Scratching Up More Photos . . . And A Blog Award!

mixed media on 6x6 inch birch wood

Thanks for all the great comments on yesterday's photo! I wish I were there now instead of being buried in more snow! It has been a record setting winter so far here in NY and I am looking forward to spring!

First I would like to thank the lovely Kelly over at KellyBerkeyDesigns for awarding me the Dearest Blog Award!! It was quite a surprise and I am very thankful! Kelly is an amazing artist and jewelry designer with a sweet soul. She is someone who inspires others with her love of life and of art! Do stop by her blog (via the link above) if you haven't already!

As for this new piece I am finding that I like scratching up and distressing my photos. I had pictured this painting in my head the other day. I knew which photo I wanted to use and that I wanted to extend the landscape especially the sun and water reflection. I used black gesso for the background and added the landscape details in white marker and grey water color crayon that I just smudged.

I am definitely liking the black and white contrast with these latest pieces I have done. I am hoping I don't get stuck in this color palette but then again why not?! I always think to much and limit myself to what I think I "should" create. For now I am vibing to the black and white and we will see where it goes!

Blog Awards

I have been pleasantly surprised as a brand new creative blogger to have been given two blog awards since I have started on this journey!! I am very honored to be the recipient of these awards. Normally I always play by the rules but in this instance as I am so new to this blog I am going to break them by not passing them on (I couldn't possibly pick 15 bloggers) but express my gratitude to those who graciously gave them to me.

First I need to say a long overdue thank you to Debbie Malloy over at The Wugs Backyard Blogspot for presenting me with the "I Love Your Blog Award" last week! Head over and check out her lovely blog here!

I was also presented with "The Versatile Blogger Award" from Claudia Del Balso over at her fabulous blog Claudia Del Balso, Writer. Her blog is geared toward new writers and provides inspiration and guidance for navigating the writing world! Be sure to check out her blog here.

Thank you again ladies for taking the time to follow my creative journey and giving me these great awards! I have met so many wonderful people in my short time here at Artsy Butterfly and look forward to meeting more! It is such a warm and wonderful community. It makes me wonder why I waited so long to dip my toe into the creative waters . . .