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I am so excited to share some amazing news with you....It all started last October....October 24th to be exact.....I got the most amazing e-mail ever....from NBCof all places....
In the e-mail they asked about some of my work and would like to purchase my art for use on an upcoming show and would like me to sign some clearance release papers so they can .....can you believe it!!!NBC!!!! what a day!!! so exciting!!! I did mention something amazing happened to me way back when but wanted to wait to let you all know.........and the day has finally arrived for me to share it!!! The name of the Show that Premiers on May 23rd 2013 is Save me.....
One of my paintings on the set is 4 feet tall!! so it will be hard to miss....I feel so truly blessed to be able to create art every day and to feel like I am living my dreams.....This is a huge huge accomplishment for me in my art career and I still to this day have to pinch myself.... I hope you will all watch the show and try and spot my artwork!!! Today I am sharing a painting I did of the star of the show...Anne Heche.....it is an ink and watercolour and I am so proud to share this and my news with you all...I created it as a little reminder that dreams really do come true....because I still feel like I am dreaming.....
I am linking up with my amazing PPF and blog friends who follow my art every week....and I am Thankful for each and every one of you.... Follow me on Twitter Join my Facebook Page Follow Save Me on Twitter Join Save me on Facebook
47 Comments on My Art on NBC!!!! amazing news I can finally share with you all!!!, last added: 5/3/2013
THAT IS AWESOOOOOOME!!!! Congratulations Diana! Really I couldn't be happier for you! That is fantastic news, you were the very first blogger I messaged over 5 years ago when I started back on my arty path. You have been so encouraging of my work from the very beginning and started me blogging and meeting lots of wonderful people in the process. So thank you and congratulations on this amazing milestone in your career, you sooooooo deserve it!
I don't know if I'll be able to see this show from Oz so if you could some how share the work they are using when you are able that would be fantastic!!!! :)
Thank you so much Nicola!!!! I am still pinching myself!!! I am so happy that you we met in blogland and are always inspiring each other to create and believe in our dreams!!!!
Oh how wonderful! Dreams do come true what wonderful inspirational story to share. I imagine that we wont get the show here in NZ but if it ever comes I will surely look out for your painting. You must have been walking on air when you got the news. Congrats.
Hugest congratulations... I really hope the show comes to Australia... so glad you can finally share the news with us all... must have been so hard to keep it to yourself...xx
That is amazing news - how exciting for you!! Have you blogged the piece of art that will be on the show? No wonder you are so excited - that is a huge thing for any artist to have their work on a tv show seen by so many. I also hope that this show makes its way over to the UK as I like Ann Heche and it looks like a fun show!
Congrats with this awesome news. I think the NBC ave good taste in art. I'm a bit sad we can't watch it in holland. Have a nice weekend. Liefs, Melanie
Wow Diana, that's amazing! Such wonderful news, you must be so excited! I'm afraid we won't be able to get that show here in Australia, maybe you can post a picture of the paintings here? Now go and celebrate, you deserve it!
What a wonderful story, congratulations on your success. I'm in Australia so hope you'll be able to post pictures of your paintings on your blog too. :-)
Wow, this is fantastic news! Congratulations Diana, I'll put a reminder on my calendar. Your painting of Ann is gorgeous. p.s. you must be on pins and needles with excitement...to be expected : ) ENJOY THE ADVENTURE!!!
Wow!! What an awesome opportunity!! You must have read that email a thousand times, and pinched yourself to make sure you were alive. lol Congratulations!!! :)))))
Oh how exciting! SO proud of you, such an amazing opportunity. You must feel like you are floating on a cloud! Can't wait to watch and spot your work!! HUGS xoxo
Wow!!! Congratulations! I can't wait to tune in and see this painting of yours - I hope it gets lots and lots of TV time. I'm guessing you are buzzing with delight. I know I am! So exciting to hear when dreams come true... Marji.x
Oh Happy Days!!!!! Congratulations Diana! You certainly deserve this you work so hard are so committed and not the least so talented!!! I am happy for you dear. I can't watch the show but maybe later in a video? Enjoy this feeling and have a happy weekend ♥M
Toutes mes très sincères félicitations ma chère Diana... je suis toujours un peu en retard ces derniers temps pour te visiter !... En fin de semaine je dois m'absenter pour une quinzaine de jours... mais j'essaierai si internet est dans le coin ! de venir te faire un petit coucou.
