A Painting a Day

About a year ago, a friend sent me a link to an incredible artist - Duane Keiser. He is credited with starting the "Painting a Day" movement in 2004. This is definitely a case where "a picture is worth a thousand words," so I'm just going to provide a link to his blog, his website, and if you click on the slice of cherry pie, it will hopefully take you to the You Tube video that shows him painting it from start to finish! (One of many videos he has posted on You Tube, so browse to your heart's content!!)

Donna

The Art of Acting...

Today is my baby's birthday...Happy birthday, honey! My Courtney is involved in a different aspect of The Arts. She's a natural born actress! She absolutely wowed everyone with her performance as Mrs. Darbus when her senior class performed High School Musical last year. But it all started many years ago when she was absolutely the most precious angel ever in her nursery school Christmas play. (Where did the years go?)... Chase your dreams, honey...I love you! Mumsy

Time with Tascha

Most of you are probably familiar with Tascha’s art, but for those few who might not be, you must check out her blog! I guarantee you won’t be able to look at her art without smiling. And through her blog, you will feel like you are getting to know her, as she often includes video clips of herself (along with frequent appearances by her two Siamese kitties!)... And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, she has also provided links to videos where you can watch her complete a painting from start to finish, as well as links to her artwork that is offered for sale. It’s just the most colorful, joyful, all inclusive blog you may ever come across, so set aside a bit of time, grab a cup of tea or coffee, and head over to Tascha's for a little visit!

Wishing everyone a bright and joyful day!

Donna

Top of the morning to you!!!

Growing up, mom always made sure I wore green on St. Patty's day, so I'm wearing my green shamrock pin even though I have no plans to leave the house today!

Pictured is one of my newest designs, one of a set of five Irish Blessing/ Marriage/ Christening prints that my publisher, Penny Lane, will be printing soon.

So on this St. Patrick's Day...

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, And the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. ~ Irish Blessing

Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all!!!

Donna

"I Sought You Out"

I want to share one of my daughter's most recent paintings titled "I Sought You Out." (copyright Amanda Atkins)

Amanda paints as much with her heart and soul as she does with her brush. She's an amazing artist, full of ideas and creativity. She embraces color. Her love of animals, birds, and all of God's creatures comes through in her work. There is a gentleness and a kindness that I see in all of her paintings. I am in awe of both her and her art, and I feel like I can learn so much from her.

Amanda is graduating from art school this spring and I'm certain great things are in store for her.

Since she just wrote about Georgia O'Keeffe on her blog, I'll end this entry with a Georgia O'Keeffe quote: "I can't live where I want to. I can't even say what I want to! I decided I was a very stupid fool not to at least paint as I wanted to."

Happy painting to my fellow artists. Always paint as you want to!

Donna

Beginnings...

With the help of one of my two computer-savvy daughters, I am just now beginning to learn the 'ins and outs' of blogging. This being my first entry, I will make it short and sweet (until I get the hang of things!)... So thank you, Amanda, for helping me set up my new blog. I could never have done it without you! And I invite everyone to look at my daughter's blog - http://amandaatkins.blogspot.com/ ... her art and her writing are as beautiful as she is! Pictured above is the gorgeous banner she created for her blog. I love you, honey! Mumsy

Donna