tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47825113873228933782024-03-04T08:19:54.759-08:00CC's Creative ConceptsPainting, Sewing and Gardening CreativelyCC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-38134703038930445192024-03-04T08:19:00.000-08:002024-03-04T08:19:13.980-08:00How not to destroy your Arches Watercolor Paper<p> <span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">For a couple of years I have been wanting to paint on Arches Watercolor Paper; however, since starting my Studio I have been focused on producing not so much on experimenting. This year I decided it was time to experiment, grow my ideas and my artwork.</span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I purchased Arches Watercolor Cold Press 140 lb paper and began drawing on it. Now, I am not the type of artist that can draw something in one try. I am an artist who likes to draw, erase, draw, erase...etc. Unfortunately Arches Watercolor Paper is not recommended for this type of work. On my first drawing, I destroyed the paper with the erasing. I was surprised by this. In addition, I found some of my pencil lines couldn't be erased. After doing a little bit of research, I found that quite a few artist will draw on paper and then trace to Arches. It is an extra step but it keeps the paper from being damaged. I do love wetting the paper and dropping the watercolor paint onto this paper. Also, I find you need a lot of water to move the paint around. I do like that the paper can hold lots of paint..........so layering is a plus. Check out the mess ups on my first drawing. I circled the damage to the paper. Also I realized I should have been using a watercolor pencil compared to a soft pencil: </span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF679KUrFLpOpCV7Pocnzu66dlsTscv_twQK_jqjN6LwcOfkWsIu6habRe5KVpujbl2g4maYtUOScuwMRqItT6NyvIo6fIJUgB2_t5SGyvvBy7arIRr1ebHt17cdgqQDTaWdSry9hyx8ZSvfVSyhmmH4eD0dvQmlWalQ1rKbTeX9hjtb6ee49S74cTLyo/s1650/drawing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF679KUrFLpOpCV7Pocnzu66dlsTscv_twQK_jqjN6LwcOfkWsIu6habRe5KVpujbl2g4maYtUOScuwMRqItT6NyvIo6fIJUgB2_t5SGyvvBy7arIRr1ebHt17cdgqQDTaWdSry9hyx8ZSvfVSyhmmH4eD0dvQmlWalQ1rKbTeX9hjtb6ee49S74cTLyo/w494-h640/drawing.jpg" width="494" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Arches Cold Press Watercolor paper with mess ups</span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I still love my Grumbacher Watercolor 140 lb paper. Something about the hills and valleys. I definitely create less damage with my drawing on this paper.......and maybe this will be my go to paper. I am still experimenting. Although, I feel I can't add as many paint layers on this paper compared to Arches. So I guess it depends on your style of painting. I like to create loose washes, and this paper is great for that. Check it out. Here is an example of a loose watercolor on Grumbacher Watercolor Paper: </span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl4kuE-0gz3MaR9nTshAJquJd3MshKnT0s1jvT5DMQe2bso2nkRBP0zwHuviPRbx5cljpKOO3Sp6EgEjSP09OYy-Si8n84gLe5ARdRlCuxrnrRhEIBvtLCmAmeKsUPnm20KrN03lf75T64A8PjDlPnmjkxkyuugZRjDanRXCxghdmaxa5sRlZazubhG4I/s4097/grumbacher.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4097" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl4kuE-0gz3MaR9nTshAJquJd3MshKnT0s1jvT5DMQe2bso2nkRBP0zwHuviPRbx5cljpKOO3Sp6EgEjSP09OYy-Si8n84gLe5ARdRlCuxrnrRhEIBvtLCmAmeKsUPnm20KrN03lf75T64A8PjDlPnmjkxkyuugZRjDanRXCxghdmaxa5sRlZazubhG4I/w305-h400/grumbacher.jpg" width="305" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Grumbacher Watercolor Paper with hills and valleys</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Then there is the Canson watercolor paper. I do like to draw on this paper but for watercolor it is ok. The paper is basic with hardly any hills and valleys to hold the paint; which makes fixing mistakes very difficult. I have overworked an area of a painting with this paper and the paper balled up. It never fails that this would happen with the painting was almost complete. LOL. Check it out. This paper is fine for a simple watercolor like this vine work: <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisW4HlMYlNOIhRwcSobGpIWT6Zl34GrCz2Fh2EWV_sPf0WXFKTkidh__ujsiSwk71BtdRLTKTLu1q69w80FDqyOP4YdVBCThZtTLjqJTDlfe-s6prAb4VJGeCwo6rMvyaX16lHgUUFri_1UoeekFJzK8IyCPIkXApOFeFVskCk0uL9fhzT6XAg2zs9UiA/s4160/vines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisW4HlMYlNOIhRwcSobGpIWT6Zl34GrCz2Fh2EWV_sPf0WXFKTkidh__ujsiSwk71BtdRLTKTLu1q69w80FDqyOP4YdVBCThZtTLjqJTDlfe-s6prAb4VJGeCwo6rMvyaX16lHgUUFri_1UoeekFJzK8IyCPIkXApOFeFVskCk0uL9fhzT6XAg2zs9UiA/w400-h300/vines.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Canson Watercolor paper, hardly any hills and valleys</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I hope this post helps anyone attempting watercolors. Of course if anyone has questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. </span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Enjoy creating.</span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Christin</span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-49327640295106562522024-02-02T09:45:00.000-08:002024-02-02T09:45:14.857-08:00Epson Photo Perfection V600 Scanner <p> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Last month Glenn gifted me an Epson photo perfection V600 scanner to help me with my watercolor prints. Also, he installed the scanner to my computer. What an amazing gift. I am beyond grateful....it is magical.</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Previously I 'v been taking my completed watercolor paintings outdoors to photograph. Having to rely on good weather is not the most efficient way to take photographs and I would easily become frustrated because I would have to wait for another good weather day to retake photos when the first set didn't come out. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Of course with any new business adventure you try to keep your spending down, so I told myself one day you will get that scanner, just not now, and I pushed through.</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Let's talk about the Epson Scanner. I read tons of reviews, but could it possibly take great images of my watercolors; which can sometimes be painted very lightly. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">To my surprise this Scanner is amazing. The scanner will even pick up light pencil drawings. So yes, it does an incredible job picking up watercolor washes and tiny details. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Coloring. We didn't do any kind of color adjustment on the scanner program. I scan using professional mode. I think the colors are very close and not all the time but sometimes I will adjust the colors in Affinity.</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Stitching. My watercolor paintings are painted on paper that is 11" x 17" size or 9" x 12" size. Glenn found a Stitch and Save program for me. So I literally scan my watercolor three times (left side, right side and then middle) and then tell the program to stitch. The program does all the work and I end up with a complete image. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I love this scanner!</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">The only thing slightly negative I should mention is the high pitch scan frequency. Check it out: (Of course one of the dogs is barking in the background. They do this too me every time I take a video. LOL)</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzTwwQvnWIaIDjBOWDI-rsGG0J3WLr7eaU9FV7xT5FcG3tYuGiUhBeDxS1LnJbIgZWkJSO2UlDoVnsVBrxGTg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">For anyone out there who paints in watercolors and is looking to take their originals and turn them into prints, the Epson Photo Perfection V600 Scanner does a fabulous job getting you those high resolution images for high quality prints.</span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">My best to you,</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Christin</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-85197172953772723292024-01-02T08:05:00.000-08:002024-01-02T08:05:40.850-08:00New Year, New Goals<p><span style="color: #76a5af;"> <span style="font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Happy New Year Everyone,</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">With a new year comes new intentions for building my brand. I am hoping to make more artwork, update my studio website, and continue adding new paintings to my Etsy Shop. I am determined to participate in at least three art festivals this year too. (Four if I have enough energy.:) </span></p><p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">I have been drawn to metallic watercolors for awhile and finally etched out a little bit of time to play with them. </span><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">Last year, I started a watercolor painting and screwed it up on the first sitting....bummer. So I took the unfinished painting and tested out my new metallic watercolor paints on the figure. Things I realized. I won't be able to make fine art prints with paintings using the metallic paints. The metallic paints look best over regular watercolor paint. Eventually, I will make more watercolor paintings with and without the metallic paints. I am looking forward to the response of these new metallic watercolor paintings during festivals. Check out my test: </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='382' height='318' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyMoZXXupdGR-iIjlc3eVjJBo5UIXqie12NbIp0HdgKk98dKxwfAL4xKi1uxlEZT5z0y4RTxnqHnb6uv3j94Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Lessons learned this past year. I decided on the best watercolor paper for me to use. Believe me it took awhile. Although, I have tried Arches paper, I am drawn to Grumbacher's cold press watercolor paper. I love the little hills and valleys. Additionally the paper doesn't get too distressed when erased. And I erase a lot. :) As for paints, I am loving the Sennelier watercolors. I am so looking forward to sharing my new paintings with you.</span></p><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">For fun, I entered one of my original watercolors into a show, and it was accepted. Although to be honest, I think they take anyone's artwork with a swamp theme? Happily this month and next, one of my paintings will be on display, "Swamp Spectacular Show" in Baton Rouge. Check it out:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImIbu-lTSnGAvotKAP_hB3dkuedvuabutltt10IJ99v7cUWUjmsNvXefmh8IzYXM5Y06hOY3jqUIC9zTk99r8SLpSlbh1kMl_9LAw_7Xu5HeqLN3gMlR3DokTsVgRx54nZ54YfBkiaZsob3jcmLn4JMqsXR9c_wPmEo-Na8Y61IUR_0ognj-z3eaDAYo/s796/swampspec.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Swamp Spectacular Art Show" border="0" data-original-height="796" data-original-width="616" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImIbu-lTSnGAvotKAP_hB3dkuedvuabutltt10IJ99v7cUWUjmsNvXefmh8IzYXM5Y06hOY3jqUIC9zTk99r8SLpSlbh1kMl_9LAw_7Xu5HeqLN3gMlR3DokTsVgRx54nZ54YfBkiaZsob3jcmLn4JMqsXR9c_wPmEo-Na8Y61IUR_0ognj-z3eaDAYo/w310-h400/swampspec.JPG" title="Swamp Spectacular Art Show" width="310" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Also, I donated an original watercolor for a silent auction for the Playmakers Theater in Covington. </span><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">The painting I donated is "Wintertime in the Swamp".</span><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">I would love to attend, but is a "school" night for me. Anyway, Check it out: </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUPIHUeWUHK2zz79d-wJh58NO_vRN75nbYRHKPujj5sekqusmWEWXHckQRTaHNkV-xRyvohJjJKvJIlvXKL7u3BeREe6X6Ij3hISpIfKgHHGbpfsF_LMdfNACks7m3dtiiIDljJG7g-xo_tECmunGLxUFroPTpCgDi3bXC9J7DURyol4ayQHnTF646HI/s1153/playwithfood.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Play with Your Food Covington Playmakers" border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="1153" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUPIHUeWUHK2zz79d-wJh58NO_vRN75nbYRHKPujj5sekqusmWEWXHckQRTaHNkV-xRyvohJjJKvJIlvXKL7u3BeREe6X6Ij3hISpIfKgHHGbpfsF_LMdfNACks7m3dtiiIDljJG7g-xo_tECmunGLxUFroPTpCgDi3bXC9J7DURyol4ayQHnTF646HI/w400-h290/playwithfood.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Painting ideas are constantly swirling in my mind. I love my time in the studio.</span></p><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Wishing everyone time for all the things you love to do.</span></p><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Christin</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-73928198865575466082023-12-04T08:16:00.000-08:002023-12-05T04:05:23.503-08:00Year End Review Regarding Art Festivals/ Studio<p> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Lessons learned, crisis averted, and being practical...........what a year it has been!</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">For any artist looking to participate in art festivals I hope some of my experiences help you with your interest in art festivals.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">First and foremost, be prepared for the amount of work (physical and mental) that goes into participating in an art festival. Usually it takes me two hours to set up and display my tent, about an hour to disassemble. Even though I am very careful with rewrapping my artwork for the return trip home.....everything else is thrown into our vehicle to get us home. The next day is when I return everything too it's rightful place, ex: rolling up tent walls, sheers, organizing display bin, etc. I always make sure that the day before a festival I take off from work to prepare for any last minutes issues, there always seems to be something. Ha. Also, I take the day off from work after the festival to focus on inventory and reorganizing my bins. Typically you set up your tent one day and then return the next for the festival. On the last day of the festival you pack up and leave. Lastly, I think of my art tent as a pop up business, I want it to be eye catching, yet professional. </span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Streamline: Really think about what you should bring to display your artwork. Do you really need two tables or can you make a beautiful display with one? At the end of the festival you are usually very tired and the thought of having to lug that extra table you didn't need back home can be exhausting. Most artists set up their tent and display ahead of time.....I think this is a great idea. However, one I never followed. I tend to learn on the fly.....for better or worse.