Today I was in a bit of a slump so I had no idea what to warm up with....so I made my coffee and sat with my sketchbook....and for some reason....a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich popped into my head....so this piece below is my 10 Minute Warm Up.....
I had so much fun with it that I took another 10 minutes to just play around with it and then created the two coloured pieces above.....I am telling you ....you have to try this Warm Up thing out....you will love it and get inspired by the weirdest things....Then you will start each and every day with a little creativity....and fun....and who doesn't need that?
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday....Sunday....so join me!!! won't you!
I am having so much fun working on all sorts of iPad covers in my new line in my Etsy Shop....I am sharing a new one I just added to the line...all about sweet cupcakes....These sketches and ideas are on my workspace...so I am linking up with all of the inspiring people over at WOYWW....
This piece was inspired by one of my 10 Minute Warm Ups....
It is amazing to see what your 10 Minute Warm Ups can turn into....Hope you will join me during the week!!
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday....Sunday....so join me!!! won't you!
I love your new cover! Wow--actually exists because of your ten minute warmup. I am so inspired to try it, so I will be back later! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #42
wow that is a great cover I am sure you will get lots of orders as they are so in at the moment Happy WOYWW #203 and thank you for sharing your desk with us today Ria #60
Hope you are all having a great start to the week....I just enjoyed a nice cup of coffee and worked on my 10 Minute Warm Up for today.....I added some colour to the piece I worked Sunday....I am in love with Sunflowers....I even wrote my first Picture Book about Sunflowers....
We all went biking on a new trail by our home yesterday and it was so much fun....I am feeling it in my legs today....but it was so worth it....I finally got a new bike I love and I am hoping that this will become our daily family fun....
The weather is gorgeous and the birds are singing and the grass is getting greener....and it feels so much when you can get some fresh air!!!
Now all I need is more warmth and the start of Gardening Season....
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday....Sunday....so join me!!! won't you!
Happy Tuesday Everyone....and Happy Creating.....
5 Comments on 10 Minute Warm Up.....Tuesday....., last added: 4/25/2013
sunflowers are so pretty, especially yours. just sitting here on the sofa looking out the window at everything turning green...I love this time of year. Enjoy your new bike. :0) Debbi -yankeeburrowcreations
Happy Earth Day Everyone....today we had to spend some time on Earth Day for our Warm Up....so we painted our hands like the Earth and made hand prints....then we drew the Earth and painted our fingers to be people all around the World.....The whole point is to make a commitment to do our best to take care of the Earth....our home....and the home of all the wonderful animals and plants that sustain and keep us.....There is so much we can do....and even though each step may be little ...they all add up.....I even found this amazing site where you can learn about alternatives to current harmful products and make your own recipes for safer ones.....here is the link....
What are you doing to celebrate the Earth today and everyday?
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday....Sunday....so join me!!! won't you!
Happy Earth Day Everyone....and Happy Creating.....
3 Comments on Happy Earth Day....10 Minute Warm Up with our munchkin....., last added: 4/23/2013
She is not only our home, she is our Mother. And as far as we know, she is the only one we have....so we should do the best we can to protect and save her.
I am warming up with a nice sugar bowl and creamer....and some flowers....I will add some colour to this piece tomorrow for my 10 Minute Warm Up.....so be sure to pop back and say hello!
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday....Sunday....so join me!!! won't you!
Lesson of the day today.....if you can help someone....don't hesitate....
Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend and I hope you have a great start to a new week....
Love you pictures Diana thanks for sharing and what a beautiful looking boy of yours and such glowing eyes and so friendly looking. So lovely you could give him a treat of a lovely vacation. My hubby and I took our children there when they were this age. perfect age. Happy Saturday!
Hi Everyone!!! and welcome to week # 096 of Sweet Saturdays.....I created this fun challenge to make us focus on the Sweet things around us....more focus on the good and positive equals a more positive life....we took a little break from this ....but it is back!!
