Dean’s a crab

It’s true, I am born under the Cancer sign and appropriately -- I am crabby.

Ovewhelmed with family life and work.

As soon as I stop, I fall asleep.

Need to get my art-on...

All work and no play makes dean cranky...

spread your wings and be free!

This is exactly how I feel when I create. I have been itching for weeks to do this, but travelling, getting back to a routine - sometimes being artsy has to take a back seat for a bit. Although it doesn't have to like it.

I jumped at a class my friend Angela was teaching last week - didn't know what it was, what the projects looked like - I didn't care. Anything Angela does is amazing and if it got me out of the house, out of my head - I was game. We ended up making, 2 mother's day cards (using various techiniques), and stamped candle with a lovely stamped box to give it in, and a little flip-cover case for post-it note pad. This got my momentum in gear!

I started this canvas on Saturday night and put the finishing touches on last night. I am happy with it.
I also decided that I would see if I could see some of my art on etsy. I am going to give it a whirl once I have 10 completed. I have 3 so far to put up.

I also discovered cellu-clay, which is instant papier-maché. I sculpted out some crows and round button-flowers. Once they dry I will podge tissue on them. Can't wait to see how they turn out!

Stay tuned!
xoxo dean