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Is the festival really worth the time, effort and money? This is a hard one, because I feel like if you don't try, then how will you know? Since I am still in my gaining experience phase, I tried many different types of festivals this year. Some were great, others not so much. I did receive good advice from a fellow artist, she says she only participates in two shows a year because she works full time, and it has to be a two day event, not a one day event. I tend to agree with her, because I work full time too, and a two day event </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Great Vibes";">typically</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Great Vibes";"> produces more sales. Although, I do love The Shadows in New Iberia and will probably attend in the fall of 2024.....even though it is a one day event.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Give yourself time.....With any business, it takes time to grow. Sometimes I compare myself to other artists, who have been participating in festivals for years and have built up a clientele, and wish I could be like that. We all have to start somewhere so it is ok if you don't have 1000 followers on Instagram and Facebook friends. Eventually you will get there if you stick with it and are consistent.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Crisis Averted: I displayed a painting on the top of my checkout stand and I wanted to move my stand a few inches up to be out of the sun. So I started to slide the stand forward and accidentally raised the top and everything fell off. There went my painting flying into a ditch behind me. Fortunately the painting wasn't damaged and there was no rain water in the ditch......but I realized I need to be careful how I display my artwork. Accidents happen, so I display artwork to minimize damage.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Being practical: Did I really need to build a grapevine chandelier for my tent? I didn't even bring it to the last show..........I was too tired. Now the thing is taking up space in my studio. Eventually I will disassemble it but not until I have free time. Oh did I mention I work full time? LOL Art Festivals require a lot of moving parts. Where will you store your artwork, tent, tables.....etc when not in use? Our entire house has some aspect of Christin's studio stuff, along with her tuff shed converted to studio. Needless to say, it is a commitment in time, storage and money. Hopefully I didn't scare anyone!</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Ultimately, I love participating in art festivals. I love meeting people and explaining my art process. You never know who you are going to connect with. You have to be the type of person who can roll with the punches too. I had a woman tell me my fairies (in the paintings) weren't real fairies because they were too large compared with the landscape. I smiled and said, I have to think about that. However, in the back of my mind I was like, you don't get what I am doing. Ha. Seriously, you can't take anything personal. People are entitled to their opinions and they do not mind sharing:)</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I did want to share upcoming ideas for 2024: Check it out: I purchased metallic watercolors and Sennelier watercolors. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBst6o3ugTUIt_ZDR2tL2s25KYDFgWOcEdXDkm02CbupkN2wZCvKKB_EajJKM6a3W7WX_Mn0RscSqt6BBiiDf5CGChm_wrsfACcNCq5YBsVTc6_OHJ3W3IAjQMuB5KxfV3lWFaaHGQWeV1pRvuegaupJTFb8asfnJlXzwllA4G-FLttcAiYOPYsFjuy2g/s4160/paints12_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBst6o3ugTUIt_ZDR2tL2s25KYDFgWOcEdXDkm02CbupkN2wZCvKKB_EajJKM6a3W7WX_Mn0RscSqt6BBiiDf5CGChm_wrsfACcNCq5YBsVTc6_OHJ3W3IAjQMuB5KxfV3lWFaaHGQWeV1pRvuegaupJTFb8asfnJlXzwllA4G-FLttcAiYOPYsFjuy2g/w400-h300/paints12_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Here is a (part of an) oil painting I started working on last year but I will be turning into an encaustic painting, titled< "In Her Garden". </span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1aHD1u6wG3fi75LBQm9viheV4KhahVgUhVa0PVNZMoKTuQXKK__8HVyGlxCGbHGOotF4a2K0mvh7ZefjQkIFUT_AYvHgqa1Ds1RTDhaj3Of0DcKAWm4jHwb4AaOAT7JpC-Sg6O5FqqUiWni6UMrCShlvEttJnLmQRy4WALVHqtWCjOJrY-KjcyTZuGA/s4160/painting12_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1aHD1u6wG3fi75LBQm9viheV4KhahVgUhVa0PVNZMoKTuQXKK__8HVyGlxCGbHGOotF4a2K0mvh7ZefjQkIFUT_AYvHgqa1Ds1RTDhaj3Of0DcKAWm4jHwb4AaOAT7JpC-Sg6O5FqqUiWni6UMrCShlvEttJnLmQRy4WALVHqtWCjOJrY-KjcyTZuGA/w400-h300/painting12_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">So that is that.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and the best New Year.</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Keep creating</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Christin </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-30392423832591498332023-11-02T04:21:00.000-07:002023-11-02T04:21:35.324-07:00One more show to go<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18pt;">Citrus Art Market will round out my shows for this
year.</span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18pt;">I am looking forward to this
market because it is held at my friend’s house. This is an easy market, and the
artist’s are really good people.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Although with any Art Sale there is still much preparation
that goes into any of these events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I have postcards to distribute, signs to fix and </span></span></span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18pt;">we are running an ad in The Gambit.</span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18pt;">I am very curious as to how this will drive
sales?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Check it out:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivRE2F7mGu_ENj8pjoNVUx9YcMQ_ZUfUmbpolCotnqOTE4le0F3_dPk7eTNgwPSCAKnMq2jUEtT6hEiMDIdaGBdNNwX6MkSMgBmf6RiU-11YmbV_D2hnV7LzBxnD7r9FSMhVFp-oLV3s2_PN9rwduAPVxL2K7opOoBWjooq9KSibVW2qnOWVo4GZVLaqo/s515/Frontofpostcard2023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="515" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivRE2F7mGu_ENj8pjoNVUx9YcMQ_ZUfUmbpolCotnqOTE4le0F3_dPk7eTNgwPSCAKnMq2jUEtT6hEiMDIdaGBdNNwX6MkSMgBmf6RiU-11YmbV_D2hnV7LzBxnD7r9FSMhVFp-oLV3s2_PN9rwduAPVxL2K7opOoBWjooq9KSibVW2qnOWVo4GZVLaqo/w400-h288/Frontofpostcard2023.JPG" title="Citrus Art Market" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw36eDJH23YpEJlBd4t8jqOY6gIsa5WMRwAmQ7ambqiWRB6v9eJJJPYeDK2Obo0a1A_D3it1DQciUzgiDi779RXDmET5E6Kmc27kuyGDWxIM8W4MtMJ2fN_roJNeky5lMc9eewQyGnNboUQYYnmRTuAdOdKVfg6wMlS3cGRRHI2a_QC_GnHM1APOsDZnI/s517/Backofpostcard2023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="517" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw36eDJH23YpEJlBd4t8jqOY6gIsa5WMRwAmQ7ambqiWRB6v9eJJJPYeDK2Obo0a1A_D3it1DQciUzgiDi779RXDmET5E6Kmc27kuyGDWxIM8W4MtMJ2fN_roJNeky5lMc9eewQyGnNboUQYYnmRTuAdOdKVfg6wMlS3cGRRHI2a_QC_GnHM1APOsDZnI/w406-h293/Backofpostcard2023.JPG" width="406" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #a64d79;"><br /></span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">After several shows, I think I am finally content with my
tent setup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> This is my tent set up for now</span>: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrvr7-bjJmxOMz2uc3n_rzBlsaTNto27xYTQQMlwlAuUM7RoWu_1HpV7NLbbpGOCEz3nS5scu3jdxTrnl63gVA1w8OxnnA1S22Dlu832RctG4MqXJUN-rBZejDxg325sb7U032Z8NsbXFDR-nd0DlYM11hwaCWjChN-iACTqy1JwTCouOHS5oSq-1IS-0/s2560/tent2023.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrvr7-bjJmxOMz2uc3n_rzBlsaTNto27xYTQQMlwlAuUM7RoWu_1HpV7NLbbpGOCEz3nS5scu3jdxTrnl63gVA1w8OxnnA1S22Dlu832RctG4MqXJUN-rBZejDxg325sb7U032Z8NsbXFDR-nd0DlYM11hwaCWjChN-iACTqy1JwTCouOHS5oSq-1IS-0/w396-h297/tent2023.jpeg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="color: #a64d79;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">I really have worked on streamlining my tent to cut out
time in putting the artwork up and taking it down. Although there are a couple
of things that I could take out (like the lighted vines hanging inside my tent)
but I love them….. so they will stay, along with the extra few minutes it takes to hang them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">I did create a lighted vine chandelier for my tent for an event
that was held during the evening and night; however, the event (for me) was a bust & fiasco and
I didn’t even have time to hang it. So for Citrus Art Market I will be hanging
the fixture, I would like to use it at least once since I put so much effort
into making it………but the chandelier is something that I will not be taking for
any other art festivals. (Again streamline).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Oh I did want to mention that my checkout stand worked beautifully for sales. The stand keeps me organized and makes my sales transaction smooth and quick. Love it. I highly suggest investing in making a stand or purchasing one to keep you organized. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="color: #a64d79;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">After this Art Market I will be ready to get in the studio
and paint. I miss moving paint around and being in my studio. I have several ideas swarming my mind and
want to get them down on paper. Also, I ordered new watercolors. The watercolor set I am currently using is not as brilliant as it should be..........so I splurged on a Sennelier set. Thankfully they were on sale. In order for me to continue to move forward with my art.......my skills, supplies and paintings need to be better. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Keep creating,</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Christin</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-2583961325293259602023-10-01T04:03:00.001-07:002023-10-01T04:03:02.796-07:00Ahhh the start of fall<p> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Fall is in the air........well maybe not here, but the days are getting shorter and it is slightly cooler..........and I am happy just for that. So I am preparing for three fall shows and I still have much to do. I tell everyone work (job) gets in the way of my fun. LOL</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I finished my foldable check out stand. Yes, I custom built the stand, scallop and all. Check it out: </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwQ9a-z2mPU8aGYP-Hfb13OLM28FyhWUWaBp6QGMqzbGQKTZwdlXLhhpivbsYet5c57oZfX6zY35SscEzRxbw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Costs: fencing wood was recycled but I did spend hours sanding the boards down and cutting out the rotten parts. Since this was an old fence....underneath the worn surface was beautiful solid wood. Although if you do have to purchase fencing I believe the boards are around $3 each. I did purchase one 1" x 2" x 8' wood stick for the shelf brackets. Cost $3. Also, I purchased a better piece of wood (1/2" plywood) for the top and shelves which cost about $13 . I believe the piece was 24" x 36". The scallop wood trim was left over pieces from my flip bin. The hinges were repurposed from my screen doors I use for art displays. The white stain I had on hand; however, I did purchase satin polyurethane which cost around $17. I sanded down the wood in between the 2 to 3 coats of poly...........yeah I definitely didn't want any splinters while handling the stand. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I am happy with the design and by keeping the stand narrow, it is not too heavy to lift in and out of the truck.....which means I can do it myself. The size is 39" tall by 24" wide and the sides are around 12"The amount I spent was reasonable, (do able for my art budget)compared to the portable stands for display booths that can cost up to $800. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I know to measure twice cut once; however, I did make a mistake that cost me time fixing. I made the sides too wide so that when I folded the checkout stand it wouldn't lay flat. What a bummer, because I glued & screwed the fencing together. So I had to use a circular saw to cut down a 1/2" from the sides. Of course it came out a little rough so I had to sand down the rough edges.....but hey I shouldn't have to rebuild another one anytime soon:)</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I did purchase a couple of yards of cotton duck fabric. I plan to sew up a carrying case for it. Since the top and shelves are removeable.........I really want a case to keep everything together. I still have time to sew one up, but if I can't get to it for the first show....I am ok with it, and will get it done for the next show.</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Check out the map for Twin Steeples:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8OeNCPwsI8Yu3MStWmc-cwX7FVgOy2z8bPf0OykPAol8ZtrN1dOclgr5wT1W95cYVN_yMuvu3FKBmcvpI8BWDOzYmfo_JZjGi8AULtPbXSMYEMOF4hTck4fBGdG3pPXscKVB9Kr3UO98JhoCgc7LAsnubAXPAIe_l818GzPzlJe8GK8n9g-vhYEe7LI/s1324/map.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1324" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8OeNCPwsI8Yu3MStWmc-cwX7FVgOy2z8bPf0OykPAol8ZtrN1dOclgr5wT1W95cYVN_yMuvu3FKBmcvpI8BWDOzYmfo_JZjGi8AULtPbXSMYEMOF4hTck4fBGdG3pPXscKVB9Kr3UO98JhoCgc7LAsnubAXPAIe_l818GzPzlJe8GK8n9g-vhYEe7LI/w640-h386/map.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">My tent # is 45. I am so excited ....smiling big right now!