Sweet Saturdays is all about blogging about something sweet in our lives...it could beart, illustrations,food,a recipe or a sweet photo....or a sweet find in your favorite shop...so create your blog post and pop back and share your link with all of us....
Welcome and we look forward to seeing your posts.....
Please make sure to add Sweet Saturdays to your blog post and post the URL address of that post and NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for Sweet Saturdays when they arrive at your website.
1 Comments on Sweet Saturdays Week 96....Come join the fun!!!, last added: 4/20/2013
Hi Everyone....I have no idea where the week went....it flew by....This week was full of surprises....we enjoyed some warmer days and went hiking and we just bought some new bikes so we can also start some Mountain Biking and riding on the new trails by our home....the weather makes you long to be outdoors....so I am up for anything these days.... We even played some soccer yesterday...it was 77 degrees out!! I even had to turn the a/c on in my car....(but don't tell my husband ...he will think I have gone mad....) Had a scarf on one day and then was way too hot the next day....typical.....lol.....
Anyways...back to the reason for this post...... Paint Party Friday.......I had the pleasure of working on a special commission for a client this week....her son attended kindergarten class with a special teacher ....about 25 years ago...and she is retiring in May......so they asked me to create a custom watercolour of her classroom!! what a fun time I had working on this cute classroom!!! I feel truly blessed to be able to create everyday....
I hope this painting is a huge hit with the special Teacher who is getting it as a gift....
What have you been up to this past week? I hope you had a wonderful time ......
Happy Friday and Happy Creating Everyone....
29 Comments on Paint Party Friday....a Custom Watercolour Commission...Class is Dismissed...., last added: 4/26/2013
Oh my GOD you had to have gone into the classroom to do this! It is spectacular! My cousin retired recently after teaching 30 years of kindergarten! She would LOVE your rendition of her/ any teachers room! De--- light---full!
What a wonderful idea to give the teacher! And you created a wonderful piece for her :-) Yes spring has come here also, and leaves are starting to come out and the first flowers too!
My friend was a K teacher for 30 years she loved art and she would of loved this as a gift also but unfortunately she died from Pancrea cancer. The good news her daughter is in teachers college perusing her Moms love of being a teacher. I miss Lynne her Mom so much and her daughter I babysat when Lynne took extra classes for Special need children. Enjoy the days as you never know what To-morrow brings. Your work is lovely, cheerful and excellent always. Have a nice day.
What a great way to celebrate a special person. I love how you captured her classroom. it will be a very special way for her to remember her years as a teacher. Well done.
What a wonderful surprise for a special woman - there is no way she won't love it. It is sweet and whimsical. I hope whenever she looks at it she will remember all the little lives she has touched. HPPF
Hi Everyone....I am having a fun morning playing around with my 10 Minute Warm up Sketch from yesterday....today I am sharing some fun 10 Minute Warm Ups....in Colour...playing around in colour is always fun!!! I think candy can make just about anyone smile...any age....so I share these with you all....some virtual sweets for my sweet Blog Friends.....
I also what asked about what I am grateful for........so my answer this morning is.....
I am grateful for my sweet husband who is my biggest fan.....I am grateful that I am a Mommy.....I am grateful for my amazing Family....I am grateful for my amazing friends.....I am grateful to wake up everyday and create art.....I am grateful to hear the birds singing....to feel the ground under my feet....and to believe in dreams.....and so much more.......
What about you? what are you Grateful for today?
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday....Sunday....so join me!!! won't you!
Happy Tuesday Everyone and Happy Creating....
3 Comments on 10 Minute Warm Up.....Candy and Gratitude....., last added: 4/18/2013
Love the candy in collor. I think it would be very nice wrapping paper :) I'm greatfull I still have my both parents in good health, my children, my sweet husband, our sweet red cat, that the sun is shining today, that I live my life... And a much more;) Have a nice day, liefs, Melanie
Hi Everyone....sipping on some yummy Chair Tea this morning and drew up these super cute sweets....I needed to create some candy for some strange reason and here they are.....I can't wait to play around with these tomorrow morning and see what types of surface designs I can come up with....super fun to just take a break and create just for fun!!! you have to try it!!!
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday....Sunday....so join me!!! won't you!
Happy Tuesday Everyone and Happy Creating....
