Pen and Ink Fun!

I have been enjoying exploring the use of pen and ink.  Then I find out there is a whole movement called Zentangle.  Zentagle is a form of drawing that promotes relaxation and creativity.  I personally just love the repeating patterns and lines.

Pouring Water Color

Working on some poured water color paintings this weekend.  I love the many layers and the beautiful surprises you have when you remove the masking fluid.

Here are the beginning pictures of the process....

After several layers of masking, water color and drying

our finished work....

Pouring water color can really give you some amazing results.  I saw how to do it by watching a you tube video.  You tube has a lot of great art tutorials.

Have fun creating and enjoy the processes - Erika

Hand Painted Collage Paper Demo

Painting papers for my collages...

Start out with blank rice paper

doodle using ink pens and markers

more doodling...

more doodling..

Fill in with color using light fast acrylics such as Golden Fluid acrylics

add some stamping for more effects...

Its almost too pretty to rip up.. but I will!!!

My New Years Resolution is to have more fun making art!!!

The Fall Festival & Art Season Is Rolling In

I participated in the Ocean Springs Art Walk last week.  It was a great success even though we had just came through a small Hurricane named Isaac.  Once September hits time just flies.  Lots of charity event for the arts and community hold their balls at this time.  The fall art festival season starts with art walk and then the big event is the Peter Anderson Festival.  I made some real fun browse bins for my shows using some boxes I recycled then primed with gesso before painting and decorating with things I had around the house.  They were super fun to make and cost very little since most of the materials were recycled items.  I also had a wonderful junior artist as my assistant.  My host each year for this event is Lee Tracy boutique in Downtown Ocean Springs.

Picasso ERika July 2012 by Erika

Picasso ERika July 2012 by Erika: Picassohead

"Brandie She's A Fine Girl...but my love, my life and my lady is the sea"

I am dedicating this post to my oldest and dearest friend, Brandie Dickerson.  She is in a new expansion phase of her business "Brandie Dickerson Designs".  It is really fun to see you and your friends growing and  moving in the direction of our dreams.  Today I am going to share some of her latest designs and career networking highlights of the year.  Brandie, this ones for you baby, the sky is the limit!

"Kick Butt Coastal Collection"

Abstract Coastal Painting
by Brandie Dickerson

Brandie & her hero "Miss Mustard Seed"

Coastal Collection 2012 by Brandie Dickerson

Brandie Dickerson Designer

I love you and look forward to you driving the "big boat"!

Medipalloza 5K Run & Fun Walk