julujoy: November 2010

This is a shelf makeover we did a little while ago- it was pretty easy, but really helped to brighten up our kitchen. The shelf was a mustard yellow which we painted over with a tinted gray primer and then a lovely turquoise. I used Incredi-tape to adhere the map sections, placing a strip along the edges of the paper and a few small strips in the middle of each section. Incredi-tape is my favorite double-sided tape- it's very strong, acid-free, paper-backed and comes in different widths.

Imus and Molly

Here's a commissioned painting that I finished over the summer of two wonderful doggies. Imus is an older German Shepherd mix and Molly is a young Black Lab mix. I worked from a photograph, but it helped to know the dogs' personalities firsthand. I'm planning some more pet portraits, I'll give you a peek when I get started on them. Also, if you are interested in a pet portrait for yourself or as a gift for someone, let me know- I love to do commissions!

in progress

still in progress

finished =)

holiday cards

Here's a peek at the holiday cards I'm making...it's nice to be named Joy around the holidays. =)
I'll show you when they're finished, and I'll probably be listing some in my etsy store next week.

rearranging

We have a three season porch that I used as my little studio in the spring, summer, and early fall. Now that it's getting into the freezing temperatures, it's usually too cold to work out there, so I moved my work table and the supplies that I don't want to freeze inside. I still do oil painting on the porch because there is some ventilation and I don't want the fumes inside the the house- I just have to bundle up!

then

now

summer

Now that it's gray and cold and snow is upon us, I'm already thinking about summer! I was looking back through photos from this past summer and they brought back some good memories...