11 Comments on 10 Minute Warm Up.....WOYWW..... Wednesday.....Candy!, last added: 4/21/2013
love your candy drawings made me start thinking about sweets that we had when I was a child Have a great WOYWW today and enjoy the rest of your week Ria #40
Hi Everyone....My heart sank yesterday when I heard about what transpired at the Boston Marathon...so sad....so horrifying to think that people could do something like this.....our Thoughts and Prayers go out to everyone.....We need to do whatever we can to help pray for these people and their families.....
I coloured in the 10 Minute Warm Up I created yesterday....and am sharing it today...
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday to Friday!!! so join me!!! won't you!
Happy Tuesday Everyone and Happy Creating....
4 Comments on 10 Minute Warm Up...Tuesday....Prayers and Thoughts with Everyone in Boston....., last added: 4/16/2013
What a horor in Boston. I watched it at the news and got tears in my eyes... I'm a runner and love run in big groups organised runs. I hope they wil catch the **** so he wil be in prisson for the rest of his life. Liefs, Melanie
Love your girl, the background and texture are great. I was shocked to hear about the Boston Bombing, I did it 12 years ago and I finished in 4 hours 9 minutes! the time the bomb went off. Shocking my heart grieves for the families.
Hi Everyone....10 Minutes goes by pretty quickly ....especially without a coffee....I am sharing this little sketch I did this morning.....It is a sunny and gorgeous day and it is going to be warm!!! I am thinking about all the amazing things that come when winter is over...things like Gardening....so this little Gardener popped into my head....now for some poached eggs and some coffee...then back to work and maybe even some outdoor fun!!! oh and please join in on 10 Minute Warm Up! and please pop in daily....she will be all in colour tomorrow!!!!
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday to Friday!!! so join me!!! won't you!
Happy Monday Everyone and Happy Creating....
3 Comments on 10 Minute Warm Up ...Monday ....I can't wait to start gardening...., last added: 4/15/2013
Hi Everyone...a super duper quick 10 minute piece as inspired by the Theatre....I am having a wonderful weekend....getting inspired and enjoying the little things that make life so much fun...I am working on some fun projects and always always always ....make time for my 10 Minute Warm Ups....I think you should all join me too....I post my 10 Minute Warm Ups from Sunday to Thursday....every week....so I hope you will pop in and have a look and I also hope you will be inspired to create too!
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday to Friday!!! so join me!!! won't you!
Happy Sunday Everyone and Happy Creating....
15 Comments on 10 Minute Warm Up .....Sunday Sketch....meet me at the Theatre...., last added: 4/15/2013
Happy Sweet Saturday....We had the greatest time on our vacation....there was so many amazing experiences on our trip and we have made memories to last a lifetime and I have enough photos to run this blog for a year.....Had to share more photos with you all....in case you missed some of the first ones...you can have a look here..... and here.....
Hope you all have a super Sweet Saturday....and I hope you join in this fun way to share the sweet things in life....You can link up here....Sweet Saturdays Week 95
Happy Sweet Saturday and Happy Creating Everyone....
2 Comments on Sharing more Sweet Vacation Photos....for Sweet Saturdays week 95....., last added: 4/13/2013
Hi Everyone!!! and welcome to week # 095 of Sweet Saturdays.....I created this fun challenge to make us focus on the Sweet things around us....more focus on the good and positive equals a more positive life....we took a little break from this ....but it is back!!
Sweet Saturdays is all about blogging about something sweet in our lives...it could beart, illustrations,food,a recipe or a sweet photo....or a sweet find in your favorite shop...so create your blog post and pop back and share your link with all of us....
Welcome and we look forward to seeing your posts.....
Please make sure to add Sweet Saturdays to your blog post and post the URL address of that post and NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for Sweet Saturdays when they arrive at your website.
2 Comments on Sweet Saturdays Week 95....Come Join the Fun!, last added: 4/13/2013
I am so super excited about a whole new line I have out right now!!! I am designing Ipad Cases....I have a whole Paris inspired line of Ipad Cases....from iPad 1 ,iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4 and iPad Minis....I have some of my paintings featured on these super quality cases....and had to share this with all of you....This new line features some of my favorite art ...... I hope you will all love these!
