Merry Christmas

For me it is the season to Celebrate the birth of our Savior who is Jesus Christ the Lord. I read today a post about Love- and for me this season is a reminder that we should Love others those who do not believe as us, this might be religiously, politically, etc. We should learn to put aside our differences and love one another. Teach our children kindness and respect for life for God loves us each equally. Easier written than done! So no matter your beliefs- I hope for you kindness and peace in the New YEAR! Happy New YEAR!

Day 30 the end of AEDM

Today I leave you with a quote. I have still not been feeling great and spent time today at the Vet with a follow up visit for my dog, followed by a huge nap for me.

Kathe Kollwitz - “I do not want to die...until I have faithfully made the most of my talent and cultivated the seed that was placed in me until the last small twig has grown.”

AEDM Day 29

Yes it is almost at the end of art everyday month. I am feeling a little ill today and so not up to doing much. I did happen to take a quick photo today as I left campus. They have just added another fountain to campus. Today is the first day I saw it working and with different color changing lights. They were working on it as I walked by earlier in the day and it still is surrounded by fencing. Although I understand that green space is a necessity on campus, we already have a huge quad and fountain. The two fountains are only separated by a building in between. If you saw the art department building you would understand why I think the money could be put to better use.

Day 28 Snowman Ornament

Wow- I can not believe it has been a month now since I started this blog. Maybe over the holiday I will learn how to really use blogger. We are almost at the end of AEDM and I really find it has helped me to commit to make something each day. Tonight I made this cute little snowman. I think the entire thing could be made with recycled materials. Mine I used butcher paper but you could use a paper store bag. I found a really colorful piece of print from the New York Times and that is what the scarf, nose and hat are made from.

Use your circle cutter, stitch together or glue together your circles, I used cotton balls to stuff mine you could use plastic bags or newsprint, paint, add decor,

I need to add a few more decorations to this one- but thought I would blog while waiting for the paint to dry.

Moss Tree Day 27

I feel a real need now to make some art each day. I use it as a time to explore. I am on a count down till the end of the term and that makes me a little sad as I hate to rush life, but this is not my time of year- when it gets dark at 5 I get moody. Thankful my love got me a sunshine light for my room and I think it does help. Tonight I did this quick painting- Gouache on Watercolor Paper

Hoot OWLS DAY 26 AEDM

Today I painted these small canvas owls-

Acrylic paints and black marker on gallery wrapped canvas

Day 25 Catching Up

I have missed a few days of AEDM as it was holiday time. I went to Louisiana to visit with family. We had a bonfire and made smores! Then the next day we have our Thanksgiving feast which includes my mothers generation, then all the cousins, then all their babies- I guess that is three generations this year- sometimes it is four.

At this gathering I gave the quilt I have been working on to one of my dear cousins. My mom helping me take the final pictures of my quilt. The last photo is what it looked like before the posies.