The garden at the center of the universe

Everything comes from my garden. Food, inspiration, art, relaxation, exercise...the list is endless and of course includes the businesses where I market some of the artwork I create on various household items.

It made me laugh this week to create over 1/2 dozen new designs simply based on the unmowed grass in the corner of one of the photos that I took of my tulips a few weeks ago.

As I changed the image over and over again I eventually reduced it to what appears to be a perfectly conventional neutral tweed pattern and it really amused me to create something so classy out of a yard that's wildly grassy.

Oh dear, I find myself starting to rhyme so I'll sign off for mow before I drive us all a bit crazy.

Have fun! Don't take life so seriously, you'll enjoy it more.

Morning paper, pencils and more fun

A friend gave me a big roll of floral photo corners and as you can see I had a ball "playing" with them . After that I made a card from one of those altered Sunflower pictures and did a bit of drawing on an envelope to go along with it. I'd love to keep working on this stuff but it's off to exercise class. 264 pounds is just not where I want to be. If I can make amazing things out of my junk mail I ought to be able to make something of myself. Wish me Luck!

Yes, I went right back to it as soon as I got home and the next time I looked at the clock it was FOUR hours later!!! I'll be grabbing a broom now and dealing with my "debris field" and then of course I'll be moving on to other projects. (I'll have to, those were the last of the 200 watercolor card and envelopes sets I've gone through in the last year) ...who knows, maybe I'll sell a painting or something and be able to shop for more art supplies...Quick!!! before I have to do some housework!