So....I started painting

For a Christmas present, my dear hubby gave me an artist set complete with brushes, paints, pastels, canvases, an easel, pencils, paper, and a carrying bag.  Well, I started painting.  I burned out two paintings tonight (1/30/12) and I did a four canvas painting on Saturday (1/28/12). I haven't had this much fun painting since college.  I had forgotten how relaxing and therapeutic it was to paint.  My love is abstract paintings and these are no exception.  I can't paint anything realistic to save my life....so I paint abstract.  If I were drawing with Chalk Pastels, no problem getting something to look realistic.  It's something about the paints that bring out my inner child.  I have paint smears all over my hands.  My nails look slightly blue because of the paint AND I DON'T CARE!   I can't stop.....I'm off to paint so more.

Week of 8/15/11 Featured Shop

This week I am featuring Charmeleongifts from Etsy.com

Meet Sabrina Arana, Owner of Charmeleongifts:

I am a 30 year old married Preschool teacher, artist and writer. I am also a comic book geek and I love pop culture (especially from my childhood in the 80s'/early 90s).  I love to experiment with new forms of arts and crafts including a variety of mediums!

Formerly Charmeleonbooks, Charmeleongifts was started to encompass a variety of arty crafty items. Whether purchasing something for yourself or for someone you know, Charmeleongifts has something for everyone (including jewelry, note cards, greeting cards, gift tags, bookmarks, fine art, ACEOS, collage, vintage collectibles, upcycled items, supplies and more!)

To keep up with what's happening at our shop, check out Charmeleon's blog: http://charmeleonstudios.blogspot.com/2011/08/darkness-will-never-last-too-long-when.html

You can also visit our sister shop SynchronicitySupply for destash items and new supplies at: http://www.etsy.com/people/SynchronicitySupply?ref=pr_profile