It's "Texture Tuesday".
Here is photo enhanced with Kim Klassen's
"warm sun" overlay.
After
Before
Warms it up wonderfully.
Have a blessed day.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Photoshop Texture Tuesday
Enhancing and adding textures were a challenge
UNTIL I found the web site of Kim Klaussen Cafe.
There was a ton of great information there,
but also Kim sends a free texture out each week when
you sign up to be on the email list.
I am loving her texures and recipes.
These are fantastic textures to work with.
Today is my first time participating in Texture Tuesdays
where a picture is enhanced with texture and shared.
Although I am a beginner, her instructions are very easy to follow!
I took this photo yesterday. It was drizzly and over cast.
Praise God for the moisture. It has been so dry here.
Here's my before and after. Kind of looks like some of
the wild fires we have had here.
Kim's texture that I used was Pumpkin Grunge.
Friday, March 11, 2011
MAA Spring Show and "Old Keys"
It was a beautiful, well attended event.
There were 75 pieces selected from 279 entries.
I was excited that my "Old Keys" watercolor
was juried in. The show runs until April 10th.
I didn't win an award (this time). At first I was
disappointed, then His peace filled my heart.
I will keep painting and honing my skills.
I truly believe this is a divine season in my life.
I want to be faithful with the talent that He has
blessed me with.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Peace, Love and the Sixties
I am often asked, "So, how long have you been painting?"
My response, "As long as I can remember."
It was the 60's and I even remember it.
I was 17 and a wanna be flower child in a
small Texas town. I liked the clothes, the music,
and the art. I did not like the drugs.
I found this picture that was taken in 1968. I was part owner
of a 1939 Chevy Coupe. The car was in need of
a paint job. So I grabbed some cans of paint and
some brushes and got busy.
Flower Power here I come!
The photo below was taken a couple of years later.
Our oldest son, Erick was 7 months old.
I do have a body suit on underneath that short skirt.
This was in my old life - before Jesus.
Back then it was all about peace and love.
Today, for me, it is all about peace and love.
But it is not the 60's kind of peace and love.
It is John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
It is the Philipians 4:7 "The peace of God which passes
all understanding will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus."
And it is John 3:16, "For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life."
Now, that's what I call "Peace and Love and the Sixties"
(*note - I will be 60 this year)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Wine, Strawberry, and Red Dots
Wine and Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas 16"X 20"
Sold at auction to benefit Scurry County Museum.
It will be going to Amsterdam in the very near future.
I painted it during the Chocolate Fest. That was fun.
There was a bidding war between 2 couples. The
young couple approached me and shared that they were
disappointed because they really wanted the painting and
knew that they would be outbid.
I had painted a watercolor study on Friday
I just happened to have it in the van.
They bought the watercolor immediately.
We were all happy.
So what's with the red dots?
At a show, when the work is sold but stays
until the end of the show, a red dot is placed
on the tag. Red Dots means SOLD!!!
I love Red Dots!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Jimmy, Pam, and Wanda - '57 Chevy Photo Shoot
My friends Jimmy and Pam asked me to
help them with a project.
Monday before the winter storm hit,
the 4 of us went on a "photo shoot".
What 4? Jimmy, Pam, Wanda and me.
Wanda is a restored '57 Chevy.
She is one red, hot mama convertible.
While I was iced in a played around with the photos
and my Photoshop. It was so much fun.
I have many more but I am only going to
post a few of them.
Jimmy and Pam are so in love.
They are such a cute couple.
OOPS! Sorry, Wanda!
Y'all are such a cute threesome.
What is so awesome is that Wanda was redeemed
from the pit of destruction. Jimmy had a vision.
He and Pam went on a search.
They looked and looked until they f
ound "her-Wanda". Jimmy saw past the dents
and rust and knew what potential Wanda had. He paid
the price, sacrificed his time, and lovingly restored Wanda.
Jesus does that with us.
He redeems our lives from the pit. He has already paid
the price. He knows what potential lies within us
waiting to be released. He loving restores us.
Often times the process is not all fun and games
but the end result is glorious!
VAROOOM!
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