First show of the Season was at Akron's Home and Garden Show. It was nice to set the new tent frame up inside and learning what I might need to do and not do in the future with it. A good start on new paintings and getting back into the flow of the shows. I am using a lot more fabric with the acrylic and loving the texture it gives to the paintings. The coaster tiles are new and i am loving how sweet they turned out.

Could it really be January with all this lovely warm weather? I don't mind it at all! Recently got back into the studio to start the inventory for this year and applying to the shows. Felt good to take a break and feels great to be back into the paint again.

Balance is the goal for this year. So, taking my time and slowly building up to the fast furry of it all is key. Last year I was painting to keep up at break neck speed. Fresh new ideas and work are emerging and I think I will be able to enjoy it more this year.

Cheers!
jen

This is the New Store, LP Designs, in the Short North! My lovely friend, Leslie Pannelle, owns the shop. It's full of original art, Lots by Moi, fun gifts, and fabulous home furnishings, made by some truly talented people. This weekends Holiday Hop should be wonderful! The forecast says cold, but the SUNSHINE will be out. It's always the best Hop of the season, I think it puts you in the holiday mood for sure.
I am looking forward to being able to enjoy the evening without the pressure of a show... aaahhhh,,, relaxation. Hope to see you there!
Cheers!
jen

Sitting by the fire and uploading work into the Etsy Shop for easy peasy shopping! Right now there are pendants, prints, and coasters in the shop and I am hoping to get quite a few paintings, canvas bags and ornaments up today.
Lots to do!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, laughter and love.

xoxo

jen

My parents with me in Atlanta,,,, aren't they adorable?


So, very grateful for all the wonderful new friends I have met this side of the Mississippi this summer. Also, I could not have made it through without my family and friends traveling with me, listening to my joys and pains. Just so very grateful for everything right now. Thank you is such a small word and does not seem to be enough.

New art will be posted on the ETSY link in mid October. One more big show, then I will be listing some fun work. Just finished St. James Art Show in Louisville and feeling so inspired to get busy with some new creations.

Until then, Hug someone and tell them you love them. :)

getting ready for the Yellow Daisy show in Atlanta! So much to do, and so super excited!

Can't wait to see my southern friends and absorb some of that music, art, and food.

From my yoga teacher this morning, "where your gaze goes, intention flows"... True that!

It's a playful journey kind of day in the studio... jazz is playing softly in the background, dogs have been walked and are sleeping outside the door, I can hear them breathing.... sun is shining and giving a warm inviting glow to the day outside, sunbeams stream inside... feeling relaxed and flowing with the day. (smile, sigh)

Where does your gaze go?

I hope your day is filled with simple joys.

xoxo