</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">My best,</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Christin</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-70312896639001656692023-09-01T03:42:00.000-07:002023-09-01T03:42:58.371-07:00It's Showtime<p><i><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #a2c4c9; font-family: georgia;">It’s showtime:</span></span></span></i></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-7489c0b9-7fff-bf87-bdea-937e4ddd37ca"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i>Thankfully there is a break in the weather, about a 7 degree temperature drop and we have had rain. (Big Smile). I was trying to finish my last encaustic with a heat index of 107….My poor encaustic medium took forever to cool on the wood panel. I tried using a piece of watercolor paper to fan it. No bueno, I say. Over the weekend, I finished the last encaustic painting for the up-coming shows ………..and it was most troublesome. At one point I wanted to cry out in frustration, maybe it was due to the dripping sweat?... regardless a swoosh of wind blew glitter not where I wanted it on the painting and at that point I had to laugh. With a sigh, I say, the painting is complete, and now it is time to move on to the non creative side of art shows. </i></span></span></p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i>Here are my new business cards and professionally printed up glossy postcards. Check it out:</i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: georgia;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OwdBgc9KwSW_Otth0gh8xHfJby-ihCUpl6W66bzeWXIG-1CwM_TCy5gP91INJ-BhEVYtdqOYsZsYjEfM4Sx10Cj-Isik7_wdxvmeoI_178D7Yld0uv-zX0wKJmc9BOI31HK8bkNKXHjlzyXJ6byRGhK-D_9X9aayKMJfyqI_0TjO7LgjLEosB29NVSA/s4160/cards.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OwdBgc9KwSW_Otth0gh8xHfJby-ihCUpl6W66bzeWXIG-1CwM_TCy5gP91INJ-BhEVYtdqOYsZsYjEfM4Sx10Cj-Isik7_wdxvmeoI_178D7Yld0uv-zX0wKJmc9BOI31HK8bkNKXHjlzyXJ6byRGhK-D_9X9aayKMJfyqI_0TjO7LgjLEosB29NVSA/s320/cards.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Business cards and glossy postcards for shows</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: georgia;"><br /><i><br /></i></span></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i>Also, I am in the process of making a foldable <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIuyzl7wcRk" target="_blank">check out stand</a>. I repurposed a piece of our old neighbor's fence that was taken down by our new neighbor. (That was an event that took too much time away from painting and left me struggling to catch up.) Also, I am using wood scraps from our garage; although I will have to purchase a nice piece of smooth wood for the top. The goal is for me to be more efficient with wrapping artwork. I think by having shelves this will organize my boxes and bags. I am looking forward to seeing how the checkout stand will work during shows. Fingers crossed. I will share my checkout stand when it is finished.</i></span></span></p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i>Lastly, I created this haunting painting. This is a larger painting: 16" x 20" wood panel. Originally I designed the swamp background for a swamp mermaid. After painting the background with encaustic, the swamp mermaid I painted on vellum didn’t feel right. So I pivoted. I really wanted something ghost-like to complement the background. The idea of protection came to mind. The whooping cranes in Louisiana are a protected species and what a beautiful tale could be told about a ghost that appears only during a pink moon and she speaks to the whooping cranes to find out about their well being. Of course the whooping cranes can talk under the pink moon. </i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dydOh_BzpWTRM1faRASBdxJ2vsQ3NKJGPf4VE_93sawS9wFHn0U8bjNigX95Czv4Bm4QaOUDdRv_ZQdbKaxEw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></span></div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><br /><i><br /></i></span></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i>In October, I will have a tent at the Twin Steeples Art Market in Ponchatoula. October 7th & 8th. Also, I will be at the Metairie Road “Art in the Park” October 28th. Check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oldmetairiecivicclub/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2gTpDXzdiDr-g-4HosbGy_eYI3WCRoePhjJ_vPTarTamWQBhr7pssjvAdIH5WmjZDnDwT7GrZZ-WUSWxe8EUqVM_gEpF-8k6vIBxYzPmXggB606rkd_VaLmXEAOstd4piQdEyf3b0rvW-o3nx4c22V2wqcPNm-gDR2AtNpjJrZk5_I8-VZOPm5zASgE/s740/artinpark.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="677" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2gTpDXzdiDr-g-4HosbGy_eYI3WCRoePhjJ_vPTarTamWQBhr7pssjvAdIH5WmjZDnDwT7GrZZ-WUSWxe8EUqVM_gEpF-8k6vIBxYzPmXggB606rkd_VaLmXEAOstd4piQdEyf3b0rvW-o3nx4c22V2wqcPNm-gDR2AtNpjJrZk5_I8-VZOPm5zASgE/s320/artinpark.JPG" width="293" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art in the Park, Metairie Rd</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><i><br /></i></span></span></p><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i>Keep creating,</i></span></span></p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: georgia;"><i>Christin</i></span></span></p><br /></span>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-76789362773276061472023-08-01T10:51:00.001-07:002023-08-01T10:51:05.589-07:00Oh Mother Nature<p> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Even though I love working in my studio, the temperature has been brutally hot. So to keep me on track for finishing up my encaustic paintings I moved my tools to the garage. I noticed a nest in the garage but really did not think anything of it. Well a bird laid three eggs in the nest and now they are babies. I have been staying out of momma's way, so no garage and no encaustics. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Regardless I continue to work on the oil backgrounds for the encaustics and all the elements. As soon as the babies leave the nest...........I will be back in business and will have lots of encaustic medium to melt. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Since I have no encaustics to share I thought I would do the next best thing and share the elements and background for a painting titled, "Swamp Desire". Check it out: </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='392' height='326' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy17DWQXtlN_SttBRQ8FviR6X3aO8kyk8x2tx5-qG9sAlEe_7wiluoux8JfdT0_61gDofNl_hDdUOE-U4kn7A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">This painting was inspired by the red orange dragonflies that have been hanging out in our yard. I don't particularly remember ever seeing them before till this year....but who knows?</span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">They have such an interesting color........it is not quite red yet not quite orange, but striking regardless. They will pair beautifully with the cute little swamp mermaid. I am so looking forward to completing this painting. I will be adding some celery green mica powder to the painting as well. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Oh, let me share some fabulous news. I was accepted to participate in the Twin Steeples Village Art Market Check it out: </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPIp5xqE3_cwgt6QcIDFPSvEgITl1HAQAw-PKyySfcLzG405rIx0SYvAc7bwSfYJY9od_KrQii9g0dhjlEC6OncRs8R_H6VpKfDHWemGcLkUXDzt9Bn1gIjzQn6-IdlVYw4pLweD6cBBHVAGoz0pf3HOO2G3CW73rYoRtWt4aN5ZZXX81YsyBz0ks8vug/s1117/twinsteeples.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1117" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPIp5xqE3_cwgt6QcIDFPSvEgITl1HAQAw-PKyySfcLzG405rIx0SYvAc7bwSfYJY9od_KrQii9g0dhjlEC6OncRs8R_H6VpKfDHWemGcLkUXDzt9Bn1gIjzQn6-IdlVYw4pLweD6cBBHVAGoz0pf3HOO2G3CW73rYoRtWt4aN5ZZXX81YsyBz0ks8vug/s320/twinsteeples.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">The festival is located in Ponchatoula, LA famous for the Strawberry Festival. I am so excited.............I can't wait. If anyone attends please tell me Hi!</span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I am not embarrassed to share I did not get into the New Orleans Art Market. There were so many reasons why they rejected me that all I could do was laugh. Although I did take one criticism and immediately remedied the situation. Basically I forgot to show on my art studio website that I sell original artwork not just my archival prints. Oh well....it was like no time like the present to fix it. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Lastly, I really needed to order new business cards for these upcoming shows. I used Got Print online and they should be here in about a week. I will share on the next blog.</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Keep creating, </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Christin</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-17610791806916418302023-07-01T12:11:00.002-07:002023-07-01T12:11:42.990-07:00Feather Whimsy<p><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;">Feathers seem to find me............I am not sure why, but I love the special messages feathers offer. Did you know that if you find a white feather that is your guardian angel telling you they are there right by your side? What a special and unique way to communicate. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Typically, I see feathers when I am walking the dogs or doing some other outdoor activity. They catch my eye and of course I have to pick them up. I have quite a collection. Here is a collection in a raku vase. Of course I have them in special "treasure" boxes too. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUObwLjB15hSc6EwzkfWlC2xpTu8bdrA3KPd_nJ6jzPqJfNma43H-qt9yKlu0C0FkrQGhr18gePWlP06ClzQ6Q6SMJ7awY0ggI6Tgjkw-R0dx7-ch84OA7H_p3mbqeck7ygoEg_4V506LYXsoWSq-nNNcBqkx0dpt0Czq2KVXzIwf6N3NNrh3OC9i1NPg/s4160/feathers.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUObwLjB15hSc6EwzkfWlC2xpTu8bdrA3KPd_nJ6jzPqJfNma43H-qt9yKlu0C0FkrQGhr18gePWlP06ClzQ6Q6SMJ7awY0ggI6Tgjkw-R0dx7-ch84OA7H_p3mbqeck7ygoEg_4V506LYXsoWSq-nNNcBqkx0dpt0Czq2KVXzIwf6N3NNrh3OC9i1NPg/w300-h400/feathers.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Feathers in a raku vase </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">My artwork reflects feathers that I find. Here is a watercolor I completed earlier this year called: "Feather Whimsy". </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Nyro4I0yHzqFH4Bw2ThtsECmE0WrqGd12DjZomSEJKfWFYYvBCejNzbK69ULCdj7aEMv-zPsgoK-JVamYnYmolGBWPEGAZ1xsJOjcjQt_2evviRIOqRS3IiOFTSomg5owjAfWO1AbXLj_l275_-uq_xinw4Uvym0a6PP2utM5eQwfbMGcxWAevDUGag/s3800/featherwhimsyfinal.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=""Feather Whimsy"" border="0" data-original-height="3800" data-original-width="2815" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Nyro4I0yHzqFH4Bw2ThtsECmE0WrqGd12DjZomSEJKfWFYYvBCejNzbK69ULCdj7aEMv-zPsgoK-JVamYnYmolGBWPEGAZ1xsJOjcjQt_2evviRIOqRS3IiOFTSomg5owjAfWO1AbXLj_l275_-uq_xinw4Uvym0a6PP2utM5eQwfbMGcxWAevDUGag/w296-h400/featherwhimsyfinal.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">"Feather Whimsy" Original Watercolor & Archival Prints available.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Also, I create drawings of feathers on vellum and then incorporate the vellum into encaustics. Check this out: </span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZCUiS8DFj4Ecx9HishqKh8422b0EhphwbWLI21Ve_QAxltczt8SJz3_W3kL9D10w3fOIYt3wF-Ii3G4DTYc8B3bAJ_QHEWtMfZBio2bq4REYZFr5WLF6Xkil3diTMqCcT_J1djrTQQacYrdwfZwgP3fRX4M7ZNGFA4w9fmFHlqXbzTpVlo92saP58-8/s1650/smallfeather.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZCUiS8DFj4Ecx9HishqKh8422b0EhphwbWLI21Ve_QAxltczt8SJz3_W3kL9D10w3fOIYt3wF-Ii3G4DTYc8B3bAJ_QHEWtMfZBio2bq4REYZFr5WLF6Xkil3diTMqCcT_J1djrTQQacYrdwfZwgP3fRX4M7ZNGFA4w9fmFHlqXbzTpVlo92saP58-8/w309-h400/smallfeather.jpg" width="309" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Feather Treasure, Encaustic on Prepared Paper</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes";"><span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, I had to take a small break from creating encaustics. When the temperature outside goes down (yes I said down) to 93 degrees then I can get my heat gun out. Currently, the temperatures have been around 98........wow. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes";"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Creating</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes";"><span style="font-size: large;">Christin </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-35533507617610548092023-06-03T12:01:00.002-07:002023-06-03T17:50:32.038-07:00Creating a body of artwork for Art Festivals<p><span><span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Currently I am working on encaustic paintings; which not only take me more time to create then my watercolors, but they also need time to cure (harden) before I sell them. Since I create the encaustic process outdoors, I was hoping to have them finished before New Orleans' summer heat would swoop in, but it didn't happen:( Let the sweat roll. Ha!</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Check out my encaustic station outside, which includes a large griddle and heat gun: </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQY6gC7KiY1LXYav20ermvQCH3H2i0MxPimiFixU9aOv3LjZRj-f59UAMgE0oGkOnxWCWTWhm61fefG17Dws5zfgM7g-2Th7l8j6OwZNvlzBUu6W__WoZMHKY15aj95-Ryc6CfO7gqODcjli15v2HlMmWQTxfQ3gfDp0jtTSFizAySv_pBc6ZmIJC/s4160/setup.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQY6gC7KiY1LXYav20ermvQCH3H2i0MxPimiFixU9aOv3LjZRj-f59UAMgE0oGkOnxWCWTWhm61fefG17Dws5zfgM7g-2Th7l8j6OwZNvlzBUu6W__WoZMHKY15aj95-Ryc6CfO7gqODcjli15v2HlMmWQTxfQ3gfDp0jtTSFizAySv_pBc6ZmIJC/s320/setup.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Encaustic Station Outside</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Despite the occasional burn or hot encaustic falling onto my feet, I am enjoying the process. Like other mediums to create artwork, you should have a map in your mind or sketch of how you want it to look or feel. I do love the "happy accidents" that occur in creating artwork, and I have made a lot of happy accidents with my encaustics. (But that is how you learn. ) Yes at one point my entire encaustic station was encrusted with glitter............well at least it was pretty and I am sure the fairies enjoyed the sparkle.