Free-"Santa-Matic"

Free- "Santa-matic" (freedom of speech).
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Because of the changing times even malls have become more politically aware of other religions and cultures especially at holiday time. First it was the addition of a menorrah and now the "Santa-matic!" Now children of all cultures can choose which Santa to meet with at the mall and rest assured their wish is in the right hands! >wink,wink<

Strength- Illustration Friday. You can imagine what strength it takes for some kids to eat something they don't like.
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Night- "Ode to Schim Schimmel"

Night- Illustration Friday. Schimmmel is a favorite artist of mine.(I taught environmental ed) This is my "Ode to Schimmel" I always wanted to do a piece similiar to his style. I admit this was done quickly...I always try to post by Sunday evening since my weeks are so busy. This was sketched with pencil and done over in ink. I added some colour after it was scanned. I am sure this will be re-done in the future. I already have an order for another white tiger piece!!!

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Broken- I had a few other ideas before this hit me. When I had thought of the story of the broken sand dollar I knew I had to do it immediatly. It really is true, too. Five white doves EVERY time you break open one!!!
(The writing says,: Now break the center open and here you will release, the five white doves awaiting to spread good will and peace!)
This is in graphite, then watercolour pencils, then sakura ink.

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20 Random Things

Ok...TFrizzy has tagged me.:) So here are 20 random things you don't know about me.

1. I was teaching theatre adjunct at a college at 18.
2. I LOVE aquamarines and teals.
3. I drive around fuzzy catapillers trying to cross the road in the fall. Plus I step around worms when it's raining.
4. I hate being barefoot in the house but love to be outside.
5. I wear shorts long after everyone else puts them away.
6. My dog Rusty is my most trusted friend.
7. People always guess I am younger than I am.
8. I almost always have to have an Arizona Ginseng tea and a Mountain Dew Amp to start my day.
9. I drive over 500 miles a week for my job.
10. I adore Barbara Streisand.
11. I was a stand up comic in NY for a while.
12. I am a grandmother but never had children.
13. I taught Mime for 20 years.
14. Marcel Marceau and I corresponded for years.
15. My cat needs me to pet him then sit next to him while he eats.
16. I love being an artists but hate to sell my art!
17. I can't stand arrogance in people.
18. Not big on smokers
19. I love to colour.

and...OMG I made it to 20... I refuse to learn to knit!

"Remote II"-( I coloured the one below and it took a lot of detail so here it the original in graphite and ink) Illustration Friday challenge. "The King will not be happy when he finds out he needs to re-moat again!" Jasper, the royal dog knew he shouldn't have done it, but he couldn't help himself...he simply HAD to dig! Something, something smelled good and he had to find it!



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"Remote"-Illustration Friday challenge. "The King will not be happy when he finds out he needs to re-moat again!" Jasper, the royal dog knew he shouldn't have done it, but he couldn't help himself...he simply HAD to dig! Something, something smelled good and he had to find it!

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Disaster Relief! - Cold.

Cold- Illustration Friday.
O.K. I did this a while back. Hope you don't mind. I'm busy packing up summer getting ready for winter! LOL "Bruce just wasn't prepared to melt just yet ...'Indian Winters' were a myth in his circles!"

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Lost- Illustration Friday. Henrietta was a good fairy that had a difficult time finding her niche. One day she met a little boy with a loose tooth and her life changed forever!

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Here's my witch for Pen.

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Float II - My first idea is below. This one just came afterword. Which do you like better?

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Rhino Float

"Float" (This week's Illustration Friday challenge.) "Walt knew if he tried hard enough he could find a way to escape the zoo and see the world!"

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FRESH - Pencils

Pencils. It is always pleasurable to get a fresh, new pack of coloured pencils or likewise. This set I got in Disneyworld on my vacation to Florida last week. It was refreshing and inspiring to get away.

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Escape

"Escape... to Disney!"I am early because I am off to Florida for vacation at Disney World. I have never been. Everyone can't wait to see my reaction because I am a little kid in a 40 year old outfit!

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Mouse

Maurice knew moving from the church to the library would be difficult; but, he had no idea the DEPTH of the situation!

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Native American "Roots" -Illustration Friday

Native American "Roots" - Illustration Friday Challenge. Well it is getting close to the next week's challenge and I have been working on this dilligently since last week. This started out reflecting all of my heritage including flags from England, France, Germany, Scotland and Ireland. There was to be a Mayflower ship and a pilgrim in amongst the roots as well. But when it came right down to it. The peoples that deserved the credit the most were the peoples who's life blood is in the soil here. The soil and land that we took away from them...Native Americans. And since I can proudle say I have quite a bit of Native American blood in me that's who I chose to represent in this challenge..."Roots." It has taken me about six hours of work so far and I know it will be a few more before it's done. So...here it is...you get the idea.

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"Edmund Dreams"

Dreams...Illustration Friday. "Edmund learned quickly that dreams aren't always good when they come true!"

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"Reflection"- Illustration Friday

Reflection- Illustration Friday. This is a watercolour I did some time ago. Sorry, the scanner does not do it justice. "She was so fixated on herself she didn't even notice the beauty around her."

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"Wisdom" -Illustration Friday. Wisdom is getting through the difficulty that is finding balance and harmony in our lives. Then sharing it with others.

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"Bird Sleep." Ok, I think I have the hang of it now. I am really starting to like these watercolour pencils!!! Of course that's about the only medium that doesn't scan very well...:)

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