I had the nicest guy work all day in my garage (soon to be art space) and now I have 8 new light fixtures that give me 800 magnificent watts of full spectrum light. They just make everything look so bright and cheery!! And all I have to do is flip a switch - which beats what I had to do before. I'd open the garage door and the light would be on for a few of minutes, then when it went out I'd have to open and close the door again. I'd grab my stuff and head upstairs to make art.
He has to come back and install two plug outlets and then I will be able to get heat, work on my sewing machine, dry paint with a blow dryer... the possibilities are endless :-)) It is so exciting!
Got my computer back today and I feel whole again - new security hardware installed and it works like a dream. I have to re-install Photoshop and my printer, a couple of minor inconveniences... then the display of art will flow again.
All is right in my art making world tonight. I have posted prompts and a quote to the group and will be catching up on the weekly challenges tomorrow.
Funny little thing today - I stopped at QFC to pick up a few things and before I got out of the car I phoned the eldest's doc about modifying his meds. I hung up - I got out - did my shopping - got to the car and couldn't find my keys... yup, still in the ignition. Thank God for AAA!! Had to wait over an hour for him to come and then he opened the car in under a minute - oh well!!
All for today - I am going to put my feet up and chill - kind of tired tonight...
sleep tight, my lovelies
kso
xoxoxoxo
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Sunday, February 07, 2010
The Day to Day Challenges of Life
We have had about 4 weeks of health challenges in the house. The eldest had his first allergic reaction in the first week of January and it's been an ongoing problem since then. He has been on prednisone for 20 of the last 25 days. We've seen our doctor more times in the last month than we've seen her in about 2 years. Then there was the hours spent in the emergency room and the whole morning at the allergist's this week for testing. Still no answers... we go back in about 10 days for the blood work results. His pattern is to be fine for about a day when he comes off the prednisone and then he develops blossoming hives all over his body - very painful for him, not to mention frustrating for mom!! We are timing his next appointment for just after he stops this round of meds. I will be holding my breath!! He is so fed up with this whole experience, but being a champ.
I have been trying to keep up with my art, but falling behind a bit. I did not have time to make any art to donate to the schools auction this year - maybe next year.
I will be finishing up on painting my garage/studio space - the electrician is coming on Tuesday. I am so excited - I will have light and heat in the space this week!!! Monday I start catching up on work - I missed two days last week - and I have to get to the post office to get the last two Travelling Journals in the mail!!
I have art to post here, but my computer is at the shop getting clean up and new security software installed - it won't be ready until tomorrow... so look for art in a couple of days.
In the meantime stay creative, my lovelies :-)
Ciao for now,
kso
xoxoxox
I have been trying to keep up with my art, but falling behind a bit. I did not have time to make any art to donate to the schools auction this year - maybe next year.
I will be finishing up on painting my garage/studio space - the electrician is coming on Tuesday. I am so excited - I will have light and heat in the space this week!!! Monday I start catching up on work - I missed two days last week - and I have to get to the post office to get the last two Travelling Journals in the mail!!
I have art to post here, but my computer is at the shop getting clean up and new security software installed - it won't be ready until tomorrow... so look for art in a couple of days.
In the meantime stay creative, my lovelies :-)
Ciao for now,
kso
xoxoxox
Monday, February 01, 2010
The First Travelling Journal - A Book of Friendship
Well, I finished my art in the first journal to go travelling - it left Seattle today and heads to North Carolina and the lovely Elizabeth
This book is about Friendship and when we auction it off in January 2011, the proceeds will go to benefit a women's shelter somewhere in the world. Each artist will do a page about why they art journal and then two pages about friendship. These are my pages ...
This book is about Friendship and when we auction it off in January 2011, the proceeds will go to benefit a women's shelter somewhere in the world. Each artist will do a page about why they art journal and then two pages about friendship. These are my pages ...
My First Page
One True Friend
The Friendship of My Children
When the book returns home I will make an opening page and a list of each artist, along with contact info. Now on to put the finishing touches to journal number two - A Book of Love.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Not Ignoring You...
I am in the midst of getting three journals ready to travel. Been making art for days and neglecting everything else. Several members in my Yahoo group - Blissfully Art Journaling - are undertaking a year long project we call "The Travelling Journals".
