Everything Happens White Card and Everything Happens Black Card at Zazzle
This has been one of my mantras for as long as I can remember. And it holds true, as I do believe that every little event in my life no matter how minor it may seem, does teach me something ... and if I don't constantly learn, I'm not Living.
I played around with this text design while I was offline for so long and found myself with a bit of time on my hands. Also resurrected a couple of old drawings to clean them up and post them on my online stores on cards and products, so I thought I'd share them with you:
Pink Flowers
Tulips
Can't remember when I first drew these flowers, it's been that long. Quite fun digging through all my back archives too, and realising how much I've changed since then.
I seem to be constantly trying to catch up on "lost time" (can't
remember where I misplaced it) and sometimes wonder if I ever will.
There seems so much to do where work is concerned and keeping up with
drawing, my online stores, racing around all your blogs for
inspiration, and blogging, really is a thoroughly full-time job. I do
try to leap over to all your blogs and have a look even though I may
not leave messages here thanking you for your encouraging comments, so
I'll say a BIG Thank You again and cruise over later to have a peek!
I also received this lovely award from Barbara over at "One Happy Fool". Love her clear, full-of-light watercolours and sketches so pop by to her blog for a peek at them. Thank you so much, Barbara!
I'm supposed to nominate 7 other blogs but as time is a bit tight for me right now, I thought I'd post the award up first and nominate the other blogs later on ... That's not too cheeky of me, is it? Cheers and a sweet day/night to you all.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LELANI!
This is for Lelani who turns 9 today. Her favourite colours are pink, purple and blue.
A quick one, as I have guests this weekend. Am still trying to figure out how to proceed as far as my art is concerned, but am far more relaxed about it. I'll get there ... and meanwhile thank you for all the messages, advice and encouragement, they are all excellent and truly appreciated. Helps to give me some direction and that's no mean feat at the moment ... :)
Two stories caught my eye this busy Monday. Take them home with you and think deeply. But not too deeply. And when you finish thinking about it, check out my brand spanking new interview with novelist Tony D'Souza.
First of all, if you watched the Amazing, Novelistic Superbowl Upset That We Will All Tell Our Kids About last night, then you probably saw one of the two misguided, stereotypical ads done by SalesGenie during the game. According to the company, they fully intended to create The Worst Superbowl Ad.
I know you don't believe me, but read the St. Louis Post-Dispatch story for more details. Maybe it's a crazy-like-a-fox writing strategy--I'm drafting The Worst American Novel tonight, so don't even try it! Thanks, Mixed Media.
After all that badness, this new idea over at the AP made me happy with goodness. Politico reports how the wire service is trying to mix video, cultural reporting, and a little bit of personal opinion into the news organization famous for pithy, objective work.
I'll tune in for some Super Tuesday primary coverage tomorrow. Just like our site, print and video are learning how to get along. Check it out:
"in covering the presidential election, substance is being infused with a bit more style. A.P. veterans Ron Fournier and Ted Anthony will co-write the series, beginning with this week’s 'The Mythic Presidency,' a 2,600-word magazine-style piece accompanied by a five-part video series."