</span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Here is my latest encaustic painting titled, " Dangerous Mushroom III" </span></p><p><br /><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='378' height='314' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwDepdL0D3KD0CHDgllRrON2KNPr1wT6VfAhQu68c5L9tVxfCIhvhvNDvfshOBHgsebliuwk_OwzMTjpSKWnA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: "Great Vibes";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: "Great Vibes";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: "Great Vibes";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is my process to create "Dangerous Mushroom III" encaustic painting: </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">First up: I painted my figure and "elements" on oil on vellum. (I use the word elements to describe the small bits of paintings on vellum such as the red mushrooms and fern.) I let the vellum dry for about a week. Meanwhile, I applied three coats of primer to my wood panel. Then I applied a foundation layer of oil paint; which I let dry for about a week. Next, I brushed a layer of encaustic medium over the oil foundation, and then using a heat gun, I heated the encaustic to smooth out certain areas. Let cool. </span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">Figure placement: Once I decided where to place my figure I briefly heated up the encaustic area and laid the vellum down. With a spoon, I gently rubbed the figure into the encaustic. Then, I brushed on another layer of encaustic medium. I used the heat gun again to fuse the layers together being careful not to over heat the vellum because it curls up. I continued with the same process until all the elements were in place. </span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"> Final step, glitter. I heated up areas using the heat gun where I wanted glitter on the painting. Gently I scattered glitter on the surface. The encaustic and glitter was reheated again using the heat gun and allowed to cool. </span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">Personally, I think of the heat gun as the same as a paint brush. The heat gun can be used to manipulate the encaustic medium and the oil paint. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">So that is pretty much is my encaustic process for now. I am sure that it will change and evolve which happens over time. </span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">I am looking forward to displaying my new encaustics in the fall.</span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Best wishes,</span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Christin</span></p><p><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-72706293494705609612023-05-02T07:19:00.000-07:002023-05-02T07:19:38.740-07:00Encaustics, watercolors, art festivals and children's book...oh my<p> <span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><u>Encaustics:</u> </span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I love this medium. Basically, the encaustic medium is beeswax and resin; which is heated and applied to a wood panel. You can layer drawings, and photos or even create an oil painting and apply encaustic over the painting. Recently I have been experimenting with glitter and mica. Currently, I have been painting my figures on vellum in oil and then layer them into the encaustic medium. Although I don't have any new completed encaustic paintings to show you all, I do have an image of an oil painting on vellum. The title is " The Bee Fairy": </span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTO00oEMe05_URyrTd78WIwlpaxuUZ7Yic5dcAGdNhQSKypiTdhShiN1uRYZYnr1h9XPWJXrneYxddrEmq-TANVbJQ1is9bgzTFcnjYQormMWZgo5LG4rmcd9IqLhXKLXKbenunHxCzeHhM6hFlcCh_9C-9mDAtrwAHfBmBoJ8QKM1bLOO_h2BcaFU/s624/TheBeefairy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Bee Fairy" border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="496" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTO00oEMe05_URyrTd78WIwlpaxuUZ7Yic5dcAGdNhQSKypiTdhShiN1uRYZYnr1h9XPWJXrneYxddrEmq-TANVbJQ1is9bgzTFcnjYQormMWZgo5LG4rmcd9IqLhXKLXKbenunHxCzeHhM6hFlcCh_9C-9mDAtrwAHfBmBoJ8QKM1bLOO_h2BcaFU/w254-h320/TheBeefairy.JPG" title="The Bee Fairy" width="254" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">(Oh, I should mention I only sell encaustics in person. They are not on my Etsy Shop.) Here is an encaustic I finished earlier this year. Titled, " Fall Flight Path": </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqLKBK4guH2QQRSgL4cnPzkaUSpxpmWIwCj7u8hf9LckmnhgI7TutuHT4j_4Vsr5Uri_m7-TlJBSCnqUu00RN9GsjnLbFYy-mbNjjwSgDfug8_BVzf1k16O-jZ-xEQbzXUOiVtwPYXvtjgZcVQ8ActhreMl7L9I6Sbz5bFGzdLo1lWmanlpElYhLc/s2252/Fallflightpath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fall Flight Path" border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="1843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqLKBK4guH2QQRSgL4cnPzkaUSpxpmWIwCj7u8hf9LckmnhgI7TutuHT4j_4Vsr5Uri_m7-TlJBSCnqUu00RN9GsjnLbFYy-mbNjjwSgDfug8_BVzf1k16O-jZ-xEQbzXUOiVtwPYXvtjgZcVQ8ActhreMl7L9I6Sbz5bFGzdLo1lWmanlpElYhLc/w262-h320/Fallflightpath.jpg" title="Fall Flight Path" width="262" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><u>Watercolors:</u> Currently on the back burner. Once I finish up with encaustic paintings I will return to watercolors. I do have several drawings waiting for paint. </span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><u>Art Festivals:</u> I did apply to New Orleans Art Market; however, an email was sent to me that they are hiring a new market manager and asked for my patience. So who knows when this will happen? Otherwise, I am committed to "Art in the Park" in October on Metairie Rd. & "Citrus Art Market" </span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><u>Children's Storybook</u>: So a few years ago I wrote and illustrated a children's book; however, after laying out the design of the book............I realized I didn't correctly illustrate the book.............big bummer. I didn't have the correct number of pages, and I put the main character on a page where it would have been cut off in the center. (bummer) So I began again. Although, a lightbulb did go off in my mind. I don't have to have my illustrations for the book............so I started submitting the book to publishers this year. In the meantime and for fun, I created a power point video with the beginning illustrations. I figured as I create new pages to the book I will add to the video until all the pages are complete. Check it out: </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy_Lw10VuOj1z-HT9Po5INK4zPF1Z5yc0CNHe687cgurGM75zy3pw9QL_54Arp6pHKbB3fu6rJNW2g614FA_g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></div><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I am very grateful to everyone who has purchased, and admires my artwork. I love to paint and it is touching when someone connects to your artwork. </span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Keep creating..........persistence pays off.</span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">My best,</span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Christin </span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-19364646245718743862023-04-04T09:01:00.000-07:002023-04-04T09:01:27.902-07:00Magical Adult Fairy Party <p> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">My sister turned 50 in December. She asked me if anyone was throwing her a party........and when I heard no one was, I stepped in and said I would throw a Fairy Party for her. (Something we talked about years ago) As we all know the holidays are not the best time to throw a Birthday party............so it was pushed back to March. However with my art show we pushed it back again and finally a date of April 2nd came to be. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I planned to cook and serve a brunch type food with a champagne punch. There would be crafting time and of course dessert. So let me share some photos, insights and a budget of $200 (which I did go over and eventually turned into $300) for nine people which included my sister and myself.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECVcFtf8YEyZvpc4uwXCOAM_XQKYOv46vws7HE7j1FppIq-GU-4OGuzI5i4_dmrh2og7uGtFqr8zptWB7qDO65vziArqUFMqyMyCjkJY9mydi0E8S11Ox-ebtA0mIMtxqwp38z3-Gzi53KzMXJhgvrCLw4WsyiJVTIlABnnhxTEZRF9r3TkEkiSs7/s4160/openingtent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECVcFtf8YEyZvpc4uwXCOAM_XQKYOv46vws7HE7j1FppIq-GU-4OGuzI5i4_dmrh2og7uGtFqr8zptWB7qDO65vziArqUFMqyMyCjkJY9mydi0E8S11Ox-ebtA0mIMtxqwp38z3-Gzi53KzMXJhgvrCLw4WsyiJVTIlABnnhxTEZRF9r3TkEkiSs7/s320/openingtent.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Invites were easy. I created a cute publisher image and that was sent via text. (cost /time)</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPqnwkdGfBOmg5JnkqxiZlAZa3PcM4w21pkxFMQMAMJom5UImuDGTxdB_iV_mzmv_9z9YPm8k3u2BmoGH6O0ZOYdAuwQY2fF47GG7PTMbCG_PVpvLUEl31752QAx3slIjpZG1VAg9Ik-06UPf7K-UqcTahWfQ7zc5biUNtn2b0j69VEDamiIctNGx/s1650/finalinvite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPqnwkdGfBOmg5JnkqxiZlAZa3PcM4w21pkxFMQMAMJom5UImuDGTxdB_iV_mzmv_9z9YPm8k3u2BmoGH6O0ZOYdAuwQY2fF47GG7PTMbCG_PVpvLUEl31752QAx3slIjpZG1VAg9Ik-06UPf7K-UqcTahWfQ7zc5biUNtn2b0j69VEDamiIctNGx/w450-h347/finalinvite.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Thank you gifts: Cute fairy lanterns in gift bags. Total cost ($30) The dollar tree is a great place to pick up the mason jars, flowers, battery operated lights and glitter cricut sticker paper on a roll. I have free access to a Cricut, so I made the fairy silhouettes for the lanterns and fairy stickers for bags. I purchased gift bags from Hobby Lobby when they were on sale. I went to Michaels for the moss. I watched several "how to videos" for making fairy jars and it looked simple enough. Well, maybe it is not that simple. We forgot to water down the glue and we ended up with opaque gold glitter jars. I then had to use a toothbrush and water and scrap the glitter off so you could see the fairies. A hot mess. So this took days to do in between work. Time spent: about a week in between working....but I do believe they came out gorgeous.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjec74RUk-M8KSDhgDiDZs5sWG00kH1NxgECK5Ua90AJn6AoB-l5n8g0vdh2UxRcYoTjUERVhL9112iF_KThoeRMautU46tb3-miq-ilpG9k40qbesDd9WdTRSD3VEO85LxJxGY1dgrmoGYE_zoJ_5xPY-EFJRVTck03N6VThXiVp1v7IzrIAEHcXZC/s4160/lanterns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjec74RUk-M8KSDhgDiDZs5sWG00kH1NxgECK5Ua90AJn6AoB-l5n8g0vdh2UxRcYoTjUERVhL9112iF_KThoeRMautU46tb3-miq-ilpG9k40qbesDd9WdTRSD3VEO85LxJxGY1dgrmoGYE_zoJ_5xPY-EFJRVTck03N6VThXiVp1v7IzrIAEHcXZC/s320/lanterns.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_0UvEHQ8dBSfKC3LbPvGWDdAggEpySxmlpJCy7h6kxTkDBP3vr6WWHcbx_1Rz3u4cD8az69-qZGNvMARDcg7C9OCbcSwQ9o4_HYp4lDPUe_zAhlJqa0OYtCbrGERe6BQ7IkaoXzwwbkWaUB4ui0Ty5dAOOknfdgTtCh64C1dHStcRblP8Z92ltpj/s4160/lanterns2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_0UvEHQ8dBSfKC3LbPvGWDdAggEpySxmlpJCy7h6kxTkDBP3vr6WWHcbx_1Rz3u4cD8az69-qZGNvMARDcg7C9OCbcSwQ9o4_HYp4lDPUe_zAhlJqa0OYtCbrGERe6BQ7IkaoXzwwbkWaUB4ui0Ty5dAOOknfdgTtCh64C1dHStcRblP8Z92ltpj/s320/lanterns2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Wands for everyone: I saw a beautiful wands for $36 (a piece) on the internet. This was not in the budget, but Sculpey was. I purchased $30 worlth of sculpey...I figured I could make beautiful wands too. I already had wooden dowels and paint. I really wanted something special to attach to the wands so I spent $10 on a jar of real rose quartz. Of course I viewed several "how to" videos on using sculpey and it really is easy to use. Actually I love it. So time spent.......approx. 12 hours including (sealing the wands after they cooled) </span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">(FYI: I did bake the rose quartz to the sculpey...it was fine in the oven)</span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">Total spent $45 In addition, we needed the wands to make fairy potions. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEHq-U6gHo_ISKGcVtPuUfYaRV4nZL4a-NJnJ0jgDiMbUI3-PZkzNniWyXlHcUOJuzKeZOong2ttq0MOZpQG2H37xsZXMHRAKJh3EAyRguLV426Zy6DDI0OJz6Gr40nTVeEAtf0J-nBRWK0jLzD4rdWAQ3KwfKWMoVf3X_7ZJhWaGUtwpXrCHc-zi/s2560/wands.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEHq-U6gHo_ISKGcVtPuUfYaRV4nZL4a-NJnJ0jgDiMbUI3-PZkzNniWyXlHcUOJuzKeZOong2ttq0MOZpQG2H37xsZXMHRAKJh3EAyRguLV426Zy6DDI0OJz6Gr40nTVeEAtf0J-nBRWK0jLzD4rdWAQ3KwfKWMoVf3X_7ZJhWaGUtwpXrCHc-zi/s320/wands.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">We had two different Crafts: At 5 and Below they sold a Potion set for up to 6 people. So I purchased that and then went to the Dollar Tree and purchased additional vials, bottles for mineral spirits and more glitter. I did create a little booklet with magic spells that I handed out. Two of the potions you needed your wands to wave over the potion. The second craft were wooden birdhouses that can be painted and decorated. Cost $35. Really no time preparing except for making sure everything was accessible to guests. My thoughts on two crafts..........two are too much. We only focused on the fairy potions and there was not enough time to decorate birdhouses. So save your money and only offer one craft........really that is all you need. Now I have birdhouses sitting in my studio. LOL</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQUnKJerQcXqbtMDNfEfY8F2YYv1aoR_cn2MCZ2nHIuaT1txuQgK1A4QdWTTdOvX-gXHWUvIFK83ISth3WyRORAUNuUbE3t1ZvrjaSAPmfrFp7bSEmeIuzG0aoMZHl6vb8gDn9b54FejUdwRTJr8tiSygTXP_iwXEyJLxWOBE6Yrc3s4_IfnD6J3R/s4160/crafttable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQUnKJerQcXqbtMDNfEfY8F2YYv1aoR_cn2MCZ2nHIuaT1txuQgK1A4QdWTTdOvX-gXHWUvIFK83ISth3WyRORAUNuUbE3t1ZvrjaSAPmfrFp7bSEmeIuzG0aoMZHl6vb8gDn9b54FejUdwRTJr8tiSygTXP_iwXEyJLxWOBE6Yrc3s4_IfnD6J3R/s320/crafttable.