{creating myself}

the progress of a painting.

 
gather supplies. sit. shuffle Incubus' greatest hits on the iPod.

 
sketch and fill in the forefront of the design.

 
 
fill in the background.

 
 
add in some details and voila!

 

 
present to your well deserving friend and
watch him choke up with graciousness.
your work is done! :)

when is your favorite time to craft?

Mine is into the wee hours of the night. :]


I made this painting a few weeks back and my friend Lindsay scooped it up. I gave my girl red hair in her honor :) Around the side it reads "I like to make stuff when the world is sleeping... ssshhhhh..."












It's my opinion that creative souls come out at night. Is this your favorite time to make stuff too?

Buy your print here, if you fancy. :)

F-L-O-R-I-D-A! S-T-A-T-E!

THANK YOU for all of your kind comments, for passing along the link to my blog and shop, and for your requests for prints & paintings. You support means an unbelievable amount to me. Do I say that enough?

I've been spending most of my time getting ready for the Indie Craft Bazaar this weekend, but I wanted to pop in and share some more paintings I've completed. I've been doing some college logo work, and I plan on taking custom orders, so if you'd like your college logo on a painting for your office, a graduation gift, etc. shoot me an email :) Not sure what I'm referring to?...


(hey jen, haha!)
GO SEMINOLES!
8x10 acrylic painting



11x14 acrylic and watercolor painting



8x10 acrylic painting



This makes a pretty holiday decoration for your home or temple... I also used the design to print holiday card packs :) They come with 4 cards and envelopes for $6.
11x14 acrylic, watercolor, and glitter painting

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shoot me an email if you're interested in placing an order or check my shop... I update regularly! :)
back to work for me! (work or play?)
xoxo, amy

drumroll!!!

I'd like to share some new paintings I've made recently that I'm really excited about...

I haven't posted them in le shoppe yet, but if you see a design that you would like for your pretty home (original or print), you can email me and I will let you know if it's available :)  Right now I'm very focused on finishing new projects and sharing (with you!) what I've been working on. I also have a huge show this weekend that I'm preparing for, the Indie Craft Bazaar. If you are local, you should come! It is SO FUN. You can read more info here.

Without further ado...


It's Always Been You...
inspired by my favorite fairytale, Ross&Rachel, of course :)
11x14 acrylic painting

Love is Patient
One of my favorite quotes ever, from the Corinthians bible verse...
11x14 acrylic and watercolor painting on stretched canvas



Today is Magic
I would really love to make a doily banner for my home, but so far I only have this one painted instead.
11x14 acrylic painting



Keep Calm and Sew a Bow
custom for my friend Hollie, who makes the cutest bows & accessories for her shop.
8x10 acrylic and glitter painting



I Could Really Use a Wish Right Now
inspired by this song.. who couldn't use a wish? :)
11x14 acrylic, watercolor, and glitter painting



I have a few more themed paintings (holiday & sports), but I'll post those tomorrow. Thanks for letting me share. :)

Upcoming Shows...

It's been almost a week since I've last blogged, and I don't think I've vacated this space for that long a time since The Spring Break Hangover 2009.

I've missed you.

The main reason for my absence, I suppose, is that I had a show this weekend. Which brings me to my future apology of absences, as holiday time is quickly approaching. And all my fellow crafters know... that means work.

Holiday time means craft shows. And I'm booked almost every weekend. As of right now, here is where you can find me as a vendor: (stalker alert!)

- Boca Town Center Mall
September 25 - 9am-9pm
September 26 - 12pm-6pm

- Coral Square Mall
October 2 - 9am-9pm
October 3 - 12pm-6pm

- Indie Craft Bazaar, Ft. Lauderdale
October 17
info here.

- Boynton Beach Mall
November 6 - 9am-9pm
November 7 - 12pm-6pm

I'm constantly adding events, so check back!
If you're local, I would love to meet you!



And now...
Amy's Five Great Reasons To Attend a PLC Show!
...or any craft show!!!


Five: I offer huge deals & discounts to my shoppers. This weekend I knocked 40% off all original art. Mention my blog for a free gift!




Four: I often have a ton of products you can't find on my blog or shop like these awesome agendas, bracelets, postcards, and holiday card packs!










Three: Meet some of the great people in cast of characters in my life! Here's my friend Melissa and one of my dad! Thanks for helping :)







Two: New art! I always spend hours/days/weeks creating new paintings and designs for a show (I'll share them on Etsy soon :)




ONE.... Come say hi!! I LOVE new friends, especially blog readers! Mention that you're a reader for a free gift :)



love, amy.

Good thing I like mint green.

'ello, friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I got caught up on some orders, hung out with friends, got rained out at a backyard show (photos to follow), went out dancing... it was a good time.

I spent a lot of time painting... here's a custom UP! painting for Jenny. She requested that two of the balloons be purple and yellow (for the LA Lakers) and to paint her and her boyfriend Johnny's names on the insides.





I also finished a 3 piece custom set for Jazmine. This was so fun and cool. :)







Such a cute idea, right?

And then I painted something else.

My carpet.

And by "painted", I mean spilled.
And by "something else", I mean a gallon of paint.





Of course I stopped to take photos. In the midst of several four-letter words.

Ah, well.

Painting Makes the Heart Grow Fonder...

I've been pretty busy with paintings lately (YAY!)

I've had a few custom requests to re-create the UP! -inspired painting that I posted about...





I love when people request personalizations. Lindsay wanted the house colored in pink & yellow, and Jamie wanted her sons' names hidden in the midst of the balloons. So sweet, right?

And then, just for fun, I was super inspired by Miss Haley and Rachel and created the following painting for a friend going through a tough time...











If you haven't entered my giveaway yet, leave a comment here. I'll pull a winner on Friday. I'm so enjoying reading all of your book suggestions!

Today has been kind of a rough one for me, so I'm going to try for dinner with a friend and some studio time. That also makes my heart grow fonder.  ♥