My latest ink and watercolour.....the Paris Tweet!

Lately I have been working in the studio with several mediums...today I thought I would show you my latest cute bird....I call this the Paris Tweet two ways....I love this cute little birdy....I have him dark and light.....what do you think is better?

The darker one or the lighter piece....

I am submitting my "Paris Tweet" to MMM this week...the theme is open and I just can't stop creating these ink and watercolour pieces....

Happy Monday!!!

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Mixed Media Monday - Seeing Red

I have been working so much lately that I am seeing red!!! these ladies are all red for Mixed Media Monday!!!!

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Mixed Media Monday and my August Dress up.....

Oh what fun!!! I was working on my dress for August Dress up....and then I saw that the theme this week on Mixed Media Monday is "embellish it" so I thought my dress would be perfect!!!

I had so much fun with this month's dress...it is all dimensional and filled with fun embellishments!!!

Happy Monday!!!!

p.s. don't forget to enter my draw this week for a Jack the Jack-o-lantern stamp from my new fall line!!!

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Memories....they can be so wonderful!

I have so many wonderful memories growing up....it would be hard to imagine how long it would take for me to illustrate all of them...

One of my fond memories growing up was watching my Dad take care of his bee hives...he was a bee keeper and I have so many fun stories about him and his bees....his bee stings...and mostly the best tasting honey ever....

This week as the theme on Mixed Media Monday is "memories" I immediately thought about creating something to commemorate that wonderful time watching my Dad tend to his bees....he cherished these little creatures and helped them grow their hives...it was wonderful and I am ever so grateful to have experienced this...I have a new found respect for bees and always will....I think I should start learning more about bee keeping and who knows maybe one day I can add this to my list of things to do....

I also teach Cole each day about these busy workers that make the world a better place...including all the bee keepers!!!

so here's to all the Bee Keepers!!!

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Sunday inspiration turned to Sunday Sketches ....turned to Mixed Media Monday.....

These are my supplies.... my strawberries...my mini sketchbook and my trusty pencils and inks...

Flower inspiration + fruit inspiration =

Some fun with colour and this and that...and My Sunday Sketches turned into this Mixed Media Monday  piece....The theme is "past loves" and I love seeing pictures of people with the bee hive hair dos so much fun and I have no idea how they did it!!! I have to get the old photos from my parents place....maybe I can show some in the future!!!

I had so much fun this weekend!!! I attended the most wonderful Wedding and was inspired by family and friends. It was such a wonderful time and I congratulate my cousin Greg and his new wife Alanah!!!

I even got to take home these amazing flowers that were part of my inspiration for this Queen Bee I created....the second part is my Parisienne fruit bowl filled with these yummy strawberries...they wouldn't be here if it wasn't for some busy bees!!!

I guess what I am trying to say...is inspiration is everywhere...you just have to keep your eyes open and enjoy every moment!!!

oh and speaking of wonderful new places to share your blog posts and your work...you have to come by and join me at the creative hive...if you have a blog you can import it automatically so more people see you and your work...not to mention the things you can learn from others....so pop by!!! just click on the hive link below and join up!!! it's fun fast and you will love it too!!!

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A few of my favorite things.....some quick Sunday sketches turned into this....

I was so excited when I read the theme this week over at Mixed Media Monday....A few of my favorite things....I first started to sing that song from "The Sound of Music" and then I sat down and just did some fun sketches of some of my favorite things...

so here is my list....

First and foremost...my favorite thing in the world is being a Mom...it is one of the greatest gifts in the world and I feel so blessed and grateful to be a Mom....

My art and my published picture books are also some of my favorite things...the fact that I can use my God given talents to create art each and every day makes my soul happy and I love that my books and art will be here long after I am gone...I want to leave a foot print in the world...and my art allows that....

I have some more favorite things....

Bees and Bee keepers...
Gardening and enjoying the fruits of our labor...
Baking and cupcakes...
everything about Paris...
Fashion and shoes...
and writing books and blogs....

now these are just a few of my favorite things....

what are some of yours?

Happy Monday!!!

Hugs
Diana

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Mixed Media Monday - Something blue...and some wonderful Shower pics

This week over at MMM the theme is "Something Blue" and I immediately thought about some cool blue shoes...not blue suede shoes...but just some fun bridal blue shoes...I know many brides today wear cool blue shoes as their something blue for their Wedding...and speaking of Weddings...today I was at the coolest Bridal Shower...it was all about candy....here are some fun shots so you can see the view...and the candy!!!!

It all starts with a custom illustration created by me...for the invitations....

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Sunday Sketches and my final piece for Mixed Media Monday....theme....I feel pretty

Sunday Sketches is hosted by Sophia at Blue Chair Diary and I thought it would be fun to work on something for the theme over at Mixed Media Monday... the theme this week is "I feel Pretty" and even though we may all have our own little flaws they are the things that make us unique....and pretty in our own way......so feel pretty!!!!

I took my Sunday sketch and show my steps from rough to colour....

