Be Mine - I Wuf You!

 



 

 

If you have a little extra love and time to share please visit your local animal shelter,

there is someone there waiting for you..

-- TSL

No One is Better at being YOU - than YOU

Over the years the appetite and appreciation for Malcolm Liepke's fanciful works has grown understandably with collectors and artists alike.  The problem is many artists are so enamoured by his work they copy his style almost to embarrassing lengths.  This sort of thing gives me such a major headache!

 

When it comes to the arts, and life for that matter, if nothing else.... be original! Otherwise, what is the point?

Study the masters in art, or whatever else it is you do... and then do your OWN thing.  You were created as a unique individual, so no one can do YOU better than you.  Have a little confidence that what you have to offer is

as uniquely valuable as what anyone else has to offer.

What is true beauty?

graphite  on paper -TSL

 

The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.

— Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Orange Mallow II ~ and you flu, too?

 

 

This is Orange Mallow II, a square version of my original Orange Mallow which has been highlighted on this blog previously.  It is a commissioned piece.  This is something I generally would never attempt regarding most of my abstractions, however this particular painting had focal points to work off in lieu of big swaths of color.  I was able to deliver the same feel and look of the first but with some differences, and it be uniquely its own.  There will be no Orange Mallow III, the first and second stand on their own and I have enjoyed their processes immensely.

Now, I've been sick for 13 days and am as weak as water... I feel like a helium balloon!  

And the winner is....

A heartfelt thanks to all of you who participated in the giveway drawing which began on 12/3/12.  A special thanks to Michele at My Notting Hill for blogging on this giveaway, I appreciate you so very much.
 
Our precious granddaughter was pleased to be the official name puller, and drew the winning name today, and though you can't read it well because the image is blurry, the winning name drawn was Terry, of Architecture Tourist!  Congrats, Terry, I will be contacting you.

I wish you all could have been winners.  Stay tuned I hope to have another giveaway in the future.  Again, thank you all so much. 

A Still Life plus Pics of Lunch with Daughter

  

 

Our youngest daughter and I lunched yesterday at Teacups & Cupcakes in historic downtown Hiram, GA.  This is the walkway in front of a few stores. 

 

 

Daughter checking out the menu, we ordered chicken salad and it was excellent.

 

 

Cupcake display, too cute...

 

 

... but not as cute as this little cupcake!   What is not to love here? 

 

Had to take this pic on the way out, it was quite more festive than my photos let on...
- Hiram Ga is north of I-20 - just west of Atlanta.
Teacups & Cupcakes


Now about the still life painting...

 
It has been literally ten years since I've done a still life painting. For those who enjoy more traditional work this 6"x8" oil painting on canvas board was kept loose in an attempt to keep the salad greens from appearing visually flat. I have some process pics for any artists interested in seeing, drop me an email. I enjoyed this little quick piece.  Now, dont' forget my GIVEAWAY!



A GIVEAWAY!

I have a giveaway which will run for two weeks - you have until midnight December 14th to enter!  The giveaway is a choice option of either a small original work of mine OR some new art supplies for you yourself to create with, because everyone - everyone is an artist, they just don't know it!  Either way it is all good!

To be eligible one must be a follower of this blog via Google Friend Connect Join This Site option located at the bottom of this blog "AND" leave a comment on this post letting me know you are following and which giveaway option you'd prefer if your name is picked - it is that simple!

December starts tomorrow, seems like yesterday it was pumpkins and goblins!  December is full-on dedication to completing art commissions by the holidays, so while on that subject I am reminded of the wonderful Support Your Small Business Owner campaigns of late.  During this holiday season if you are going to shop I hope it will be with the independent business owner whenever possible.  Continued best wishes for you and yours ~

Photo credit HERE

Edward Had A Secret ...

...but the secret is out!

 

Pamela Terry has made our favorite stories complete with a compilation just in time for the holidays!  The most charming writer we've come across in some time has given us a gift in hardcover form! We've treasured Edward and Pamela for years, and now we can share with friends and loved ones her wonderful stories to enjoy time and again; so make haste   before there is a waiting list!

 

Is it nice?

I am seriously considering leaving Blogger to blog from my website. Would love feedback from anyone who has changed from blogger to a website successfully.  If you have a moment, please post a comment or email me! steelelindsey@ymail.com

Thank you!

Bernini ...

via

I just feel absolutely worthless and lazy each time I read about Bernini.  Often referred to as the successor of Michelangelo, Bernini produced great works of art, architecture, and sculpture - one of his greatest by the age of 23.  I am reminded with Bernini what is truly important as an artist, time dedicated to excellence.  I doubt seriously if I were his student he'd put up with even one minute of blogging or social media, for certain.  Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1598-1690, was a an artist, sculptor, architect, writer and metal worker far surpassing his contemporaries.  Vast amount of information may be found  HERE and I urge everyone if you have at least five minutes to peruse that page; there are links to roughly sixty works in marble, as well as paintings and architecture.  What a gifted individual from his youth through old age, reminding all of us what can be accomplished when dedicated to it.

I Want to Hold Your Hand

 

Pierre Julien (French, 1731-1804), Gladiateur mourant [Dying Gladiator]
reception piece for the Académie 1779

Marble, 60 x 48 x 42 cm. Musée du Louvre, Paris

 

My mouth just drops when it comes to sculpture.  Examine that hand, will you? 

 When all the canvases are dry rotted and withered away, the sculpture will stand the test of time.

xo