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December 6, 2011
Kathy
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Sidewalk Chalk Art

Posted in Other Artist Work

We've all drawn with chalk on sidewalks or driveways as kids. But never like these artists! Oh my goodness – these are amazing artists – take a look:       [ Hat tip to Sandy at Pinterest ]

photo image from boredpanda.com

Edgar Müller from Germany  Photo credit: Boredpanda.com

"These talented street artists have crafted an amazing ability to trick the eyes of passersby into seeing 3 dimensional sceneries and objects on a completely flat asphalt. Their works are created using a projection called anamorphosis, and create the illusion of three dimensions when viewed from the correct angle."   – BoredPanda.com

Julian Beeve - photo image from boredpanda.com

Belgium based Julian Beever   Photo credit boredpanda.com

Julian Beeve, boredpanda.com

Julian Beever,  Photo creditL boredpanda.com

Kurt Wenner image from boredpanda.com

American Kurt Wenner  Photo credit: boredpanda.com

Truly amazing art and artist!  See more at boredpanda.com

December 2, 2011
Kathy
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Poinsettias

Posted in Reference Photos

Poinsettias! My favorite December flower. It just shouts Christmas!  I've seen the white and pink poinsettias used in some awesome arrangements, balanced with sage greens and purples. But I think my favorite is red – I love the brilliance of the color, and the contrast of the Christmas reds and greens.

SibStudio Red Poinsettia

I just love this treasury of my and other artist's rendition of the red poinsettia from Margaret of Art For Comfort. Enjoy!

November 28, 2011
Kathy
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It’s Here! Cyber Monday and New Blog Look!

Posted in Organization, and Other Artist Work

Surprised by my new look?!   I've been playing with new blog fashion!  It's a fringe benefit when my college son comes home – " Mom your blog needs an update – it's easy to do"…….riiiiight  – for him lol!   If you popped in over the weekend, now you know why the blog kept changing it's look.  I couldn't decide which look I liked – like having a clothing crisis in the morning and you can't decide on what to wear…..   Now that he got me started, bear with me as I fly solo and I try to  figure out how to add my photos back to the front page and fix the logo! 

And now Cyber Monday!!!

I'm offering free shipping at my Etsy shop. Nina, from The Adventures of ArtsyNina    has a great roundup of Etsy shops offering Cyber Monday sales. Be sure to click and take a look.    And of course Etsy has pages and pages of Cyber Monday sales here.

Happy shopping !

November 25, 2011
Kathy
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Free Shipping on Cyber Monday

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Happy Belated Thanksgiving to all my American readers!! Hope you are enjoying lots of turkeys sandwiches and wonderful leftovers! 

This is always a busy time of year with family, holiday prep, and lots of last minute painting for customers and my shops. 

I am offering  free shipping [ domestic USA only ] on all my paintings at my Etsy shop for Cyber Monday – 11/28.  Here's the coupon code to add at checkout:  shipfree2011monday        As a special gift to my readers – feel free to use the code starting today through Monday.

For my local customers — there are lots of new mini canvases at the Exton mall gallery. I am adding more each week. And the Gallery is now open every day – 11am – 7pm until New Years!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend! Back on Monday with a new post!

November 16, 2011
Kathy
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New Painting

Posted in Art Work

Some shameless self promotion today : )  I posted a new 11 x 14 inch painting yesterday.  I used some reference photos of daisies taken back in July.

Daisies by SibStudio

I was cutting back the very last of the daisies a few weeks ago and thought i'd like to capture them in all their summer glory.

More Daisies by SibStudio

I decided on painting a faux denim background to bring a nice country summery feel to the painting.  I got so involved in painting the denim look that I forgot to take a few photos.  I started with a light blue background and then dragged a loose mixture of navy blue across the canvas.  I ended up with a bit of a plaid look which I liked. After it dried, I lightly sanded the whole surface with sandpaper to give it a distressed look.  I painted a spray of daisies and a bit of vines to finish the look.  Here it is:

Summer Daisies by SibStudio

  And that's a peek behind my easel.   : )