Life as a tea party

1 month

2012-02-06T16:09:00.000-08:00

Time truly flies these days for me.It's been almost a month since I posted last. The month was full of burping, changing, feeding and teaching with some occasional sleeping and very very occasional painting. I did manage to squeeze in a few hours of painting and as a result a few new pieces have been added to my shop.

Here are a few glimpses into our life . Sorry for being so brief, but the little man seems to be needing me almost all the time. I need to grow an extra pair of hands .

The excellent photo is by a friend Nataja Katsaga, who did a wonderful photo session in our living room. She needed a baby model and we were happy to help out. In return we got these wonderful photos.

All the best in the New Year

2012-01-08T13:12:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year my dear ones!

I am sorry I have disappeared for so long....The past month my brain was elsewhere and my body was not doing so great.

I want to wish you all a very Happy New Year! For those of you who celebrate Christmas--I wish you a wonderful Christmas or Rozhdestvo which is the case for us.

My big news is that my third born --Ilya Alexander is here. He was born on Jan. 5, after a very short but intense labor. My first natural delivery (which I am extremely proud of). I thought I would die, and I never knew I could scream like that. But--it is all over and the little guy is here. He seems to be doing well, eating, sleeping and doing the rest of the important things babies his age are supposed to do.

I am reopening my Etsy shop today, and will be happy to see any of you there!

Not even a Monday

2011-12-15T16:43:00.001-08:00

I know it's not Monday, and I know I have skipped a few week here...(I can not think of anything, and am barely moving around the house at this point, counting days till the baby is here. Those who were pregnant know the feeling) BUT
I think this one is too fun not to share. Hope you all are getting into the holiday spirit!

IF: Brigade

2011-12-02T08:06:00.000-08:00

A family is a brigade that needs to be able to work their way out of the most difficult situations. These two were custom family portraits using Chinese zodiac signs,

Movie Monday Simon's Cat

2011-11-28T05:29:00.000-08:00

Start your Monday with a smile! I am trying to:)

Another week has started

2011-11-14T09:09:00.000-08:00

Weeks fly by. They truly do. I still have 5 more weeks before the baby is due, and am trying to make the most out of it. My newly discovered passion--painting with glass paint is developing into an obsession. Last night I was baking an oven full of cups:) Good thing they have places to go, otherwise my house would be filled with painted cups rather soon.

Anna and Andrei are keeping themselves busy and happy (and I am very thankful for that). Even the cats are at peace with life and each other. Here are a few glimpses into our Monday morning .

Trying out something completely new

2011-11-08T07:04:00.001-08:00

I have been wanting to try this for a very long time now. Finally I got my glass paint and 3 white cups from the kitchen cabinet and started experimenting. To tell the truth, the first cup was a disaster. For some reason I thought one can use brushes with these things...But once I got past the first one, I started enjoying what was taking place. And here are a few images to show off my creative efforts. (I wonder if this is how my nesting instinct is coming out?) . I got a wonderful response on Facebook and a few orders right away, so now the big plan is to get more good cups and start a new line of products.( I just like how it sounds;))\

Movie Monday : Cloud Creations

2011-11-07T06:35:00.000-08:00

It's getting harder for me to find animations I really like, so this was a nice surprise

IF: Stripes

2011-11-04T11:26:00.001-07:00

Yellow , orange and red stripes fly so nicely!

Movie Monday Death Buy Lemonade

2011-10-31T19:21:00.001-07:00

Simple and to the point

Good News

2011-10-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

I got very good news several days ago. I will be working on a book project with one of the UK publishers! This is going to be my first BIG project in 5 years or so. I am super excited! It will be a book about Holidays around the world. So now I am living in the world of Chinese dragons, Leprichons and Mardi Gra parades. And it is fun, I have to admit. The only this is that the baby is due in less than 2 months, and I am getting a bit anxious since there are still plenty of things to be done. But ....still....I think it is absolutely wonderful to be doing such an interesting book. The project seems perfect for me.

Here are a few glimpes into our Autumn life. And the trial watercolor that (I think) got me the job:) In the first photo Andrei is "helping" me to cook dinner. I think this photo is so him!

Movie Monday and Give Away

2011-10-17T05:36:00.000-07:00

A clip from the animation festival from Kiev Krok. Simple yet very tasteful.

Also today is the last day of my give away on my facebook page. Please stop by!!!!

Movie Monday Log Jam

2011-10-10T05:29:00.000-07:00

I found a new one

Movie Monday

2011-10-03T09:53:00.000-07:00

Pure magic! I am in awe.

