My Snoring Pug

Didn't get much art done this weekend. Lack of sleep may have been the culprit in dampening my creativity. Why didn't I sleep? Well, you see this cute little pug in the picture . . . it was all his fault! lol This little guy is becoming quite the snoring machine! He will be 8 years old in October and the past couple of weeks is the first time in his life he has snored. And I know that is a pug thing, but for all these years it wasn't my pug.

He had been sleeping in our room curled up in his pet bed on the floor next to me. The other night the snoring got so bad that it was either him or me. I had to move him back to the living room so the snoring sounds would be muffled. Last night I slept better because he was out in the other room. That may be where he will have to stay. Its hard when he runs in to see us after we go to bed. I feel bad but I know that if I don't get sleep I will be a really grumpy girl come morning! lol

On a brighter note my photography was featured in 2 etsy treasuries! My textured horse photo and my NYC lamp post. . . .two of my favs! Here are the links if you want to check them out!

on a picnic with you by mygiantstrawberry on Etsy

It's raining outside..take my hand and let's go for a long walk, my love. by PacoandLupe on Etsy

And a big thanks to all of you who commented on my last post!! So happy to hear you all loved the new painting!! I do too! Eventually it will end up in my etsy shop. But for now I am enjoying looking at it! :)

There are two days left to enter my blogversary giveaway. Here is the link to that post if you missed it!

Artsy Butterfly: A Giveaway!!! Celebrating My First Year of Blogging!!

Today I am hoping to get a new "she art" girl done! This time it will be a landscape scene!

Wishing you all a great day! xo

Sketching . . . How I've Missed You

"Her Heart Waits . . ."

With all of the photography work I have been doing it felt good to pick up my graphite pencils, grab my sketchbook and get to sketching! It has been awhile and I realized that I miss it. There is just something about the simplicity of pencil and paper that draws me in.

I often fear that when I get stuck in one medium (lately it is photography) that somehow I will forget how to do any other type of art. Sounds pretty silly doesn't it?! I am embarrassed to even admit that to you guys! Have you ever felt that way?

I need to realize that hopping around is part of the process. And it can be fun! That is if I let it be.

At first I sketched out this girl with no window. And then I wondered where she was looking. So I drew the window frame, added the stars and it felt complete. Now if only I could paint this! Maybe I will try if I can tear myself away from my photos!

Oh and today I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my coffee mug photo is included in this lovely treasury on etsy! You can check it out HERE!

NYC, Janet, And An Etsy Treasury

Hello my friends! Hope you all had an enjoyable weekend! I am here to report that the Janet Jackson concert was AMAZING!!! She performed all of her #1 hits which was great! I remember buying her Control album when I was in high school in the 80's. I have been a fan ever since then. She looked great and her dancing is incredible to watch. I was up on my feet dancing for most of the concert!

We saw her at Radio City. I wanted to share a couple of photos I took in and around the theater. Boy was the city bustling Saturday night! We ate dinner at a fabulous italian place, Nizza's before heading to the show. If you are ever in NYC it is worth a visit!

And this morning I found out one of my art prints is included
in a lovely etsy treasury!

"Make a Wish"
8x8 Print of Original Painting

You can take a peek at the treasury HERE!
And thanks for all the great comments on my last post!

My Pug Is In An Etsy Treasury!

Bosco has been quite popular on etsy. Yesterday I found out he is included in a super cute pug treasury titled May I Have Your Attention, Please! by Tangledwood.

He is my favorite subject to photograph! I just can't get enough of that cute face!

Check out the treasury HERE!

PS . . . Thanks for all your great comments on yesterday's post! I listed a print in my etsy shop of that winter scene. I printed it out the other night on matte photo paper and loved the results! You can see the new listing HERE!

Blog Giveaway and an Etsy Treasury!!

I just realized that this week I wrote my 100th blog post!! So I thought what better way to celebrate than to have a giveaway!

I am giving away the above photo. What you see above is a scan of the actual photo so in person the resolution of the image is much better but I wanted to show the digital matting. This image is one of my butterfly photos you may recall from my Bronx Zoo post. It is printed on 81/2 x 11 glossy photo paper with a digital double mat.

All you have to do to enter is comment! To enter your name twice become a follower. And if you want to enter a third time share this giveaway on your blog. Be sure to let me know in the comments what you do!

I will be picking the winner next Wednesday 12/22! Good luck!

If you get a chance check out this lovely etsy treasury "Blue Frost" by Dawn from The Scroll Shoppe! I was excited to find out she included my "Heart in the Sand" photo card!

Wow! Another Etsy Treasury . . . For My Pug!

Missing You

5x7 fine art photo card

I listed this photo card of my little boy Bosco in my etsy shop yesterday. This is actually the photo I sketched from which I recently shared with you. (see that post here). It is one of my favs. I think the black and white captures the essence of his expressive face!

This card has been included in an etsy treasury titled "Pug Love" by Hyacynthe. (check out the treasury here!) This treasury is too cute! It is filled with all kinds of cute pug themed items! Who doesn't love pugs?! I am very excited to have my card included! A big thank you to Hyacynthe!

And I also would like to thank Debbie over at The Wug's Backyard Blogspot for featuring my etsy shop in her blog post today! She did a lovely job and I am honored to be featured! Thanks Debbie! (Check out her post here!)

I am having a lovely weekend and I hope you are too!

My Angel Card Is Featured In An Etsy Treasury!

I want to take a moment and thank Realfaery on Etsy for including me in their treasury Natural Love today! Check out the treasury here!

I am very excited to have one of my photo cards part of such a lovely treasury!

And of course I couldn't wait to share my exciting news with all of you!