Zentangling in the new year!....

Had to share  some of the creative art work my art students are working on.....tomorrow is our last day together this year....I have my students for a very short time...only 18 days and in those days I am trying to teach them as much as possible.....

I find it very difficult to share all the things I love in that brief time.....

my 7th graders are finishing up on their ZENTANGLE items...

They were asked to bring in an item to doodle on and was hoping for some interesting items..

I think they came up with some awesome selections.....

hoping she can finish tomorrow, she said she was going to display it in her bedroom.....

she will have the best ballet shoes around......

there is going to be one happy hamster.........

and how about this adorable little piggy bank......nice job Val!!!!

I don't usually like when kids make these smiley faces......but to find this at the bottom of the guitar was kind of cute.....

this was the tiniest little bank I ever saw.....hoping he can finish....

and this is a lamp shade.....how cool is that going to look lit up!!!!!

nice job Fred...........

this boy couldn't wait to start his sneakers....every day he asked are we starting today?????he was so thrilled when I finally said YES today is the day!!!!

I had no idea what this was????????can you guess...looks like a book to me..well

it's a Karate board!!!!!and very difficult to crack.....

and one last item...the game controller.....

I was so HAPPY that the students picked awesome items to ZENTANGLE, and they learned a fun skill that they can use for years to come......

What creative item would you ZENTANGLE?

If you have never ZENTANGLED before check it out..I am sure you will be hooked....

I will be teaching a class on ZENTANGLING this summer, I will post the summer schedule soon as the dates are finalized...

Would LOVE to see you come up with.....

Well HAPPY NEW YEAR a little late.......

It's been a crazy winter here on the East Coast..snow snow and more snow...and the coldest weather we have seen in many years........Haven't posted anything in a while so thought I would let you take a peek at what I am working on...................
I have been very busy coming up with new classes for me to teach in my favorite summer beach town of Ocean Grove N.J.  Once everything is finalize I will post the summer classes  right here....can you imagine talking about summer art classes in the garden of Centennial Cottage.....

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cold..............

really cold............and that's not with the wind chill......

lots of the white stuff this year......

we are in the middle of this crazy Polar BLAST!!!!!

well I have been very busy painting and doodling in my art journals....and having a great time doing so.....I love to paint and just painting whatever comes to mind...its always something to do with BRIGHT colors that make me smile......can't get enough of these yummie colors......

here is a peek at my art journals..........

I took an online class with Mary Ann Moss and loved learning how to paint papers and then use them like fabric...

so you use the papers like fabric and sew sew sew...along with all your painting..it was so relaxing and calming......

I made a bunch of journals and carry them with me where ever I go......If I am bored which is most of the time I take out my journal and doodle......................

I do the painting at home in my studio, not always sure what I am going to paint.......just let it happen.......then I carry my markers with me and my journal and then doodle doodle doodle, and add details.....

this one was inspired by Magaly Ohika ......I took her online  class and had a ball too!!!!! checkout her blog here.

I think you should try painting and letting go and just see what happens.......

making marks and patterns really calms a hectic day......can't go anywhere with out my journals.....

this was a show entry that was not excepted......the  show was titled "Plastic" and I love this...a plastic cupie doll, plastic frame, plastic beads, and plastic bubble wrap......

Well hope you are getting creative in this New Year!!!

and if you  live on the EAST coast hope you are keeping warm......

thanks for stopping by......

What an ART filled day..........

had an amazing art filled day Saturday December 7th! started with the Art Alliance show, then the 100 square inches opening later that night......

there was such a huge turn out.......with yummie food and drinks and great music......

this show is for art work to be 100 square inches and less...........

these adorable little birdies are from my talented friend Grace.....

these are my 3 little beauties.........

this piece certainly caught every ones attention.......

our sweet lovable Gina passing around some hot chocolate......

if you are interested in becoming a member of the Art Alliance we would be so happy to welcome you to our gallery.....

also got a chance to see the John Lennon exhibit last night and that too was amazing......

was so thankful for an amazing day filled with Art, Love and all my friends.....

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!

Country Living Holiday Bazaar

What a wonderful day I had with my artsy friends in Tarrytown NY at Country Living Holiday Bazaar.... 

weathermen said rain all day and we were so happy that they were wrong!!!!!!we lucked out with a grey day............ and we were happy to make our own sunshine......

it was quite lovely........every booth was designed and set up so beautify....

the grounds were lovely

the vendors were all so nice.......and the merchandise funky and festive........

there were so many snap shot moments.......

if you have some time this weekend head out to the Bazaar...I am sure you will find many holiday gifts on your list.....

I don't know why we didn't take any pictures of us enjoying the Bazaar.....Jenny, Aaron, Marlene, and Mary.....
 

I had a great day hoping you did as well.........xoxox

Hope you are enjoying your Holidays.......

 

Doll House Show 2013

Well my many hours of painting my first doll house as ended with the house at the show.....

My friend Vicki arranges this show every year, its many hours of hard work getting all the details just right....

there are people that have been collecting for many many years......

right down to the soup cans on the shelves......

this was John's favorite...a fishing pier scene.....

My friends Mary and Bob loaned the museum their Santa collection that they have been collecting for many many years, they have well over 100 Santa's on display......

their Santa's were everywhere......and really add that holiday spirit to the show.....

loved this house too!!!!you can just tell when someone loves what they do.....and no detail was ignored.....

how cute is this tent.......

 

the time and energy that went into this house is really amazing....

I must say I was happy she asked me to participate...it really was a challenge and one that I really enjoyed.....

my house really stands out.....in the museum filled with sepia and black and white photos and documents...... I am hoping in a good creative and colorful way.....

I must confess I haven't been collecting for years like so many doll house collectors......I tried to be creative with a few hand me down pieces, some I made myself and some dollar store wooden finds....and some old dried up paint brushes for the roof.....

I tried to paint the house like it was my canvas and painted all my favorite designs on each side of the house....

happy my family was able to come and see the finished piece....They saw the mess I made for many months while working on this piece and I think they were surprised that I pulled it all together.....

I must thank my good friend Jayne Bielak for finding this doll house for $2.00 at our local thrift shop....If you have a chance you should take a ride and see the show, you will be amazed at all the wonderful doll house collections that are on display this holiday season.....
You did a GREAT job Vicki Bacolo.......