Slowly moving towards winter

2011-09-28T09:54:00.000-07:00

The weeks are flying by very quickly at my house. The days on the other hand get longer and longer. Is that possible? I notice that each day I think several times of how many weeks I still have left till the baby comes...And then before I know it-the whole week is over.

I am not posting any photos of myself at this stage, since I can barely stand the way I look and feel this time around. Getting bigger and slower day by day. The homeschooling is moving along better than I expected. Andrei being in 3d grade now, has much more work than last year. Anna is in Kindergarden and is the easier student to work with.

I am trying to paint and sketch daily, despite the fact that I am hardly inspired at all. At this point I think it is persistance that matters. That and just keeping myself in the habit of working daily. I have listed a few new small originals and ACEOs in my etsy shop. Struggling not to turn into a couch potato is the hardest part now. Will be meeting with my agent to discuss the possible book project that we have been working on next week. I wonder if it will turn into a book, and if it does, WHEN am I going to do it?

IF: Boundaries

2011-09-09T09:32:00.001-07:00

Imagination has no boundaries.

Custom Lullaby Book finished!

2011-08-28T11:19:00.000-07:00

My biggest project of the past year I must say. Very happy that I got it done despite the fatigue and total lack of creative juices. It is good to have a back up "creativity battery" somewhere deeper than I even know existed.
As for the rest of the life, I am going on 24 weeks , expecting a very active baby(judging by his behavior in the womb) before the year is over. Feeling big and clumsy and unenergetic, but still very happy that this little one did not leave me. A few glimpses from the lullabies that I have been working on.

Movie Monday Martynko

2011-08-22T19:24:00.000-07:00

An oldie, but with a great sense of humor

Movie Monday Oh, Talking Fish!

2011-08-17T10:26:00.000-07:00

Borrowing the wonderful translation by Jura11

I'll try to translate.

So old man catches talking fish and sets it free, and now he has no food. He sits on a rock and sighs "e-eh". And Acid Monster named "E-eh" appears. It gives him a magic table - when you knock three times on it - food appears. But there is a catch - monster will come at midnight to ask questions till sunrise, and it will kill them if they cannot answer.

Before midnight young man knocks on the door asking for a shelter, old couple tells about monster but he still ends up staying there. At midnight acid monster knocks on the door. Couple asked "who's there"

Monster answered:

- Its me, generous E-eh, I'm here

Young fellow comes out and says:

- And I'm here too.

- Who are you? Where you came from?

- From the other shore of a sea

- How did you get here?

- I Saddled up crippled flea and came.

- So the sea must be some kind of a puddle?

- Maybe a puddle, but eagle couldn't fly over that puddle

- So the eagle must be a nestling?

- Maybe a nestling, but shadow from his wings covers the city and the night comes.

- So the city is tiny?

- Hare couldn't cross that city.

- So hare must be so tiny?

- Hare like hare, coat came out from his skin.

- Where came...?

- Came out from that city,, where hare run, on which shadow from an eagle fell,, and went before its nose.

- Whose nose?

- Coat's nose, which came out from a hare's skin in the city where night comes when nestling flies over the city on a crippled flea.

- WHAT?

- what, what... On the crippled flea from that shore of a sea, which HARE couldn't fly over and an EAGLE couldn't cross, though sea is not a sea but a puddle in the middle of a town, where shadow from a flea fell on a hare and killed him to death, and coat came out from hare's skin and went before its nose. and then hare JUMPS

ETC.:)

Movie Monday Defective Detective

2011-08-01T09:08:00.001-07:00

Don't watch before bedtime!;)

Movie Monday There is something in the Water

2011-07-25T11:55:00.001-07:00

Have a lovely Monday!

Listening to Butterflies

2011-07-19T09:02:00.000-07:00

Just a hint of what's going on with me lately....Afraid to scare these little butterflies away. Praying that this time around there will be a happy end

5 years ago...

2011-07-13T06:33:00.000-07:00

5 years ago after a long and stressful labor I had a baby girl. To tell you the truth at first she did not look that pretty. My husband used to joke that she looks like a baby goblin. I did not think that, but still. She did get a lot cuter :)

My baby is 5 today. She is cheerful, and friendly and very girly, and very artistic. She makes me smile every day. I know it all sounds very cheesy...Yet I will indulge myself today. Many years to you my dearest!

Movie Monday Zina's Walk

2011-07-11T10:10:00.000-07:00

Lovely characters, the little girl reminds me somewhat of my Anna and of a character I am working on for a a book project.