We are sending three journals around the US and Canada, with each participant creating journal art in either Love, Friendship or Open themed journals. Some of us are working in all three journals - thus my busy-ness. Anyway, at the end of the year we will auction off the journals and donate the proceeds to charitable organizations.
So... I will have art for you tomorrow and more time to talk about the latest doings in my life, so stay tuned ....
Off to bed now my lovelies, sleep well :-)
kso
xoxoxo
We are sending three journals around the US and Canada, with each participant creating journal art in either Love, Friendship or Open themed journals. Some of us are working in all three journals - thus my busy-ness. Anyway, at the end of the year we will auction off the journals and donate the proceeds to charitable organizations.
So... I will have art for you tomorrow and more time to talk about the latest doings in my life, so stay tuned ....
Off to bed now my lovelies, sleep well :-)
kso
xoxoxo
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Fun of Making Art
I've been so busy since the first of the year organizing and planning, that art has been pushed to the back burner. What with setting up new journaling partnerships, shopping for the Travelling Journals, shipping tip-ins, marketing my retreat and preparing for this term's art class - my head is spinning. I finally got to scan some work that will be shipping tomorrow to Lotus - in her journal.
Now on to start and finish the signatures for my Remains of The Day journal. Not to mention the Traveling Journals, which need to be worked in and shipped out by next Thursday. So much to do... what fun!!!
Good night my lovelies.
kso
xoxoxoxo
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Registration is now open!!
After days of trying to figure out how to upload PDF files to my blog I have given up and decided just to post the registration information about my new NW Women's Art Journaling Retreat verbetim - so I have pasted the text from my flyer here for you to take a look at. Please email me directly for the registration form at ankiradesign@yahoo.com
I will mail all the PDF files to you directly - thanks so much!!
Greetings
As owner of Blissfully Art Journaling, an art group I host on Yahoo, I have discovered that I love helping people to broaden their level of creativity. My goal has been to inspire my members to try new things, to think about life in a different way, to discover the creative power that they have and to give them a venue to express it. My intention for this retreat is to facilitate that same sense of personal growth and authentic artistic expression for each guest. I will do all in my power to make sure that each guest leaves feeling more confident and excited about their new found passion for art journaling. My hope is that each guest discovers her own “voice” and begins to create original art - something unique and authentically hers. - Kim S. Owens
This is our first art retreat, so in order to keep it intimate and maximize our creative development; we are limiting the size to about 30 guests. We will have a weekend jam packed with creative time. Guest will begin to check in at 3pm on Friday, April 9th, 2010. Each guest will have unlimited access to the Art Sanctuary until check out time on Monday, April 12th, 2010 at 11a.m. that morning. The Art Sanctuary will be open 24 hours a day!
Location
The Holiday Inn Express and Conference center is a brand new facility which features an indoor pool and spa, restaurants within walking distance, free wireless internet access and a rooftop garden veranda. Approximately 2 hours outside of Seattle, our venue is set in the rural community of Sequim, Washington. The hotel is in close proximity to the ocean, the mountains and many outdoor activities. Walk on the beach, hike in the woods, swim in the pool or stay indoors and make art all day and night. The choices are unlimited!
Additional travel information will be provided in your confirmation package.
Registration
Print out the attached order form and mail it, along with your check, cashier’s check or money order. (this is amended for blog purposes - email me and I will send it directly to you ankiradesign@yahoo.com )
Schedule
Fri- Hotel Check-in 3pm
Wine and Appetizer Party 6pm - 7pm
Art Sanctuary Opens 7pm – 24 hour access
Sat - Breakfast provided – 7:30am -9am
Art Sanctuary still open 24 hour access with additional mini demonstrations throughout the morning - guest are free to share their expertise
Lunch provided – 12:30pm – 2pm
Art Sanctuary still open with 24 hour access
Dinner –not provided Art Sanctuary open all night
Sun - Breakfast provided – 7:30am -9am
Art Sanctuary still open 24 hour access with additional mini demonstrations throughout the morning – guest are free to share their expertise
Lunch provided – 12:30pm – 2pm
Art Sanctuary still open with 24 hour access
Dinner –not provided Art Sanctuary open all night
Mon - Breakfast provided – 7:30am -9am
Art Sanctuary open until 10am for clean up
Check-out time is 11am
Meals
Breakfast – hot buffet style
Lunch –buffet style sandwich and salads
Dinner – not provided; discount coupons will be available for local restaurants
Pricing
For 3 nights lodging, hotel amenities, 50+ hours of access to the Art Sanctuary and art supplies, 3 breakfast meals, two lunch meals and snacks -
Standard King – private room $640
Double Queen – shared room $440
Book a massage for additional $65 hr appt
Thanks for reading this whole post and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Email me at ankiradesign@yahoo.com with NW Women's Art Journaling Retreat in subject line :-))
Be artful today,
kso
xoxoxo
I will mail all the PDF files to you directly - thanks so much!!
