Happy Birthday, Mr. Depp

Yes folks, tomorrow the most wonderful actor & one of the kindest souls celebrates his birthday. Hope it is truly awesome! xoxo

Contessa

Johnny 5/16

Digital/mixed media collage.

Long, Long Ago

Digital & mixed media collage...

Mother's Day

Well, another Mother's Day rolls around ... my Mom passed away on Mother's Day, 2000. This is a photo of my lovely Mom in high school. I know she didn't have a very easy time growing up - her family lived in the poor section of St. Louis and she would tell of snowy mornings when she would walk to grammar school, and could feel the frozen pavement on her feet - as her shoes had worn through. What can I say? She loved music, singing, played the piano and the harp like an angel, loved flowers and gardening, and just taking a walk around the block. In the end she had to suffer horribly with lung cancer. I don't think I'll ever be able to come to a peaceful conclusion why good people (and even the not so good) have to suffer with such cruel intensity. It's one of those thoughts I feel better if I avoid, but then - alas, it creeps up on me and pokes its ugly head through the door, and knocks me flat on my ass again. Fortunately, her suffering is over - and she left her children and grandchildren, and those who were blessed to know her - with such a sense of grace and joy, and knowing someone who celebrated a life well-lived. Love you Mom - Happy Mother's Day!

For Illustration Friday "Citrus"

Digital/mixed media collage...

Hippie Daze (aka Hippie Days)

Johnny Digital Collage 5/8

OK - I can't stop creating these babies LOL - Gotta tell ya, I never have to touch up anything on him, I mean he is really flawless perfection. Sorry, I'm gushing =) Hope everyone in Blogland is doing well, and enjoying our spring weather - sooooo pretty!!!

And one more piece of Johnny Fan Art

I think this one is my fav so far ...

Digital Collage - 5/3

Earth Day

Celebrate our beautiful Earth today - plant a tree, or some flowers; go for a hike in the mountains, or just sit in your backyard and remind yourself what a wonderful gift our planet is...we must treat it kindly =) Have a lovely day everybody!!! xxxooo

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Not been able to do much art lately...I was feeling really cruddy for two weeks after my dental work (ick - so not fun!!!), and some other family-type stuff going on. If you've emailed me and I haven't yet responded, my apologies and I hope to shortly. Hope everybody is doing well =) xxoo

Generations

Hope everybody had a happy and safe Easter - I've been dealing with the after effects of some emergency dental surgery last week (majorly painful, I tell ya!), so I haven't been creative enough to make any art until tonight. I wasn't sure if this one was good enough to post, but thought if I at least posted one image on the ol' blog I'd feel like I'd accomplished something =) ... Talk to ya soon! xxxooo

Wings

Mixed media/digital collage ...

Abstract 4/6

Mixed media and digital collage.

Judas Kiss

Digital/Mixed Media Art Collage

True Colors

Digital/Mixed Media Collage - combined various photos I took in Bisbee, AZ, along with some pics of tree bark, and assorted textures..

No Trespassing

I sort of liked how this one turned out ... I combined a couple of photos I took, and then digitally collaged over them. I know it's sort of dark, so I brought out the highlights of the grasses - and I think that gave the image more contrast.

Illustration Friday - "I Spy" ...

a little bit of nighttime magic =)

Digital/Mixed Media Collage

Teacher Teacher

Don't Fence Her In

Something about the lady in this photo - probably her rather stubborn and independent look reminded me of the title of that old song "Don't Fence Me In". I bet she was a vintage lady with attitude =)

Sanctuary

Been introspective as of late ... yesterday was the year anniversary of my Dad's passing away, and so I felt more like "laying low" a bit. I planted some herbs and small flowery plants (love allysum! their scent is soooo beautiful!). My Dad, as some of you know, was very instrumental in my love of art and in my blogging...I guess when I do a picture, or post something here, it is really in his memory that I do so. Damn - life really can suck sometimes...In May my Mom will have been gone for seven years. She passed away on Mother's Day in 2000; both of them suffered through long and valiant battles with cancer. Anyway, I do not mean to sound like a "downer" here; I know that everyday I get stronger and grow and will most certainly keep on living my life to its fullest. Truly I believe that is how we can best honor those we have lost. So my post today is for them, and for you my sweet blogging friends ... reach for the stars, and make your wildest dreams come true! xxxooo

Illustration Friday - Total

Hmmmm....Okay, here's a total eclipse - Neolithic-style ... digital/mixed media collage.

She Had a Lot on Her Mind

Sort of describes how I've been feeling today ... luckily the weekend's coming up ... only a couple more days =)

Illustration Friday - Wired

Abstract/Mixed media collage (a little bit of this and a little bit of that =)

Paper Moon

What works best with a paper moon? Why a paper doll of course! =)

I never feel a thing is real
When I'm away from you
Out of your embrace
The world's a temporary parking place
Mmm, mm, mm, mm
A bubble for a minute
Mmm, mm, mm, mm
You smile, the bubble has a rainbow in it
Say, its only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Yes, it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Without your love
It's a honky-tonk parade
Without your love
It's a melody played in a penny arcade
It's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me

Words by Billy Rose, Yip Harburg, and Harold Arlen, 1933...(silly old song =)

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Magic (Just Believe!)

For Lisa - Dreams come true... sometimes they just take time.

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Digitally enhanced mixed media collage ... hope everybody had a terrific weekend =)

Illustration Friday - Hide

Mixed Media/Digital Collage