artwork....

Marcia527 said:

I always enjoyed using oils
I always enjoyed using oils because they don't dry fast. This is also a negative as it has to sit for six months before you can seal the surface. Then you have to dispose of the chemicals to clean the brushes which is a problem. I always wanted to try the newer oils that use water for clean up. Oils is expensive also.

I like acrylic for other art projects.

I did a collage of my kids out of extra pictures. This was before digital.

You might like sketching as that only takes paper and pencil.

Jigsaw puzzles are fun and relaxing. It teaches you patience.

I used to do counted cross-stitch. I did one of a house we lived in. You draw the picture on graf-paper and that is where your stitches go.

I like making my own greeting cards. I use clip art mostly.

Last Christmas I made origami wreaths. I found a website that explained how to do several origami projects. For the wreaths I used a medium weight wrapping paper cut into squares for the proper size wreath that I wanted. Didn't cost anything as I had the wrapping paper left over.

Let the creativity abound!
Wow, Marcia...you've got lots of great stuff going, too! I like making cards, too, but I like the rubber stamping and embossing methods.

Origami is a challenge -- good for you. We had a visiting exchange-teacher from China who stayed with us for 3 months several years ago, and he was amazing at origami. He made the most intricate and beautiful animals, which I still have and adore.

And Pammy, PM me your address and I'll send you a poster, if you like.

Again, I'd suggest that you go to a bookstore, or go online, and look for books about creativity to get your juices flowing. Two of my favorite books of this sort are: "The New Creative Artist," by Nita Leland, published by North Lights Books (www.artistsnetwork.com) and, "An Introduction to Art Techniques," by The DK Art School (www.dk.com). Both books give you an overview of all different mediums, and give you exercises to try with each medium.

Hugs,
Debi

P.S. The Healing Tree was an idea I had after my dx. Everyone was wringing their hands, wanting to "do something," so I came up with the idea of suggesting they send me a colorful ribbon that I would tie onto a tree that I could see from my bedroom window, while in bed. That way I could think of all the friends I had and people who were praying for me or wishing me well while recovering.

Each ribbon has the person's name on it, and sometimes a comment or prayer or quote. So...that's how it came about, and I LOVE watching the ribbons flutter in the breeze or hang in the rain. Some people are still sending them!!

stained glass
I do stained glass, I did not post any pictures, but I did post the website (webshots - the other one is youtube where I have a few videos of hummingbirds, etc) where you can see the ones I actually remembered to take pictures of before sending them off to their new homes. I have kept 4, but most of the others were g i fts. I am working on the four seasons right now, finished spring, winter and am now working on summer.
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bfbear said:

Let the creativity abound!
Wow, Marcia...you've got lots of great stuff going, too! I like making cards, too, but I like the rubber stamping and embossing methods.

Origami is a challenge -- good for you. We had a visiting exchange-teacher from China who stayed with us for 3 months several years ago, and he was amazing at origami. He made the most intricate and beautiful animals, which I still have and adore.

And Pammy, PM me your address and I'll send you a poster, if you like.

Again, I'd suggest that you go to a bookstore, or go online, and look for books about creativity to get your juices flowing. Two of my favorite books of this sort are: "The New Creative Artist," by Nita Leland, published by North Lights Books (www.artistsnetwork.com) and, "An Introduction to Art Techniques," by The DK Art School (www.dk.com). Both books give you an overview of all different mediums, and give you exercises to try with each medium.

Hugs,
Debi

P.S. The Healing Tree was an idea I had after my dx. Everyone was wringing their hands, wanting to "do something," so I came up with the idea of suggesting they send me a colorful ribbon that I would tie onto a tree that I could see from my bedroom window, while in bed. That way I could think of all the friends I had and people who were praying for me or wishing me well while recovering.

Each ribbon has the person's name on it, and sometimes a comment or prayer or quote. So...that's how it came about, and I LOVE watching the ribbons flutter in the breeze or hang in the rain. Some people are still sending them!!

Love your artwork Debi!
You are good Debi! I saw your work on your page. I love it!