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">Wings and floral crowns: Seriously I started making the crowns with real vines, but when I saw how much flowers cost and I would still have to weave them into the vine........I stopped what I was doing and ordered floral crowns from Amazon. I received 10 for $20. It was worth it to purchase and not make. Wings......I purchased a few wings from the Dollar Tree for anyone who needed a set. Total cost $35 </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">Decor: Hanging Floral. I had wooden dowels on hand and saved some paper flowers my Mom no longer wanted. I used dry vines from our yard to wrap around the dowels and then weaved the paper flowers in. I did purchase plastic beads that look like swarovski crystals in blush and clear and slid them on floral wire to create a glass bead garland. This took approx. 8 hours to make. Cost $20</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6clcOVmHqjZRtxvzn72txUamJ7y1jceUYcb0ZnSwk5FlfC8_8EE5XKtLIYuLcm3wcq5TLkCPWdleCF6TEldMhOAqHyjUFjwfkajJIn04icgWxJrDtO0JQkU2_6KJTwetB0xKmEH-x1SMMSaLcv5KyaNlCpqe1xa9-pBuelYcRNEKTR-1X1iQ1uWxT/s4160/floralceiling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6clcOVmHqjZRtxvzn72txUamJ7y1jceUYcb0ZnSwk5FlfC8_8EE5XKtLIYuLcm3wcq5TLkCPWdleCF6TEldMhOAqHyjUFjwfkajJIn04icgWxJrDtO0JQkU2_6KJTwetB0xKmEH-x1SMMSaLcv5KyaNlCpqe1xa9-pBuelYcRNEKTR-1X1iQ1uWxT/w300-h400/floralceiling.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">Hanging Paper Mache mushrooms: I love paper clay. I created mushrooms out of aluminum foil and then covered them in paper clay. They took about 3 days to dry and then I painted them with acrylic paint. Once they dried I sealed them with acrylic spray. Cost $15. Time: These took about 16 hours total.</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirVfA7HN879E0-JfOG6IUdMSbPHG5BhFvIg035octU8Ea3uZDhs0ld5XP0ckv90UyKaCHUN9NdDK484r4Zocp3qJxXXUb5HLgAEHit2haD19fTNHtb2D4I36kJhh0iUmM5keSWN54YEVTaKgNapXOLUern5As5B48lZC-XLWFb-SEUqzk6rQNdGoH_/s4160/completedmushroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirVfA7HN879E0-JfOG6IUdMSbPHG5BhFvIg035octU8Ea3uZDhs0ld5XP0ckv90UyKaCHUN9NdDK484r4Zocp3qJxXXUb5HLgAEHit2haD19fTNHtb2D4I36kJhh0iUmM5keSWN54YEVTaKgNapXOLUern5As5B48lZC-XLWFb-SEUqzk6rQNdGoH_/s320/completedmushroom.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Pn-Uqu38DbByOEoUa_k5epFduXapKlaNGlf6wm5pOzND3cUZ_XDb00cjMEkYJxF-UkmRGuwYroNpLdnUW8uMp99pobKG7HvdygjDuXpL1dK0D7scaNbG5xrfiHYFn33LArWOoDrYsfIq9mALiYn1fDL8qdXp2pNXl-KDbO01m3NMAG3MjNriNO1O/s4160/insidetent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Pn-Uqu38DbByOEoUa_k5epFduXapKlaNGlf6wm5pOzND3cUZ_XDb00cjMEkYJxF-UkmRGuwYroNpLdnUW8uMp99pobKG7HvdygjDuXpL1dK0D7scaNbG5xrfiHYFn33LArWOoDrYsfIq9mALiYn1fDL8qdXp2pNXl-KDbO01m3NMAG3MjNriNO1O/s320/insidetent.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Fairy domes: Cost $10. I made these the same time as the lanterns. I used the same materials. The domes were from the Dollar Tree. Super easy to make once I learned how to apply the glitter.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mY2Ny991Q4MN8SehX57enoBeGYF6xI3Aetc7uG7xEOGZEPGSyHmnxfqR6MYiAjrMwxUVUIYtUfr6-wK9UmuD8DsGblynh7MgfEMXkwjF7a2R7WObsQb0xAaW4j1o6FKcnqPEtuGvVj01ZoVofWI5IcyCkCiGCmmmt3flKMpgxq4AZO6_3Nk_aJ8C/s4160/fairydome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mY2Ny991Q4MN8SehX57enoBeGYF6xI3Aetc7uG7xEOGZEPGSyHmnxfqR6MYiAjrMwxUVUIYtUfr6-wK9UmuD8DsGblynh7MgfEMXkwjF7a2R7WObsQb0xAaW4j1o6FKcnqPEtuGvVj01ZoVofWI5IcyCkCiGCmmmt3flKMpgxq4AZO6_3Nk_aJ8C/s320/fairydome.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Food signs: found branches, wood slices, moss and flowers. Cost $7. I only had to purchase the wood slices. I enjoyed searching for the perfect branches for the signs. I made 7 of these.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8-liVzjpH9zmUra7uCyDiysh8s4U40UV-Cq05HDCKXTe2HqcLU0w1Btv0nEVPQcYXQntKhqVYq4SFg4b8hctUPXcPu-l5Mw02kL9sX2bKf829Sbijvf4rgu73uxH8-zcKeSg8rhaCO5B8bhmK8wsvABQc4Fq7LpVkKgJX2E-jWqpZo1KS3weNFL8/s4160/foodsigns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8-liVzjpH9zmUra7uCyDiysh8s4U40UV-Cq05HDCKXTe2HqcLU0w1Btv0nEVPQcYXQntKhqVYq4SFg4b8hctUPXcPu-l5Mw02kL9sX2bKf829Sbijvf4rgu73uxH8-zcKeSg8rhaCO5B8bhmK8wsvABQc4Fq7LpVkKgJX2E-jWqpZo1KS3weNFL8/s320/foodsigns.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Hanging photo backdrop: From Amazon. Cost $20 ( I plan to use this for a possible art show in the future.) The backdrop was a hit. Everyone was taking selfies and loved it. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Tablecloths: 2Fairy vinyl tablecloths from Oriental Trading. $10 (I wanted something that could be tossed ) </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">We did use fine china and silverware. It costs less but you do have dishes to clean up...I am fine with dishes to wash. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Flying fairy wishes: We all loved the flying fairy wishes. We tried to light them in the tent but it was too windy............so inside in the kitchen it worked. We were all clapping and laughing when the wishes flew. Absolutely purchase these. Cost $15</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6QzYUq6dGIEjaME8Ok_VNyIwQMl2gD_PCAB9xhu4kFe6H8qETg5t9xN8X-XMRulKHkACus1GJah8ZzMGIC5N4bXv4KrFeBQpM3jw1yhEbWv2HW-5mTQTo49PECUJ2_7RB_PiCRzKwggLMA_tRCgMuKVIMiIAyBh6x3dxGbaxvbOG8_d3phtxbzvz/s4160/outdoorsign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6QzYUq6dGIEjaME8Ok_VNyIwQMl2gD_PCAB9xhu4kFe6H8qETg5t9xN8X-XMRulKHkACus1GJah8ZzMGIC5N4bXv4KrFeBQpM3jw1yhEbWv2HW-5mTQTo49PECUJ2_7RB_PiCRzKwggLMA_tRCgMuKVIMiIAyBh6x3dxGbaxvbOG8_d3phtxbzvz/s320/outdoorsign.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> </div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AZ9B4HmkKHB-dIQ3TbTud25AYMwx7KQyXs7T5d6IzcJj-5sfoFTd333Q0vjrGtM7j3ZQpbKGI7PsIwRum-a31CUT4DAkEFpB69m9MFP2xEAuXOeyjlIBQ9m73souqq-3o7eeWHbKP6Iky0_xwvZN97vTxF4dP2mUPak0VHGH1dVfxzxrKMqJ64N7/s4160/yellowdoor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AZ9B4HmkKHB-dIQ3TbTud25AYMwx7KQyXs7T5d6IzcJj-5sfoFTd333Q0vjrGtM7j3ZQpbKGI7PsIwRum-a31CUT4DAkEFpB69m9MFP2xEAuXOeyjlIBQ9m73souqq-3o7eeWHbKP6Iky0_xwvZN97vTxF4dP2mUPak0VHGH1dVfxzxrKMqJ64N7/s320/yellowdoor.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">My garage has a few saved pieces of wood from previous projects..........which was perfect for fairy doors and a sign post. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">My sister made us outdoor mushrooms out of plastic bowls, felt and paper towel tubes. The cardboard tubes were spray painted white and she used E6000 to attach the bowls. White felt was glittered and attached to the bowls. Cost ($7) </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Ooh, the tent, side panels, tables and sheers are from my art studio. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">With any outdoor event, you have to be flexible. Originally the weather was forecasted to be on the cooler side: however, the day of it was blazing hot. I planned to have the food outside with a beautiful table set..... but with the temperature being so dam hot.... I left the food, plates and glasses inside and served buffet style. We had to carry our plates and drinks outside. I did make sure to have the air conditioner running inside the house so guests could go in if they were too hot outside. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">I had some oops moments.....but I rolled with it. And </span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">despite the warm air it was a beautiful day and everything was naturally gorgeous. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Enough play time (maybe not?) it is time for me to get back into my messy studio, clean it up and start painting. Instagram viewers probably think I gave up on my art career....never LOL.</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Happy Spring (or Summer if you are in New Orleans)</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Christin</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-17981689720252012572023-03-09T09:49:00.003-08:002023-03-10T03:23:49.092-08:00Thank you to everyone for making the Shadows Art & Craft Festival so much fun<p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;">We had a great time in New Iberia. The Shadows Plantation is a wonderful place to showcase your artwork, especially if this is your first out of town show. The commute for us was about 2 1/2 hours......so not bad. I was able to fit everything in the back seat of our truck and the bed of the truck. Somehow we managed to fit our bikes too. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">This is a laid back type of show; which was perfect for being tired. We had to do a lot of unloading and loading. I see why a lot of artists have little trailers so they can lock their stuff up. Eventually I do need to get some type of camper top that locks for the truck or mini trailer. (Future endeavor). So Glenn did most of the lifting and hauling because of my shoulder injury. I did suggest to him we should purchase a collapsible wagon before the show but he felt confident we didn't need it. After the show he mentioned we really need one. LOL .Seriously I appreciate all his help..........I couldn't have done it without him:)</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">I did try out my new tent wall idea; which is using heavy mesh tent to hang artwork vertically. I didn't do a test before the show........for in my mind I knew I would make it work. Surprisingly it did.....no issues. Also, I purchased lighted vines for the inside of my tent. I love the effect, and ordered more so my entire tent will be covered. Also, I made custom table runners with my logo.....I love them. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">Things I still need to make smoother. The checkout station. For some reason this continues to be my downfall, specifically wrapping encaustics and bagging them. I recognize that this is an issue and needs to be streamlined. So by next show I will pull it together. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Lastly, thanks to everyone who signed up for the raffle & receive my newsletter. A winner was emailed and their print is on the way.</span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">Check out my tent: </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtt6NkvyQxrPC_NkgEIQecC6JyX6b412XuZw-iAN51rC_f_PsmbhP3R8XuQgVYlKwtubkpCDg7H8RjZWVHvoxzaqbSNCAQ9tWSUhslKQ2ZsAldRr6Ti1Iqdjl1mXJ5tYDybtODUnbysd0RJD7b-RT10BJ6UCUlgseIfongjJbeGmXtjb1HkOWKUox1/s4160/magicalseries.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtt6NkvyQxrPC_NkgEIQecC6JyX6b412XuZw-iAN51rC_f_PsmbhP3R8XuQgVYlKwtubkpCDg7H8RjZWVHvoxzaqbSNCAQ9tWSUhslKQ2ZsAldRr6Ti1Iqdjl1mXJ5tYDybtODUnbysd0RJD7b-RT10BJ6UCUlgseIfongjJbeGmXtjb1HkOWKUox1/s320/magicalseries.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Great Vibes;">Magical Series </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QV9gDSJWxo_l2wmMO7MnwW32D2VaBObLO8ZRhQ8zSvdZm2EiuyJxdKo52O1yW-KcyqsRT6uI0sXDdv5z6PojahuTFKQQe_iBvP8Bl_jQXO0w9S9OaERAHOIdRRnwrD6A2SY7bq0O2dFyjZyfE30jHmLkYqPNlvBzsZs0WhLFLeliSumhrq0X2UHw/s4160/encaustic2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QV9gDSJWxo_l2wmMO7MnwW32D2VaBObLO8ZRhQ8zSvdZm2EiuyJxdKo52O1yW-KcyqsRT6uI0sXDdv5z6PojahuTFKQQe_iBvP8Bl_jQXO0w9S9OaERAHOIdRRnwrD6A2SY7bq0O2dFyjZyfE30jHmLkYqPNlvBzsZs0WhLFLeliSumhrq0X2UHw/s320/encaustic2.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Encaustics</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xPDEro3mUqUSPHoq4Ft6tT7FxGixEjIfbrSka5aCYfUo9vud3mf36oo1_aefqxRqDJic1zzrQNxpLOzXoIaJ_cg-s6XoTH9C2DVj3jGKfhkqhzT6wJOQ3uDyOHtLLEFnobKO6vDLdQcPaCA3FaQ1wkJikKAD7tPBFNFgfZJYrSsve-bpxtnlvF4G/s320/leftside.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front of tent </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf589djjg5GVuAmmsCpOByvn6VISybKWvv1C1VEPJMmMHq2LqjvCXrEv_wmSHJ1vZ_G79QEFyiF7mP5uPpgEXwQSrjgCj_z_adMXviV7wYjoJIhWJIoI2Pf2yjoTUSYz1_KfIWKse7gGoXoCgU3HLz6a8fXx5wxonDNbFyZvW9hz9bjW65E2hOShsp/s4160/magicalseries2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf589djjg5GVuAmmsCpOByvn6VISybKWvv1C1VEPJMmMHq2LqjvCXrEv_wmSHJ1vZ_G79QEFyiF7mP5uPpgEXwQSrjgCj_z_adMXviV7wYjoJIhWJIoI2Pf2yjoTUSYz1_KfIWKse7gGoXoCgU3HLz6a8fXx5wxonDNbFyZvW9hz9bjW65E2hOShsp/s320/magicalseries2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magical Series </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydWxOzl3TCxyfBnpJpC0yV41-q-KDlUH_EKElMeSbqweUNK-tMF5iG8k-OFNd5Dwi56tDUauF5z2JE1rvz8r6DuHwRumWdhWunN7TWk-9TBowc_8hoSu8aPFsXku3I3zOR5Qd9tNPU6PKbLeYN1c6AAHE9yJM2DHwAqQTxinTODgQsU5bJI33KO10/s4160/swampseries.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydWxOzl3TCxyfBnpJpC0yV41-q-KDlUH_EKElMeSbqweUNK-tMF5iG8k-OFNd5Dwi56tDUauF5z2JE1rvz8r6DuHwRumWdhWunN7TWk-9TBowc_8hoSu8aPFsXku3I3zOR5Qd9tNPU6PKbLeYN1c6AAHE9yJM2DHwAqQTxinTODgQsU5bJI33KO10/s320/swampseries.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Great Vibes;">Swamp Series </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"> Keep creating.</span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;">Christin </span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-4909953878209602762023-02-01T03:41:00.002-08:002023-02-01T03:41:11.722-08:00Preparing for an outdoor Art Festival.............it is more than the artwork<p> <span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">The countdown is on. I have about a month to finish as much artwork as I can, and all the non-artwork "things to do" before the March 4th outdoor art festival. Even though my list is long I will try to get as much done as I can.............and whatever can't get done, I will be ok with it. I still want to have some fun. </span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">The outdoor Art Festival is at The Shadows on the Teche. Check it out:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij95gyHvV5Gym1STCTpU20F11ErBRajNQlGoJLu6myXDYX0oMgFggqGRC6do8GWvffiNj9QqwHkXOoBYLZZfH7CPXgZL_G7x7FI2ZXK8ZlXyu_3_8HzeS3i6zHmd2x6zo_rfFheYv6yNp3gRwMrrJrfsP9IFQ1VTRGJpFUYOSOccGAQd1FisghozzY/s1288/shadows.