Time for a change...

I am moving! Ineeded a provider that gave me a little more freedom to make a site that really looks great and showcases my art a little better. I have a long way to go before getting everything moved from this blog to my new blog, but as of today I will not be posting new art here you will need to go to..

www.littlepiecesofart.typepad.com

(I hope you like it, I do. I am very excited.) I will provide a link on the new site that will direct you to all of my prior art posted on this blog... it just may take awhile. PLEASE provide suggestions, opinions and whatever feedback you are possessed to leave... I continue to learn more and more everyday from this growing blog community I have discovered... so please follow me to my new home!

enjoy!!!

Remember...
www.littlepiecesofart.typepad.com

Brandie

My art has been featured on ZNE's homepage!



Smitten was chosen to be a feature piece on the homepage of Variazione (ZNE). It will remain on the page for a whole month! This is such an honor for me... I am pretty much speechless.
I am a proud member of ZNE, and I have been since January 2006. I joined Variazione (Italian for variation) when I first began selling my art on Ebay. We are a community of mixed media artists that support each other. Please check it out! www.zneart.com

Yeah! I feel like celebrating!

Thanks for looking!

Brandie

Now for Sale on Ebay!





These two pieces are now listed on Ebay... both are perfect for Valentines Day!!!

Take a look to bid, or watch them just to see how they are doing!

Thanks everyone!

Brandie

"Come Celebrate"



This is a piece I created specifically to be printed as invitations for a birthday party. My very best friend's daughter's 12th birthday party (bash!). She is very special to myself and my girls, so the original collage will be her birthday present. The collage will be printed on the front of the card and all the party info on the inside of the card. I chose this particular photo from my collection because these girls looked to have the most prescious friendship, so much is shared between them. I feel that birthday parties are all about friendship and sharing and celebrating with all of your friends!

I plan on signing and dating each card under the printed image... Can you think of a better keepsake?

This collage was created on a piece of 4.25 x 5.5 Arches 140lb cold pressed watercolor paper. I used a copy of an image of two girls, vintage sheet music, text from a vintage sheet music book, Golden fluid acrylic paint, and walnut ink.

Thanks for looking everyone,

Brandie

"Babyluv"

Ahhhhh Babyluv... I actually came accross the word in a Stephen King novel I am reading right now. Yeah... it has nothing to do with the story... I just really liked the way it rolled off my tongue, and I had this LOVELY photo of this baby... so sweet... Don't you love this piece? I do. I love the simplicity of it and the colors turned out great too...

hmm... maybe I'll do one in pink too!

I will be using this photo and a few of my other pieces to make some note cards. FUN! I can't wait!

This piece was created on 4 x 4 inch clayboard. I used a copy of a vintage photo, vintage sheet music, graphite and acrylic paint.

Thanks for looking!

Brandie

"Perfect Together"



With Valentines approaching I can't help but get a little sentimental. This piece is about the people who are still in your life after many many years. If you are around my age you might start to look at this a little more... Who are the people who have had so many open doors presented by you that would have placed them on a different path, yet they are still by your side... This piece is centered around our homes and our hearts... who do you have in your heart after all these years... hmn... we must be "Perfect Together".

I created this piece on 5 x 7 inch 300 lb watercolor paper. I used copied images, acrylic paint, walnut ink, graphite and vintage papers including pink construction paper dated 1931....

Thank you for looking!
Brandie

My etsy store was featured on this artists' blog... check it out. I'm on her Jan 15 entry...
I'm very flattered, she is an awesome jewelry designer!

Her blog (where I am mentioned) so cool...
http://www.thejadedog.blogspot.com/

Darcy's Etsy Store:

The Jade Dog by Darcy Horn

I have so many ideas in my head... I wish to work very hard this weekend... I have a lot to do though...
I have to get moving on all those new years resolutions...

My Resolutions...

• A household financial plan for 2007... ugh
• Pay more attention to my husband... that could be fun...
• A five year plan regarding my art...
• To be better at keeping in touch with friends and family
• to be healthier
• to be happier... this one should come while working on all of the above...

Thanks everyone for visiting...

see you soon, Brandie

"I'm Taking Care of Me"

She looks to me as if she is done, absolutely finished...

This piece was created on 5 x 5 inch clayboard. I used Golden fluid acrylic paint, vintage photos, a vintage letter, and a paper from a vintage poster, and... a vintage newspaper... Lots of old old paper in this one... It breathes rich history...

Thanks for looking... Brandie

SCORE!!!



I haven't been to an estate sale in over 6 months... I've been so broke, and I have an existing fairly large supply of photo's and ephemera, so I have forgone going... I've forgotten what treasures are out there!
I'm not sure what posessed me to go this morning... but I saw it in the paper, and suddenly the girls and I were in the car heading accross town... (barely even dressed or brushed...)
Anyway... we totally scored. Tasha found this scrapbook put together in the early 1900's... It had pictures glued in it as well as snapshots just crammed inside. Over 250 snapshots! Not to mention newspaper clippings, letters, notes... All for $15.00! SCORE! I really needed some fresh faces, yeah for me!
Oh, and I thought I would include the kitties in the photo... exhausted from exploring the funky smells that came with the purchase!

Be looking for some new work posted shortly,

Thanks for visiting,

Brandie