My "Harajuku Girl" painting video.

Harajuku Girl 3

Happy Birthday to my beautiful Gabrielle! the big 1-4

BOO!!!!!!! i knew this would scare you!

Straight from rehab....NO NO NOOOO!

Harajuku Girl 2

Harajuku Girl 1

Art Show in the Park.

I had such a great time! We had a beautiful day. I got to meet a bunch of wonderful new friends and great connections. I was fortunate to sell 7 paintings!!!. I could NOT beilieve it. Needless to say, I was on cloud nine. Check out the beautiful girl from Manhattan who purchased "Nicolette". It really cracked me up at how much she looked like the painting. She also purchased "Racquel" because she thought she looked like her roommate. I loved it so much I plan to do another one in the fall.

"Citrus and Scoops"

A recent painting I did for a local Italian restaurant's gelati bar.

It is my honor to receive a new award from my Gemini Sister and dear friend,Ces. Ces's award is dedicated to Bella Sinclair, an outstanding artist and sweet friend. She continually inspires us all. The Bella Sinclair award honors friendship, sisterhood, sharing and caring.

Thank u Ces. You are an incredible friend to so many in blogland. Thank u so much for this beautiful award and being such a great friend.

I would like to share this award with my sweet friends,

Sandra Mucciardi
Kate Reitz
Lindsey Hornkohl


Bella has gone through a difficult time recently with
the loss of her dear husband only days before
a transcontinental move. I'd like to encourage
my blog friends to go to her blog post
and offer your support.

June 11th, My Birthday Celebration with my sweet family.

Expressions in Fruit

I had a day to come up with an art donation for a local school's family festival night's silent auction. These are my donation.... hmmm i'm not so sure about them. what do u think? ;)

The third of my "Summer GIrl" series.

"NICOLETTE"

THE FABULOUS RENEE AWARD!!!!!

First and foremost, I would like to thank the academy for bestowing upon me this most dubious award. The accolades which have been rested upon me by my distinguished peers has been nothing but humbling. The best part of receiving this honor has been the numerous messages from Brad Pitt and all the actors from Slumdog Millionaire, not to mention Penelope Cruz and I are doing lunch after Easter. But on a more serious note, my dear talented artistic colleagues and friends, Bellaand Ces created this wonderful award in honor of the lovely Renee. Of all the tremendous people I have met while blogging, I haven't met anyone more sincere, loving and inspirational than Renee. After reading this please stop by and visit Renee's blog. I guarantee you will come away admiring this courageous women as much as I do.

I would like to present this award to one of my very favorite friends, the extreeeeemely talented artist Sandra Mucciardi

and the amazingly talented artists Kaili, Manon, Sara, Sheri

The second of my "Summer Girl Series"

"SOPHIA"

The first of my "Summer Girl" series.

"RACQUEL"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL RENEE!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

PHEW!!!! What an adventure!! Between Ces wanting to stop and hug the trees, Bella breaking out in her best rendition of "hey shawty itcha birthday. we're gonna party like itcha birthday......" i can't get that damn song out of my head!!!! oh and it must have taken bjornik an hour to shave his legs. how 'bout it bella!! i was the only good girl well ....ok...i lie a little. when bella first got there wearing MY black armani hoodie. i had to take her down..she would not give it back..oh and chalk dust all over the darn thing !!!!!! well you see who won THAT battle. i do have to tell u though, i would not miss that adventure for the world! we are all so glad to finally be here to party with u renee.!!! LET THE PARTY BEGIN!!!

btw. it's your birthday you can laugh if you want to. you are still my SUPER HERO!!!

Love, Ces, Bjornik, Bella and Lil ole Me

Stop by and give her some love today!!!!

Sunshine and Sunflowers

What a silly week it was in blogland. After goofing off with Bella and her buddies, I decided to get back to work this past weekend. The weather has been so beautiful. It has inspired me to paint summer flowers. I really hope you like them!

THIS IS FOR BELLA SINCLAIR!!!

hey bella, i thought u would appreciate this! i couldn't believe it when i saw my daughter loading her backpack this morning before school. i looked up and to my surprise she was wearing a BLACK HOODIE yes say BLACK HOODIE!!!! ......but that is not the best part. Bella check out the name on the tag! LOL! i thought u would appreciate this!

