Flatwoods Folk Art

Hump Day Already....

Hi Everyone,

Wow, I can't believe it is hump day already.  Time does fly doesn't it! 

It is a gray day here with clouds and winds but no rain...yet.  I love this time of year when the green is so fresh and welcoming and the flowers and trees are blooming and budding out.  The world is new again and it gives me the opportunity to see things in an entirely new light.  I love that!

So what should I focus on?  Well, I've been focusing on eating better and that's going well but would really love to dive into a reese's right about now.  I've also been focusing on the new studio and the Etsy shoppe.  So I believe my next step will be to focus on my creations and how I can stretch my wings a bit more.  Scary thoughts go with that but I want to trust myself as an artist and as an adventurer.  <smile>

Want to take the journey with me?  Well, you know, in photographs???  I could do a weekly post on things that I am creating and what will be coming up next.  I think that would be fun!!

Have you seen the class I am teaching this summer at The Artful Gathering?  You can check it out by going here:  http://artfulgathering.squarespace.com/workshops/ 

Then  just scroll down the page and you will see my name with the class offering.  It's all new and I am sooooo excited about this class!!!!  $5.00 holds your spot for this one of a kind online retreat experience!! 

Also, I am now holding pre-registration for my newest online class at The Art of Altering - The Altered Book of Reliquaries.  Pre-registration is limited to 35 people only and 16 of those spots are taken already.  Registration will end tomorrow night (April 21st) at midnight.  Please read about it in yesterday's post which should be just below this one.

Thanks for all of your wonderful support, kind words and, well, just for being here.

xo,

Lesley

 

An Amazing Event Is Coming....

Good Morning Everyone!!

An amazing event is coming to a computer near you...have you heard??? 

The Artful Gathering is a unique opportunity to enjoy the experience of a conventional art retreat right in the comfort of your own home or studio!!  How cool is that?  Right now just $5 will hold your seat for this wonderful artistic journey that will run from July 16th through August 20th.

Want to learn more?  Just click on the below image and you will be whisked away to the blog.....

There are 17 teachers, moi is included, each offering up an amazing class and Gail and Zinnia, the creators of The Artful Gathering, have been working very hard to create a wonderful experience for everyone participating.

I am super stoked and cannot wait go along on this creative journey with you so I hope you will visit the blog, read the class descriptions, learn about the teachers and if you have any questions you can post them here or ask Gail or Zinnia directly from the blog site.

Have a wonderful Sunday and hope to "see" you at The Artful Gathering!!

xo,

Lesley

 

Sharing Another Piece of Good News....

Okay, so you've heard that I've joined the Design Team of Paper Imagery Designs, you've heard that I'm going to be a new mommy, you've heard that I'll be teaching at Paper Cowgirl 2011 and now here is another piece of totally awesome news.......

I've been asked to join the faculty of The Artful Gathering!!! 

 

Here is more as per The Artful Gathering Website:

Once in a blue moon something amazing happens that is so unique and unusual that you just can't believe your eyes! Maybe you are ready to shout out with surprise, then again, when these things happen, you just can't seem to do anything more than cover your face in awe and wonder of that one amazing thing that you just can't believe has happened!

Gail Schmidt of Creative Workshops, and Zinnia Galliher of Roses On My Table, team up to bring you one of these moments of amazement, as we invite you to join us for a unique online art festival.

From July 16th - August 20th artists will gather in one place, reaching across the miles from one side of the globe to the other, from a diversity of art backgrounds and artistic styles. Each artists comes to pull back the curtains to share their art techniques with you in a fabulous line up of online art workshops!
 

Artful Gathering online workshops will encompass an array art projects including:

Mixed Media, Fabric Collage,  Art Journaling,  Doll Sculpting,  Painting, Assemblage and  Paper Collage. Learn from this talented gathering of artist instructors who are delighted to share their classes with you via video format.

 

Visit The Artful Gathering Website by clicking the above button to learn about the other instructors, the classes and much, much more!!!!

A World Wide Retreat right on the Web!!!  How amazing is that!!!!

I have to say I am feeling very overwhelmingly blessed right now!!!

xo,

Lesley

P.S.  Spread the word by grabbing the button and putting it on your website and blog.  Once you do that come back here and post a comment with a link back to your blog and I will draw a name from those listed who have posted the link for a one of a kind, original, mixed media necklace made by yours truly.  I will pull the winning name on February 14th at midnight.......good luck!!!