ALMOST SPRING?

February 27, 2013

Winter days shimmer...Spring days shine
(for(for challenge blog  THREE MUSES: Rustle of Spring)

Hi Folks,

Here we are at the end of February...that's usually a signal for Spring to burst forth! Here in Central New York, though, we're still experiencing heavy snow and cold on more days that we should (if Spring is REALLY that imminent!) I'm not complaining... I prefer the snow to hot summer days...odd? I know! :)

(for CREAVIL CHALLENGE BLOG: winter white)

On days like these, locals take to the ski slopes or go sledding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile riding...or ice skating.

(for CRAZY AMIGOs: ice skating and SUNDAY POSTCARD ART: silhouettes)

Moving away from the winter theme, TAKE A WORD broke out with a "wings" theme... to me, all good mothers are angels.  My daughter is one of those winged creatures...Mom to our two dear grandchildren... 

Finally, my last piece of art for this week is for the FLICKER group, DIGITALMANIA. This is my toughest challenge group. Each week the blog leaders pick an artist whose style the participants try to emulate...it's usually a stretch OUT of my comfort zone, but in my attempt to grow artistically, I try them. This week, the artist is a Hungarian painter, sculptor and author. His name: Csaba Markus. Here's HIS art...

Here's MINE...

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it...and you!
Hope the rest of your week goes smoothly...enjoy your weekend!

Please join me for the next post...
Hugs,
abbyj

ART CHALLENGES

February 24, 2013

on naked steps
captured within the worn wood
some snowy blankets

Greetings Family and Friends,
Things have finally quieted down...travel is over; catch up is completed, guests are gone...time to relax with my books and my art!! Hope things are going well and that you find time to do the things YOU love to do as well!

Getting back to my art challenges slowly...started with just the following two. The first one is for THINK MONDAY-THINK ATC where the theme is "famous people." I've always loved Jon Bon Jovi and the music of his band...

THE THREE MUSES called for a piece about "time." I chose a favorite... the Flapper Era.

That's it for now...more soon. Hope your week is productive and happy!

Hugs,
abbyj