I am a self taught mixed media artist and instructor living in Virginia with my Husband and our family of fur babies. I love all things vintage and strive to use those discarded bits of artistic flotsam and jetsum in my creations. I also love finding those treasures that others can use to feather their souls and their nests so please check out my Etsy Shop as well. Thank you for stopping by.
The artistic community has come out in full force to get relief to the people and communities affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Please visit to read about their efforts, who is involved and where the funds are going. For as little as $10 you can help a family with food, gas or other needs.
Click the above image to be whisked away to the site that has all the information.
Paying it forward can do a heart and soul good.
xoxoxoxoxo,
Lesley V.
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Happy Sunday Everyone!!
Wow, I can't believe it is September already and not just September but almost mid September. So much has happened this year and while I won't bore you with the details there have been many opportunities for spiritual, emotional and creative growth.
I finally had the opportunity to meet Jen Cushman at this year's Art Unraveled in Phoenix and that meeting has led to some exciting news that I get to share with you all. I have been chosen to be on the Ice Resin Team for 2012-2013! To say I am excited just doesn't cover it!! <smile>
Here are the other wonderful members of the Team....
Today, after fighting off a stomach bug for the last several days, I was able to create some soldered bezels. This is what I have finished so far...
Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you blessings and creativity.
xo,
Lesley V.
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I know that many of you who travel to various art retreats find that vending night is as magical as I do.
For us we have fun setting up our vending table and then we get to walk around to see all of the beautiful art and fun and funky vintage finds that are being offered for sale.
Here are a few shots of our table, which included vintage finds and original art by yours truly, at Art Unraveled in Phoenix this year...
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What a fun time we had in Phoenix! Be on the lookout for images from my classes.
xo,
Lesley
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After all of the travels of the past month this has been a restful weekend for us.
Suitcases have been unpacked, supplies are back in the studio and our furry babies are all home safe & sound.
As always happens on the heels of an artistic journey my muse is in high energy mode and I have already been busily creating at my work table.
Today had me creating in Photoshop....
It's good to be back home, back in the studio and back on my blog. With everything back to some semblance of normal keep an eye out for my daily posts.
xo,
Lesley V.
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Hi Everyone!!
Wow, I've missed being here and posting. We had a wonderful trip to Louisiana for our nephew's wedding and we were able to spend a couple of hours with my mom that Sunday to visit and have brunch. It was an awesome trip and we are very glad we went.
It is the season of retreats going live with their offerings and I have a few images and links to the retreats that I will be heading to.
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Art-Is-You - East & West Coast
Wild, Wacky, Wonderful
Petaluma - September 19 - 23, 2012
Stamford - October 4 - 9, 2012
Website is going live very, very soon, possibly hours, so be on the lookout for all new, never before seen workshops. Click on the header below to be taken to the site for more information. Hope to see you in either California or Connecticut!!!
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CREATE - New Jersey
July 18 - 22, 2012
The Create Website is live now and just waiting for you to register. To see the wonderful offerings click on the banner below. Hope to see you there!!
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Art Unraveled
Phoenix, Arizona
July 30 - August 7, 2012
This is the 10th anniversary for this amazing retreat in Arizona. The workshops are awesome. What a way to end the summer in a beautiful setting and surrounded by a wonderful group of artists.
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Artiscape 2012
Dublin, Ohio
April 12 - 15, 2012
Another retreat that is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The retreat is heading to a new location and to Dublin, a suburb of Columbus. The theme this year is steampunk and there are lots of wonderful classes for you to take your pick from. Click the image below to be taken to the Artiscape website.
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Please go and check out these amazing venues and come and join us. If you have never attended an art retreat before you will be amazed at the change you will feel in your soul.
xo,
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Hi Everyone!
I'm hoping your Tuesday has been wonderful so far. Yesterday was a holiday for me from my "necessary job" so today is my Monday of the week.
I wanted to let everyone know that registration is now open for both Art Unraveled and Artiscape Art Retreats and both of these retreats are celebrating their 10th Anniversary in 2012!! I am so happy to be teaching at both of these retreats and hope to meet some of you there!
Artiscape will be happening in mid April. It is themed around Steampunk and is being held at a brand new location this year. Great classes, vending and more. You can check it out by visiting the site, just click on the image of the binoculars.....
If you live in Arizona, near Arizona or just want to visit Arizona why not plan to do it while Art Unraveled is happening in August??? This venue is wonderful and there is so much to do in and around Phoenix. I am teaching a Frozen Charlotte Santos (brand new class) and The Studio Muse (this has only been taught at one previous event) Learn more about the classes and happenings by visiting the website. Click on the below image to be whisked away....
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Be on the lookout for Art Is You and Artful Gathering information which will be coming to you soon!!
xo,
Lesley V.
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Yay! I get to share more exciting news with you all!!!
I will be teaching at Art Unraveled in Phoenix in August, 2012 and I am soooo excited to be heading to this wonderful retreat again!
You can visit the Art Unraveled website and learn about all of the workshops, artists and other goings on by clicking on the AU image above.
Hope to see you there!!!
xo,
Lesley
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