This week's Sneek Peek... and more...

I got a few paintings done this past Saturday...three of them for my CMZ Art Shop.

I've 'resurrected' some of my my older paintings into new ideas. Note the new 'take' on my old 'Tree of Hearts'.

I've taken some elements from my 'Jewel Tree' series and added some new bits of interests...namely the little firefly/fairy presence.

'Wind Swept'

12" x 16"

Acrylics on gallery wrapped canvas.

This piece will be listed early Monday morning.

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'Fondest Memories'

6" x 6"

Acrylics on 1.5" Gallery Wrapped Canvas

I am a 'child of the fifties'....cardigan sweaters...cute little hats..knee high socks and a girl's best friend....This painting was inspired by my 'fondest memories'.

This piece will be listed Monday (this) afternoon.

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'Summer Solstice'

11" x 14"

Acrylics on gallery wrapped canvas

I will list this painting early Tuesday morning.

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If I can get them finished, with everything I have going on this week, I may have some new prints to list in the shop later in the week. If I get them ready, I'll post a preview here...if not, well, there's always next week:)

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About Sundays....

I take Sunday's off...it is The Day of Rest, after all. I sometimes get some rest...but, mostly it is a good time to spend with my children and grandchildren...I do enjoy them so much!

Since several of my children do not have the internet...I've elected not to try to do any listings, renewals, correspondence, etc...while they're here.

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I am soooo pleased with the paintings I've previewed here that I plan to offer open edition prints once the originals have sold.

But, I have other original paintings in mind, so look for new pieces in the coming weeks. I've got a 20" x 24" in the works (in the same whimsical tree style as posted here)...it may be ready next week...if all goes well.

:-)

My 'hoopty'...

I got myself a car! Well, Jaime and I went half and half...and it is a 'hoopty'...but, that's okay. I didn't buy it for looks...it just needs to run well. I'll be transporting grandchildren, packages, groceries, materials, supplies...and what have you..and I don't want it to break down mid-journey.
My son-in-law says he can fix anything that might need fixing..give it a general tune-up..change the oil....and all of that...to make sure that it's as "good as new"...or as "good as new" as a 92 Ford Taurus with more than 200k miles can be.

Work..work...work

I've got high hopes for this week-end! It's supposed to be sunny...finally...all week-end and I want to get as many paintings going as possible!

I got a new shipment of canvas...some new paints...and a few ideas!

I should have two or three new canvas pieces ready by Monday or Tuesday!!!

I Want A Maltipoo...

Who wouldn't want one of these adorable little love muffins...I mean, really, they are about as cute as a bug's ear...don't you think?
I can't have one...I'm a renter and my landlord says...'absolutely not'...but, I still want one...and ..one day....

"MaltiPoos are a maltese-poodle cross breed and very loving and gentle.
Maltipoos are very people oriented and want to be with you all the time. They will even sleep with you, if you let them! '
I realize these statements are direct from the breeder...yes, I have it marked as a favorite in my IE.


My first introduction to this breed was during one of my husband's hospital stays. Occasionally there are some folks who bring pets into the hospital, as a therapy of sorts for the patients. While my husband thought the little guy was cute and all that...I was instantly 'in love'.

The dog was several years old but no bigger than a young puppy...it was absolutely docile and loving, without doing the licking thing that so many breeds tend to do. I don't mind an occasional lick, mind you, but I don't want to be molested by my pet, either. It just seemed the 'perfect fit' for me...small enough to almost fit in my pocket, docile and gentle without being nervous and skittish. I'm not sure if they bark or not, I am sure this particular pet must have had some training, or something, to be able to come into the hospital and remain so quiet.


Anyway...I made list of my favorite things..and this little guy is toward the top....isn't he just adorable!!!!!!!!!

Aprons, t-shirts and more...

I have been working on some new products for my CMZ Art Zazzle Shop. Apron, t-shirts, doll cut out cards, caps, mousepads...and more.

I've got quite a few pieces in various stages of completion, but I am hoping everything I have in progress, should be finished by the week-end.

My Cafe Press Shop

I have to be honest....I tend to frequently forget about my shop on Cafe Press. It hasn't been a 'fruitful' shop...I've made way more money from my Zazzle Shop.

But, I do like a couple of the pieces I have at Cafe Press, so I tend to hang on to it.

Here are a few of my 'fav' pieces on Cafe Press....

I Like Butter

I don't like margarine. Even if it is supposed to taste like butter, and they "can't believe it's NOT", I can tell.

I will cook with it...sometimes,... but when it comes to my rolls and my bread...I want the REAL stuff. None of the artificial...whatever the heck it really is...stuff for me!

I think it started when I was a child. Being from a large working family, (I was the oldest of five children), we did not use real butter. It was the sticks of colored shortening for us.

But, whenever I visited my grandmother, it was like going out to eat at a fine dining establishment, there it was...in a long thin dish, with a silver lid that fit just perfectly, a long yellow stick of REAL butter! How wonderful!

How very grown up it felt to spread the creamy butter over a thin slice of Roman Meal bread. None of the fake stuff for her...even her bread was brand name!

Then, raising my own children, six of them...we purchased whatever 'goop in a tub' was on sale, slapped it on the "on sale" bread and managed. I don't suppose any of us suffered too much...although I'm sure we were filling ourselves full of trans-fatty acids, or whatever it is that they are now trying to 'outlaw' in some restaurants these days. I always wanted to use real butter but, couldn't quite justify the cost of it until I heard a report on T.V. one day...

they were talking about margarine.

In essence, this is what the report said..."Did you know that margarine is ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC! YOU can try this yourself: get a tub of margarine and leave it in a shaded area. Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things: no flies, not even those pesky fruit flies, will go near it (that should tell you something)... it does not rot or smell differently... because it has no nutritional value, nothing will grow on it... even those teeny weeny microorganisms will not a find a home to grow.

Why?

Because it is nearly plastic.

Would you melt your tupperware and spread that on your toast?"

I have no idea if this is true or not....I just needed an excuse to buy butter...now I have one.