You Are An ARTIST

Well….Here I’m again...sitting in front of the computer looking at this blank white screen wondering what I should write about…it’s just has bad when I sat down and try to figure out what to put in paper or even the canvas. But most times it will flow out of me and I have something to put on my blog, this time it just me writing. I hope this don’t disappoint you too much. So, what to writing…You are an Artist.
Most of us artist feel uncomfortable thinking of ourselves as an Artist, but we are. We think artists write novels, paint pictures, choreograph ballets, act on Broadway, throw pots, shoot feature films, and dress in black…the truth is…they are all artist, just different kinds.
But each of us is an Artist. An Artist is simply someone who has good listening skills and the right to use the creative energy of the universe to bring forward something on the material level that wasn't here before.It was apart of your spirit before we could see it as a book, a painting, a ballet, a film.
So, it’s with creating a real life, With every choice, everyday, you creating a unique work of art. Something that only you can do, something beautiful and short-lived. It’s the reason you were born to leave your own permanent mark on your personal world.
Today, accept that you are creating a work of art by making big and little choices between playing it safe and risking it. Is there something you’d like to do that’s new and different? Why not order an espresso at lunch, if you’ve never tried it?
Each time you experience something new, you become open to a muse. Each time you try something different, you let the universe know you are listening. Trust your instincts. Believe your desires are blessing. Respect your creative urges. If you are willing to step out of the box and take that leap in the dark, you will discover that your choices are as real as you are, you will discover that your life is all it was meant to be. Say yes to the Artist inside you.

SUGAR MEMORIAL (11 years)

Today is a tribute day…I want to pay tribute to a cat I had for 19 years…a black cat name SUGAR. I had Sugar when I was 2 years old and now she has been gone for 11 years. She was my best little friend with fur. Today would have been her 30th birthday, can you imagine a 30 year old black cat. It would be amazing …..for me. LOL. I started out with a line drawing of Sugar. At this point I wasn’t sure what medium I should be using but, a friend (which they know who they are) said I should do Sugar in Charcoal. I never thought about that, honestly…I did think about doing her with watercolour pencils. I only have done one other artwork of Sugar, a painting back in 1997, a 5”x7”.
When I finally got the nerves to start the drawing, I started with the outline of her eyes. I thought this would help me relax and be able to focus on the drawing. I wanted to do a good job on this Charcoal Drawing of my beloved Sugar. I took a deep breath a started right on to the drawing, no turning back now…got to finished this Drawing.
Two days later, I finally finished the Charcoal Drawing of Sugar. And now, long at last I have paid tribute to a cat I had, My Dear Sugar. That is still Missed today.

“Feline Friend”
Glorious ebony fur
Shines bright in the early dawn
It captures the light of the morn
And makes it glow.

Sharp yellow eyes
Soften when you look upon me
Gentle and full of wisdom
Golden with friendship.

Elegant body
Full of grace and elegance
Illuminates power with each step
As I watch you walk the line of dawn.

Feline Friend
Now and forever
Grace my memories
As you have thoughtful graced my life.
~Anonymous~

“Cats are Wonderful Friends”
Gentle eyes that see so much,
Paws that have the quiet touch,
Purrs to signal “all is well”
And show more love than words could tell.
Graceful movements touched with pride,
A calming presence by our side--
A friendship that takes time to grow--
Small wonder why we love them so.
~Author Unknown~




“Cat Kisses”
Sandpaper kisses
On a cheek or a chin-
That is the way
For a day to begin!
Sandpaper kisses--
A cuddle and a purr.
I have an alarm clock
That’s covered in fur!
~Bobbi Katz~

The FISH

I did these birthday cards for my boyfriend parents…they’re birthdays are together…one was on the 12th and the other was on the 13th . They are both Pisces and I designed these cards so they would fit together to make one big card…Zodiac Sign Pisces…The Fish.
My Boyfriends Mom’s card was the Red Fish and his Dad's card was the Blue Fish.

They both really liked the cards and how they were made to be together. I think one day I should make a painting based on these cards. I have blank canvas waiting for paint…maybe I should.

My Home Made Cards

Butterfly on Flower Watercolour

It all started out with me trying to figure out what to do for a birthday card for a friend. I thought about it for a little while…...An idea came…how about a Butterfly…a Butterfly on a Flower. See last year, I think it was a Butterfly landed on his hand, he was amazed. Ever since then he has become a little Butterfly Crazy. I think he believes he is a Butterfly whisperer, I know it sounds odd but true. So, I was planning on making this Butterfly birthday card and then another idea came, to do a watercolour painting on paper. Make the best of it was the last piece watercolour paper too. Very lucky for him.

I started with a line drawing making sure everything look right on the Butterfly and the Flower. Then I transfer the line drawing onto the watercolour paper. I wanted the background to be blurry, I used Sap Green and Medium Yellow to blur out the background, this should give it the right look I was going for. That’s the first step I took on the watercolour painting. After I did that I let it dry, to make sure that the next colour wouldn’t bleed into the other. When the surface was dry I started to add colour to the Butterfly wings and the Flower, just some Medium Yellow and I left some white on the Flower for highlights.



Again I waited for that to dry, next I added some Sap Green to the stem of the Flower and the Flower blossom on top. I then I added the Orange and Crimson Red to the Butterfly wings. After each time I add paint to the watercolour painting I wait for it to dry…this is way it takes me so long to do a watercolour. I add a Payne’s gray to the Butterfly wings for a more natural colour then just black. Although it looks like a purple colour in the picture its because of the lighting I’m using to paint by. Next I start with the Flower, a Yellow Ochre to make it to come to life. I use some Ivory Black to bring out the Butterfly. Now, that Butterfly is starting to pop off the watercolour paper.



Next thing I did was added some Phthalo Green to some Sap Green and painted that onto the stem and leaves of the Flower. Each time I added a little colour to the top of the blossom of the Flower. I mixed up some Yellow Ochre and Burnt Sienna and I added that to the Flower for some more depth. I waited for the Ivory Black to dry so I could sharpen the edge of the Butterfly. After that I set the watercolour painting a side to dry and to take a breather. So I could come back to it with some fresh eyes.


In the morning I looked at Butterfly painting again and I saw what needed to be fixed. I added a Payne’s Gray wash to the top of the blossom of the Flower for more shadowing underneath the Butterfly. I waited for that paint to dry and I sign my Name to the Watercolour Painting, there I’m finished. What you think?