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I'd like to be able to say "Good Morning", but alas...the morning has come and gone. Officially, it is afternoon. 12:15 to be exact. Although the afternoon has made it's way into my home, I am still in my pajamas. Normally, this would be unusual for me, but with my mom convalescing/recuperating here at my home, it's become quite the norm over the last week. I will make every effort to, at least, slip on a pair of jeans at some point.

I woke this morning to find that one of my favorite collages had sold at my Etsy shop...



It was the original piece that sold as opposed to the print. I do believe this piece has become my all-time favorite. I will prettily package her and send her on her way, all the while feeling a little melancholy at the thought of her absence. Knowing I can keep her for myself in print form makes it easier to say good-bye.

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As it has become the norm, I find no surprise in the fact that today will be a busy day without even leaving the house. My mom's nurse will be here for his twice weekly visit. Which, I might add, is always delightful, believe it or not. He is a kind hearted and funny man with a booming voice and quite a contagious laugh. He is larger than life in so many ways (physically as well). His calling to hospice is perfection. It is exactly where he needs to be and wants to be. He is a true blessing. If all goes as hoped, my mom may be able to go back to her place on Wednesday or Thursday. We will see how it goes.

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As I knew when I started tap tap tapping the keys on this computer, this would be a shortish blog entry today, for it is oh so late and my mom is ready for lunch. I intend to make every effort to come back tomorrow.

And....Marie, yes, the illustration of Alice with the longneck still scares me. I shan't drink from a small bottle myself!!

Until Next Time:
Kim
Garden Painter Art

Good Morning:

I thought I might take this opportunity to stop by this morning while my mom's resting. I had a look out the window a moment ago and it looks windy and crisp. The Palm Trees across the street are whipping every which-a-way. The howling wind makes my mini-schnauzer nervous and/or giddy (he's not sure yet which way he feels). Personally, I love the wind. I love the sound of it creeping around the corners of the house. I love the movement it brings. Everything in the garden is alive in the wind. The birds can be seen riding the waves, soaring and darting. Outside my windows, there's life in the wind. How I envy those soaring birds...

I've found it comes very easily lately to get lost in sights, lost in thoughts and lost in books. Late at night and early in the morning hours, while my mom is sleeping/waking...sleeping/waking I've re-discovered "Alice". I haven't read "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland" and "Through The Looking Glass" for years. What a lovely place to run away to...so many Anthropomorphic animals and flowers. I remember as a little girl (maybe seven and a half exactly?) being fascinated by Anthropomorphic animals and I reckon that may be why I portray my own animals in such a way within my collages. And...although I was never a fan of Disney's portrayal of "Alice", I do remember the "Alice In Wonderland" ride being my most favorite ride in Disneyland. Well, that's neither here nor there, but I truly am inspired by the magic within the books. I am currently enjoying the silly banter between Alice and Humpty Dumpty.

Oops...I hear my mom calling. She's ready for some oatmeal. I'll quickly share a few pictures of my newer pieces. I haven't worked this last week, but these are current as of a couple weeks ago.

And speaking of Anthropomorphic animals, this collage is called "Rabbit's Celebration". It's a 6" x 8" on canvas



Here's a close-up of the Celebrating Rabbit



And these are my two newest ACEOs...

Rabbit Visits The Country ~ my 203rd ACEO



Amelia's Lovely Girls ~ my 204th ACEO



I haven't the time to post a link to my Etsy shop, but these are all available there. You can find the link in the upper left hand corner.

I'm off...back to reality.

Thanks for having a peek at my blog as I truly appreciate it.

Kim
Garden Painter Art

Good Morning:

I had every good intention of taking a leisurely hour or so this morning to blog about Christmas. Thus far, I've managed to pull myself out of bed, drive to the store for tissues and orange juice and drive back home. That's right, tissues and orange juice. My entire family, all five of us, have a nasty cold. Thank goodness it isn't the flu, but still.... My nose is dripping and my eyes are as juicy as a peach on a summer day!!

I managed to finish a 5" x 7" collage before this cold hit hard and I've listed it in My Etsy Shop.

THE WAIT



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Alrighty, short and sweet this entry will be. I think I'm destined for a cup of tea and a stint on the couch. I may even try to read a little, if my juicy eyes will allow. I'm finishing up the third "Odd Thomas" book and getting ready to start anew with the Harry Potter series. Or...I may start on "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland". I just finished "Water For Elephants", which was an excellent read. Right up my alley.

Well, I'm off to La La Land. I'll be back around soon.

Kim
Garden Painter Art

My daughter, Jasmine, turns 7 next week. We're having a fancy tea party with 7 of her closest girl friends. Tea, little cakes and sandwiches, parlor games, croquet, play jewelry, balloons, etc. We'll be decorating hats with ribbon, flowers and feathers. Each girl will get a wrist corsage. One of Jasmine's favorite books is Fancy Nancy so we're going to be EXTRA fancy. This is a drawing I did for the invitations, featuring Jasmine. They came out great and she's SOOOO excited!