Under 5$ Spring Craft

Spring Is Here!

It's time to smell the roses...or whatever you prefer.

Here is an awesome project you can do with the young'ns for about $3

I picked up:1 terracotta pot

1 package of seeds- whatever your fancy

1 bag of potting soil

(all from the 99cent store)

for each kido 

Like some of you I already had paint and brushes layin’ around the house as well as some (dollar tree) shallow plastic bowls.

I picked out 5 colors of acrylic paint & placed a little in each bowl.

I gave each kid a paint brush and set them up outside with some water to rise their brushes and let them design their own flower pot.

Let the paint dry over night… the next day you can spray a clear coat, such as Krylon, over the artistic masterpieces.

After another 24 hrs place in your potting soil and follow your seed package instructions.

Enjoy

Color Me Beautiful.

  

Thinking about trying one of the latest hair trends?

Ombre & Candy colored hair are every where…trending in styles from

Grunge

Hippie

Chic

I wanted to try both myself and trusted no other than Daisy Hair Design in So Cal

I really wasn’t to specific on what I wanted but had a list of intrest:

Ombre

Dark brown

Blonde

Pink

Purple

Chic

Bob

Needles to say Daisy didn’t have much direction, but accomplished exactly what I was looking for!

I feel fabulous and Chic and the pink really brought out my inner princess

Artist Are Changing The World. KONY2012

No matter what the media, art can & is making a major impact on the world. 


Many of you may already be familiar with the viral video KONY 2012 (if not follow the link). The KONY 2012 Project, for non-profit organization Invisible Children, is a prime example of how art can effect us emotionally. In fact, almost the entire KONY2012 movement is art based. Using social & visual media's to make Joseph Kony infamous.


Why, because when everyone know's who you are, you can't hide. We American's are very familiar with what even 15 minuets of national recognition can do. 


Another reason...to TAKE BACK MEDIA from big corporations and politicians and shine a light on what WE THE PEOPLE truly care about. To make News that is truly News worthy.


I will keep this short..but I URGE you to watch the KONY 2012 movie and do your research to make your own decision. 


If you find this of importance to you, think about how you can use your UNIQUE ARTISTIC VOICE to make a difference.


See you on the streets April 20th.


No child deserves to live in fear of abduction.
No child should be enslaved.
No child should be sexually assaulted.
No child should be forced to kill.


JOSEPH KONY MUST BE HELD RESPONSIBLE 


-Sheanna Marie

Make your mark

To be a truly successful artisan, I feel that you MUST be making a mark in your local community. By this I mean you need to get out there amongst the people. The people you are trying to sell to AND your co-artisans. After all, can you genuinely be satisfied as an artist without the crucial critiques,opinions, and insider advice of these people? Getting involved in your local artist association/s is one of the best ways to do this. You will meet others in your field that ARE thriving as independent artist and you can learn so much about what TO and NOT to do. As well, being involved in a well established organization can put you on the front lines of your LOCAL buying audience.


I just yesterday joined my 1st Artist association. 
Let me tell you how it went and what all I gained.
My journey first started with research. I googled all my local associations and artist venues. I logged all of these in my planner then began making phone calls. During my conversations I asked detailed questions about my options,(many artist associatons are non profit so they allow non member participation) costs, & benefits while taking notes. One thing I made a point at was that I wanted to start getting my work into the public eye and available for sale. The next week I went in for an appointment with a head director of one of my local organizations. I brought along a small variety of paintings to show case and it is do or die time. She and her assistant are ready to see what I'm really made of. Of course my nerves set in with the 1st unveiling but I remember that this IS what I want and I might not succeed my 1st time around. However, I did! Yea me! AND I gained some valuable info which I will detail on in a later blog post. For now I say good luck and start pursuing your dreams

Love Connection

My palettes surface

What is your first reaction when you see a piece of art you LOVE? Some stare in admiration, while others simply study it's intricacies. Personally I always have an immediate reaction to reach out and touch the artwork. I not only want a heart and mind connection with the piece, but a physical connection as well. This may well be one of the reasons I work with a lot of texture in my own artistic endeavors. Wether a painting or a scrapbook page I want it to be interactive with the viewer.

Let's Get CONTROVERSIAL, Shall We..?

Exposed

Nudity and Sexuality.

 yep, I said it...so those of you who are already cringing may should X out OR open your mind and provide us all with some food for thought, but PLEASE don't be rude or I shall SHAME you.

Do you think nudity and or sexuality can be artistic? Do you think they are one in the same, that the two cannot be separate from one another? Do you find it easier to handle the subject matter in a particular medium? i.e photography,painting,sculpture...

I believe nudity AND sexuality CAN be artistic. However, I do not find T-N-A magazines "artistic". I mean that the human body, male or female, is a beautiful and wondrous creation of God. As well, sex, when handled maturely, can be a sensual and invigorating subject.
I also do not think the two go hand in hand. You can be naked without being sexual (even though I know most men have trouble separating the two); and you can be sexy without being naked (now here is where I know you men can relate).

In my more modest, and yes, prudish days I found all nude or sexual photographic material offensive, suppressive, and subjugating. However, I have matured into my OWN person over the years and I PERSONALLY no longer fell this way about ALL photographic materials. Though, like most people I assume, I find even the most erotic subject matter easier to handle and contemplate when done in a "Fine Art" medium such as paintings or sculptures.