Ear Worms, Time Warps and a couple of new little paintings...

You know when a song gets stuck in your head for days and days? That cute little ear worm just keeps looping and looping. And you're not even sure you have the lyrics right, but that doesn't stop the ear worm, oh no.

Guess what mine is. Go ahead. Guess.

It's just a jump to the left. And then a step to the right.

 Put your hands on your hips. And bring your knees in tight.

But it's the pelvic thrust that really drives them insane.

Let's do the Time Warp again!

Sing along!

Just like this frog and his friends.

It takes so little to amuse me.

Another ear worm I had was "Under the Sea" from the Little Mermaid (sing it, Sebastian!). Thankfully, that was replaced by the Time Warp.

While I was looping "Under the Sea" I made some mermaid mixed media paintings (or maybe the paintings caused the ear worm, I'm not sure). 

I used torn tissue paper and rice paper for the seaweed and coral. 

 After I painted the acrylic, I went over them with pencils and pens.

And completely off topic (like I wasn't already), and because Spring has been so glorious I have to share some pics of our yard.

 I love cherry trees!

And let us not forget Gizmo in the Spring. Gizmo, who is ever hopeful that I'm going to drop a sirloin steak on the floor. Gizmo, who keeps a close eye on me at all times. I mean, it could happen.

Steak could fall from the sky.

Especially if I am doing the Time Warp and cooking at the same time.

It's just a jump to the left...

What's new with you?

We've had a great Spring break, with kids and critters wandering in and out. I haven't made one single new piece of art, although I finished a couple of things, and I've worked on some writing. Mostly, I just hung out with the family.

Here are Gizmo and Luna watching Lucas make grill cheese sandwiches (just in case he drops something).

Pat sitting in the kitchen, watching me cook dinner. I wish I could tell you that normally our counters are spotlessly clean, but I would be lying. They are normally a lot worse than this. And besides, I cropped the photo. 

I finished my Moon Dance painting which started out looking like this.

And ended up looking like this. 

I added a blue ribbon around the edge.

This is Juliette, a little zombie rag doll. I used some of the wonderful patchwork pieces that I won on Barb's blog (Pineland Treasures). I felt a little guilty, because her sewing is so nice and mine is...not so much. In my defense, Juliette is a zombie. Tattered is her middle name.

This is the ever-watchful Mr. Henry.

I added a strip of red and white paper around the edge.

Here is what our yard looked like just a little over a week ago. Now there is green grass and daffodils.

Even though I'm very happy to see Spring, this snow was really pretty. And it went away very quickly, which is the best kind of snow ever.

And the Easter bunny brought baskets! A good time was had by all, except for any chocolate bunnies that happened by. They were in big trouble. And delicious.

Spring is springing mishmash

We have daffodils about to bloom, and the grass is thinking about turning green. I'm very happy about both of these things!
Of course, Spring means sneezing and itchy eyes for moi, but I'm more than willing to wander around in a benedryl haze because it will be warm outside. In fact, I might skip around the yard sneezing. Waving my kleenex at the baby bunnies and the chipmunks. Causing alarm with the neighbors.

I have a mishmash of random stuff to share with you.

This is Alfie. He was supposed to be a bunny. Things got a little out of control. Happens. Now he's a monster, but he seems happy about it.

This is a painting I am working on. I found some doodles I had made for doll ideas, and turned one into a painting.

 And I made a puppy painting. It's pink and white. Sometimes you need to make something pink and white.

 These next pics are of murals from Frederick, Maryland. I think they're brilliant.

 This one is painted on a brick bridge. The alcove and all the stones are painted. Amazing illusion.

 And one more random pic. I was snoozing on the couch, so of course, Sophie decided to take a nap in the chair next to me. I had my iPhone, so I woke her up to take her picture. I love the "Are you kidding me?" look on her face.

I've been working on a book, so I am behind on blogs, but I'll be around to say howdy and see what everyone has been up to. Hopefully you are all skipping around the backyard enjoying yourselves!

Happy almost Spring!

Some new work and other randomness...

 Well, I suppose it had to happen sometime. I've been getting a lot of spam comments on this blog, so I've switched to moderating comments. Naughty spammers.

Remember this can? I do. We always ate Spam when we went camping. And I LIKED it. Salt and fat, I guess.

I wanted to share what I get to see everyone morning at about 6:30 a.m., up at the bus stop with my youngest (who isn't so young any more). We just had the truck washed, so the sunrise is reflecting off of the hood. Looks like an abstract painting.

I finished two little skelly pirate dolls. They look like they're waiting to go to the dentist. Slightly anxious.

And I finished one dancing skelly painting. This is the 'before'.

And this is the 'after'. The colors are much brighter that these in person, but you get the idea. Happy skeletons dancing in a graveyard with a little church in the background. There's a dog skeleton hopping around, and a tiny cat skeleton sitting on top of a tombstone.

A couple of weeks ago, I decided to get back into collage and this little dog popped into my head. I used paper (tissue paper, scrapbook paper, and doilies), fabric remnants, and lots of gel medium. I used my brand spanking new inktense pencils, too. 

I was on Facebook and saw this trailer. Part of me wants to live this small. Just chuck out everything that doesn't fit in something this size. Of course, once the DH and I squeeze in here, there would be no room for my art supplies, so I'd need to drag another trailer behind me. A studio trailer. And another trailer for my dogs and cats to play in. 

And I am betting kids and guests won't fit in here with me and the DH.

Nope. I'd need a trailer train. 

They'll see me coming for miles. Toot! Toot! 

Happy creating!

New work from the bat cave...

Can I see a show of hands for those of us who are ready for SPRING? Yes, yes, I do see you all waving at me with frosty fingers. Put your hands back in your pockets now.

Ah, well, winter. Good news about cold weather is that indoors becomes a lot more attractive. Glass of milk is half full, people!


And while I have been in the bat cave (with two cats completely covering the heating vent), here's what I've been up to:

Lenora...I was hoping she looked like a ghost but the vote here at home is that she's a skelly bride.

I finished Gertie. I've been wanting to make a pumpkin girl for awhile. (Actually, since before Halloween which would made a lot more sense. But hey, I'm getting a jump start on things!)

I started another dancing skellys painting. 

Good days for making soup, writing and art. I hope you're all staying warm. 

And if, by any chance, you're walking along a sunny beach barefoot, or gazing out on a warm desert sunset, I am truly happy for you. 

I think.