Day 1590: It's a Holiday Affaire x 7!

"SOL", acrylic, ink & collage on canvas

The sale is on! Today & Tomorrow!

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and a quick sample of just some of what you'll see!

3 of the artists.  Libby Williamson, Erin Houghton & Linda Bucci

Hope to see you & Happy Friday!

A smile for Friday ...

Day 1589: Probably too much, I have that excessive gene!

"Dorothy & Henry", digital collage on canvas

So as you read this, I am delivering (probably too much) to ...

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Yesterday Gail asked a question on my blog (here) 

and I found myself typing ...

"probably too much, but I have that excessive gene."

WonderWoman dropped off Kombucha for me, and said 

"what are you going to do with all this if it doesn't sell?"

I responded, "give it to you for Christmas!"

It's true I do go overboard, even though I know, less is more.

I am disciplined in my "Mom & no Pop" ad agency,

and only give clients three variations.

But otherwise, it's maybe just one more?

(featured at the Holiday Affaire sale)

I'm like a shelter, I have so many needing homes.

For FB Throwback Thursday ...

extra (referee at left)) on the movie set of the original Karate Kid, 1983

A smile for Thursday ...

 

Day 1588: I forgot that this was to be a step-by-step!

start, acrylic, ink & junk mail collage on canvas, work in progress

Handmade, one of a kind art for your gifting consideration.

We bribe you with easy parking, no lines, refreshments, 

no crowds, smiling faces, a charming atmosphere, 

beautiful artwork, eye candy galore & fun!

How does that sound in contrast to a mall?

We're hoping if your nearby, you'll come join us?

Working today on collages with 2 days to go ...

I forgot that this was to be a step-by-step!

So the first photo is actually step 4,

after acrylics, ink & starting junk mail collage.

step 4

step 5

Hair is done, starting on eyes.

I know the right eye is different, 

but that's how it tore & I went with it.

step 6

Okay the glasses are wonky, and 

they could look better cut out, but I tear.

step 6  close up

Finishing up with a bit more acrylic & collage.

step 7

Not great, but near'nuff?

A smile for Wednesday ...

Day 1587: I've been workin my tail off, and it needed it!

"Red", acrylic, ink & collage on canvas

3 days to go, and I need more hours in those days!

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Today was collages, on canvas & otherwise.

Looks like 30 - 35 ... 

 Some from starts I had prepared earlier ...

Some are done, ready to take to the sale.

"Ford". collage & encaustic on wood

 

"Farmland", junk mail collage, & ink on wood

Some still have more work to go.

They all look uncertain, wondering what I'll do to them?

Me too.

Update: Some asked about my flood control status?

The 5 giant industrial fans are gone after 6 days, 24-7.

The cut out drywall, now dry, is yet to be repaired.

The stuff that didn't get thrown out in the garage flood

is now stacked in the middle of an oh so messy garage.

I am thankful that it wasn't indoors or my fault. ;op

I still can't get my car in the garage & I got a ticket!

But I got it taken care of. 

A smile for Tuesday ...

Day1586: Laundry & rusties, worktime.

"girl 22"  ink, watercolor & junk mail collage

Haven't left the house all day ...

so you are so lucky you can't see me.

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This sale is 5 days away & of course, I am not ready.

I have run out of procrastinating time.

Today was laundry & "rusties."

On Day#1566 (here) I showed them raw ...

and now I am about half done, so I'll show you ...

adding a washi paper tag ...

 yarn, beads, charms & sari ribbon ...

they are still rusty, but have been wire brushed & dressed up to go.

before & after, egg beater & yolk separator

scissors & tweezers

doorknob

rusty tooks

At the wedding last Saturday (here) ...

I got to spend time with one of my heroes, Jean.

I told her about the "rusties" I was making.

She said, "do people like that?" 

I said, "I dunno, I just think it's fun?"

Today I have been thinking about that a lot!

So, you better hope people like them, or ...

some of you will be getting rusty Christmas gifts!

And, I do know where most of you live!

A smile for Monday ...