I love it when functionality and art meet. A piece of art on something we use every day is perfect. I try to make not just "fancy" pieces, but also pieces which are functional and "usable". Happy PPF!
How wonderful Diana. The cases are beautiful - and when I get my IPad (sometime in the not so forseeable future - LOL) I will definitely want one. They are so colorful and lovely - The macaroons are so fun. HPPF
I think of you every time I see macaroons now -- the only gluten free thing at a bakery the other day. I love how you celebrate these wonderful little treasures -- all the life in your work. Congrats on getting your art out in so many forms.
Hi Everyone.....For my 10 Minute Warm Up today I am sharing this piece in colour. My little lady bug and leaves from yesterday....I can't wait to start my gardening and I especially can't wait to plant some yummy vegetables we will enjoy this summer....there is something satisfying about planting your own seeds you harvested from your own plants and using them every year.....like a special cycle....and the best part about growing your own food is knowing what is in it.....totally organic...and delish......I also love lady bugs because they are natural way to control pests in your gardens....so today they have inspired this piece......I also hope that you will all join me in my 10 Minute Warm Ups.....I know you will get addicted like I have......
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday to Friday!!! so join me!!! won't you!
Happy Thursday and Happy Creating Everyone....
2 Comments on 10 Minute Warm Up.....Meet my Lady Bug ......., last added: 4/11/2013
Hi Everyone.....I am sharing my fun girls in colour....and I have to say that yesterday I was not too happy with the way they turned out....but today...in colour....I have fallen in love with them.....
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday to Friday!!! so join me!!! won't you!
Not sure what to make for Breakfast yet...what are you having? I do have my coffee ready.....
Happy Thursday and Happy Creating Everyone....
3 Comments on 10 Minute Warm Up ....meet the ladies in colour....., last added: 4/4/2013
Happy Friday...I seriously don't know where the week has gone! It must have been a fun once since it flew by in the blink of an eye....I was wondering what to paint this week and then it hit me....how much I love those vintage inspired Gum Ball Machines......even better the ones you find in Paris....called "machine à boule de gomme" .......so here it is .....my ink and watercolour of a Parisian Gum Ball Machine.....I think it is tres bien and so much fun!
I have added prints of this painting in my shop....I think they would be so much fun in the kitchen or any fun room of the house....
Have a super amazing Day and Weekend Everyone....
Happy Friday and Happy Creating Everyone...
29 Comments on Paint Party Friday.....machine à boule de gomme, last added: 4/7/2013
What a great gum ball machine. They are awesome. I have a gum ball machine but don't know where to get the gum for it. Great piece Diana, as always. Happy PPF!
I love this cheerful painting! I've always loved gum ball machines, too, though I haven't seen one in Paris..yet! I'm amazed by all of the detail you got on the decorative metal part of the machine. Great job!
I always smile when I see your work. Really wonderful painting and brings back a lot of memories for me (mostly of my crying and carrying on when mom wouldn't let me have money for the gumballs) LOL HPPF
Hi Everyone!!! and welcome to week # 094 of Sweet Saturdays.....I created this fun challenge to make us focus on the Sweet things around us....more focus on the good and positive equals a more positive life....we took a little break from this ....but it is back!!
Sweet Saturdays is all about blogging about something sweet in our lives...it could beart, illustrations,food,a recipe or a sweet photo....or a sweet find in your favorite shop...so create your blog post and pop back and share your link with all of us....
Welcome and we look forward to seeing your posts.....
Please make sure to add Sweet Saturdays to your blog post and post the URL address of that post and NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for Sweet Saturdays when they arrive at your website.
2 Comments on Sweet Saturdays Week 94.....Come join the fun!!!, last added: 4/6/2013
I took 10 minutes to put this acorn being together....I love these 10 Minute Warm Ups....it is very addictive....and very fun too....you have to join me ....
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday to Friday!!! so join me!!! won't you!
