Saturday, April 27, 2013

Hallelujah!

I was gone for 2 weeks, teaching in Tennessee and North Carolina. When I returned home, I had 2 weeks to finish filming and editing my second online summer workshop with Artful Gathering. I knew I could do it, but I didn't anticipate all the technical issues with camcorders, tripods, computer issues etc. Arggggggg, i'm ready to shoot myself! But finally, I am done! Here is a little promotional video of my second session class on soldering. Now unfortunately  I have no excuses why I don't have time to clean my house :(






Wednesday, April 24, 2013

still hoppin.....................


Artful Gathering Event Registration is Open!



I'm the Spotlight Artist for The Artful Gathering 2013 Blog Hop!


Follow along with me for fun, creativity, and a chance to win a
$200.00 Gift Certificate for The Artful Gathering Marketplace Opening Soon. The winner can apply the certificate toward any 2013 online art workshop(s).
*kits and dvds not applicable.

Register to the evenhere


I'm presenting My Brand New Online Video Workshop at
Artful Gathering 2013!



Come Hop With US!

Hop Rules:


If you would like to hop with us and meet all the super awesome Artful Gathering 2013 Art Instructors, and have a chance to win a random drawing prize in our random drawing, then hop with us! Each week, I will announce the blog for you to visit, and off you go to meet them, and to pick up the newest secret word.
  1. For your chance to win, you must collect all the secret code words and submit them upon the final destination blog in May. A random drawing will be conducted from those participants who have submitted the complete collection of secret words!
  2. Only one winner will be randomly drawn. The winner will receive a $200 gift certificate for a 2013 Online Video Workshop(s). *Not applicable to workshop kits or dvds.*
  3. This weeks word is .....his

Sunday, April 21, 2013

first baby bird of the season!



I was just sitting at the kitchen table when i heard a loud "thud" and knew immediately a bird had hit the window. Went out and scooped him up and realized he was just a bitty baby :(




(i suspect he is an eastern goldfinch, our state bird, NJ)

I wrapped him in my scarf and brought him inside; occasionally blowing warm air into his face. He took a hard hit and his eyes were closed for a few. I keep this little insect container around for just instances and placed him inside as he started to come around. About 20 minutes later, I felt he was ready to do the flight check. 








off he flew! he is so cute. i've been here since 1995 and have never seen a goldfinch baby :)




he's still hanging out in the same spot. guess that's where he will spend the night. i'll check on my boy in the morning. 

Thursday, April 18, 2013

blog hop continues!


Celebrating Artful Gathering 2013 Online Art Retreat
Blog Hop your way for chance to win!
From June to August 2013ArtfulGathering.com will be presentingTWO exciting semesters of premiere online video workshops offered by fabulous artists who are known nationally and internationally. We are all very excited to share our knowledge, skill, and creativity with you, and we hope that you will join us for this AMAZING annual online event.
Blog Hop with us for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate towards an Artful Gathering 2013 online video workshop(s).
(Gift certificate applicable to 2013 workshops only and does not apply towards kits or dvds).
Each week I will announce the next featured blog for you to visit, and there you will find a new secret word or words that you will need to collect along your way. Once you have collected all the words from each blog you visit, they will work out to say a very artsy phrase. Here are the rules:
  1. For your chance to win, you must collect all the secret code words and submit them upon the final destination blog in May. A random drawing will be conducted from those participants who have submitted the complete collection of secret words. 
  2. Only one winner will be randomly drawn from the list of participants who have collected all the secret words.
Remember to collect all the secret words. These words will work out to say a very artful phrase, and you’ll need all the pieces to be eligible for the final prize drawing!
Please HOP over and visit the Amazing
Diane Cook

Wednesday, April 10, 2013



Celebrating Artful Gathering 2013 Online Art Retreat

Blog Hop your way for chance to win!


From June to August 2013, ArtfulGathering.com will be presenting TWO exciting semesters of premiere online video workshops offered by fabulous artists who are known nationally and internationally. We are all very excited to share our knowledge, skill, and creativity with you, and we hope that you will join us for this AMAZING annual online event.


Blog Hop with us for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate towards an Artful Gathering 2013 online video workshop(s).

(Gift certificate applicable to 2013 workshops only and does not apply towards kits or dvds).


Each week I will announce the next featured blog for you to visit, and there you will find a new secret word or words that you will need to collect along your way. Once you have collected all the words from each blog you visit, they will work out to say a very artsy phrase. Here are the rules:
  1. For your chance to win, you must collect all the secret code words and submit them upon the final destination blog in May. A random drawing will be conducted from those participants who have submitted the complete collection of secret words.

  2. Only one winner will be randomly drawn from the list of participants who have collected all the secret words.

Remember to collect all the secret words. These words will work out to say a very artful phrase, and you'll need all the pieces to be eligible for the final prize drawing!

Please HOP over and visit the Amazing
Pamela Huntington

http://www.pamelahuntington.typepad.com/;

(Pick Up the Next Secret Word)

slide show!