For the Bathroom

So it's Saturday morning and I'm cleaning the bathroom and I've never bought pictures for the walls and I'm thinking I should do that.  I should go by pictures for the walls.  And then, you know, Duh!  I like what I do...I should do that for this room!  So I did.  As it always happens, I have an idea in my head and it doesn't go to the canvas like that.  But I like how they turned out...and I have two more to do.  I'm doing a grouping of four on 6x6 canvas.  I think the remaining two will be more simple, maybe flowers, to offset how busy these two are.  I'll post a pic when they are on the wall all together.

Although, I used a great yellow.  And I must have liked it because it's almost the same color as the walls.  So I may have to repaint the bathroom.  And then I'll have to get new towels and a rug.  And I'll have to maybe paint the cabinets and the mirror.  So...don't hold your breathe on that final picture! 

Enjoy!

Never Give Up

Hubs and I spent the weekend in Eureka Springs, AR.  His band played a venue for their annual Blues Fest.  I had a weekend of playing in my paints and markers on my agenda but it was not to be.  He wanted me to go with, so I did.  I wasn't all that excited about it, I'm not ever eager for a long car ride.  But...we had a great time. I got to meet the wives of the new band and they were pretty fun.  Then we spent all day Saturday downtown and I was really impressed with the caliber of art they have to offer.  Everything from folk art to oil paintings, woodworking to jewelry, stained glass to quilting.  And it was all amazing.  There were plenty of chotchkie and boutique type stores but I was very inspired by the art that was everywhere.

The reason I wanted an art-working weekend is because a friend asked if she could purchase a piece of my work as a donation to the Relay For Life event she is team leader for here in June.  If you don't know, and I didn't, the Relay For Life is an event held in every major community, and a lot of minor ones, that helps communities celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.  I wasn't going to allow her to purchase a piece, rather I offered to make something especially for the event.  What that would be, I wasn't sure.  Until I saw a phrase on a bookmark in one of the art stores this weekend.  Then I couldn't wait to get home and paint.  Here's what I came up with, I think it says it all and I hope she likes it.  If your community is hosting a Relay For Life event in your area I highly encourage you to participate or donate.  It's a super cool, super fun, family fun night for a cause I'm sure has touched each of us in one way or another.  We must Never Give Up.