Latest commissioned Portrait...

Grimace... 

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Latest commissioned portrait...

Boy with Mitt

 

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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IF ~ identical

sister silence

From The Bra Show exhibit back in 2009

 

...this for Illustration Friday

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When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

 

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Latest Commissioned Portrait...

 

pig tails

 

Portraits also make wonderful gifts for new parents or pet owners!

...my portrait auctions are offered HERE .

If the current auction has closed,

click on "see other items" on the sold listing, for the auction currently running.

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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Latest portrait commission

Boy with Orange Shirt

 

Portraits make wonderful gifts for new parents or pet owners!

...my portrait auctions are offered HERE .

 

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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BlazeSports London 2012 Paralympic event...Haitian Book Auction!!

Illustrations for

How Haitians Play Basketball

to be auctioned here:

 

LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES KICK-OFF COMMUNITY EVENT TO BENEFIT BLAZESPORTS AMERICA

2012 Paralympic Games Kick-Off Party – Schedule of Events
August 29 at The Solarium, 321 West Hill Street, Decatur, GA, 30030:
6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Welcome and opening remarks by Dan Holland, Chairman of BlazeSports Board of Directors and Annabelle Malins, Consul General United Kingdom
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Dance performance by Full Radius Dance
7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. BP and local BP marketers Clipper Petroleum and Georgia Oil Holdings present the grant donation of $10,000 to BlazeSports America
7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Meet and greet with Olympians and Paralympians
The event will also include food and beverages, a silent auction and raffle.

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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Latest portrait commission...

pink tee

 

Portraits make wonderful gifts for new parents or pet owners! 

...my portrait auctions are offered HERE .
 

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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Latest portrait commission...

baby blanket bling

 

my portrait auctions are offered HERE .

CLICK HERE TO SEE ENTIRE BLOG
 

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

Relax! Have a seat and browse through the pages of my website

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IF - Teacher

teacher

...this for Illustration Friday

illustration from:
How Haitians Play Basketball

written by: Travis Mushett

illustrated by: Donna Pellegata

published by: TorchRunner Press

released October 2011

ISBN-10: 0984449116

ISBN-13: 978-0984449118

CLICK HERE TO SEE ENTIRE BLOG

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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IF ~ Bounce

bounce

 ...this for Illustration Friday

 

illustration from:
How Haitians Play Basketball

written by: Travis Mushett

illustrated by: Donna Pellegata

published by: TorchRunner Press

released October 2011

ISBN-10: 0984449116

ISBN-13: 978-0984449118

CLICK HERE TO SEE ENTIRE BLOG

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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IF ~ Suspend

...for Illustration Friday...

Suspend

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When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

Have a seat by the pool with a cocktail and tablet and browse through the pages of my website

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IF ~ Refresh

...for Illustration Friday...

Refresh

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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April Showers!

April showers bring these gorgeous Hydrangeas to life!

...more about them HERE

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

Have a seat by the fire with a cocktail and tablet and browse through the pages of my website

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IF: Shades

...for Illustration Friday
illustration by Donna Pellegata for the children's book
Enchanted Tree of Crooked Lake
click illustration to zoom

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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Illustration Friday ~ Stripes

...for this week's Illustration Friday

This is one of my illustrations from the NEW book How Haitians Play Basketball, written by Travis Mushet , published by TorchRunner Press for Blaze Sports.

How Haitians PlayBasketball introduces us to Milekson, a boy with a different walk and a love for basketball. When an earthquake strikes Milekson's home on the island country of Haiti, his life and the lives of his friends and family are changed in big ways. This book, the second in the BlazeSports Children's Series from TorchRunner Press, is a great way to tactfully teach your child about the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the abilities of people with disabilities, and the triumph of the human spirit. How Haitians Play Basketball makes a perfect addition to your school or public library, and a great gift for children both with and without disabilities.

Get your copy HERE

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

Have a seat by the fire with a cocktail and your ipad and browse through the pages of my website ArtQwerks

Arts and Greens 2011

Please find me at Arts and Greens 2011, in booth D41, November 18th - 20th!

This is one of my favorite shows...loads of fun and holiday cheer. I'll be signing my illustrated Harp Mouse books with the author Diane Dunn on Saturday 10am - noon, so stop by and see us for some laughter and great gifts for the kiddies!

I'll also have my newest illustrated book How Haitians Play Basketball written by Travis Mushett for Blaze Sports, available for purchase in my booth. There's a limited supply so stop in early to get your copy!

Schedule of the weekend's events:

Friday 5pm-8pm: Preview and Opening Reception Night

• Artist market opens with items from glass, fibers, woodcarving, photography, pottery, handmade dolls, paintings, and much more. All created by Michigan artists. Kick off the holiday season and purchase one of a kind gifts.
• Empty Bowls fundraiser for Community Sharing: for a $10 donation, you can enjoy a light soup and bread supper, and get a handmade bowl
• Luminaries will lightup the evening
• Live performances by area musicians
• Author Wayne Billhart will be signing copies of his book for all ages: The Mystery at the Birdfeeder

Saturday 9am-5pm

• The artist market opens early for all to enjoy
• Enjoy live performances by area musicians throughout the day
• Visit with Michigan author's on hand for book signings
• The Sweet Life Cafe of Milford will be on hand with delectable goodies for sale!
• Enjoy holiday greens building workshops taught Patty owner of the Bogie Lake Greenhouses
• Enjoy children's basket making workshops and hands on felting demonstrations for all ages.

Sunday 10am-5pm

• Last day of the market!
• Enjoy live performances by area musicians throughout the day
• Visit with Michigan author's on hand for book signings
• The Sweet Life Cafe of Milford will be on hand with delectable goodies for sale!
• Enjoy holiday greens building workshops taught Patty owner of the Bogie Lake Greenhouses
• Enjoy children's basket making workshops and hands on felting demonstrations for all ages.

List of Artists Participating HERE

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

Have a seat by the fire with a cocktail and your ipad and browse through the pages of my website ArtQwerks

IF ~ Scattered

Scattered

...for Illustration Friday

This is an illustration I created for

Harp Mouse Adventures - Book II

written by Diane Dunn.

This book can be purchased here

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

Have a seat by the fire with a cocktail and your ipad and browse through the pages of my website ArtQwerks

Our Town Art Show and Sale

I have two pieces juried in to this show...

Enjoy a beautiful fall drive to Birmingham this weekend to see all of the fabulous work for sale!

You'll find paintings, sculpture and jewelry too!

26th Annual

OUR TOWN

Art Show and Sale

October 13-15
10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The list of fine artists accepted into the show can be found here

The juried, all media art show provides a forum for Michigan artists to show, demonstrate and sell their work. The art ranges from traditional to contemporary. This year’s show and sale will showcase over 300 pieces of artwork from over 200 artists. Admission to OUR TOWN is free. Jane Dini is the 2011 juror.

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When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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IF ~ Ferocious

ferocious?  ....nahhhhh

...this for Illustration Friday

 

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

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IF ~ Boundaries

LifeDream

...for this week's Illustration Friday

 

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

Have a seat in the sun with a sippy and browse through the pages of my website ArtQwerks