Tuscany Bistro

SPRING FORWARD

MY FIRST MAJOR AWARD!! LOL!

Hi all..!! I was nominated for this, my first award, by my lovely friend, Robin at artisticabstraction.You must check out her creations! They blew me away!
........And here are my top favs..You Go Girls.

1. Bella Sinclair
2. Ooh La La Design Studio
3. Billy and Button
4. my little place on earth
5. Time With Tascha
6. Kathleen Rietz-Artist
7. SugarArtz
8. Works of Art by Sara
9. Wonders of Whimsy
10. Ostrich Girl
last and DEFINITELY not least
11. Hands and Heart
The rules are as follows:
1)Put the lemonade award logo on your blog or post.
2)Nominate 5-10 (in my case 11)blogs that show great attitude and or gratitude.
3)List and link your nominees within your post.
4)Let them know they have received the award by leaving a comment on their blog.
5)Nominate your favorites and link to their blog.

I decided to pick 10 amazingly talented chicks! You MUST check out their blogs!!! ....and ROBIN's, artisticabstraction too!

Congrats to all of you leaders and followers... both need each other to thrive..!!

linda cardina My fix...art and music.

Hope u enjoy my latest video! sorry for the poor focal quality. I hope my next one is clearer as i will try recording through my video camera rather than laptop camera. let me know your thoughts...your comments make me smile. ;D

A Little word on SFA...Small Format Art

A Little word on SFA..Small Format Art (no more than 14" in any one direction)
Being small in size, SFA is usually affordable and collectible, with the benefit of creating eye-catching displays when used inventively in your décor.
(taken from:. artisticabstract)

* SFA is collectible, affordable art and a wonderful way to
create unique displays in décor

* SFA can be displayed on furniture tops, mantles, walls.
Room walls, or little walls in hallways.

* Display SFA in your décor to reflect your personality, etc.
They can be eclectic. Endless potential/possibilities.

* Display SFA in a Group setting - doesn't need to match sofa
and/or drapes. Easy to change your display(s) to suit your moods.

* SFA can include 3d objects in the grouping to add interest and emphasis.

* SFA can be collected by artist or by theme, or color, or ?

* SFA can be collected as smaller, more affordable work from an artist
that you'd love a larger work, but can't afford or have the room to put it.

* SFA can be framed inventively.

* SFA are dynamic collectibles!"

My latest painting.

Check out my first painting video!!

Meredith's Valentines Day Video

TaGGED!!!!! Bad Paint Job...GREAT NIGHT!!!

I have been tagged by the talented artist, Sonia Close to upload the 4th photo in the 4th file on my computer! I sure hope it doesn't scare you away from my blog. ;) Can you guess which one is me???

I now tag four of my favs!

Sandra Mucciardi
Nat
Kardif
Bella Sinclair

Please check out their beautiful works!

Thanks for stopping by... ;)

Hooray!!!!!! I have finally finished my third "Pretty Pouty Girl"!

Here are two of my latest paintings. They are the Pretty Pouty Girls, two of a series of three.  I plan to finish the third one this weekend.  The mediums I used were modeling paste and oil paints.  They are both done on 8x10 canvas boards.  I really hope you like!!!

I had been tagged by the beautiful and talented Sandra Mucciardi  to list 5 things I do to keep my mind healthy and my life balanced.

Here they are.

1. I would have to say exercise(weight training, spinning, tennis etc) is a must for me. There is nothing like the endorphin high you get from an intense work out. It clears my mind and puts a positive spin on the rest of my day.

2. Painting FOR SURE! I love the little happy place it puts me in.

3. Once a week i need my "girl time". Whether it be with my many sisters and/or girlfriends out to lunch, dinner, shopping, book club...WHATEVER. I NEED this time.

4. At the end of our long  crazy week and after the kiddos are settled, my husband and I love to share a  bottle of wine and great conversation...  Favorite and most important time of my week.

5. Spending time with my kiddos and hubby  out to dinner. There's nothing like the one on one time. It's always a great time with lots of laughter. It's what life is all about.

It is now my turn to tag five artists i love!

laartgallery.blogspot.com

pinkglitterfae.blogspot.com

dudadaze.blogspot.com

bluJAYstudio.blogspot.com

wondersofwhimsy.blogspot.com

Sour Tulips

Puffs and Pears

Apple Pyramid

linda cardina

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!