A Long Time Coming

 

It's February since I posted last. That is a long time. But I haven't been sitting idly, I have been sitting getting well. I was so sick for so long. In and out of the hospital five or six times and now I am battling cancer with every weapon I have. And many of you have been praying for me daily. Thank you, I believe in the power of prayer. Don't stop now, God isn't finished with this season yet but I am hopeful that He and I will escape victorious. 

These are a few of the things I have been able to complete along the way. And just making this post is a challenge because I don't remember all the steps to posting one. Being on medications for so long caused memory losses here and there. I hope they return one day. 

I made this for ICAD, Index Card a Day. Happens every June and July. The thought is to make some kind of art on an index card each day of those two months. Doesn't matter what kind of art. Just do it. 

I did several different things for ICAD depending on the level of tiredness I was feeling. Today I am super tired so there probably won't be any art making happening. This post is about all I'm good for today. 

This was fun and a little different. I used bits and pieces of leftover scraps and tangled art on a watercolored and stitched background. Fun and totally random. No need to throw those leftovers out. Unless you are planning to move, then toss them and start over once you live in the new state. 

I was able to complete this piece of art I had started with a watercolored background - brayer clean off - for World Watercolor Month. I am blessed to be an Artist Ambassador for the month. My design was printed on a pencil/pen pouch and is available for purchase by clicking here. Only through the end of July since it is a limited edition item. 

Another ICAD piece I finished up this month, started back in February. 

Prior to getting sick I had prepared some watercolor backgrounds in a journal. All I had to do was draw and paint the florals. Fun page. And I already gave it away to a friend. 

Another easy piece completed on a pre-painted background. This is a really nice journal I'm working in. Hope to review it one day. 

And that's it. Here you can see me relaxing and sitting and enjoying my studio. I love my little art room. It calms me and grounds me. I hope to be able to re-create it when we move to Georgia in a couple months. Eep! It will be here sooner than we know! Now. To see if I remember how to send this post to you. Have a great weekend!