Hearts A Flutter

If someone were to ask me to describe
myself, the word, "Romantic", would
most definitely be somewhere at the
top of the list of adjectives.

In fact,"Romantic" may be a bit
of an understatement. "Hopeless
Romantic" is probably more accurate.

Yes... it's true. I believe in story-book-
endings and happily-ever-afters. These
beliefs color my world, and jade my views.
Love constantly clouds my vision, and makes
me trust in the power it has to fill us with hope.

Perhaps that is why Valentine's Day is one
of my very favorite holidays, because it
gives us the opportunity to celebrate our
amorous feelings.

Some of my fondest memories of
Valentines are from grade school.
Remembering those special moments,
long ago always brings a smile to my
face, when I was elbow deep in red
and pink construction paper, scissors,
Elmer’s glue, decorating a white (or
brown) paper lunch sack with hearts,
dollies, X's and O's,

I adored giving and getting Valentine
cards, and could hardly wait until the
class party, so I could drop a heartfelt
sentiment into every sack that was
taped to the blackboard chalk tray.

Even today, my art reflects the same
sort of sentiments from the heart with
a palette of dreamy colors and beautiful
nature subjects.


So in honor of this special occasion,
I have designed a limited number of
lovely Valentine missives, or cards.

But Wait! These are not just any ol'
cards. These cards have delicate
artworks that look as if they might
fly off the page, Each one contains
a hand-painted butterfly and gold
heart carefully stitched to the front,
that appear as if they are floating
over a collage of vintage lace and
colorful silk fabric.

Such a PERFECT way to show
that special someone just how
much you love them, or maybe
it is a wonderful treat for yourself.

And as a bonus, if you are feeling
a little tongue tied, wondering
what to say on your card, when
you purchase a missive I will
be happy to write a poetic verse
just for you. Each piece of poetry
will be unique and one-of-kind.
Simply let me know with a
comment that you would like
me to add a verse to your card.

There are several missives in my shop,
and I will be adding more from
time to time through February 14th.

********** UPDATE 1/20 ***********

MANY THANKS to everyone interested
in purchasing a heartfelt sentiment! .

Be sure to browse the new selection
of Poetry Valentines as a perfect
heartfelt, treasure for someone special
or maybe as a present for yourself.


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Happy Valentine's Day!

Be It Ever So Humble...

I am home today, settling into
the familiar, after being away on
vacation over the last twelve days.

A vacation was an excellent way
to celebrate the beginning of
2010. In fact, it was the first
time in more than ten years
that I was physically away and
unable to communicate via phone,
internet, or any other electronic
device with the outside world.
What a strange feeling it was.

Although I enjoyed this away
time, it definitely feels good
to be surrounded, once again,
by the walls of my creative space.

I am busy working on several
important tasks, during this first
day back. such as placing the
finishing touches on the delightful
packets for my upcoming workshop
at the French General.

I am just so excited about this
class. It is SUCH a WONDERFUL
way to spend a few relaxing hours
engrossed in creativity with paint
and poetry, incorporating paper
scraps like old ledger paper, photo
mats, dictionaries and books, also
learning a technique on how to
sketch from a photo that requires
no drawing skills.

I do hope you will come join me
from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. on Saturday,
January 23rd. ALL supplies for the
workshop are included in the price.

You can call (323) 668-0488
to reserve your place or select
the following link - French General
and go to "Workshops"
to register on-line.

I am also working diligently on some VERY
SPECIAL Etsy Valentine Treasures.

I can hardly wait to unveil them when my
little shop reopens this Saturday, January 16th.

Below is a sneak peek...