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Adventures in Art

So I'm totally hooked on this new art venture...

I took a class last week taught by Cheryl Darrow, who owns Ten Seconds Studios. We made "Poochie Portraits" in the class. You can see mine below. I love the whimsical feel of it. And isn't that just the cutest dog you've ever seen?


Anyway - I fell in love with this combination of canvas and paint and metal and photos. That night after class I could hardly sleep as I lay there thinking about all the things I could do with metal and canvas.

Yesterday, I got to play. I had about three hours of uninterrupted time in my studio, and I played and experimented and made a mess. And I came up with a 16 x 20 canvas... I love how it turned out.


I'm pretty much going to need to buy metal by the roll. There are so many ideas floating around inside my head.

That's what I love about art. How it pushes me and gives me passion and energy and the desire to create. I'm literally overflowing with creative energy right now.

I'll keep playing.

And sharing.

I'm totally hooked.

Comments

  1. Anonymous4:57 PM

    How stunning is that?? Very cool.

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  2. Anonymous5:35 PM

    This is so Fabulous!! I can't wait for my Birthday to get here!!! (hint....hint)
    HAPPY 14th ANNIVERSARY!!
    Love ya,

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  3. Talena11:31 PM

    Beautiful! That's all I have to say about that.

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  4. Susie8:18 AM

    You are an arteest. Beautiful work, Cathy. I can't wait to see what else you come up with :)

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  5. Anonymous2:15 PM

    Brooke
    Is my birthday before yours ??
    Dee

    Beautiful Cathy !
    I love it.

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  6. Kim -today's creative blog12:51 PM

    WOW! You did an amazing job! Very very cool!

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