Good Morning Moon

Just before the sun came up this morning, I awoke to moon light streaming into my bedroom window painting silver streaks across the floor. I got up without turning on the lights and looked out the window and was greeted by a huge silvery moon hanging low in the sky, peaking through the bare tree branches. Frost and a dusting of snow covered everything and the moon turned it all to sterling. The air was calm, serene, and cool. This is a lovely morning gift to start my day.

Good bye

The internet is a funny thing — I am saddened today by the news of death of someone I've never met in person, but have interacted with online. She is an artist in CA and we are members of an internet Artist's Trading Cards (ATC) group. She was always positive, friendly, encouraging, and funny… her art reflects that. I have several tiny artworks of hers that I've traded over the years, and I cherish them. Being a visual artist is kind of a solitary endeavor, and having the opportunity to interact and share with other artists, even if they are across the country is something I am grateful for. Marta died from cancer on Tuesday and I will miss her, along with the other members of the group, I'm sure, and she will always be in our hearts.

Washington Auto Show - Freedom Behind the Wheel

Went to the Washington Auto Show today to spend some time with family at Freedom Behind the Wheel. They have the most awesome simulation setup showing how their pedal-less driving works using the steering wheel they've developed. All controls, including pedal controls are at the drivers fingertips on the steering wheel. I am so impressed and proud of them. Their goal is to help wounded vets be able to drive, including to drive a race car. The Downey's passion for this is wonderful  :)
For more information click this Freedom Behind the Wheel

Amanda & I with the car

driving simulation

Amanda manning the table ready to provide you with info and accept your donations :)
She designed the logo and the printed material by the way.

I'm missing the little birds

Painted this little ATC tonight in watercolor 3.5 in x 2.5 in. Even though I've been working mainly in pastel in the past few years, I'm getting a yearning for some watercolor - gotta practice though, its a tricky medium to control. It's almost like trying to train a cat to do tricks. I'm going to try to do a few bird pictures, I kinda miss my birdfeeders, which we had to take down do to the appearance of bears in the area. Hopefully I'll have more to share in the next few days.

An apple a day

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. I must need to eat more apples. A very hectic holiday a combination of visits with family & friends, and hospital visits & fighting sickness, I'm trying to catch my breath. I hope everyone has a safe and healthy new year.

holy crape - the year is almost over

My husband's hospital stay the week after Thanksgiving certainly has put a bit of a snag in my holidays, but I am infinitely grateful to have him better and at home now. Blog has been put aside while I try to catch up on my holiday projects. Of course, since I like to complicate things, I plan a get-together for New Years day. I also managed to get a pet portrait fit in there too - here is a glimpse of the little cutie-pie kitten - Muffin.

I hope everyone is having Happy Holidays and I hope the New Year brings you opportunity, peace & happiness.

Santa's Village Craft Fair

Santa's Village Arts & Craft Fair at Fauquier High School on Saturday Nov 19 will be my last show for the year, then its turkey & family & pet portraits & evergreens & sparkle & cookies & makin' stuff & santa & then in January - I'll rest

 

Gainesville show

Good day at the Gainesville Holiday Gift show today. Met some great people :)

Upcoming shows

I'll be in Gainesville at the Holiday Gift Fair at the Church of the Word on Rt 29 - Saturday, November 12th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They are also collecting non-perishable food items for the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry.

Church of the Word

www.churchoftheword.net

On Sunday, November 13 I'll be at the
2011 Christmas in The Blue Ridge
11am until 3pm
Bowling Green Country Club (South) 768 Bowling View Rd. Front Royal Va, 22630

Bowling Green Country Club, Front Royal Virginia | Washington, DC Golf Courses

www.bowlinggreencountryclub.net

 

Jersey Girl Designs

 

I think you should Like my sister's page - she is quite creative with wire & bead, and I'm especially fond of her repurposed made of bits of this and that :) I guess the urge to make things runs in our family.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jersey-Girl-Designs/303459183241 

Nobody tells this to beginners

 Something every creative should read  :)

 http://www.mcwade.com/DesignTalk/2011/04/nobody-tells-this-to-beginners/

Pleasantly Surprised

I was pleasantly surprised to see my items included in these Etsy treasuries  :)

Deer In First Snow
The Wooland in Winter

Beautifiul Blues and Shorebirds

Funny Little Sketches

The iPod sketch is from a series I did several years ago - just funny quick little sketches when I was trying to make my self draw something every day - I called it MAMAD (make a mark a day). Unfortunately I wasn't able to keep it up for very long, Maybe I'll try again in the near future.
Heres a link to some of the other sketches I did.

http://homepage.mac.com/justineremington/Pet%20Portraits%20-%20Fine%20Art/wip/files/14-december-2008.html

The first computer I bought was a Windows HP, The second computer I bought was a Mac... & I've never looked back. Steve you will be missed.

 larger view

Chilly at A Day at The Plains

A Day at The Plains was chilly, drizzly, and blustery. There were a few brave souls there (we few, we happy few, we band of brothers) Some of us lost our tents to the wind, or clung onto them for dear life. So thank you to those who showed up and came by and said 'hi'. Hopefully we will have more cooperative weather next year  :)