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Shadows on the Teche" border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="1288" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij95gyHvV5Gym1STCTpU20F11ErBRajNQlGoJLu6myXDYX0oMgFggqGRC6do8GWvffiNj9QqwHkXOoBYLZZfH7CPXgZL_G7x7FI2ZXK8ZlXyu_3_8HzeS3i6zHmd2x6zo_rfFheYv6yNp3gRwMrrJrfsP9IFQ1VTRGJpFUYOSOccGAQd1FisghozzY/w400-h125/shadows.JPG" title="The Shadows on the Teche" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">November's outdoor art show had some challenges due to the weather, and well just experiencing new things in general. One of my goals in January was to sew up an art carrier in outdoor fabric. Before sewing this lovely carrier I had to lug a large box with my framed original paintings; which was heavy and wet cardboard..........no bueno. What I did was measure the box and sew up a carrier with handles that the box slips into. I love it. I used outdoor fabric from Hobby Lobby and heavy duty craft interfacing. (Note: you cannot iron interfacing to the outdoor fabric.........it pretty much disintegrates. Yep I did that) Basically I made a sleeve for each side of the box, slipped the interfacing in and sewed it up. I left a finished 1/2 border around each piece and sewed the carrier along the seam. My machine cannot sew through two interfacings. Things I should have done was sew the handles on before making the box. Oh well. It was a pain but I did it. No more worrying about a wet box and original framed paintings being destroyed:) Check it out:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzlveByPe0J5T5F4uyy2bbFtdoR5BUnjYkO3ZfmtEI6FSI8iWbW3Q-HnzW9HxRo2bgdFjMfcRLXeKH0nO_Nf11CZHK_5S_L8U711GIn5JsMeW3jEC16S7ODYYahSMfw_V3mnlK_tQOOT4QWxU8py91ePBBjjpqBqQ2x6LUFHXMsspFwMkXkzlbWxg/s4160/artcarrier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzlveByPe0J5T5F4uyy2bbFtdoR5BUnjYkO3ZfmtEI6FSI8iWbW3Q-HnzW9HxRo2bgdFjMfcRLXeKH0nO_Nf11CZHK_5S_L8U711GIn5JsMeW3jEC16S7ODYYahSMfw_V3mnlK_tQOOT4QWxU8py91ePBBjjpqBqQ2x6LUFHXMsspFwMkXkzlbWxg/w300-h400/artcarrier.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTOk4Nb0Wc_s-5d60e9dl3q1ZTJu-gjT_qKcr1GctpFQiSdRqM14GhUQBB73DwcdcKcA-NgvnH1gI2uqP1X8DgRq1-GV6yM5KK3TRroJcXr70_tLKHfc8zZPy0WZnSkl_yc4098aX7LkM-U5A88LAjgIws7jHsV6vn6oxV8_UwxsAO4rLpWppoGlV/s4160/artcarrier2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTOk4Nb0Wc_s-5d60e9dl3q1ZTJu-gjT_qKcr1GctpFQiSdRqM14GhUQBB73DwcdcKcA-NgvnH1gI2uqP1X8DgRq1-GV6yM5KK3TRroJcXr70_tLKHfc8zZPy0WZnSkl_yc4098aX7LkM-U5A88LAjgIws7jHsV6vn6oxV8_UwxsAO4rLpWppoGlV/s320/artcarrier2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAkQ-yfv0j1XWnldEh9Pk1nS234N3pIks1ovB2jqfNUbRfDJ0f4-YkyEIwENXrZXmfy_ayX8t6g5vEkKevSt_mDi26DXO9wy5iTId1ffubWE_9IBvPdeJcrblBm56DBpKGMuV9MAvimG6bLkGX85IgBSA2v7MEOdsFc1cSVGfQHU4t3iS45Lo4GLi/s4160/artcarrier3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAkQ-yfv0j1XWnldEh9Pk1nS234N3pIks1ovB2jqfNUbRfDJ0f4-YkyEIwENXrZXmfy_ayX8t6g5vEkKevSt_mDi26DXO9wy5iTId1ffubWE_9IBvPdeJcrblBm56DBpKGMuV9MAvimG6bLkGX85IgBSA2v7MEOdsFc1cSVGfQHU4t3iS45Lo4GLi/s320/artcarrier3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Signs: Yep I started with a hand painted sign, but after looking at Art Festival requirements, many will not let you hang hand painted signs. Signs are expensive and I really need to spend my budget wisely. Fortunately, I have free access to a Cricut. I created my design in publisher, saved as a jpg and uploaded it to Cricut. I didn't know this until I did some research...........You can use Cricut iron on / on wood. Yep. So I ironed my design to two different wood panels. I spray painted one in apple green and the other sign I left in the white barn wood. I like them both, and will probably use both in my tent. Check it out: </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhon8oCWRfX881ZQZiRcqdIsFrJMNAgOovsQFpWcCKzMpNBymLA3pO6VkcWIo3bS4OUFv8uYzTIPnFoI6uASPQfkMoDfzYPZGNOo8qbk8LdKcHVK83Q-hNi0t3eqn2GZrL7fgq-v8Pnf7n64yR-Ne6uN9NtUlVFBfOvDWfAKxcCRxsX0Qb0oOTI7y6m/s4160/sign1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhon8oCWRfX881ZQZiRcqdIsFrJMNAgOovsQFpWcCKzMpNBymLA3pO6VkcWIo3bS4OUFv8uYzTIPnFoI6uASPQfkMoDfzYPZGNOo8qbk8LdKcHVK83Q-hNi0t3eqn2GZrL7fgq-v8Pnf7n64yR-Ne6uN9NtUlVFBfOvDWfAKxcCRxsX0Qb0oOTI7y6m/s320/sign1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFDAoTYaHy5MRjqBrOJBU9fQwgEBnAFwhvZ3YXxPFpBxPHFmXysbobHMaJEOJQZBuhatc42kICgJjJzPX-x_tX6QjMuBY_d3pE_I_ppAjhKSBTIVTCIefWsioCJOa3XBgP5gBV-dMOlyOBRPCSU5KykDPUJU7CgJxyQs2uApOiY_fslk_eKANriIe/s4160/sign2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFDAoTYaHy5MRjqBrOJBU9fQwgEBnAFwhvZ3YXxPFpBxPHFmXysbobHMaJEOJQZBuhatc42kICgJjJzPX-x_tX6QjMuBY_d3pE_I_ppAjhKSBTIVTCIefWsioCJOa3XBgP5gBV-dMOlyOBRPCSU5KykDPUJU7CgJxyQs2uApOiY_fslk_eKANriIe/s320/sign2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">It is time to get back into the studio and keep creating. I am looking forward to sharing images and experiences after the Show.</span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">My best,</span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;">Christin</span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-30791316793877570762023-01-03T07:43:00.000-08:002023-01-03T07:43:59.818-08:00Happy New Year 2023<p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> <span style="font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;">This year my goal is to participate in at least 3 out door Art Festivals. Fortunately I already know I will attend Citrus Art Market twice this year. (Once in April and then in November)..............that leaves me with options for another or other venues. If all goes well, I will try to attend a Festival in New Iberia on March 4th...............however, if I can't swing it, then I will try for one closer to my home in October. </span></span><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: large;"> Really I just want to get out and meet people and talk about art:)</span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;">Having enough original artwork to sell has been an ongoing process. I continue to paint in watercolor and encaustic but sometimes not everything I paint looks good.............so I keep at it. Already I have completed 2 original watercolors with a third one in the works. So far so good.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;">I am still selling on Etsy; which has had it own unique issues. (Using Plaid to verify your bank info...(for anyone in the know,) it is hard to trust Plaid, but it is the only way to sell on Etsy.) Oh well. As a back up plan I did create my own website............even if I don't sell from it yet, at least it is an opportunity to sell from in the future. </span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;">Enough conversing, let's get to some images:</span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;">First up: Work in progress (when photo was taken): "Dangerous Mushroom II" Magical Series, watercolor </span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;">Second up: Video of work in progress: "The Start of Spring" Magical Series, watercolor</span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;">Third up: Work in progress: "Under the Swamp's Spell" Swamp Series, watercolor </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3Bd4gxksCR-f8CWwiY4MS4hm_w-nRSsXT1f-X0TkICXRx2TUmhVlNw3ikT2ThBgNwSyaH0wgeJ5ULy8IupHNl1KByUW6F1lRoe1Xp1evCO_-2WCObJmvSCzfhN2p56xotEO0FY512gXh8-sVF-JQTzOg1lKKwQnOu8fGZDNTvtPrMYxhMaybQPRK/s1650/DangerousMushroomII.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Watercolor Painting" border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3Bd4gxksCR-f8CWwiY4MS4hm_w-nRSsXT1f-X0TkICXRx2TUmhVlNw3ikT2ThBgNwSyaH0wgeJ5ULy8IupHNl1KByUW6F1lRoe1Xp1evCO_-2WCObJmvSCzfhN2p56xotEO0FY512gXh8-sVF-JQTzOg1lKKwQnOu8fGZDNTvtPrMYxhMaybQPRK/w309-h400/DangerousMushroomII.jpg" title=""Dangerous Mushroom II"" width="309" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='323' height='269' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwUww6SROwGeiNbWuZ-6mA_paRlse4wTlceOYyjMAMdDK82HlqQpoF870MN7je8RUnu1xF3wXQCZ1O0OqLFpA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UbeDvEN5CO4kb6_49396tdTXJa1PBdho_SJi0wQxHVUMZ9vRlWf5I0750Ame43IcoE4JaBb4-P7VFiXH4SFv-wqTLHt_9Hse2WbS92gBXCZ1VWmdlAnGvPCMoF4NX4uK5o8VK1mfGfHh77DM6M6GlRmHip9L1kSQJw3pyfgXPPGRs-mLC_ipowjR/s1650/UndertheSwampsSpell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Watercolor Painting" border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UbeDvEN5CO4kb6_49396tdTXJa1PBdho_SJi0wQxHVUMZ9vRlWf5I0750Ame43IcoE4JaBb4-P7VFiXH4SFv-wqTLHt_9Hse2WbS92gBXCZ1VWmdlAnGvPCMoF4NX4uK5o8VK1mfGfHh77DM6M6GlRmHip9L1kSQJw3pyfgXPPGRs-mLC_ipowjR/w400-h309/UndertheSwampsSpell.jpg" title=""Under the Swamp's Spell" Swamp Series" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;">I am looking forward to sharing my upcoming shows with you all.</span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;">My very best,</span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: medium;">Christin</span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-87603274683789957612022-11-15T06:38:00.000-08:002022-11-15T06:38:25.744-08:00Citrus Art Market- Check out my tent<p><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;">Our Art Sale took place this past weekend, and wow what an experience. We battled rain, wind, and very cold temperatures ....but we managed to survive and make sales:) </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;">I learned many valuable lessons this go around....and I should be able to bring my A game for the next event; which should be in the spring. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;">The biggest lesson was trying to create sales receipts but without a carbon copy. I did loose track of inventory numbers and had to physically count my left over inventory after the show........which was time consuming. Another artist suggested not handing out sales receipts but keep a notebook with items that sold. Maybe I will do that, but I did spend lots of time making fancy sales receipts and the carbon copy would solve the problem. Something to think on. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;">Anyway, check out the doors. They are so beautiful and give my tent a unique look. One mistake I made was not checking to see if they would fit under the canopy of my tent. By the way the doors currently do not fit under the canopy. I need to trim about 3 inches off the doors. Anyway, on Saturday, we had misting rain that started to collect on the paintings on the doors, so I had to continue to wipe them with a towel to keep dry. Lesson learnt. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;">Over all I am happy with my display and do plan to add something else to give my display a little bit of pop. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;">Check it out: </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQhHFRSCzCCi71icZD1tyyh0Dltpjzl2L5yoGNZf0ldpd_vef4KduYsdzrPPBWnLTtgCjTZoMYZj-9IVbEPzPY7Kxh_KWpeFlSR1NQ4Meli1HFHvOLHvPqutdvkxzE2HR0JDpcwE2bQFTazogK4srVhLui8aFjSZ3Lbyin-UUTOmXZIsEo0K2G3Le/s4160/cctent3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQhHFRSCzCCi71icZD1tyyh0Dltpjzl2L5yoGNZf0ldpd_vef4KduYsdzrPPBWnLTtgCjTZoMYZj-9IVbEPzPY7Kxh_KWpeFlSR1NQ4Meli1HFHvOLHvPqutdvkxzE2HR0JDpcwE2bQFTazogK4srVhLui8aFjSZ3Lbyin-UUTOmXZIsEo0K2G3Le/w400-h300/cctent3.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9r6r0CCewdaS_Zfozu1sp1Fjz2HO86NBDNSmgRrDQXwPH_My9snXWRkyC3-9rx1QQlw5Qewc8zlTyr9L1GWeRaKlV0_9OIGE6rtyUsAWpwPtwWlumDb_jNC6FXPZqKJyjo-yBwWXId4f2U1urx1y2YPybFB_5Xy1wXEj2zHsdR45ZVPN-Dpd63o4/s4160/cctent2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9r6r0CCewdaS_Zfozu1sp1Fjz2HO86NBDNSmgRrDQXwPH_My9snXWRkyC3-9rx1QQlw5Qewc8zlTyr9L1GWeRaKlV0_9OIGE6rtyUsAWpwPtwWlumDb_jNC6FXPZqKJyjo-yBwWXId4f2U1urx1y2YPybFB_5Xy1wXEj2zHsdR45ZVPN-Dpd63o4/w300-h400/cctent2.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-Jr7H5KwuffeDNMNt3EQcKe5vMcTefHWJiaFzzeL-tTNK2eK93-kcCfFc4TAnaTbBjh2_m7JH1y2uGU8ARzgPhVwwzZrOZqFuZiqcdECjmEYDNd2X9Kp0MvvO8UsTq9xik-KPueuMmhcH_6DKDUXjryQDaNpDDYHX8DpwzV-Cc3DuoNhsacJQ3U8/s4160/cctent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-Jr7H5KwuffeDNMNt3EQcKe5vMcTefHWJiaFzzeL-tTNK2eK93-kcCfFc4TAnaTbBjh2_m7JH1y2uGU8ARzgPhVwwzZrOZqFuZiqcdECjmEYDNd2X9Kp0MvvO8UsTq9xik-KPueuMmhcH_6DKDUXjryQDaNpDDYHX8DpwzV-Cc3DuoNhsacJQ3U8/w400-h300/cctent.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;">Happy Creating</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;">Christin <br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Great Vibes;"><br /></span></span></p><p><br /></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-90325328136406197942022-11-05T10:37:00.003-07:002022-11-05T10:37:19.085-07:00Fall Art Market -November 12th & 13th<p><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><i> Next weekend the weather looks to be beautiful. I have been working for months preparing for this outdoor event. I am very excited to be showing off my new paintings and sharing the weekend with my art friends. Check it out: </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAe7wmN8yY4oORy3dMH35bzMGBV-PWmfFX_OVXhPjvjXSs3wRahSGjEZCGbguPjC5IXHQkighzaPh6aTCnAgyXOhldIwzBWBwYf74t7E7tnw5WYLIR0zqqoaBKCe2s1EYnPC4py74h2sVkBbzmvWVqdR7_NBz99FjlYBE-Yid2F6ZYwD4N5L9_cnI1/s534/frontofpostcard.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="534" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAe7wmN8yY4oORy3dMH35bzMGBV-PWmfFX_OVXhPjvjXSs3wRahSGjEZCGbguPjC5IXHQkighzaPh6aTCnAgyXOhldIwzBWBwYf74t7E7tnw5WYLIR0zqqoaBKCe2s1EYnPC4py74h2sVkBbzmvWVqdR7_NBz99FjlYBE-Yid2F6ZYwD4N5L9_cnI1/w400-h284/frontofpostcard.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekU4KzbFPZl4VVxbNOdCsu1emcQNEVM7_pukDLgy7z2Y3PM8-cQyUm0V8tR7ykjQhthz3VYfnKZaOTObZ7MWAe02w9FUC1YRq1QX90rpz99Ru9Gq9k0h6Vcs77yUJiv-215HXYOHIlbXAVc7uYX-PcETdiGhq5F-BmppSBZyr6mujsyQROEAz7oGn/s536/Backofpostcard.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="536" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekU4KzbFPZl4VVxbNOdCsu1emcQNEVM7_pukDLgy7z2Y3PM8-cQyUm0V8tR7ykjQhthz3VYfnKZaOTObZ7MWAe02w9FUC1YRq1QX90rpz99Ru9Gq9k0h6Vcs77yUJiv-215HXYOHIlbXAVc7uYX-PcETdiGhq5F-BmppSBZyr6mujsyQROEAz7oGn/w400-h279/Backofpostcard.