Art Binge!

Celestial Lovers

That's what I had tonight, an art BINGE!! Just hung out in the studio till inspiration hit!! I forgot that I made a bunch of clay pieces last year to use in my art. I was originally looking for my paper clay which I still can't find but ended up finding my bag of clay pieces! This is what I created tonight! I'll take better photos but for now you can see. It was fun having paint and gel medium all over my fingers!!

I should get to bed. I'm up late again and tomorrow is my baby girls 3rd birthday! Actually in about 45 minutes, 3 years ago tonight I had her! WOW!!!

Enjoy my binge!

Home is Where The Heart Is

Love is Patient Love is Kind

I'm on a roll!!

Well I guess taking a break from my art without the pressure of having to sell it has really opened up my creativity. Who knew? I'd like to show you the 2 pieces I created tonight! My hands are covered in paint and I'm having so much fun with it. I've rarely used a brush too! :)

Here they are!

"The Good Egg"

"MEOW!"

With the flash the colors are truer but you don't see the sparkle as much.

Taken with my iPhone you can see her sparkly outfit!

Little details

Freedom!

Created this for my niece Corlin's room.

I am enjoying my new found freedom with my creations lately. Now that I'm not stressed to keep up a shop it seems to have unleashed some more passion for creating! This is what I've done in the last few days. If you see something you like and would like to purchase it just holla! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!! Merry Christmas from me!

This was my 3rd attempt at an image transfer on this canvas. It finally came out so I finished it! Below is a detail of the bottom.

This is what I've been doing lately, exploring!!
Still need to add a few details to this but it's pretty much done.

Reminder - Can't keep up is a good thing!!!!

Hi all!

I'm exhausted!!! I have been keeping late nights and taking care of Lo who is still in her cast :( . I just can't keep up with life and my art life together!! I have been selling art like hotcakes which is WONDERFUL! The pieces I have been selling have been big and small alike. I still have my art in 3 places locally and if one sells I have to replace it with a similar sized piece. Well I just sold my very large piece that I didn't even have a chance to blog about yet called "The Earth Laughs In Flowers". It is 24 x 36 and very vibrant. It's light and airy and a different style for me. That same night I sold it I created a new piece called "Whimsical Garden" (same size) in a similar style. The big piece was a focal piece at a local restaurant so I didn't want there to be a bare wall. While there switching out things I met a lady who was looking at my art and may purchase a piece for her sister. The same thing happened before when I was hanging "The Earth Laughs in Flowers" 2 girls were looking at my art while I was hanging it and have since gone around town looking at it! I was busy getting things ready for the "All About Birds" show at the library which will be up for a month as well. I've been scanning prints like crazy and even started a new series called "From the Book" (all originals listed on ArtFire). Busy, busy, busy!!! PHEW!! Tired yet? I am!

This is great! I feel like I'm finally on a roll and all the late nights and constant marketing online is paying off. Thank you to all who have passed on my links or have purchased my art. Because of the sales I have been able to pay off 2 credit cards!! What a good feeling that is!!! Still a ways to go but it's a dent! I need to be debt free!!! THANK YOU!

I just found out last week that I am going to be in an upcoming artisan spotlight on ArtFire in a few weeks!! So I'm busy stocking up my ArtFire shop. If you see a new piece you like it will most likely be listed there. I am trying to generate more sales in that shop now. They have soooo many great features that are very helpful when listing items.

I also wanted to give you a heads up that I will be hosting a giveaway again once I hit post number 200 which is very soon!!! Be on the lookout for that. It may or may not be an original just for you as a thank you.

Well this was long! Here's the photos you've been reading for! LOL

"The Earth Laughs In Flowers" - SOLD

"Whimsical Garden" 24 x 36 Mixed Media

"Adventure Called" - From the Book Series 5 x 7 mixed media

"Keep Branching Out" - From the Book Series 5 x 7 mixed media

"NYC Visit" - From the Book Series 5 x 7 mixed media

"BFF Swoon" - From the Book Series 5 x 7 mixed media

Art in the Midst of it all.

"The Garden Calls"

This is my newest piece of mixed media. It has layers of tissue paper with flowers in the background, flower and button as well as the sketch/painting of the woman. There is a quote that runs down the piece that says: "Some people like to make a little garden out of life & walk down a path" - Jean Anouth

Size is 8" x 10" on a gallery wrapped canvas. The sides are painted green and have whimsical white and blue flowers on all sides. I decided to try a new technique of sketching with a sketch and wash pencil then seal it and add color to it. Love how soft the effect was. No harsh colors or lines in this piece. I've listed it on ArtFire need to try and get sales up on that site.

She's pensive and that came of out the type of week I've had. My daughter broke her femur and is in an immobilizing cast for 6 weeks, both legs, hips and belly and she's 2.5. Been a hard week but the art turned out beautiful. Out of ashes come beauty.

Latest listings

Summer Bird, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Just listed today is the "Summer Bird" I actually sold the original today locally so I decided to offer the print!! It's available in both my Etsy and ArtFire shops.

Also just listed is "Amethyst" which is a mixed media wall hanging. It's super vibrant with purple and lime green, would brighten up a dark corner or spot in your house. I used real amethyst beads from my Nana's old necklace from years back. It is available in my ArtFire shop.

I just did a large update on my art newsletter with even more new pieces to show you. PLEASE sign up if you would like to be on my mailing list. The subscribe box is on the right. I go into more details in that and will offer special discounts to my newsletter members.

Hope Summer is treating you well!

Finished but unnamed as of yet!

Needs a name!, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

24 x 48 mixed media on canvas!

Whatcha think?

So far the names that have been suggested are:

No Better Day
Balance
Birdsong
Birds on a Limb

feel free to add your suggestions!

Large WIP

Large WIP, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Hi all!

