Illustration Friday and Happy Birthday to me!!!

Hi Everyone...

what a week...I had a flawed week when my laptop blew up...but I am back up and running now and everything is fab...

Today is my birthday and I am having a wonderful day already...

The first piece is my submission for Illustration Friday this week,....the theme is "Flawed" and even though everyone thought the ring was flawed...the carbon heart meant the world to Amy....

Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with inpiration and I also add a slice of virtual Birthcake to share with all my blog friends...

Hugs
Diana

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My Computer blew up...will be back soon!

Hi Everyone...

On Wednesday night my computer went to computer heaven...thankfully the greatest thing I every bought was my back up drive....I am getting all set up and organized so I hope you will bear with me while I get back on track....

In the meantime I offer you all some treats...

Hugs

Diana

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Dedicated to my friends at Cupcakes take the CAKE and all of my sweet blog friends!!!! and Daily Art Stop - "Angels" "Cupid"

Hi Everyone... I was so thrilled to see that I was featured on one of my favorite daily stops...Cupcakes take the cake did a feature on my art! how exciting....so today I dedicate this special piece I did for all my friends at Cupcakes take the Cake.....all the fans and the great hosts....Rachel Kramer Bussel, Allison Bojarski,Nichelle Stephens and Stacie Joy

Thanks for being so "SWEET"

and also submit this to Daily Art Stop where the theme is "Angels" "Cupid"....I chose cupid....

I hope you enjoy these...I think these will head to my Etsy Shop!

Hugs
Diana

I did this piece 2 ways...one bright and cheery with full colour and the second in watercolour....

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Arty Girlz Challenge - Make an ATC

Hi Everyone...

This week's challenge is to create an ATC...

I submit my sweet little Bogart...a cute little frog waiting to be turned into a prince....this piece is ink and watercolour...

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs

Diana

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Mixed Media Monday - Art that represents your Country

Hi Everyone...

To me my Canada is home sweet home and I love everything about it...the wonderful 4 seasons and the beauty they each possess....

the scenery...the wildlife and the people are angels......

There is no way to put everything Canada represents to me on a single piece of art....so this one is just a little bit about the wonderful place I call home....(ink and watercolour)....

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs

Diana

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Illustration Friday - "Climbing"

Hi Everyone...

Happy Illustration Friday !!!!

no matter how far your dreams seem....think of the fun journey ahead ...it will make the "climbing" all that easier....

Hugs...
Diana

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Daily Art Stop - Challenge Wednesday - Theme "Love"

Hi Everyone...

this week on Daily Art Stop the Challenge Wednesday theme is "Love" and I created two special watercolour paintings for the theme...

The first is my angel....my cupid ....he is handing out tons of love this year!

The second is what I love to do each and every day with Brad...we make special lattes and enjoy talking about all kinds of fun topics...

Hugs
Diana

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Arty Girlz Challenge "transparent"

Hi Everyone....

This is an Anniversary card I made for my Husband Brad...It is made in a box and I used a piece of transparent plastic as the window...

It was created ages ago...and is kept in our card box....I love taking these cards out and looking at them every so often...

It seemed like the perfect time to post the card from 1997....since the challenge this week on Arty Girlz is transparent....

Have a wonderful day and thanks for letting me share some fun from the past....

Hugs

Diana

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Mixed Media Monday - Primary and Secondary colours....

Hi Everyone...

I wasn't sure what to do for this week's Mixed Media Monday challenge....then it came to me....I love colour...and what better way to show the primary and secondary colours then with a yummy surface design featuring yummy cupcakes...I would love a gift wrapped in this paper....

I hope you enjoy this piece...

Have a sweet day!!!

Hugs

Diana

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Illustration Friday - Pale

Hi Everyone....

It was Joey's first year to actually get to go on the wild rides....but he was so so pale just looking at the rides...let alone getting on them....the free ride tickets weren't worth it to Joey....lol

His sister Chloe could hardly wait....she was a seasoned rider....

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!

Hugs,

Diana

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The Sketchbook Project - Cover and first pages...- my submission to Theme Thursday - Couples

Hi Everyone....

I started my working on my moleskin for "The Sketchbook Project 3"

The theme for this piece is "Everyone we know" and you know I had to add my signature sun and moon piece to it....I cut a circle out of the cover and made my sun and moon piece on the first page so you can see it from the front......

They represent the special love between two people that are opposites....and everyone knows a couple like that....

they are a wonderful couple and I also submit this piece to Theme Thursday's challenge - "Couples"

Have a wonderful day....
Hugs
Diana

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2009 - A great start !!!

Hi Everyone....

I am so excited to say that I just finished all the illustrations for my first book in 2009! I was lucky enough to hook up with a very talented author to create a book that is so warm and colorful....I can't wait till it's published so I can share some of the work in it....


I am starting my second book for 2009 and also working on a fun project called....the sketchbook project 3.....theme - "Everyone we know"

You get a moleskin and you have to fill it with original artwork....then I send it to be featured in exhibitions all across the USA....here is a list of the currently booked exhibitions....so if my work is close to you ...I hope you pop by the galleries to have a look.....I have till February 15th to have all the work completed!!! so I guess you will see some of it posted daily on my blog.....

