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A painted butterfly, maybe two or more. I’ve had these very shabby vintage butterfly stepping stones for sometime now, look at the detail!

Can you imagine adding a piece of cloth over these beautiful stones?

Here you go, Orange, red, yellow acrylic paints mixed together simply brushed over a  wet piece of cotton, pulled tight over a beautiful intricate stepping stone.

Your final color should be a contrasting color dry brushed over your dry stone… Let me know your thoughts?

Another sample below.. Shiva oil stick rub here below ( after the cloth has dryed) Oil sticks take awhile to dry, this one I left out in my side yard 3 day’s to cure.  Heat set as well. Cold wash, short cycle,  orvus soap paste.

I loved working on this piece. Heartfelt, fun, challenging, filled with memories of my school days. Take a look at “Twins” and let me know what you think. I feel most comfortable working on pieces that represent my life with meaning. Occasionally I do venture out of the box, but not often. This is my comfort zone!

I’m thrilled to have my piece “Twins” included  in this venue. Dinner at Eight Artists presents “The Space Between: An interpretation of the Physical and Metaphorical”, a juried invitational which will premier in July 28-31, 2011, at the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, California.  Sponsored by Moore’s Sewing Centers. Click here Dinner, it will take you to the Dinner at Eight blogspot for much more info, along with artists profiles, and many more profiles to come. Enjoy!

I’m thrilled to be included in this awesome international book. One out of 60 artists from all over the world! Wow.. “Featured Artists” is an overview of modern art, a source for artists, galleries, museums, art collectors who seek for the new trends in the world of art. Featured Artists include profiles, and info about several artists who represent different trends of unique art. The book has 96 pages, hardcover – 8.2 X 11.4″ and its created by Niki Katiki, publisher and fine artist of Modern Art Community. 

Jurors: Doris Silverman, Patricia Bennett, and Peter Doughty

Yea! I made the deadline. Just sent this chunky booklet off to  Brooklyn, NY. I so enjoyed working on this project. I just received an email that they are going to extend the deadline a couple of days due to weather conditions . I’m glad mine is out the door. Now on to my next deadline! Included are some pics!

I didn’t add names to the actual pages, I have to say though that in my mind as I made these pages I thought of names for each Lil’ peeps without pause. Hewie is on the left.

This guy’s name is Duke.  Gotta luv the hat!

Here’s Alice! On some of the pages I added flowers and trees. Some girls have bows. 

This Lil’ one is Elmer. I put a jumper on him.

Alas! Meet Luis. I added pants. He is playin with his yo-yo! I’ve had way too much fun!!