This has been one crazy summer for me and I haven't had a chance to do much new art :( I had this LARGE canvas just sitting behind my easel for a few years and I decided to use black gesso on it (which I LOVE). I've been staring at the black canvas for a few weeks and decided to sketch something on it. This is what came out of my head in 5 minutes! I like it! Still lots more details to work on but I'm taking pictures of each stage to view the progress. I'm trying to take more risks with my art and not plan things out but just go with what comes out. It's a hard one for me sometimes which is so funny because I'm a very spontaneous person. What do you do that helps you get past your artistic blocks and planned out canvases? I could use some help in that area! I will continue to post progress photos. I still need a title but figure that will come once it's finished. So what do you think? I'd love to hear!

2 More Little Ones

Out of the Blue - Mixed media, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Got busy last night creating and it felt good. I think my creativity is going to help get me through this rough time. I'm so thankful for this gift from God.

Out of the Blue (pictured above)
I made molds of these flowers out of vintage pins, buttons and beads so I can recreate them at any time!! I may do a series of these with limited color schemes. It was so much fun!! I melted UTEE in my melting pot and poured them into the molds!! So much fun and a whole new world to explore!!! This is a 5 x 5 piece and has water color crayons, acrylics, UTEE flowers, silver marker and oil marker. This is now listed on ArtFire.

A Little French
I started this piece a few weeks ago and never finished it until last night. I like how it turned out. I used a light molding pasted for the Fleur de Lis and stamped in the image from a foam stamp I have. It has lots of nice texture to it. It's now listed on Etsy.

Enjoy!

Off to get my daughter to her 2 year check up, fun fun!

Thank you to all who responded to my blog yesterday. Reading everyone's heartfelt comments made my day a bit easier. This is a rough time and I know she will no longer be in pain so that eases it a bit but I'm sure going to miss my Nana. I'm working on another tattoo in memory of her. It will probably include a cardinal, a strawberry and some lily of the valley flowers. All her favorites. I'll keep you posted on that.

:)

Aimée

In the Land of Good and Plenty

In the Land of Good and Plenty, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

A new life to an old painting! I revamped this older piece of mine last night and I'm super happy with how it turned out. My art has changed so much since I started painting in 2006! This tree had been sitting around for 3 years, I almost threw it out year ago, glad I didn't. My skills have improved as well as my techniques. I love that I do mixed media because you can do so much more than with just paint!! Anyways I hope you like this piece, it's a different color scheme then I have done. Not much blue in the piece but it has a nice feeling to it.

I also completed this little piece as well. More of my ice cream flowers!! It's called Chocolate Chip Bouquet! Enjoy! YUM!

Stand Out In Your Field

Stand Out In Your Field, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Hi all!

Just wanted to show you my newest piece, just finished today!!! I just love it!!! It makes me happy and we could all use a little happy in the world today! I am calling this LARGE piece "Stand Out In Your Field" - a double entendre. It's 24" x 36" on thick gallery wrapped canvas. The bird was a lot of fun to do because I used Claudine Hellmuth's sticky back canvas and also some of her new paints. VERY FUN!! I highly recommend it. It was great doing the bird that way because it made for easy placement, I didn't mess up the canvas by putting the bird in the wrong spot and I could try it out ahead of time to see where I wanted to put it.

I also used some oil paint markers which was awesome for detail!!! New for me and I won't be painting in black all the time now that I found these markers. So this guy is pretty much finished, just need to beeswax it and paint the sides. Hope you like it!! I really do and I'm so proud of it!!! I will be listing this soon on Etsy. I need to restock my shop with originals and this is the first!! Enjoy!

Aimée

Art Walk this weekend!!

Art Walk display!, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Hi all!!

I'm blogging to let you know if you're local you can check out my art in person and meet me! I'd love to meet you!! My art is featured in the annual art walk in Plattsburgh which takes place on Saturday the 25th from 4-6 pm. I have about 35 pieces available for purchase as well as prints and bookmarks. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous so we should have an awesome turn out!

I'm also excited because my art made it into the paper too. So much cool artsy stuff going on!

If you haven't voted yet check out my last blog post and please vote for my art. I could win a solo exhibition in NYC! Voting is open until 5/1.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend and if you are local come on down to the Lily Pond in Downtown Plattsburgh!

:)

Enduring Love

Enduring Love, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

12 x 12 mixed media on wood. Perfect for Mother's day! Also for the art walk.

Let it Rain - OOAK Final

Let it Rain - OOAK Final, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Not the best shot! You can see more in my flickr photostream just click on the picture! This is mixed media on wood, 12 x 12 and is also for the art walk.

Set - Night and Day House

Set - Night and Day House, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Just some cute houses that could be used as bookends. Also for my Art Walk exhibit.

The FUnKy bUnCh!

The FUnKy bUnCh!, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

12" x 12" mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas for the art walk coming up as well!

Go with all your heart - OOAK

Go with all your heart - OOAK, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Another new piece!!

4" x 12" mixed media on wood panel. The piece of Raku I bought from Red Crowe Arts on Etsy.

"Happy, Happy" OOAK

"Happy, Happy" OOAK, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Another one for the art walk!!! "Happy, Happy" - 12" x 12" on wood panel. Mixed media and just finished today!

Bloomin Buttons - OOAK

Bloomin Buttons - OOAK, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

This piece is 12" x 24" on birch wood. Mixed media! Created for an Art Walk event coming up. I'm a featured artist locally! If it doesn't sell there then I will list it online.

Go A Speck Further - NEW ART!!

Go A Speck Further, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

I've been on a roll this week!!! This is a cute little piece 4" x 12" on birch wood. Mixed media! Created for an Art Walk event coming up. I'm a featured artist locally! If it doesn't sell there then I will list it online.