Thanks for popping in!!!

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Mixed Media Monday - Eggs....my piece....these little birdies "Crack" me up!

Meet the Quirky Triplets...these little babies were born in the early Spring and were hungry right out of their egg shells....so their Mommy had to work extra hard to gather up enough treats for them.....They were very happy....They had the nicest view in the whole yard...

Oh Spring...don't you just love the way it feels...the warmth...the way the sun feels on your face as you close your eyes to take it all in.....

The early blooms....the birds singing and another fresh new start...I think we all love that....

I know I do....

Hugs
Diana

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Mixed Media Monday and CAC Tuesday - Party Animals....and I made it to the front page!!

Hi Everyone...I don't know what it is ...but these cute piggies always want to live life to the fullest....they always made up reasons for parties....and they were wild!!!

This week on Mixed Media the theme is "party animals" and on Crazy Amigos it is party....and my cute piggies are all ready to show you all a great time...so grab your dancing shoes....wear your best dress....your best suit...and get ready for a wild time!!! These are some illustrations I did lastnight....I have a love for piggies...they are so cute!

and speaking about parties...I was also so thrilled that my cupcake toppers made it to the front page of Etsy!!! they are so much fun and add some art to your parties....

how cool to be featured..I guess my photo taking skills are getting much better.....

Happy Monday!!!

hugs
Diana

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4 days of bliss...Congratulations for our 1st Gold Medal on home soil....Mixed Media Monday and everything but the kitchen sink..

Hi Everyone!!!

What a wonderful extra long weekend we just had....We packed tons of fun into 4 days that went by quicker than ever....We headed north to our cottage to enjoy some winter sports and fun and to watch the 2010 Olympics!!! We are very excited that we have a Gold medal that was won on home turf...Congrats to Alexandre Bilodeau, Freestyle Skiing...who is the first Olympian to win Gold on home turf!!! what a rush.....Congrats to our other wonderful Athletes who brought home 2 silver medals and one bronze....I love the Olympics...they always make me dream about what it would be like....


Anyway!!! as soon as I got home I created a special illustration for Mixed Media Monday...the theme is Mardi Gras!!! what fun....hope you enjoy this special Mardi Gras girl!!!


I also had so much fun this weekend with my amazing family that I had to add some photos...

Have a wonderful day!!!!

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DianaSome Major fun on the slopes tubing!!! what a rush
Cole always manages to bring me some flowers...how cute is he!!!
some Valentine's Day dinner appetizers....
The torch relay on Valentine's Day evening
Who says you can't head to the beach here.....
nothing like something to warm you up!!!
Group tubing!!! what fun!!!
Frozen maple syrup.....a Canadian treat....
soem fun evening shots.....

the beach....we walked on water and frozen waves that looked like mountains.....
Our little cutie pie!!! He had so much fun...he must have told me he loves me about 100 times this weekend...and that "I am very happy Mommy" that was my favorite quote.....
this will be the door I will work on when I get a huge studio...and gallery....isn't it the collest door handle ever....
and a little fire always helps too....
if you forget your skis...you can borrow some....lol

and snow never stops us from swimming!!! hehehehehe
park your skis.....
and it just wouldn't be the same without one or two HUGE snowmen!!!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!!

hugs
Diana

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Mixed Media Monday - Romance and my spectacular extra long weekend up north!!

Hi Everyone!!!

I am back from an extended long weekend filled with one of my favorite past times...Sledding...

I also have my submission for Mixed Media Monday ready...the theme is "Romance" and I created some new wooded art dolls for the prompt this week....these two are a very odd couple but they manage to keep the romance in their lives....and they are all ready for Valentine's Day!!!

I just can't stop making these dolls...I am sure I will have plenty more ideas this week...they are part of my painting a day project and I love painting on wood...for a change....

I also thought I would share some photos from the wonderful weekend we had with family and friends up at the cottage....I have been sledding for over 13 years now and I still get blown away by the amazing beauty we find of the trails....I stop and take it all in...it is pure magic and I am so grateful I get to see this....no matter how cold it gets this always warms my heart....My wonderful husband got me hooked when we started dating and now I am addicted!!!

I just love driving over lakes...to think we swim and water ski on this very same water...

My sister in law Monika ...I am so blessed to have such an amazing sister in law...she always makes me smile and laugh and I love her!!!

My Dad also made it out this weekend and he enjoyed some ice fishing with his friends...he was the only one who caught a big one this weekend!!!

My Dad means the world to me....and I love him with all my heart!!! I was so happy he caught this fish...he could hardly wait to show us!!!

the scenery is amazing and I just love experiencing all this beauty....breathtaking!!!

Here is a friendly guy we met on our travels....

but the greatest part of experiencing anything is sharing it with the people you love and I was lucky enough to enjoy this with my loved ones!!!

lunch break!!! who wouldn't love to enjoy lakeside....on the ice....priceless!!!

Happy Monday Everyone!!!

Hugs

Diana

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