Sherry is back doing projects

I cannot believe how long ago I last posted! I had developed a BIG problem! Mostly in pain for several months minimized how much I could do. There were some art projects completed and I will figure out a few to get out for viewing. Jan 13th I had major surgery....Jan 16th the kids decided Mom was back. Recouperating with my youngest son and family.

 Grandma Sherry with Kayla and Logan.above. Below not a boostie' a back brace which will be my friend for the next several months. Falling short, but giving Madonna and Lady G competition. Tee hee.

 Somewhat serious display.....

Here Sherry is sence of humor back!

Page 1 in process for prompt, "Up up and away". Week 1 Journal 52 2014

Celebrate 75 Years with Us...

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                                Below is an oil monoprint enhanced with color pencil

Below:Watercolor pencil used for 3rd Street Park DeKalb, IL and

 preliminary sketch for NIU Huskie Pup Project

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Bit O' Whimsey

This evening I have been researching  pictures of Fairies and Elves (Some call them Gnomes) and adding them to my Fairies board on Pinterest. These creatures have been with me for a long time. As a little kid my Grandma gave me Wee Wisdom,, a magazine that had fairies and elves in stories, games and drawings. The beginning of my inspiration, a very long time ago.Above are a few of my 3 D collection done by other artists.

 I have added some of my 2 D collection to the wall above the elf figures you see above. My original painting (18" X 24" oil on canvas board) titled "Musical Elf" is above the elf grouping. The textile printed mushrooms to the left are trapunto embroidery that is also my handiwork.

The little mushroom picture to the far left is painted glass with a foil and white enameled back ground. The covered bridge is another trapunto piece. These two items were gifts from my Grandmother Rose V. Minarik

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Here is a little closer view of the elf figures from another angle. The two large fellows are playing checkers. One is riding on a turtle. The library elf is reading his book to the little sleeping fellow. Gepetto with the striped stockings is working on a puppet. Then Santa, the jolly old elf himself, is pulling on gloves getting ready to load his bag.

                                                     Below: My "Musical Elf" close-up.