Confirmed dates and locations

February 27, 2009
Atlanta, GA
Art House Gallery
309 Peters StAtlanta, Ga 30313

March 3, 2009
Washington, DC
Museum of Contempory Art DC
1054 31st St NW # 9 Washington, DC 20007

March 4, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102

March 6, 2009part of the local art stroll
Boston, MA
Laconia Gallery
433 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118

March 8, 2009
Chicago, IL
Antena Gallery
1765 S. LaflinChicago, IL 60608

March 11, 2009
St. Louis, MO
Soulard Art Market
2028 S. 12th StreetSaint Louis, Missouri 63104

March 13, 2009part of the Williamsburg art stroll
Brooklyn, NY
3rd Ward Gallery
195 Morgan AveBrooklyn, NY 11237

April 2, 2009
Atlanta, GA
Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
285 Peachtree Center AveAtlanta, Georgia 30303

Mid May - Mid June, 2009(month exhibition)
Chicago, IL « JUST ADDED!
Chicago Art Source Gallery
1871 N Clybourn AveChicago, IL 60614

and more being booked!!!

Hugs!!!

Diana

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Arty Girlz Challenge - "Button It"

Hi Everyone...

This week's theme on the Arty Girlz Challenge blog is "Button it" so I created a quick doll named Lucy who is made with 24 buttons....she even has buttons for her eyes!

oh and don't forget to participate in Challenge Wednesday tomorrow at Daily Art Stop!

Hope you have a wonderful day...

Hugs

Diana

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Mixed Media Monday - Friendship

Hi Everyone...

I am working on my current children's book and the author wanted to make some changes from the original page....so I am lucky enough to post this piece which will not be part of the book....it is so hard to have all these great projects and not be able to share them yet!!!

I am submitting it to Mixed Media Monday this week as the theme is "Friendship" and for me....the one thing I learned as an adult is that you will always have a great friendship with your parents....I am so blessed to be very close with my parents....and now that I am a Mom...I can only hope that I am as lucky with our children....

Hugs

Diana

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Sunday Family Fun....

Hi Everyone....

What a wonderful Sunday....we headed out this morning to play in the snow....

Cole was so excited...he loves winter...and playing with his best friend Minnie (our family pooch)

We also headed to Grandma's house to do some sledding in her backyard....(but I left the camera at home so I will have to take pics of sledding next time)

now my boys are fast asleep taking naps...

Hugs
Diana


he is so cool in his shades....

the sky was amazing today...so blue

the two best friends playing and enjoying the snow together.....

oh we so love Minnie...she is the best dog ever....

Daddy and Cole take out all their motorized toys.....

Minnie likes to chase them all over the yard.....

Minnie gets extra tired when she chases the monster truck....this one is really fast....

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un petit gâteau glacé

un petit gâteau glacé, originally uploaded by DianaEvans.

Hi Everyone...I just finished making my latest cupcake cards .....the glitter is dimensional and makes them pop!

They are available in my etsy shop....

Handmade French Cupcakes


Have a Sweet Weekend!!!

Hugs
Diana

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Illustration Friday - "Contained"

Hi Everyone....

The Party animal in JOJO could never be contained...

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Hugs

Diana

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Theme Thursday - Vintage Valentine

Hi Everyone....


I needed a little break from all the book illustrating today so I took 5 minutes to come up with a design for Theme Thursday.....this is my first time at Theme Thursday....and the theme is "Vintage Valentine"

I did some freehand heart cutouts and embossed them with a gift from my husband...my new cuttlebug....I then added a vintage image from

The Vintage Moth ( free images daily for mixed media artists)

Added all the pieces to my card....then added my favorite sparkles with stickles.....
and voila....a vintage valentine in no time....
Hugs
Diana

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Arty Girlz Challenge Blog - Anything but a card....how about a doll!

Hi Everyone....

I am having a blast with my new movable dolls....This is the second in a series I started at the end of 2008....I am submitting her to the Arty Girlz Challenge this week....the theme is "anything but a card"

Her name is "Celeste" which means Heavenly.....I placed her in a shadow box frame in my studio.....

I hope you enjoy her!!

Hugs,

Diana

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Finally back!!! Happy 2009!!! Illustration Friday - "Resolve"

Happy 2009!!!

I started the year off with something I have rarely done in a while...actually take vacation away from everything....

It was wonderful....

I just love a whole new year...it always seems so inspiring and fresh...and makes me think that anything is possible...

I created this piece as my submission to Illustration Friday's prompt..."Resolve"

It has many of the things I will be focusing on this year....

1. Spend more time with family friends
2. Illustrate more children's books
3. eat healthier
4. fit into my favorite dress
5. paint more
6. garden more
7. bake more
8. enjoy cupcakes more
9. create more
10. and always stop and smell the roses...meaning I will keep my eyes wide open and never let the wonder around me slip away....

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs

Diana

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