Chairs!!!!

When I was talking about chairs for my studio, I had an idea in mind that never wavered. Everyone was sharing links with me and saying, "these are cute" and "These aren't too expensive and look solid" but um... I knew what I wanted and it was a very unique, almost Alice in Wonderland tea party look.
So, there's been a hunt at yard sales, thrift stores, vintage stores and craigslist for cute chairs.

They're all different... but they're wood, they're solid and they are the perfect choice for the look I want.

Except it would have been SO MUCH EASIER to order 20 chairs. LOL

They all needed primed before I can do anything fun. Is it just me or is priming boring? I love the way everything looks fresh and clean with white on it and I do love white furniture... but I think it's the anticipation of knowing how cute they are going to look that has me impatient.

Painting white primer gets boring quickly....

and there are a lot of chairs.

And the spindles.
Oh so many spindles.

They look super cute... but sheesh.
If I ever decide to redo these, someone link me to this post! LOL

I have 2 favorites. One isn't in these pics.
The other is this one.

Isn't it cute? It can't stay pink... it doesn't match (but I love it!!!!)
That's my water bottle cap, it wasn't stuck I was just using it while I was painting.

No fewer than 5 people tried to buy these from me while I was priming them. One guy I looked at and said, sure $500 because in my head I was starting to think that ordering some was a better idea.
I'm glad he didn't take me up on it though!

So that was my big project... and the next one will look like the rest of them primed, which isn't very exciting.. but then the fun begins.

I have 9 colors of paint. :D That's the only hint I'm giving you. 

What are you working on?

Upcycled art case

One of my students asked me to take a beautiful book she'd gotten in Italy and turn it into an art case like my art purses. I was very happy to do that for her.

 Here are the results. (Now that I gave it to her I am happy to show you!)

See how pretty it is?

Lots of pockets for tiles and pens!

It really will be perfect for storing her tools!

I love when things can really be personalized to the person. :) It adds such a special touch and enjoyment to one's art and creativity.
Use tools you love. <3 You're worth it.

Tangle on the Go kits... and finished Chicago

I've had a busy tangley week. I finished 3 of these, which shipped out (I mentioned them earlier in the week but I've had some requests for more pics and some of the various options)

Classic black with red. Colors that are perfect for my Zentangle® supplies!
(Personalized ones are fun too!)

The fat clutch handles make it look so cute!

This was a new style, with a tan and black interior, I love it! I'm going to do some renaissance style books with it!

I also finished my Chicago Skyline yesterday.
Sadly I've discovered I have to start watermarking everything.... it's usually NOT watermarked on my personal page, so if we're friends on fb you can see stuff without it or as always you can just email me and I'll share with people personally. There's a border that I tend to ignore so that's why it doesn't look quite straight but once matted and/or framed, it looks pretty awesome if I do say so myself! 

Chicago, Zentangle Inspired Art, Skyline Project

I am loving these. I have a whole list I'm working my way through. Today though, my hand is a little tired, so I am going to do something a little less tangley today. (I have a Zendala class tomorrow I've been prepping for too!)

I procrastinate sometimes...ok, a lot

So Father's Day is Sunday... and I have been wanting to do something for a while but didn't really take any steps to do it and now I REALLY want it done to give to my dad so my posts for the next few days are going to be pretty short and everything is going to be work in progress pics on that so that come Sunday, his gift is done, or at least MOSTLY done.

My dad is a musician. I am an artist. Therefore..... this needs to happen.

Strings removed, scrubbed and touched up. This is a pre-loved and now discarded guitar.
It's fully playable and in pretty good condition. I thought it deserved new life. Upcycle for the win!

There is actually a theme to this, I'll explain more as I go.

Rough outlines of things... it's hard to see in this pic

Thank goodness I work fast. :D
Now onto the challenge! We're on day 13. Wow!
Today's art prompt is MUSIC! Do something with music, either artistically or actually musically. If music isn't your thing then listen to music you love while you create!
I am not musically gifted, but my dad, my husband and my daughter all are, which is amazing for me in many ways, but I am the type of person who needs music in my life like most people need food and air. :)

It's going to be a busy couple days, but a good few days. I love to make things for people, even more when there is a lot of meaning behind them.


Link up your work!