Jerry's Brought My Mojo Back!

So I went to Jerry's Art-o-rama today. If you live in Raleigh and are any kind of artist at all, you MUST go there. It is an artist's haven. Almost anything you could ever need is there. I got lost in the aisles of paint, pencils, and paper. It was wonderful.


As I was wandering through the aisles, my urge to draw returned. This is a HUGE deal because I really haven't picked up a pencil much in the past 8 years. I have drawn a few tattoos, but really not much else. My inspiration just left me. So as soon as that excitement returned, I picked up a brand new sketch book. Sure I have 4 at home, but I thought with such a special occasion I deserved another one. As the night has worn on, I have been working on a hibiscus flower. It is not as nice as I would like it to be, but my drawing skills are a bit rusty. When I have it finished, I will post it.


I want to finish the basic shading before I go to bed, and since it is just past midnight now, I had better stop writing :)

Until the next time!

One Festival Down, One in the Future

I was called something this weekend, that I haven't thought of myself as in a long time... an artist.


When I was in grade school and high school that is what I always thought of myself as, but since I have graduated and moved on to other endeavors it has not crossesd my mind that I am still an artist. It brings me a sense of pride that I am looked at in that way!

Overall the festival this weekend wasn't a successful one monetarily, but it definitely was a learning experience! Next time I will be more prepared and until that time there will be a lot of people getting some cute cards!

Working Hard

Only 2 more days until the big day... My first craft fair! I can't wait. I am working hard making some paper clip bookmarks in all sort of different varieties. I wanted to make more monogram choices, but I don't know if I will get around to it. Plus, I want to make a sign and some business cards for special orders... So much to do and so little time. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day since it's the only night I will have to devote to the cards and such since I will be going out Friday night for my birthday.

Speaking of that, I decided to post a my "Birthday Fishes" card. Not only in honor of my birthday, but also of my husband's birthday (which is today) and my best friend's husband's birthday (which is tomorrow).

Back to work for me!