Hi Diana, Love the acorn and your 10 minute warm up..hope I don't see acorns round here for a while...am still waiting for Spring to get here and stay.. :)
Oh the expression on your little acorns face is just adorable. He looks as if he is basking in the sunlight. I'm going to have to try the ten minute warm up. Whenever I plan to do a quick sketch, it turns into a detailed hour long process lol.
what a cool acorn man! Say, is this 10 minute warmup something that happens every day? Sounds like a cool idea - I wanna see if I can remember to participate one day
Hi Everyone...and welcome to another fun week of 10 Minute Warm Ups....Today I have my yummy coffee in the studio and a huge bowl of Strawberries...so I had no idea what to do....but they were staring right at me....so I was inspired by my bowl of Strawberries and here is my little warm up for today!!! tomorrow...you can see these in colour!!! Wishing you a super inspiring week ...hope you will pop in and take part in this!!!!
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday to Friday!!! so join me!!! won't you!
Happy Monday and Happy Creating Everyone....
5 Comments on 10 Minute Warm Up....Monday....having some strawberries...., last added: 4/8/2013
Hi Everyone.....Today I took the fun little berries from yesterday's 10 Minute Warm Up and added some colour to them.....what do you think? I love berries..... Wishing you a super inspiring week ...hope you will pop in and take part in this!!!!
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday to Friday!!! so join me!!! won't you!
Happy Tuesday and Happy Creating Everyone....
5 Comments on 10 Minute Warm Up....Tuesday I bring you my berries all in colour...., last added: 4/10/2013
Hum ! Nous sommes en pleine saison des fraises... Chez moi les fraises gariguettes ont fait leur apparition... Elles sont aussi délicieuses que sont belles tes fraises !... Gros bisous à toi.
Lovely!! i'm so glad I came across your link from the wonderful Sharon. :D Your art is beautiful! Thank you for creating this lovely ten minute warm up. :D
Hi Everyone....This morning my little munchkin stayed home from School feeling under the weather so he participated in my 10 Minute Warm Up today and we both were thinking about Lady bugs and gardens....so this is what we worked on....I started this warm up routine ages ago and after a while....it just becomes a habit....and a super fun one at that.....I hope you will try to participate one day!!! It is a great way to get to get creative......
10 Minute Warm Up is about taking 10 minutes of your day to breathe, relax, open up your mind to possibilities and then create something....you can be inspired to sketch your coffee cup....something on your desk....your table....anything....try it....it is a great way to start the day....then pop back here and share it so we can all see and be inspired by each other!!! I have a linkie thing here so you can add your work any day of the week ....Monday to Friday!!! so join me!!! won't you!
Love your ladybird and leaves, and Cole's work is very cute indeed! I've already blogged today for WOYWW but I might just join you for a 10 minute warm up tomorrow :) Zoe #103
THAT IS AWESOOOOOOME!!!! Congratulations Diana! Really I couldn't be happier for you! That is fantastic news, you were the very first blogger I messaged over 5 years ago when I started back on my arty path. You have been so encouraging of my work from the very beginning and started me blogging and meeting lots of wonderful people in the process. So thank you and congratulations on this amazing milestone in your career, you sooooooo deserve it!
I don't know if I'll be able to see this show from Oz so if you could some how share the work they are using when you are able that would be fantastic!!!! :)
Thank you so much Nicola!!!! I am still pinching myself!!! I am so happy that you we met in blogland and are always inspiring each other to create and believe in our dreams!!!!
Really exciting! Congratulations!
Big congrats Diana, just WOW!!! I do remember you saying about some big news back then.
Really exciting! Congratulations!
Oh Diana, congratulations!!! Only bigger and better things to come for you, my Beautiful Friend!!!
**squeals** Deb
oh my gosh that is so exciting, I am so happy happy for you!! I will make sure to watch!!!
Oh how wonderful! Dreams do come true what wonderful inspirational story to share. I imagine that we wont get the show here in NZ but if it ever comes I will surely look out for your painting. You must have been walking on air when you got the news. Congrats.
Super exciting!!!! Love the artwork!!! You are amazing at what you do!! Hugs...
Awesome and exiting! Huge congratulations! :). Lovely drawing!
Thank you so much everyone! Your friendships have made my journey even more wonderful. I am so grateful for all of your visits and comments.....
That is so awesome Diana! Congratulations and here's wishing you the best of things to come. Yay for your work! Carry on!
oh my gosh! What amazing wonderful NEWS! Congrats! This is just AWESOME!
