, hurt my leg bad enough that I remained on the sofa for most of Sunday. Which leads to the socks. With so much couch potato time, I finished. Mr D was kind enough to model them for me.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

a traveling we go

Saturday sent me traveling to the City with my BFF (Shari) to paint the mural for my niece's room. It always reminds me of how much I'm a country bumpkin when I go to SF. Driving their always makes me nervous. I'm like a little old lady behind the wheel. No offense to old ladies. But what a beautiful day it was for a journey.

This is the beginning sketch work of the wall.

This is the back of my head, finally putting in some colors on the wall. Wow, my hair is really black. I haven't gotten high lights since, goodness knows when.


Here's Miss Olivia in front of her new home.

Friday, June 8, 2007

one down

Finally finished one of the chocolate socks. I think that I bind off too tightly. Finding it a bit hard to put the sock on. Guess I'm gonna have to remedy that. One more to go.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

flower power

My little niece has requested flowers for her room, so this weekend I shall be painting this. The above is the example on canvas, my preliminary work before laying it out on the wall. I'm quite nervous about doing this one because it's so personal. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Monday, June 4, 2007

chocolate


Alright, who doesn't love chocolate? Hmmm, anybody? Meet sock number 2 that I'm working on. I dubbed them chocolate, straight forward enough. Toe up again. Cascade superwash yarn. Tried them on, their actually very comfy. I'm excited to finish these ones.