Ehag Emporium

Wow there are some truly great items listed this month on the EHAG Emporium. I am offering this vintage tole lamp handpainted with vintage designs.  I love the way this one turned out and I love the colors and shape of this one  Lots and lots of detail which is my forte.  The beads accent this lamp perfectly.   The little handpainted ornie is a freebie that goes with it.   If you like it here is my email address- susie.pastor@gmail.com. I can send you more info and more pictures.

AHQU Bootique pieces

Can you tell I need lessons ? I still cant figure out how to place my pictures in a row for viewing. So just scroll down and down and down. lol  This next AHQU Bootique will feature these items- the witch goodie box and the vintage tole lamp. Get em' while they're HOT!  They of course are original of course and there will never be another made like them.  Detailed ( I thrive on detail ) and bright with Halloween colors.
If you want more pictures or description, email me please at www. susie.pastor@gmail.com.

Sandcastle Contest

Yesterday was the annual sanddcastle building contest. It drew thousands of participants and viewers.  For once the sun was shining and weather was perfect to stroll along and take pictures of all the magnficent creations. Guess what? I didnt go. But then I never do. Isnt that awful. But the crowds are horrendous and its impossible to even get close to the sculptures to take photos. You either have to wait your turn or wait until its just about time for the tide to hit them and wash them away. I can see the results of the labor in the newspaper without the hassle.   Hah!  Instead I painted for awhile and then worked in my yard for awhile as well.  I felt very productive yesterday.  Glad I decided to stay home.   I have added pic of a lamp I am going to have on Ehag Emporium that starts on June 30th. I actually put two up for sale.  If you see anything you would like to have more pictures of I can always send more.    Ebay hasnt been very exciting for me lately so I am going to try other venues as well.  AHQU, another great ebay halloweeen group I belong to is also having an emporium. I need to get more info on that one as I believe I have sent them pics of a couple of items. Gad  I cant keep track these days.
I am praying for a GOOD SUMMER for everyone and a for business to pick up as well.

Time out for sunshine

Cannon Beach is typically overcast and ugly in June.  True to form, this year!  So far not a whole heckuva lot of nice days.  The ones that are beautiful give me hope for more to follow. Yesterday was one of those.  So instead of working on my art projects I set about attempting to clean up our yard.  I say ATTEMPTING, because its an overwhelming job at this point in time. I am the gardener in our family. My husband mows  thank God and I am grateful for every bit of help.   I haven't torn out all the dead and nasty old weeds and plants from all last winter.   It just never was done. I always had other things on my priority list.  I should take pictures but I am ashamed to have let it go for so long. 
With COPD ( tho' not an excuse) its very difficult to do much without having trouble breathing.  Consequently, I work slowly and try not to lift anything heavy or pull out something with too much energy. Its the pits!  I used to be such an avid gardener. People would walk down the street and stop to see all my gorgeous flowers ion the summer.  This summer I will be lucky if I finish cleaning up from last year.  I need to put some weed and grass killer on a lot of areas but I am afraid to because of my kitties. I would hate to have them become ill or worse from having come in contact with something poisonous to them.  A lot of products don't tell you. Any suggestions anyone?????

Spookytimejingles

Spookytimejingles , the Halloween and Christmas art site is now on ebay.  It offers another venue for those of us who need one.  So check it out . There are so many fabulous artists in the group.

Summer is herew

I was beginning to wonder if I would ever see the sun again.  We haven't had many nice days in awhile. I have to admit I am influenced by the weather. My moods change, my creativity suffers and sometimes I want to just stay in bed when I awaken to another grey day.  I would rather have it rain than be overcast and grey.  That's the worst for me.
Thankfully today is one of those beautiful days here at the coast.  I should be able to accomplish much but I may play hookie and go out and take pictures of people on the beach to use later in a painting.  I love the shadows a bright sunny day offers. 

I am just about finished with another Halloween lamp. This is purple , black, acid green and white. Sounds awful doesn't it? But those colors are working for this piece. I'll share pics when I finish.

I am wondering how one finds the time to do their art or their work and still keep up with blogs, ebay art groups, selling sites, Facebook etc.  I just love to read what everyone has to offer but then when I have not made time to paint I feel empty.  Some artists I know seem to be able to work it ALL into their days. I haven't been successful at it yet.  Any secrets anyone?