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><i>I hope to see you there,</i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><i>Christin</i></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-50561092211953525782022-09-28T06:08:00.001-07:002022-09-28T06:08:08.420-07:00Half of my studio ceiling is complete<p><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><i>Slowly my studio is coming together. I had a little bit of extra time on my hands and was able to paint the newly installed studio ceiling. Since I painted the ceiling the same color as the walls, the studio has a very light airy feel to it. Although, it is a little messy.............organization will be for another day. 😃</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><i>Check it out:</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGmRl5AABoZqqbM7Kkj4UDosJHgW9z6tt3wQSoyRZe7HpgOec8_KRHevKHaVQtgcWXGg9NTf-hIPyaFRIjTpWQK8dhuIdLC0JUKi78PQDG3ZNbXdpefQSosEy4k4pD9O_5vLRV2_AAw3KpbP2kELH1I7T6sWkTjstkbRB-EHCJ2Xv0oOnWGMNQzcO/s4160/ceiling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Painted studio ceiling soft white" border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGmRl5AABoZqqbM7Kkj4UDosJHgW9z6tt3wQSoyRZe7HpgOec8_KRHevKHaVQtgcWXGg9NTf-hIPyaFRIjTpWQK8dhuIdLC0JUKi78PQDG3ZNbXdpefQSosEy4k4pD9O_5vLRV2_AAw3KpbP2kELH1I7T6sWkTjstkbRB-EHCJ2Xv0oOnWGMNQzcO/w400-h300/ceiling.jpg" title="Painted studio ceiling" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><i>Here is another photo:</i></span></div><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0kn5E_PyxIaAM5TM6i8n61vaGNka409u6jsXi1FWal4J4DPYWIZFml8CvBudm39U6xTaNurag_N4TYCre60OLxwO42-NJi39u2BLqdn5Q6c9_PMa-2UvZnOVfYMnD9lZ6TRl-MgRgLy-lUD9QFFaGMzbdN8DOUiiV5QfC7cz_M2qTltrZ4w7vYCw/s4160/ceiling2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0kn5E_PyxIaAM5TM6i8n61vaGNka409u6jsXi1FWal4J4DPYWIZFml8CvBudm39U6xTaNurag_N4TYCre60OLxwO42-NJi39u2BLqdn5Q6c9_PMa-2UvZnOVfYMnD9lZ6TRl-MgRgLy-lUD9QFFaGMzbdN8DOUiiV5QfC7cz_M2qTltrZ4w7vYCw/w300-h400/ceiling2.jpg" title="Painted studio ceiling" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><i>I feel very fortunate to have this wonderful space where I can create to my hearts content.</i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><i>My best,</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia;"><i>Christin..................keep creating.</i></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-60683795200255560092022-08-17T11:17:00.000-07:002022-08-17T11:17:44.021-07:00Vacation = Studio Time <p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>August is a good time for me to take a vacation, since this is the time that least effects my job. I have been looking forward to taking time off so I can work in the studio and prepare for November's art sale. </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Here is a recap: in April, my artist friends and I had an outdoor art sale in my front yard. One of my artist friend's has a house on a busier street......... so for November's sale we will be in her yard. We are all very excited about the change of venue. </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Even though during April's sale I did some things right, I still had some failure moments. Like when my art prints took flight from the "clothesline" display idea I had. Oh well. Anyway fast forward, I really want to have a display wall to hang my original watercolors. Of course I am on a budget and even though the metal grid walls are very functional I really don't want to spend that kind of money. So, that is when I purchased vintage wood screen doors. Finally, I built the feet and tested out the functionality of my idea...........and with great relief it works. Check it out: </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC82RREe3AUw9c4T4WfW2NIkwf_-syboh3ZYWPUQgRSQwXxkRfYXigf6sLX974iMX0enyX2X3oKY_2SDPbAosb8Tycv7Yorbo8SF-_j-hH4BsSc9IOYIzM75rmHTdVqb3puqhIbixznI9OxYymC7tkmqy8Q9-tzl4PhIKrdbExXrWIqwIhidZK41ZB/s4160/doorwithart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Freestanding Door for Art Display" border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC82RREe3AUw9c4T4WfW2NIkwf_-syboh3ZYWPUQgRSQwXxkRfYXigf6sLX974iMX0enyX2X3oKY_2SDPbAosb8Tycv7Yorbo8SF-_j-hH4BsSc9IOYIzM75rmHTdVqb3puqhIbixznI9OxYymC7tkmqy8Q9-tzl4PhIKrdbExXrWIqwIhidZK41ZB/w300-h400/doorwithart.jpg" title="Vintage wood screen for Art Display" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Here is what I purchased to make these:</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>6 pieces of 2" x 3" lumber ($4 each)</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>4 metal inexpensive shelf brackets ($2 each) </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>4 decorative metal shelf brackets ( $7 each)</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>8 metal stakes to push into grass ( $2 each)</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Of course I had screws, glue and miter box for cutting. </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruUoUwh50sqZOgsUbiLbP6ZJ1c-O6JqLnvURQNzuBR5A7FMBBj-C1TWRT0NcKg9rXoa48EbEpyLKiw5xX5cem8bTpgQfas8B4yWb9RuHa3DWBGrJy272zCdvd3GhjHzjBCYSv7gS1CgEjtXGN7HX8p5qTEa_cvQhHUa6nRBei64jqZ1oV8iPyb-el/s4160/sideview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruUoUwh50sqZOgsUbiLbP6ZJ1c-O6JqLnvURQNzuBR5A7FMBBj-C1TWRT0NcKg9rXoa48EbEpyLKiw5xX5cem8bTpgQfas8B4yWb9RuHa3DWBGrJy272zCdvd3GhjHzjBCYSv7gS1CgEjtXGN7HX8p5qTEa_cvQhHUa6nRBei64jqZ1oV8iPyb-el/w300-h400/sideview.jpg" title="Side View" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Here are the details:</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>40" length of feet with holes in the front and back to push metal stakes through</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE9AXgU7vAhYsw8axYaTO-wNk-sZPt05cBWb9oaWBCnC9G7G5fgZo5pLzzMtlr79SabTdZ6rkpEGOjTp5k6G5cCoJ0jWzmALAIm3DAeyco6Rjyaaty5_phL-J6-nnopavvhrw_hVPi61lUyCAO-owwKrLb24a7MN4nfypiP0kCLVFVLL8HjlIp62mX/s4160/predrillholes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Predrill holes" border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE9AXgU7vAhYsw8axYaTO-wNk-sZPt05cBWb9oaWBCnC9G7G5fgZo5pLzzMtlr79SabTdZ6rkpEGOjTp5k6G5cCoJ0jWzmALAIm3DAeyco6Rjyaaty5_phL-J6-nnopavvhrw_hVPi61lUyCAO-owwKrLb24a7MN4nfypiP0kCLVFVLL8HjlIp62mX/w300-h400/predrillholes.jpg" title="Predrill holes then glue and screw" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>30" tall vertical to hold door in place. (One in front and one in back which makes like a sandwich. ) Vertical wood pieces were predrilled, glued and then screwed in place with 3" screws. </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Decorative shelf bracket secures the front of the wood and inexpensive white metal secures the back.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOe_XDlIOKZmbyt-tESJCTCYryjhtlUxejYMg_PdQBUyXL2iwaCTRXhm7Zk0WMRZU-vqq7CrVprGtUqoAOwBJDLZzpCirN2_zAsB_ELFKJG-XeFxkfKefdkvgdpjj_lPoXakaYljEuAQFvYgNPwDl62fi9DLPOtQ_1pWpXipJcaVvycTjR6K7gkeq/s4160/brackets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Metal shelf brackets to secure wood" border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOe_XDlIOKZmbyt-tESJCTCYryjhtlUxejYMg_PdQBUyXL2iwaCTRXhm7Zk0WMRZU-vqq7CrVprGtUqoAOwBJDLZzpCirN2_zAsB_ELFKJG-XeFxkfKefdkvgdpjj_lPoXakaYljEuAQFvYgNPwDl62fi9DLPOtQ_1pWpXipJcaVvycTjR6K7gkeq/w400-h300/brackets.jpg" title="Metal shelf brackets to secure wood" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i> My tent size is 10' x 10'. The doors are approx. 3' wide so with two of them that will fill one side wall with room to spare.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>I hope this blog helps someone with the freestanding door idea. It works!</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Keep creating.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>My best..............Christin</i></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-34852320907774026592022-06-06T08:32:00.000-07:002022-06-06T08:32:51.816-07:00Decorative cover for folding Chair<p> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>If only being an artist was creating artwork...............</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Ok enough of that. Currently, I am preparing for a fall outdoor art sale. This may seem silly to some, but I want to sew up a decorative slip cover for my folding plastic chair; which I will use for the sale. I really want the appearance of my tent to look more like a pop up shop. So for me having a decorative slip cover is another element to my "brand" or "look". </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>The words I think of when I think of my brand, are : natural, feminine, ethereal. etc.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i> Here is the fabric I picked out from Fabric.com: </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFUH-UVieewBufZV5PiC_Lahs81hHf8gEAOFf8JMIdwAWNjFt0-qrztgmWaV8lbcBtx4rE6zSeY9_RRklqMnfahk_SQbBLcyVycCFdhgWk89mz95Fam2qRdcVc8Z36EagxxwsuurgKPT4ETvztKenOagQEl8NxTWRmktbZlDOvIrEgsfIjF_BQ9rg/s599/fabricforchair.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="599" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFUH-UVieewBufZV5PiC_Lahs81hHf8gEAOFf8JMIdwAWNjFt0-qrztgmWaV8lbcBtx4rE6zSeY9_RRklqMnfahk_SQbBLcyVycCFdhgWk89mz95Fam2qRdcVc8Z36EagxxwsuurgKPT4ETvztKenOagQEl8NxTWRmktbZlDOvIrEgsfIjF_BQ9rg/w400-h378/fabricforchair.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Here is my folding chair:</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKoF-WPn8OGxSaOQ_uArwsTl16fC-XlY1JgiQK0VZ1LIANTXEq73P7j4Ee5Qp7HCzsw2SjJXoxsO6qdUS2dpKl4w5axEKtU7u-6U8pa8Gh9gU4wBE2DlKogTMlfHrj8koo6yoBSoBVN6KTzRu4nSfhGGbkCVC3WoyxrVHaD9UlzoZm6ft2bU8lCjq/s4160/chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKoF-WPn8OGxSaOQ_uArwsTl16fC-XlY1JgiQK0VZ1LIANTXEq73P7j4Ee5Qp7HCzsw2SjJXoxsO6qdUS2dpKl4w5axEKtU7u-6U8pa8Gh9gU4wBE2DlKogTMlfHrj8koo6yoBSoBVN6KTzRu4nSfhGGbkCVC3WoyxrVHaD9UlzoZm6ft2bU8lCjq/s320/chair.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>To create the pattern, I pulled out my freezer paper and folded it along the chair edges. I use a ruler to straighten out the edges and then I will add a 1/2 seam allowance. I will gather fabric along the seat seam and that will be full enough to cover the legs. Once this is finished I will try to remember to post the finished result............but I will definitely post photos of my tent at the show.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXo3UGV-e2qrlHF39P9JxlHnvhxARAjAWQ1Uhd4MxNYzpfhOhqLH1cBUCN_FZitWysAbIzPgPF994PPoiFRjCExNhok3DVjgAn8CyVsbSK6ANBNHRYOkP3TH0sNO7ZSWBEQT95mRc8dGJDScjoxD3xB072m_AXfBj6Bk0FalJUjXMV_8_-Sp3B4q8/s4160/chairpattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXo3UGV-e2qrlHF39P9JxlHnvhxARAjAWQ1Uhd4MxNYzpfhOhqLH1cBUCN_FZitWysAbIzPgPF994PPoiFRjCExNhok3DVjgAn8CyVsbSK6ANBNHRYOkP3TH0sNO7ZSWBEQT95mRc8dGJDScjoxD3xB072m_AXfBj6Bk0FalJUjXMV_8_-Sp3B4q8/s320/chairpattern.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Also, I am working on a new series of paintings. The Swamp Series. Living in South Eastern Louisiana the swamps and bayous play a significant role in most of our lives. It is not surprising that I would embrace the imagery. </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Check it out: </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTUwCel-tKuBpu5rMjBV8gJDZi8mG_ZK7-2JkeKdOwUIuJmqG2ns5waKFUswNyZ2XZlWagbJTV_GJj8kO5h0M_duauK1G7ockg8tSmRMDt7hJH8sGinIBMhLf3FwsiHOMZ5dMEzJ0UcGgvHFt_if8oUL1TwUtKpIVXr8jCcUM3lRAIxnU77-aLQiK/s1650/GlidingThrough.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTUwCel-tKuBpu5rMjBV8gJDZi8mG_ZK7-2JkeKdOwUIuJmqG2ns5waKFUswNyZ2XZlWagbJTV_GJj8kO5h0M_duauK1G7ockg8tSmRMDt7hJH8sGinIBMhLf3FwsiHOMZ5dMEzJ0UcGgvHFt_if8oUL1TwUtKpIVXr8jCcUM3lRAIxnU77-aLQiK/w400-h309/GlidingThrough.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">"Gliding Through"</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><i>I am in the process of test prints for this watercolor. I am hopeful to have this piece listed on Etsy for August...............along with other Swamp Series paintings. You can always check out my work on Etsy/ Softly Painted Stories (shop name)</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Happy creating,</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Christin</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-22091079306319494072022-05-04T04:43:00.001-07:002022-05-04T04:43:12.166-07:00Freestanding Wall for Outdoor Art Sale<p> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>What an incredible two days. I am referring to our Outdoor Art Sale. The art sale was surprisingly successful and we had a lot of fun.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>With any outdoor event, the weather is a major concern. The forecasters predicted rain one day and then the next day they would change the forecast to no rain. The forecast would continue back and forth like this, but there was not enough concern to change the date of the sale. The weather was pretty good for us; however, we had a little bit of rain from a few passing clouds but nothing serious. The wind was pretty intense for both days and I learned some valuable lessons.....regarding the wind.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>As soon as I finished displaying all my prints and framed pieces, a gust of wind blew everything face down. </i></span><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;">The super cute clothesline idea did not work for me. Yes, my prints took flight and a customer helped me pick them up. </i><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;">When this happened, I laughed and immediately starting thinking how I could better display my pieces, and not lose them. </i></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;">Besides the wind, moving furniture out of my studio to the front yard is fine; however, we are now changing the location for the next sale and I don't see how I can lug my furniture without a moving van. So portability is my next issue to conquer. </i></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;">Check out the look of my tent:</i></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aIh2DflqVwaBRyA1lq1TffISZruWJiRD8kN-NOfw-bLYZHs4FNWmlbqQyeTIl6RCnGJQ-UtsoYSxubXVvf8KfJU5d79VjZcd1rkm4D_JQZ8Caz8M7L7u5oK00DAiU6cjV94u-ENmoE0B_2jWXKFfcr7tfnwxLDLq1T76iQgcXqTkZW_JhGwX9rs_/s4160/tent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aIh2DflqVwaBRyA1lq1TffISZruWJiRD8kN-NOfw-bLYZHs4FNWmlbqQyeTIl6RCnGJQ-UtsoYSxubXVvf8KfJU5d79VjZcd1rkm4D_JQZ8Caz8M7L7u5oK00DAiU6cjV94u-ENmoE0B_2jWXKFfcr7tfnwxLDLq1T76iQgcXqTkZW_JhGwX9rs_/w400-h300/tent.