****
Greetings
As owner of Blissfully Art Journaling, an art group I host on Yahoo, I have discovered that I love helping people to broaden their level of creativity. My goal has been to inspire my members to try new things, to think about life in a different way, to discover the creative power that they have and to give them a venue to express it. My intention for this retreat is to facilitate that same sense of personal growth and authentic artistic expression for each guest. I will do all in my power to make sure that each guest leaves feeling more confident and excited about their new found passion for art journaling. My hope is that each guest discovers her own “voice” and begins to create original art - something unique and authentically hers. - Kim S. Owens
This is our first art retreat, so in order to keep it intimate and maximize our creative development; we are limiting the size to about 30 guests. We will have a weekend jam packed with creative time. Guest will begin to check in at 3pm on Friday, April 9th, 2010. Each guest will have unlimited access to the Art Sanctuary until check out time on Monday, April 12th, 2010 at 11a.m. that morning. The Art Sanctuary will be open 24 hours a day!
Location
The Holiday Inn Express and Conference center is a brand new facility which features an indoor pool and spa, restaurants within walking distance, free wireless internet access and a rooftop garden veranda. Approximately 2 hours outside of Seattle, our venue is set in the rural community of Sequim, Washington. The hotel is in close proximity to the ocean, the mountains and many outdoor activities. Walk on the beach, hike in the woods, swim in the pool or stay indoors and make art all day and night. The choices are unlimited!
Additional travel information will be provided in your confirmation package.
Registration
Print out the attached order form and mail it, along with your check, cashier’s check or money order. (this is amended for blog purposes - email me and I will send it directly to you ankiradesign@yahoo.com )
Schedule
Fri- Hotel Check-in 3pm
Wine and Appetizer Party 6pm - 7pm
Art Sanctuary Opens 7pm – 24 hour access
Sat - Breakfast provided – 7:30am -9am
Art Sanctuary still open 24 hour access with additional mini demonstrations throughout the morning - guest are free to share their expertise
Lunch provided – 12:30pm – 2pm
Art Sanctuary still open with 24 hour access
Dinner –not provided Art Sanctuary open all night
Sun - Breakfast provided – 7:30am -9am
Art Sanctuary still open 24 hour access with additional mini demonstrations throughout the morning – guest are free to share their expertise
Lunch provided – 12:30pm – 2pm
Art Sanctuary still open with 24 hour access
Dinner –not provided Art Sanctuary open all night
Mon - Breakfast provided – 7:30am -9am
Art Sanctuary open until 10am for clean up
Check-out time is 11am
Meals
Breakfast – hot buffet style
Lunch –buffet style sandwich and salads
Dinner – not provided; discount coupons will be available for local restaurants
Pricing
For 3 nights lodging, hotel amenities, 50+ hours of access to the Art Sanctuary and art supplies, 3 breakfast meals, two lunch meals and snacks -
Standard King – private room $640
Double Queen – shared room $440
Book a massage for additional $65 hr appt
****
Thanks for reading this whole post and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Email me at ankiradesign@yahoo.com with NW Women's Art Journaling Retreat in subject line :-))
Be artful today,
kso
xoxoxo
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Getting closer all the time...
Today I am feeling very satisfied!! I had my meeting with Bret to go over the contract for the NW Women's Art Journaling Retreat. Only a couple minor edits and then we sign the papers. I finished my retreat flyer and registration form tonight - yeah!! Tomorrow I will design the final page, with examples of artwork. I plan on opening registration on Monday.
I am excited and scared all at the same time.
New territory... new adventures.
You could be having fun with me in about three months.
Creating authentic art that speaks in your language!
Ciao babies - sweet dreams!
kso
xoxoxo
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