Whimsy 365: Day 28

November 6, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 28

Some days I know exactly what I want to sketch and other days I ponder and ponder and….nothing. That’s what happened today so I just started with a single flower, then a leaf, then another flower….I just kept going and going until the page was filled.

I enjoyed the process. As I kept going, I was thinking of where to place each leaf and flower to make the overall pattern interesting.

I posted a thumbnail of this sketch on Facebook and my hubby commented, “Looks like that could be a coloring book”. My friend, Teresa, commented, “Adult coloring books are all the rage right now, Teresa….maybe a new venture to you!”

More and more comments came in about me creating an adult coloring book. The funny thing is about three years ago I flirted with the idea of creating a coloring book using my gigantic collection of line art I’ve drawn over the past 20 years. I could seriously make 50 coloring books with all the art I have on file.

However, at the time, I was so busy with other aspects of my business the idea was put on the back burner.

With the current surge of adult coloring books on the market today, the idea of creating my own has surfaced again. At first, I was thinking I missed the boat and it may only be a trend but I don’t think so. From what I understand, people find coloring therapeutic and they purchase more than one coloring book so they have different books to choose from when the mood strikes.

Needless to say, I am taking the bull by the horns and I will be creating my very own coloring book. I will keep you posted as to how it’s coming along.

What sort of images from my storehouse of art would you like to color? Angels, teddy bears, florals, Santas/snowmen, Halloween…..leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts.

Blessings,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 27

November 5, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 27

To my Dad and Mom! As most of you know, my Dad passed Dec 18, 2014. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss him. This sketch was inspired by my favorite photo of my Dad and Mom. Too me, it clearly shows the love they have for each other.

Love & Blessings,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 26

November 4, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 26

Today is my friend’s birthday. Jill and I met in 6th grade and were joined at the hip most of our high school days. She was my maid of honor and I was hers. Over the years we have attempted to keep in touch but as we were raising our families and forming our careers, we naturally grew apart. However, the past 5 years we (along with two other high school friends, Stacie & Vickie) have been getting together once a month for dinner to stay more connected. It’s been amazing!

In July, Jill and I drove to Tennessee to visit another high school buddy, Kristin. We stayed at her house for a few days enjoying her pool, visiting downtown Nashville and attending the Luke Bryan concert. Just last week Kristin flew in for a visit. We stayed at Jill’s house for 4 days and 3 nights indulging in late night talks, soaking in the hot tub, rockin’ at the Luke Bryan concert (yes, he’s worth going to see twice in one year!), dressing up for a Halloween party, splurging on some afternoon shopping, and enjoying Sunday brunch with our Moms……all the things us girls love to do!!

I am truly blessed with many wonderful friends, but there’s such a special connection with this group of high school friends. We know each others history, family & “secrets”. I hope you are blessed to have stayed connected with some of your buddies from school, too.

Happy Birthday, Jill! Cheers!

Blessings,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 25

November 3, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 25

I really don’t have a story behind this sketch, other than I love drawing teddy bears and conveying the tenderness between two souls.

Blessings,

Teresa

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Whimsy365: Day 24

November 2, 2015

Whimsy365: Day 24

Well……if you don’t already know….the Country Bears Calendar that I have been painting since 1998 is in it’s final days. The 2017 calendar is the last Country Bears calendar. I must say I am extremely sad over this. My Teddy Bears have been a huge part of my success over the past 20 years. I am grateful to Amcal (ACCO) for their amazing publication of this calendar.

So, today, I was thinking about how much I enjoy creating art for the Country Bears Calendar and this sketch was the result of my thinking. Whether I license another teddy bear image or not, I will still sketch what “took me to the dance”.

Blessings,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 23

November 1, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 23

Don’t freak out, y’all. It’s day of the dead….like I said, don’t freak out. Before you jump to conclusions, check this out:

Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos [sometimes called, incorrectly, Día de los Muertos]) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and acknowledged around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey. (reference: Wikipedia)

I learned about this tradition a couple of years ago and I’m now seeing it becoming more mainstream. I actually saw “day of the dead” masks in JoAnn Fabrics!! I think it’s important and interesting to learn about other cultures. If you’d like to learn more about this Mexican tradition and the sugar skull, visit this site.

Blessings,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 22

October 31, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 22

Happy Halloween!!!

Today I am spending with some of the most spectacular people in my life…..and I met them in high school. I am so blessed to have friendships that have lasted the test of time. We still have sooooo much fun and laughter together. Thank God for those kinds of friendships. Life. Long. Friends.

I hope you can say the same.

Blessings,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 21

October 30, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 21

Do you ever think….if I could be any animal for a day, what would I be? I’d want to be a bird. I would love to fly above the trees and have an aerial view of the landscape. Birds are mentioned in the Bible quite often and I think about how God loves them, takes care of them, provides for them. Below are a couple of my favorite scriptures about birds that put in perspective how much God loves us.

“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” John 6: 26 NIV

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.” – Matthew 10:29 NIV

Blessing,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 20

October 29, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 20

I love sheep. Our neighbors have several sheep. They roam freely on their property which is about 7-10 acres. When the sun is hot they hang out back in the woods where we can’t see them but on cooler days they tend to roam in the open which is across the road from our house. I need to ask them if I can photograph them in the morning or evening sun. They bring such a peacefulness to the scenery.

They aren’t quite as chubby is the ewe I sketched today but they were certainly my inspiration. Three of my favorite things, sheep, bees and flowers. And when I say bees…I mean I like them for what they do for us and our planet. I also love them in art BUT I run like the wind when they come near me!

Blessings,

Teresa

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