I'm ok!

I'm ok....really I am. I haven't posted in forever it seems. My computer is sick and needs to go to the computer hospital...haha. I just wanted to at least say Hi. I will get back in the groove once my laptop is cured. Until then, may you be blessed beyond all of your expectations!

Woohoo it's Friday!

Happy Friday! I'm sorry to have been missing in action. We're all finally over the flu bug, stomach virus and sinus infections that invaded our household. Warm weather is finally here, the birds are chirping and new life is beginning to spring forth everywhere. It's a time of the year that offers hope and new life and it simply excites my soul.

Reed and I went up last week and spent the day with my Mom. We had lunch together at our favorite pizza place and then I HAD to stop in at Higher Ground in Union City for my favorite Iced Caramel macchiato. YUM! She (mom) has this group of friends that get together and celebrate each other's birthdays in the most creative ways. I helped her put together this giant poster sized card of her and her friends at the "ball." It was so much fun to just relax and be creative with her. She is super talented and can sew, draw, sing and she even writes poetry. I grew up in a home that was always full of music, laughter and lots of creativity. Mom also had a home based business for years and sold to antique stores, boutiques and even to Loretta Lynns Dude Ranch...haha. I remember traveling around the countryside with her and her best friend and business partner Joann Kelly while helping them make deliveries. It was always an adventure and so much fun.

Mom cutting collage pieces at her dining room table.

The finished product. This was a blast to create. She photoshoped the faces onto the ball gowns and I did the layout for this ginormous birthday poster. I have been told that the recipient absolutely loved it. Happy Birthday Tina!

I found this funky vintage chair at the thrift store about a month ago and had to share. Iabsolutely love this chair. I have a vintage chair obsession! Of course, the "emperor" of the house decided to take his rightful place upon my new chair..ha. The hand in the photo is that of my son who is dangling a mouse over Babycat's head....at which he is not amused.

I'm also doing painted class plates for each grade at my son's school and they will be auctioned off at the school auction on April 11. This is a great fundraiser for schools and churches. We bring Picasso to Go right to your school, home or church and we even clean up the mess before we leave. Here is a sneak peek of a couple of the plates for Christ Classical Academy's auction.
The kids had so much fun doing this in Art on Wednesday! CCA parents you are going to love these!

I also have these personalized wedding plates for all of those upcoming wedding showers you may have to attend as we are heading into wedding season. I paint these in custom colors and personalize them with the name of the bride and groom and their wedding date. I also have available the larger platters that can be displayed and signed by all of your wedding guests. With the larger platters, I will include a ceramic marker and instructions.

To place your order you can simply email me at inspirationsboutique@hotmail.com. These have been quite a hit around here.

I apologize for my longwindedness today! It's just been so long since I last posted. I hope you guys enjoy your weekend and BE BLESSED!

Sherri

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Sunny Saturday

Finally, the sun is shining! What a beautiful day it is and I can't wait to get out and explore. I have no idea where we are going but after being stuck in the house for 2 weeks with the flu I'm just ready to get outta' here for a while.

I will leave you with photos of my two latest paintings listed on ebay. Just click on the picture to be taken to the auction listings. Have a great day!

No Flu Friday!

Yes, I've had the flu! I had that yucky long lasting flu that's been going around. It hit me hard and fast and in just a matter of hours I was down for the count. I didn't leave the house for days. I still have this lingering cough and trying to get my energy back. When I don't even feel like painting you know something is wrong with me. Thankfully, no one else in the house got the flu. I don't wish this on any one.

On a lighter note, I listed a new beeswax painting on ebay entitled "No Fear." Check it out by clicking on the picture!

Happy Friday!

I just listed these on ebay. Check them out! http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmust*love*art

Just listed on ebay...

I just listed this mixed media collage art painting on ebay. It is my new favorite and it's entitled "Walk in the Light." Walk in the Light was inspired by John 8:12. The scripture written around the angel girl says I am the light of the world. He that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life. The painting was created on a 20"x10" gallery wrapped canvas with acrylics, oil pastels, colored pencils, crayons, collage papers and markers. I finished the design with an antique wash and clear coat. I have signed the front and signed and dated the back as well. The sides are painted black for a finished look...ready to hang right from the box. The Lord has inspired a whole new series of paintings and I can't wait to share them with you. If you have a special scripture request let me know!!

Have a great rest of the weekend and be blessed! Click on the picture to be taken to the auction listing.

Happy Friday!

Where has this week gone? It has just flown by for us for some reason. The weekend is here so I can't complain. I have to share my newest creation. I've been itching to try this technique since last year and finally dove in. Let me know what you think of my first mixed media collage painting. I have to thank Deborah Strickland for inspiration. I love her collage art and just won a painting of hers on ebay. She is quite a talented lady. You can see her blog here: http://twentyfourcarrotsart.blogspot.com/ She is also a fellow Tennessee artist!!

This is my first attempt.....please be kind :-)

I used a variety of mediums including acrylics, paper, markers and oil pastels on an 11x14 gallery wrapped canvas. I also antique washed the painting for a more primitive look. I had a blast creating this design! I will be listing this on ebay and will post the link asap.

Thanks for taking the time to visit and until next time....have a blessed Friday!

Blessed Sunday

I hope that you all had a great weekend and a blessed day of worship today. We had a really nice weekend. Way better than last weekend!! I just listed some new paintings on ebay. Here is the link... http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmust*love*art

Wacky Wednesday

Organization is such a beautiful thing! I never dreamed I would say that...ha. I'm no expert by any means. I'm just so doggone proud of myself for even making an attempt at it. My studio normally looks like a paint factory blew up in it. I have such high hopes of keeping it clean. I'll let you know how it goes.

I had to share a photo of this hand painted shabby vintage canister set I found at the thrift store. I love the colors. They don't match my kitchen but they are perfect for my studio. Those of you who know me well know my addiction to thrifting. Ya gotta love a great bargain!

Last but not least, I did spend some time on a couple of new paintings. Vintage chandeliers have made quite a comeback. To celebrate, I created this fabulous pink chandelier painting. This is an 11x14 on gallery wrapped canvas and painted on all sides and ready for hanging right from the box.

I love this phrase! This design has been a big hit for my tile talk line so I thought I'd try one on canvas. This is a 10x10 gallery wrapped canvas and is ready to hang with no framing needed. Glitter accents can be added upon request.

My work can be purchased directly through me by emailing inspirationsboutique@hotmail.com. Custom designs are also accepted on a limited basis. Ok, enough about that. Have a happy day!!!