Pinwheels for Peace

my art students busy creating designs

for Pinwheels for Peace

students will express their feelings and concerns for peace

and express that through their art or poems on paper...... this one made me smile because you know how we all love cupcakes

students designed on both sides of the paper

then turned their work into pinwheels that will be planted in the ground

around our school along with millions of others throughout the world to celebrate International Day of Peace

On Sept 21st 2011 our pinwheels were placed around our school

to celebrate International Day of Peace

all of my art students made a pinwheel

some were placed outside and others were hung inside

Sept 21st 2011 Pinwheels for Peace for more information about this wonderful art installation check out the website.http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com

Sept 10th 2011 Ocean Grove Flea Market

Up bright and early for one of my favorite days.....The Ocean Grove Giant Flea Market.

there was so many interesting items......

Fall is coming.... and these colorful hand painted gourds were painted some amazing colors.......

sea shells anyone? looks like  the Flamingo was sorting through the bucket....

there is so much to look at....the colors, the textures, items from the past...always so much fun...

love love love the colors of this fabric and mini wheel barrow.....so rustic but so colorful...

you can always find beautiful art.... you just have to look for it...it is all around us...

can you imagine wearing these babies.......ouch!

some very funny signs.....

I just loved this  print...the sticker said $15.00 and I kindly asked the seller if he could do a little better and he said" OK, how about $10.00"..well he made my day, the picture was made for us......the colors are so soft and muted, fits right into our home....and has roses, my favorite...

my friend Suzi and I, this was her 1st Ocean Grove Flea...I am sure it will not be her last...she got some great goodies too!

I am not really into dolls , being that I have 3 guys at home, but I am starting to love how adorable some are and how colorful....

My hubby John and I ...He is the best hubby, always smiling and always helping to carry the packages....what a guy....

what a crazy????not sure what it is.. but reminds me of the Brady bunch house....under a dome no less....

see I told you, you can find beautiful art all around us...

these signs always make people laugh...there is always a crowd gathered round.......

not everyone is interested in the super flea.....some love people watching and some like counting sheep....

loved this pastel painting of a pretty gal....

on a very sad note...the Empty Shoe Memorial was also in Ocean Grove for the weekend for the 10th anniversary of 9-11

what a moving memorial ...... 2974 pairs of  shoes representing all of the lives that were lost on 9-11

each pair of shoes also had a flag standing beside them at Auditorium Square Park in Ocean Grove...It was so sad to see the different types of shoes that represented all the people both young and old who died on this day.  Sending prayers and love to all the families effected by this horrible act.

Showing a new friend around Asbury Park and Ocean Grove for the day....

Believe it or not it was a nice day in Asbury Park......the weather was warm the sun was out, and there was a nice breeze.

We saw an art show, and  a lot of great shops.

Hot Sand where you can make glass objects....

so colorful........

we are coming back to get our cards and palms read....

Suzi and I shared a fabulous lunch at Langosta Lounge

We had some interesting conversations.....

We saw some interesting art...

showed Suzi the house that the movie "Greta" was filmed  at in Ocean Grove... Ellen Burstyn starred in the movie wearing my jewelry designs......

Suzi never saw such cute tents .......this  was one of our favorites.....so sad that the summer is almost over.....have to enjoy every last minute.....

Come learn how to make Paper Beads in the gardens of Centennial Cottage in Ocean Grove NJ.

I will be teaching paper bead making in Ocean Grove at  Centennial Cottage on Wednesday August 24th from 10:30 to 1:00.  Its a great day creating art in the gardens, after class you could get lunch at one of  the many great restaurants or spend some time at the beach...

 

 

  Come have fun learning how to make Paper Beads

it really is easy and once you learn how to make them you will be hooked....

we will be making them in the gardens of the Centennial Cottage in Ocean Grove from 10:30 till 1:00

look at these lovely gardens.....it is an enjoyable relaxing day!

 

 

 

       cost is $15.00 plus $5.00 kit fee
       To register contact Susan at the Historical Society at
       732 774-1685    Hope you can make it....

fun at the beach....7-30-2011 Ocean Grove Art Show

Ocean Grove Art Show...my friend Michelle

she had a booth filled with great  mixed media art....

relaxing by the pier.....

having fun doodling...

love to paint and journal at the beach...

it was the perfect day to see the art show, relax, swim, create, and enjoy....hope you did something special today....