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></div><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /> As you can see the wind was blowing my sheer curtains all over the place. Eventually, I pinned them to the table cloth. On the left side of the photo my artwork is laying face up because the wind knocked them face forward. In this photo I ditched the clothesline..........no need for hanging cording if there are no prints hanging from it.</i><p></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;">Moving forward. I went out of my comfort zone and looked on Craigslist for some old doors or screen doors to make freestanding walls. Fortunately someone was offering two for $20. And I did not hesitate. My sister did come with me to make sure I stayed safe, and now I have two vintage screen doors that with a little bit of work will be my future portable displays.</i></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;">Check them out:</i></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb31HOYgBxWYDE9wdrUf9vOTtbfdpHKo4v4RINakGcIwOOydIiYDqMWmvJyx9QuuVcKchBMsFbkTDnaXn5vNRuDuDLN3rRJHFeWWXoinhKCpkzUtJgncfuNTLF30FOHtqQ6AVlEOoa656ZjOrMe7sOSD5VIfH_s49gTVkiK6QOsTPpsFq93FpeU6gL/s4160/screendoors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb31HOYgBxWYDE9wdrUf9vOTtbfdpHKo4v4RINakGcIwOOydIiYDqMWmvJyx9QuuVcKchBMsFbkTDnaXn5vNRuDuDLN3rRJHFeWWXoinhKCpkzUtJgncfuNTLF30FOHtqQ6AVlEOoa656ZjOrMe7sOSD5VIfH_s49gTVkiK6QOsTPpsFq93FpeU6gL/w300-h400/screendoors.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;">I do plan on cutting off two inches from the bottom............they are pretty tall. 80" I believe. Also, they will be painted the same heirloom white color. Of course...........the hardest part will be making feet for them so they will be standing upright.......even with the wind!</i><p></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;">What a great find! </i></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>My artist friends and myself are very grateful to all our friends and family members who came out and supported us. We are truly lucky and thank everyone who stopped by. We really appreciate ya'll. </i></span></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;">Keep creating.</i></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></i></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;">Christin</i></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></i></p><p><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></i></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-81409273292414409112022-04-10T12:51:00.001-07:002022-04-10T12:51:02.241-07:00Art Bazaar & Etsy <p> <span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Lots of updates: At the end of March I launched my own ETSY shop. This has been a goal of mine and has taken about year to figure out and plan.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Currently I am painting in watercolors. Although oil painting is my absolute favorite.........it would have taken me a minimum of two years to get a body of work together for an Etsy shop. Something I really did not want to do. So watercolors it is. Although, in my shop I decided to make giclee prints of the originals. Eventually I will sell the originals, but for an art fair not Etsy.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Check it out: Shop name is Softly Painted Stories</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYnkXbuiHFden38JTZ2wGAB3eSUvQYI-T5ZLP5Tx81wdh7fbeTcqwfmJswkmRIJqg7bI8zijgcZzgkLLVdC13aE2iWKTqUvaHbbXgMI4ZjOzpYZd6tZxuS-KB9iBsuHWcmXu729_eHcV8XbveoD3IfNC0LK1xcBPM5abOJ5CdbVgyHsP4Npu2BDqU8/s1438/ETsyJPG.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="1438" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYnkXbuiHFden38JTZ2wGAB3eSUvQYI-T5ZLP5Tx81wdh7fbeTcqwfmJswkmRIJqg7bI8zijgcZzgkLLVdC13aE2iWKTqUvaHbbXgMI4ZjOzpYZd6tZxuS-KB9iBsuHWcmXu729_eHcV8XbveoD3IfNC0LK1xcBPM5abOJ5CdbVgyHsP4Npu2BDqU8/w640-h260/ETsyJPG.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><i>Other news: My artist friends and I are having an Art Bazaar on April 23rd and 24th. This was suppose to happen last fall but with Hurricane Ida.........we had to postpone it.</i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>I am taking this art sale as an opportunity to reacquaint myself with outdoor markets. It has been years since I have ventured in outdoor selling and with this small scale I will see if I am interested in pursuing large events. We'll have to see.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Check it out: </i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7B6N--_s-cMXDe9BeBngc6N1c0FOh21xuaxOz5AF_BPV1dhB-se2lMwdSlnnKV17qxcg_HSsOqpLsJwqsD4Ao4iiPAHKn_1gJvwKMlJXdA3oa_02FYRiATmh56QyPh4bhWRK5v7ou9-9UkjeX1g7bahzTHK7RhvVgA6hWFDQuWD1bN4ymfitpKNq/s1650/flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7B6N--_s-cMXDe9BeBngc6N1c0FOh21xuaxOz5AF_BPV1dhB-se2lMwdSlnnKV17qxcg_HSsOqpLsJwqsD4Ao4iiPAHKn_1gJvwKMlJXdA3oa_02FYRiATmh56QyPh4bhWRK5v7ou9-9UkjeX1g7bahzTHK7RhvVgA6hWFDQuWD1bN4ymfitpKNq/w640-h494/flyer.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></span></div><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Keep creating!</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Christin </i></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-37788755075814747832022-03-28T06:57:00.005-07:002022-03-28T06:57:55.365-07:00Ceiling for Studio<p> <span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: times;"><i>So electricity in the studio has been a goal for me, since commandeering the outdoor shed during Covid. I have been happy with my little studio, but lighting has been an issue. My ultimate goal is to have electricity in the studio so even when it rains I can paint. </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: times;"><i>Logistically running electricity from our house to the studio isn't feasible. Our main water line runs in between the studio and house and running wires above.........well it would be unsightly and in the way. </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: times;"><i>Ultimately we decided on solar panels. Yesterday we ordered a 400 solar watt kit from <a href="https://www.renogy.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwuYWSBhByEiwAKd_n_l9l3HvLgiPzogCBPuRTKSfQyObkvV5yfPc7IWYv7HQ9_T-0sa2CBBoCEjgQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Renogy</a> along with battery and accessories. Mind you I have no idea what I am doing, but I have watched hours of videos, and get the gist of installation. For sure there will be some yelling and possibly crying when installing but it will be worth it in the end.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: times;"><i>Before I get too ahead of myself, I really need to finish putting up a ceiling in the studio before solar panels can be installed. Right now all you see is the shiny silver insulation board. (Ugly) So this past weekend, I installed 1/2 of a wood ceiling.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: times;"><i>Check it out:</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: times;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd9aPuaig0jeIczMlA3aq6QYip7kGa5VejAT8v6pi-ibGwRFvJnBckxEeH93jPDCAh1kR4nHEVAdsH8q92YZOiUV7wjpB_yjlb4fLxvAo_yXoYDEU3YLHycshW8P-0jAnhka-4dp1pl21tbJKqXvY0lpk80R6t8IMnTOkq0J6FolGM5ZSK7Bq_xkqA/s3008/Ceiling.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3008" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd9aPuaig0jeIczMlA3aq6QYip7kGa5VejAT8v6pi-ibGwRFvJnBckxEeH93jPDCAh1kR4nHEVAdsH8q92YZOiUV7wjpB_yjlb4fLxvAo_yXoYDEU3YLHycshW8P-0jAnhka-4dp1pl21tbJKqXvY0lpk80R6t8IMnTOkq0J6FolGM5ZSK7Bq_xkqA/w640-h426/Ceiling.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: times;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>I love the exposed beams. Of course all of this still needs to be caulked and painted. (This is the same soffit I used for the walls.) My studio is 10' x12' ..............so it took 3 pieces of soffit and 12 pieces of trim. Unfortunately the trim only comes in a 10' sticks, so I ended up with a lot of small left overs. (Oh well) My goal for next weekend will be to install the other side of the ceiling. Humm.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>Once the ceiling is complete............solar panels will go up on the outside. </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>Wishing everyone a happy spring and keep creating,</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>Christin</i></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-39409100770357932412022-02-27T10:55:00.000-08:002022-02-27T10:55:03.195-08:00Night Stand Drawer to Display Bin<p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>Recently on my way to work, I saw a night stand sitting out for the garbage. The drawer is what I was interested in. So I pulled over and very quickly put the drawer in the back of my truck. (I didn't want to be late for work.) </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>Later on, I went through my studio and pulled out prints and artwork I wish to sell for our Art Bazaar. Yes the Art Bazaar is rescheduled for April. Sure enough the drawer was a perfect fit for using as a display bin. </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>Supplies: I ordered 4 wooden legs and the metal attachments, a small left over piece of wood, wood trim and glass knobs.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>By no means am I an engineer, because the original legs I purchased were 28" tall. Once I attached them to my drawer............the drawer became unstable and almost fell over. Not something you want a customer to worry about. LOL. So back to Home Depot for shorter legs. Yes, short squat legs came in handy and are perfect for my display bin. No wobbly here.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>Check out the finished product:</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGilgnz1oduxHMnfUepTRxR2w4kSN5psJP6o_wPshYnbmkR2XRYQtsEQj6NJ5MQHEZCqT6588l9qt4CaUU56JblUBptdY5E8FJVnQFgeo0nwdamAjKCu7oBIHWCrAkd5SX0ih8ZuYXZHYrpx_P5oUogKtmDmBvuHvhJPnT7ayjtkT-TUbF4yXe6fOL=s2742" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2742" data-original-width="2014" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGilgnz1oduxHMnfUepTRxR2w4kSN5psJP6o_wPshYnbmkR2XRYQtsEQj6NJ5MQHEZCqT6588l9qt4CaUU56JblUBptdY5E8FJVnQFgeo0nwdamAjKCu7oBIHWCrAkd5SX0ih8ZuYXZHYrpx_P5oUogKtmDmBvuHvhJPnT7ayjtkT-TUbF4yXe6fOL=w470-h640" width="470" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>The glass knobs are from the dollar tree. Too cute.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>Happy creating </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times;"><i>Christin</i></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782511387322893378.post-54632714851905990952021-12-20T16:39:00.000-08:002021-12-20T16:39:07.082-08:00New Watercolor Paints <p> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>As of late I have been trying out different brands of pan watercolors. The five dollar brand really isn't professional quality, and if I want to sell my artwork on the internet, I really need to get serious about my paints. With that said.........I don't want to overspend on paints either. </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>I think I found a good compromise with <a href="https://vivartsupplies.com/" target="_blank">Vivart </a>Watercolor Set. Here is the low down on these wonderful paints:</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>The colors are high pigmented..........which means the colors show up bright. Totally blend-able. Love that there are 48 colors in the pan...........which means I spend less time mixing. Well priced. Looks like they will last for a good while.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Over all I am happy with the paints. Check it out:</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #a64d79; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitUd66IYOsEe5CcsUqNd4xdSwMocUGV0fA_Z0vFRfpEGlE7mdvho4q1lYh7-eYKqUsInaJDPm14k6P9HXnh2v-RX9EfgsN_TjaJooAID36zAckhRARE-5FCoNyNiNhc-vxHR-4_XE6_uz258byWeefqHrfsko6MxyFPP350pKCdN52ltFvBBuhek5Q=s4160" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitUd66IYOsEe5CcsUqNd4xdSwMocUGV0fA_Z0vFRfpEGlE7mdvho4q1lYh7-eYKqUsInaJDPm14k6P9HXnh2v-RX9EfgsN_TjaJooAID36zAckhRARE-5FCoNyNiNhc-vxHR-4_XE6_uz258byWeefqHrfsko6MxyFPP350pKCdN52ltFvBBuhek5Q=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><i><span style="color: #6aa84f;">I hope everyone has a joyful holiday.</span></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Keep creating</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: trebuchet;"><i>Christin</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #a64d79; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJuj7bTk9w5a81YBS34B_t0EcOmt_jDGExwx2LhxeyVRV5Mg0A5CzupVQ_fdgm667tFnYYWjreBxdFA0XDDlhD0H8YUhFXT9e2X_SciIb4rENpjXwnbUecyr9tr54GyUQQmYToFuTXPEzsqaEGmr32iijqVn4iSiHDnKwCnCOJQl8zA6B6tNx3H2d5=s3644" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2733" data-original-width="3644" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJuj7bTk9w5a81YBS34B_t0EcOmt_jDGExwx2LhxeyVRV5Mg0A5CzupVQ_fdgm667tFnYYWjreBxdFA0XDDlhD0H8YUhFXT9e2X_SciIb4rENpjXwnbUecyr9tr54GyUQQmYToFuTXPEzsqaEGmr32iijqVn4iSiHDnKwCnCOJQl8zA6B6tNx3H2d5=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #6aa84f;">"Playing on the Surface of the Water"</span></i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #a64d79; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><i style="color: #a64d79;"><br /></i></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /></i></span></p>CC'sCreativeConceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00772215935922294786noreply@blogger.com0