Work in Progress-November Birthstone Fairy

I’m working on a few birthstone fairies right now, including June’s Pearl. It looks like November’s Birthstone Fairy, Topaz will be finished first.  I am in love with the sunny yellow that I have picked for her.  It’s not a color that I work with often  I usually work with pink, purples, greens and blues. […]

Mother’s Day Giveaway-We Have a Winner!

It’s time to draw for the winner of one of my fantasy art necklaces. Let’s find out who the winner is… All of the entrants names were written on slips of paper. I folded the slips of paper and put them in a bowl.  Then picked one. The winner is Deanne Clarke!  (sorry for the […]

New Fairy and Fantasy Art Released

I’m happy to say that both April and May Birthstone Fairies have been finished and are available on greeting cards and other products in my Zazzle Store. May Birthstone Fairy – Emerald  Greeting Card and other gifts now available. April Birthstone Fairy – Diamond  Fridge Magnet My beautiful Elegance Fairy is also now available on […]

Artist Blog Hops For You To Participate In

Blog Hops are everywhere, food blog hops, sahm blog hops, craft blog hops, scrapbooking blog hops, etc. etc. What is a Blog Hop?  It’s a chance to have a list of blogs about a certain subject, all in one spot.  One blogger will host the hop on their blog.  You fill in a form on […]

April Birthstone Fairy Finished!

Yay! I finished April’s Birthstone Fairy, Diamond. There are a few differences from the preview I showed you a few days ago.  I added diamond sparklies and changed her outfit from the little dress I was beginning to paint to a two piece short set, and of course, added the background.  This is a very […]

Mother’s Day Giveaway!

I’m having a Mother’s Day Giveaway! You could win one of my original fantasy art necklaces, a $29.95 value, in time for gift giving for Mother’s Day! Entering is easy.  Follow me on this blog, through Google Friend Connect, or leave a comment on this post, or email me, and two weeks from today, on […]

Crudoodle! – Free Coloring Page/Digital Stamp

Easter is right around the corner, which makes it the right time for a free digital stamp/coloring page. Meet Molly Bunny. To save Molly Bunny to your computer click on the preview above to open the full size image.  Right click on it and save to your computer. I’d love to see what you make […]

New Art – Rose Red

If you’re anything like me you have unfinished artwork lying around, either on your hard drive or in your desk, or art studio.  It seems I have ALOT of unfinished work.  I’ve spent the last few days going through it and deciding what I want to trash and what I want to either finish or […]

Pinterest is Perfect for Artists

Pinterest is perfect for me.  I am very visually motivated and inspired.  When I first saw all the beautiful pin boards, wonderfully organised, with so many gorgeous pictures, I fell instantly and hopelessly in love.  It had me hooked.  What is Pinterest?  Pinterest is a social networking site with a twist.  It is an image […]

Do You Love Your Art? Why Doesn’t It Sell?

Some of you may already know that I’ve started a new personal blog, At Home With Tori .  I did this because I want this blog to stay totally about art and I’d like to involve you in the conversation.  After all, one sided conversations, are just weird, if not a sign of insanity.  Please save […]

Snowy Morning

Snow!  Last week it was so warm, the grass was starting to turn green, and this morning we woke up to snow. It’s so pretty, but I’m glad it will probably be gone by noon, I’m ready for spring. The dogs had a wonderful romp in it. … and pronounced it delicious! What has this […]

St Paddy’s Day Gift for You

In the middle of December, my husband and I bought an English Bulldog.  His name is Otis and we are totally smitten with him.  In fact, we are so smitten with his wrinkly bully cuteness, which will soon turn into a face only a mother can love, that we decided to share him with all […]