Hip Hero's

 Hubbie and I were "Cool"...at least in my mind we were.

That was until we had kids reminding us everyday we seemed to lack in the "Hip" department 

(my word not theirs). 

I think theirs might be "Rad" or "Phatt". 

Since I am at an age where weight and awareness go hand in hand,

being called "Phatt" is not my idea of "Cool".

Officially this week, I believe I am an "empty nester". 

Not too sure since I still can not see the floor in her room. 

 So with an empty house, we now can get back to the foundation of who we really are. 

It seemed appropriate to recreate our true identities....

We decided to paint life size figures first.

As our "Phattness" might get in the way of our "Hipness" inside spandex, at this time.

Artist: Stefania Morgante

 I am totally in love with the art of  Stefania Morgante.

 I first became aware of her when she donated an amazing piece of jewelry (actually art) for the 

RED Party a few years back. 

Soon thereafter became aware of her aiblity to capture pure character humor in her sketch work.

She seems to be able to interject a liveliness into her figures in a way that you don't see often.

 Her latest venture is about to launch and you can get a sneak peek if you go here.

Add your name and you will receive a free download of the cutest paper doll and accessories. 

 I framed mine!

My Owl Barn

If you haven't created your own Owl Lover 2011 Calendar ,
go do it.

Right now.
I'll wait.....





Artwork by:
upper Julia Hartling lower Cally Johnson Isaacs

Now you've seen how cute these are and how easy they are to make.
There is no excuse for not having a Christmas gift for the hard to shop for relative.

Alice In Wonderland

Are you ready?

Only 2 more months before this movie comes out.

Tim Burtons visuals look brilliant. Makes me want to live there.The black and white drawings of Wonderland characters I did and asked hubbie, Dave the famous artist to color. He has gotten so good at working with his Wacom Bamboo.

We went to see Avatar this last weekend. If you haven't seen it yet you must go. The graphics are AMAZING! This is not one to wait for in DVD or you will miss the 3-D impact. That is what makes the movie.

Art Pillow

This is a print from hubbie, Dave the famous artists collection.

It's printed onto cotton fabric and stitched down.

I ripped strips of fabric and finger gathered it onto the edge.

The wooden animals are from on old necklace that bit the dust.

This was an instant satisfaction project:

quick , sweet and cheap.

Dave the Famous Artist

The family purchased hubbie,

Dave the Famous Artist

a Bamboo.

Well he's getting pretty darn good with it!

He now can do illustrations like this from start to finish on the computer.

No paper and pencil....just a black looking pen with no ink and a plastic board.

So sad...no graphite smudges, no pink eraser crumbs.

It ain't over til the fat lady sings

It's Friday

and

she's a singin'!

Love

...it does not envy...

That sucks because I am quite envious of hubbies ability to draw like this!

Scissorhands

Nicole Scissorhands waved her fingers upon my head yesterday!

Since Hubbie took the camera you'll just have to take my word...

I now look great!

Therefore, please disregard the "look" in the previous post.

Flickr photo by: Thurnoggery