Happy PPF!
xxx Susi
These are exciting news! Congratulations, Diana! Your artwork is beautiful!
Huge congrats from me. I love hearing about wonderful fulfilled dreams like this one. Bravo. I'm sure Ms Heche would love that painting of her too!
Rejoicing with you--yes, I will watch the show and try to spot your art work--congratulations!
Happy PPF!
Hugest congratulations... I really hope the show comes to Australia... so glad you can finally share the news with us all... must have been so hard to keep it to yourself...xx
WOW! Congratulations! This is SO exciting! :)
Congratulations Diana This is wonderful news and you must be so thrilled.
Hugs
Carolyn
That is amazing news - how exciting for you!! Have you blogged the piece of art that will be on the show? No wonder you are so excited - that is a huge thing for any artist to have their work on a tv show seen by so many. I also hope that this show makes its way over to the UK as I like Ann Heche and it looks like a fun show!
Congrats with this awesome news. I think the NBC ave good taste in art. I'm a bit sad we can't watch it in holland.
Have a nice weekend.
Liefs, Melanie
Wow Diana, that's amazing! Such wonderful news, you must be so excited! I'm afraid we won't be able to get that show here in Australia, maybe you can post a picture of the paintings here? Now go and celebrate, you deserve it!
This is so beautiful, dear Diana! When dreams come true, this is it!!!Congratulations and good luck!
Hugs and love and happy PPF
Erika
oh this is wonderful....love it,great work!!
hugs
What a wonderful story, congratulations on your success. I'm in Australia so hope you'll be able to post pictures of your paintings on your blog too. :-)
Congrats, Diana! This is amazing news! WOO HOO!! :)
OMG, This is FANTASTIC!!!! Congratulations. I am so pleased for you. This will be such a boost for your career!! Well done. Your work is beautiful:)
Wow Diana, that is awesome! Congratulations, what a great thing to have happened. Good for you :)
What incredible news, now that's something to crow about! Happy PPF
Wow, this is fantastic news! Congratulations Diana, I'll put a reminder on my calendar. Your painting of Ann is gorgeous.
p.s. you must be on pins and needles with excitement...to be expected : ) ENJOY THE ADVENTURE!!!
wow, that is terrific news! congratulations! and lovely art...you deserve the recognition...
Wow!! What an awesome opportunity!! You must have read that email a thousand times, and pinched yourself to make sure you were alive. lol Congratulations!!! :)))))
Congrats! That's so awesome! HPPF!
Wow! Wow! Wow!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
How amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Oh how exciting! SO proud of you, such an amazing opportunity. You must feel like you are floating on a cloud! Can't wait to watch and spot your work!! HUGS xoxo
Wow...big time congrats!
Wow!!! Congratulations! I can't wait to tune in and see this painting of yours - I hope it gets lots and lots of TV time. I'm guessing you are buzzing with delight. I know I am! So exciting to hear when dreams come true... Marji.x
Congratulations and I love the sketch you did. Your work is amazing and I'm so glad more people are going to get to see it.
wow Diana, huge congratulations, hugs Annette x
Congratulations! This is awesome.
Oh Happy Days!!!!!
Congratulations Diana! You certainly deserve this you work so hard are so committed and not the least so talented!!!
I am happy for you dear.
I can't watch the show but maybe later in a video?
Enjoy this feeling and have a happy weekend
♥M
Huge Congrats!! I will definitely check out the show and look for your work!! Yay!!!!
Wow. That is fantastic. Congratulations of on your success. Happy ppf
Wow! That is so exciting! I don't usually watch tv, but I'm going to have to tune in to see your artwork! Yay, you!
Toutes mes très sincères félicitations ma chère Diana...
je suis toujours un peu en retard ces derniers temps pour te visiter !...
En fin de semaine je dois m'absenter pour une quinzaine de jours... mais j'essaierai si internet est dans le coin ! de venir te faire un petit coucou.
Je me réjouis encore pour toi ! wouahou! wouhaou!
gros bisous
Amazing Diana! What a thrill, congratulations!!!
Awesome and on my birthday. . .Congrats, but I can see why. She is beautiful. Blessings, Janet PPF