2010 Looking Forward and Back with Just 3 Photos

You can see that we sisters naturally have blondish/brownish/redish way hair but I really dig Jer in this black wig. Huh, something to think about. Who am I kidding, as soon as I did something like this to my hair that was permanent, I would just try to grow it back out so I could put it in some braids.


I love these photos of my twin sister Jer with her beloved little cat Gilligan Pudding. "Gilly" lived to be 30 years old and had quite and adventurous life and was well loved by all of us. In the middle photo, Jer is 8 or 9 and Gilly is about 1 year I think. Jer has dressed up Gilly in a little outfit and I took that photos of both them outside our family's barn. It makes me laugh and smile. The other 2 photos I took of the 2 of them years later. Jer is in her 20s and Gilly is close to 30. Jer is one of my favourite models-she just does what I want her to do without me having to ask(yes, creepy twins) and Gilly is in top form as well. She could sit on your shoulder all day long-while you walked around the woods, while you did your chores, it was pretty amazing. I miss that a lot.


(Oops! One more photo! Here I am dressed as a Medieval Princess with my little Siamese cat Lang who lived to be 14. She was my "Gilly" and I miss her everyday. She taught me a lot about love and patience. And yes, she is wearing a little Damsel Hat!)
These photos say a lot to me. Love your people and be yourself, and focus on what is the most important in life. And, since it all goes so fast you really need to be wise about what you choose to focus on-really it isn't that hard.


I am still pretty sick. I don't want to go into all that. It has been hard for me to slow down which is crazy because I am pretty sure that I was doing nothing important! I have plans too! I want to change this blog all around and to do more art and more kinds of art. I don't think I have learned much yet. I think I will stare at this photo for while longer until I get the meaning better. Wishing you all a wonderful and SLOW 2010!


Love and miss you sweet Gilligan Pudding!

New Portraits-Happy, Happy!

I was lucky enough to attend the wedding of two dear friends at the beginning of October. They were married in the garden area of a gorgeous historic mansion. The bride wore stunning teal silk velvet gown in a medieval style that was lined in gold fabric and trimmed in a gorgeous lace and beadwork that one of our very talented friends, Lisa Gill of Artefex Designs and also a talented graphic designer, made. I still can't really phathom how she did it!

Our friend Jen of Parrish Relics (www.parrishrelics.com) made the bride's Fleur de Lys necklace(in honour of the bride's hometown Louisville,KY), earrings and gorgeous chain and Tudor Rose stained glass belt(in honour of the groom who is from England) which was gorgeous! I was lucky enough to make the brides beaded headpiece from glass and crystal beads in all the colours used throughout the wedding-teal, aqua, gold, cream and peach-what an honour.

The whole mansion was decorated in Peacock feathers and the colours of Peacock feathers-my favourites as well. There was a harpist and glowing turquoise lanterns set on tables outside. It was just a beautiful evening and such a heartfelt event.

As a gift for the bride and groom, I did a watercolour/mixed media painting portrait. What was different about this portrait was that the couple loves the poem "The Owl and the Pussycat" so I depicted them as the Owl and the Pussycat which was so much fun. I tried to incorporate some the gorgeous details from their wedding as well as images from the poem. Many blessing for a long and happy future together for this "Owl and Pussycat"!

Poe Show

1 November was my Poe show opening and it was even more fun as my dear friend Siddal(of the blog Passing Fancies) and her Mister came up for the event. My friends and family came out too. We started the event with a dinner of Mexican food and then went to the opening which was in conjunction with the Dia de los Muertos Celebration at the Indianapolis Art Center. I was so surprised that Siddal and her sweet Mister has sent me a box full of Roses! Siddal and both dressed as Folklore/Woodsy/Fae Folk without meaning too-it's just our everyday look!

We went back to my place to have Anniversary cupcakes and pomegranate margaritas from friends Anais and Houdini(who were also celebrating 10 years of being together) to celebrate Siddal and her Mister's 1 month of Wedded bliss! They had the most gorgeous and heartfelt wedding at the beginning of October. Siddal looked gorgeous in a teal silk velvet gown made by our friend Lisa and gorgeous jewelry made by our friend Jen of Parrish Relics. The Wedding was held outside a historic mansion with harp music and glowing teal lanterns-just amazing! Siddal even wore little gold flats with butterflies on them! Not one detail was overlooked! Her mister had a fabulous boutonniere of peacock feathers and turquoise velvet leaves. It was all too much!

The day after my show, I was lucky enough to have brunch with Siddal and her Mister-they are so funny and thoughtful and I can't wait to see them again! Here are a few photos she took at the show that I borrowed(she is a fabulous photographer and I forgot to load a card in my own camera!). Now, I need to think about Winter Holiday art-I'm not ready!