Oh I wish this could be short, but it can’t. So here we go… Artist Statement: Sacrifice = Love = Forgiveness. In the book The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom, Corrie writes about her experiences as a Dutch Christian woman whose family is caught hiding Jews during world war II. Subsequently, she is sent...
I bought these amazing shoes last week on etsy. {Yay! } They’re in perfect, never-been-used condition but are too narrow for my post maternity feet. {Boo!} While I’m really sad about the idea of selling them, it’s just impractical for me to keep them around. So I’m reselling them in my etsy shop for $20.00...
{small preview} What a weekend. Conference was great and I feel spiritually rejuvenated. I can’t wait to re-listen and re-read my favorite talks. Good stuff and good times. Additionally, my art-a-thon was awesome. I’m so excited that I did it! It was great. I really only love 1 of the 3 paintings, but I’m excited...
Panels? Check. Paint? Check. Brushes, rags, and paint medium? Ch-Ch-Check. Ideas, Inspiration? Check Check. It’s almost go time…I actually have to start a little earlier than planned, but either way it’s a go. Just to warn you this experiment might totally fail. This might be a giant belly flop of a project, and these paintings...
In preparation for the Art-a-thon I’ve been in a creative type of mood… tackling little projects here and there. First up….our multipurpose room. It’s the TV room, computer room, Beanie’s art room and our general hang out area. I wanted to spruce it up a little so that it looked fun and interesting, rather than...
One of my very favorite family traditions is apple picking in the fall. Although some people didn’t love the misty, overcast day…I was digging it. It set the perfect get-ready-for-Halloween mood. Here are my favorite pictures from this past weekend. {quite possibly my favorite picture of 2009} The End.
{Those are my hours–they don’t have to be yours. Please let me know again whose on board so we can have an online art show when we’re done. Out of the loop? View original post here. I bought some wood today to make panels, I’m cleaning out the studio and thinking, thinking, thinking….get excited.}
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ummmm, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?! These are amazing! I'm so so impressed! Really, you are talented. Bravo!
I love The Hiding Place, and I love the way you tied it all together. Very good.
You did it—–yay! And three of them? I'm not worthy!! I like the last one the best also—-brilliant use of color!
Of course, as a true artist, you are super hard on yourself:) Your paintings are amazing, and I find them to be more fascinating than the inspiration pics. Those apples look good enough to eat:) So, take that for what it's worth (admittedly, no one pays me for my opinion:). I miss you and your talented self! Please give my love to the Bean and B-train, and I want to see where you hang that final beauty!!
Way to go Miggy! You are an inspiration. I love your style and the meanings behind your work. So much heart in there. I would buy those paintings in a heartbeat if I had the money they deserved. I especially love the first and last. I think the first has a slight Cezanne feel and I totally dig how it turned out even if you think the apples have too much depth. I love the effect the third has on your eye with the gradation of color at the bottom.
Way to go, babe. I love to see you create.
Wowsa! You should do these art-a-thons more often 🙂 I wasn't able to to participate over Conference Weekend and I don't know if it fits, but since I'm trying to teach myself how to sew I was just going to do a little quilt for our baby on the way. Anyhow with life right now, I don't think I'll be able to have it done until the end of the month (that's the goal)…so don't worry about me, but thanks for being such a great inspiration! I'll try to show you a photo of it when it's done (depending on how good it turns out 🙂
Abbie–Thanks–as always you are super positive and complimentary. Can't wait to post your project. And yes, we really need to meet. I've been thinking about a trip out to NYC, but I have no idea when.
Shawn–You are also always positive and I appreciate your comments. Thanks!
Suz–hey lady! We miss you too. Thanks for the accolades. And I think I will post a pic when I hang the last picture. Could be a while since I want to paint the room that I plan to hang it in first.
Terese–As a fellow artist, I totally appreciate your comments–I even thought "If I'm painting apples, perhaps I should channel Cezanne instead…" So no wonder.
B–Thanks love. Couldn't have done it without you.
Jazzy–No pressure! I just didn't want to leave anyone out–but being pregnant and building a human is an 'art-a-thon' in itself. Good luck and the quilt and I'd def. love to see pictures when you're done.
seriously, i'm super impressed. with all of them.
I'm clicking away from your blog today a little more inspired. Thanks!
You really did do a good job! I do have to agree with you when I say that the Highway piece is my favorite too.
I'm so amazed with how much you were able to accomplish! And such a range of style. Very inspiring.
Can I buy Sacrifice?…I'm serious. Great work Amy. I loved them all. And I (not an art critic in the least) actually LOVE the deep red of the apples. You're amazing! Thanks for sharing. I loved the Hiding Place!
you're incredible! I never knew you painted on wood! I love that! What kind of wood is it and how thick?