fresh starts.

Well, March is starting to wrap up here. I feel like all the crazy business is starting to slow down. We are taking Granny to the airport today. It's really sad for everyone. It's so nice to have her here, and Aurora loves her so much. It just sticks that we can't live closer. Honestly, I don't think we would be happy back in Pittsburgh. I miss our families so much, but we love it here so much. It's so difficult.

With all the events and visits coming to a close here pretty soon I just keep thinking of a fresh start. I think in life you can hit the "freshen" button as many times as you need too to get going again. This past quarter has been going very poorly in my classes, well, my math class. I can only hope that I get through it. I did pretty well in my Photography class and I feel like I learned a lot in it. Math has always been my downfall. This exact class is one of the main reasons I never finished college the first time around. I'm crossing my fingers for a C at this point.

I'll have finished a year of college after these classes are done and I can't believe it. I can't give up now, I've been doing so well. I cut down to part time due to the baby being on the way. I think it really is for the best. It might take me longer, but that's okay. Classes stress me out enough and I have so many things I want to focus my time on now it's hard to juggle. I hope I can still manage with the new baby.

{i'm obsessed with this photo. I took it in sedona, az and used picnik.com to edit it.}

My Fresh Start list:- Take special time with my family.- Enjoy the one on one time with Aurora.- Prepare for a new little arrival.- Maintain a B average in my classes.{only if I am successful at the previous 4}- Start an Etsy shop.- Be involved in more art events (but only when I can.)

I don't want to give up on my little Etsy journey, I feel like I have a lot of pressure in my life and maybe the timing isn't perfect, but I've been waiting too long to do this to stop now. It's been my goal, and it's really what I want to do. I'm not giving up.

Here's hoping!

P.S. I totally screwed up my appointment date and we find out TONIGHT if we are having a boy or a girl. I blame the pregnancy on my total lack of brain function!

final product.

Last week I showed a painting I was working on. I haven't been painting for a while so I was excited to start again, It took a few days to finish, but I'm happy that I did it. I wish the lighting I was better, I'll hopefully capture some better photos of it soon. I didn't think I was going to be happy with the final product but I have to say I really am. It's getting my creative juices flowing again, and I have so many more ideas to work on!

"I think I love you."

Close Up

the paintings new home in our bathroom room above another painting I did called "The house that nature built."

I'm just flexing my painting and collage muscles a little bit here. I can't wait to see what forms on my next canvas!

work in progress.

Well, I told you all that I was going to start painting again and I actually am! Wohoo! While Aurora was taking a nap today I started a new project. I was just working on the background so far, but I can't wait to see how it looks finished!






I hope everyone had an amazing week, now on to the weekend!!

Etsy Art Inspirations.

Recently I've been itching to start painting again. I've been having trouble getting started, one of the reasons was I couldn't really get to my supplies. They were tucked away under a ton of... stuff in our closet. Maybe that was just an excuse, but no more! I cleaned the closet out yesturday and I can happily get to everything I need!

I have to say surfing around on Etsy always inspires me to paint and create. There are so many artists that really inspire me to pick up a paint brush and just go for it! I wanted to share them with you, maybe you'll get the painting bug too!

GollyBard

danitashop

lindsayart

michelemaule

thesecrethermit

groundwork

tascha One of the reasons I love Tascha's art so much is her youtube videos. She records herself painting and plays it in fast motion. It's so interesting to watch. She also has some other really cute tutorials and videos. Check her YouTube out here: time with tacsha.

I can only hope that I can aspire to be as talented as these artists. Practice makes perfect! So, what am I doing blog?! I should be painting! I'll be updating you on my progress.

Happy Monday!!!

working away!

I've started a new project and here's a sneak peak of what's to come!





Are you excited? i'm excited!!