simply me

inspired by flora bowley

for christmas, bill registered me for Flora Bowley's online workshop "bloom true". This workshop has changed the way i "see". i already admired Flora's art, but now i am enamored by her holistic approach to creativity. we are already on week 5 of the e-course and because of my work schedule i have been watching each week, but not allowing myself any time to actually create.

coming off of 2 of the most amazing weeks at my studio spent with 42 of the most beautiful and inspirational woman that attended "Soulful Artist" i woke up this morning FULL...full of inspiration, full of love and full of creative curiosity.

this is my most favorite piece i have ever created...it moves me.

with the next 3 weeks off (without travel) i am going to create everyday!

thank you Flora Bowley and thank you ladies of inspired, you are a such an amazing gift!

watch the time lapse video of the canvas from start to finish...

the beautiful music in the video is by Kyrstyn Pixton. i found her music through Flora's workshop and played it in the background as i created this piece...her music has such movement and speaks to me is such magical ways. here is the link to her "Embers" album, download it now, it will be the best $9 you ever spent!

canvas art apron in progress...

it's clearly no secret i am a bit poppy obsessed, but i am having so much fun with the artistry of this flower i just cannot stop.

this apron was the inspiration behind this weeks inspiration wednesday page.

here is the stages of the canvas apron i started working on the other day...

started with a basic pen sketch outlining the design.

then a bit of golden quinacridone red paint for the poppies

some golden green gold + sap green for the stems

golden cobalt teal for the background

and bone black for the poppy centers

this is where i left off...a bit satisfied and hesitant to add any more to it at this point.

it is not finished, but i sure do like looking at it!

atlanta gift mart...

what an amazing 4 days in atlanta with the highlight being my new home decor/kitchen line with demdaco being center stage.

such a proud moment...bill and i even just sat back and watched store owners get excited and comment on my line

we should have it in the shop by mid february-ish

one of my other most favorite things about the gift mart is the eye candy. i am always asked where i get inspiration and i thought i would show you a little photo montage of what gets my motor running!

{i also bought a bunch of these different saying signs to sell in the shop}

not only did i window shop, i actuall shopped!

i bought a bunch of new lines for the shop that i just had to have, i know you are going to fall madly in love with them too. should be in over the next several weeks!

hope you find some inspiration in the visual pieces of my trip!

happy monday!