WVFA Animal Farm or Art or Something Like That....lol

 It's been a regular farm around here, with all the comings and goings and new critters, planting, and already harvesting, art shows, and poster designs to create and the list goes on! I managed to squeeze some time to paint this little lamb above, for the Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts. It was touch and go, and I missed the original deadline due to all the goings on, but I managed to beat the extended deadline by a couple of days, whew! It's painted in acrylics, still my medium of choice. I'm dabbling in oils, but I love acrylics, probably because there are no chemicals. No matter, this piece is waiting to find out if it's been juried into the show.

This piece was extra fun to create! I used my mixed media technique of slathering texturing compound on my base board, and then I tried to sculpt using the joint compound and that was a no go. So I sanded that down and brought out my trusty Creative Paperclay to hand sculpt bass reliefs of the horses heads. Using a base paint, I smooshed that around the piece, then sealed and then meticulously added layers of metallic colors, wiping here and there to add dimension and interest. I was actually surprised at how it turned out, and happy as well. Soooo, now the wait to find out if either of my pieces has been accepted. I guess I could go sneak a peek, huh?! Hold on, I'll go look.... aaaah, still in round one of the jury process so I will keep you posted. Well, off I go to my Simply Sheryl's blog to post about my latest gardening ventures. Have a great week!

Popping Poppies

It's time to brighten up the home with pops of color, and this set of paintings does that. Hand painted on 8" x 8" x 1.5" gallery wrap canvases, and come ready to hang. You can find them at the PFATT Marketplace.

Spring Greenery

It has been an exceptionally blustery and snowy winter here in the NE corner of Oregon. The old timers all say that this is what winters used to be like, and I take my hat off to them as they are still here. Not that I'm complaining, I rather like deep piles of snow, and even enjoy shoveling the driveway on occasion. This year though, we've sustained roof damage due to ice build up. We've learned some thing about being better prepared, and except for getting that all wheel drive vehicle, we should be ready for whatever mother nature throws at us next year. Nature Guy has already informed me that we probably won't ever see a winter like this again, especially if we get a more suitable car, but we shall see.
So the point of all that is that I see a lot of people counting the days until spring in their Facebook posts. In the spirit of that, and the Pantone color of the year, which is spring greenery, I created a mixed media art piece full of brightness and spring green. We've had our share of winter storms blow through so I wasn't able to get photos that quite do the piece justice, but I hope you can see the potential to brighten up your home. This piece is available now.

$145.00 + Free SH

Bunnikins Hopped on Over to Ebay...

A little like a Weebles that Wobble, although she doesn't, Bunnikins is excited for Spring and Easter. I think we all are this year, with all the snow, ice and storms that have tackled our country, a spot of bright color does a heart good. You can find Bunnikins on Ebay.

Valentines Folk Art Owl

Being with You
You're the one that I've dreamed of for years
You complete me, and dampen my fears
When I am with you
There are no limits to
The song of the heavenly spheres.

A little love sonnet for you, and a lover of an owl to bring you joy. He's available on EBAY

Bunnikins Easter Cutie

A tisket, a tasket,

A polk a dotted basket

A little bunny sits inside....

Okay so I couldn't come up with the last line, but it would be fun to see what you come up with. This little bunny is ready to hop on down the bunny trail to your home. You can find her at MothersDreamRtworks

Owl the Love In the World

Maybe a Rose

I would buy you a castle in Spain
A tiara, a sports car, a plane
But I don't have those
So maybe the rose
Serves to echo my loving refrain.

 

To return my love and take me home you can find me on EBAY

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

A mad dash in to share my latest ebay listing. You can find him here... Mother's Dream Artworks

Happy Autumn Fun...

A mad dash in to invite you to the PFATT Marketplace for this month. Flying off to visit more possible places to share..... but go here  PFATT Marketplace

Corny Candy Corn at the PFATT Marketplace for August

 Hap and Crank have made their debut at the PFATT Marketplace for August. Tasty little corny guys,

well okay, I wouldn't eat them if I were you, but they are fun and perfect to add to any Halloween collection. See them TO PURCHASE at PFATT MARKETPLACE

Runamuck Studios Feather Tree Giveaway!

Runamuck Studios Feather Tree Giveaway

Click on the link above to learn more. I have one of Dennis Haynes trees already and love it. 

WIPS dancing around on my table today.....

Some folk just don't like being tickled, even if it's unintentional, but others love to laugh. So you can tell who thought the paint brush tickling and pushing paint around on them was fun, and who is just a grump. I'm not sure the fella in front will get finished if he keeps glaring at me that way. I may just put him on the shelf until he has a better attitude. For now, the work continues as I get ready for another PFATT Marketplace debut for August. Will post finished work so check back soon!

EHAG Emporium for August - Jacque Le Potiron

A Jacque of a different sort, he was created using driftwood and clay. Handpainted with layers of color, he's ready to haunt your favorite spot in the home. See more about him at EHAG Emporium

Christmas In June at the PFATT Marketplace

The banner says it all. Come join us for a bit of Christmas magic this month.

Lil Hungry Jack on ebay

Lil Jack is looking for a new home, so he's made his debut on ebay. Give a look see at Mother's Dream Artworks

Owlington Barnsby at EHAG Emporium

Another fine feathered fellow has made his debut on the EHAG EMPORIUM. Stop by and see what's going on!

A Halloween Tree

If I could I would have a tree up year round to dress up. I would start in January with a (gasp) naked tree, and add snowman ornaments, and or snowflakes. February would see hearts and Americana possibly? March, well lions and lambs of course, April could be little little umbrellas and so on, until by December the tree would be full and glorious!

Alas, my home isn't big enough for a full size tree to be out all the time, so I have three feather trees, Easter, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Of course the full size tree and several small ones come out for Christmas, but I will settle for the feather trees otherwise.

For now, it's Halloween creativity time, with a dash of a Santa or two in the works. Oh yes, it comes ever so quickly so I'm going to be working like a mad elf, to get ready before showtimes.

This little fella is available at my etsy shop by clicking on - MothersDreamRtworks

Hagatha Witchly Has Landed On Ebay

A kettle gourd, a handful of clay and lots of imagination went into creating Hagatha Witchly. 

She's available for your consideration by visiting - Ebay

Oh Bats! Oh Owl!

He watches as he sits,

bats fluttering in the night....

As spooks and goblins in the woods,

unsuspected, wait to cause fright.  

Fly on over to find this fellow at MothersDreamRtworks

Eclectic Halloween Artists Guild - Ehag and New Offerings

I am honored to share that I have been invited to be a part of the Eclectic Halloween Artists Guild. This guild is a gathering of the finest of Halloween artists you will find anywhere today. I hope to share with you my new journey into a broader spectrum of folk art. Thank you for your support. As a way of celebrating I'm adding a handful of Halloween folk art to my etsy shop. Here's a couple of the pieces I've added.

I hope you take the time to check out my newest editions at MothersDreamArtwrks.