The song tells the story shown on the screen. The girl is eager to play freely and to explore but the nanny doesn't let her to go far. Also the girl is envidious of the boy because he is allowed to go out to play without adult supervisors.

IF: Stay

2011-07-08T16:37:00.000-07:00

Staying all by himself on a lonely planet with a letter growing tree the rabbit felt very very alone.

Movie Monday Learning Music

2011-06-28T08:10:00.000-07:00

Made me smile. Great graphics

A few little odds and splashes

2011-06-15T07:50:00.000-07:00

Hello there! Whoever is still with me after such a long break;)
There has been a lot going on with me recently, and hopefully soon I will be ready to share my story with you, but I am not quiet there yet. So bare with me if you will.
I have only a few new paintings to share, but I try to keep them coming at least a bit at a time. Stopping completely is a disaster, so I try to paint at least a tiny bit each day.
Summer is here, we are finishing yet another year of homeschooling. Andrei will be in 3d grade next year and Anna will be in Kindergarden or in 1st grade (I have not decided yet).
Here a the few I have created recently.

Movie Monday February

2011-06-13T19:10:00.000-07:00

A totally unexpected ending (at least for me). Loved it.

IF: Sleep

2011-05-27T09:56:00.000-07:00

Little princess is asleep

more sketches for lullubies

Movie Monday Call me Back Later

2011-05-23T10:50:00.000-07:00

I am back:) And with a beautiful animation to show ! Enjoy :)

Please, Call Back Later from Yulia Ruditskaya on Vimeo.

Movie Monday The House on the Edge of the Earth

2011-05-02T17:21:00.000-07:00

Have a laugh!

Lullabies

2011-04-26T17:10:00.000-07:00

There is a very interesting project on the horizon and truly hope it works out. I might be illustrating a book of lullabies for a Russian poet/singer. I am really enjoying the illustrations and the music that I work with. This is my first take/sketch on a song, will be listing the original on Etsy.

Movie Monday A bit of Jazz

2011-04-25T18:43:00.000-07:00

Thanks Blair, this is lovely!

IF: Bicycle

2011-04-22T05:34:00.000-07:00

I went through a period of painting bicycles and almost feeling like a true cyclist (before my bicycle got stolen:)) Here is a painting from back them

Another year, a bigger number

2011-04-20T04:51:00.000-07:00

This year I am no longer fretting about the 3 in the beginning of the number. 31--sounds good.

I got lots of presents, a wonderful handmade card from Andrei, a sculpted dog from Anna and some lovely books from Arkadi (Fra Angelico's art book was my favorite, as well as a leather bound sketchbook). My Mom was visiting as well and it was very nice to see her on my Birthday, does not happen very often now. We are also getting ready for Easter and I am having a great time making pysanki , highly recommend to anyone who has not tried! (here is a link to a simple kit)

Movie Monday Gagarin

2011-04-18T05:34:00.000-07:00

One of the best! Was nominated for an Oscar, and received the Golden Palm award in Cannes.

Family

2011-04-12T04:03:00.000-07:00

We just watched the March of the Pinguins and the Winged Migration, I guess this piece was inspired by them.

Movie Monday Sheep

2011-04-11T06:22:00.000-07:00

HEYAH "Owca" from Crunch Dog on Vimeo.

Just a very cool , funny ad.

IF: Bottled

2011-04-09T16:38:00.000-07:00

A little bottled world of mine

My favorite flowers

2011-04-06T06:53:00.000-07:00

I got myself some flowers yesterday, I thought I knew what they were called, but apparently I don't since google search shows something very different when I type in the name. These are my favorite flowers. I really like how they bend down,sort of like swan necks:) The cats liked them too. It seems like they do not only look good, but also taste good. Alas, the cats will have to be content with their cat food.

Movie Monday Simon's Cat

2011-04-04T06:30:00.000-07:00

I am becoming a cat person (despite all the proclamations that I like dogs more)

IF: Duet

2011-04-01T18:32:00.000-07:00

True love should be like singing a duet for the rest of your life

This will be the season of cats

2011-03-31T06:01:00.000-07:00

I have gone through a period of foxes, rabbits, hedgehogs and now it's cats. Not sure what makes me think of these particular animals , especially not sure what makes the difference in the order in which they appear.
But..Cats are bringing spring to our home. Cats are feeling jumpy and more active, and we humans follow.A few new cats...
(PS. I will be watermarking all my images from now on, and will be also redoing the website to include the images with a watermark. I have had a few unpleasant insidents of stealing lately and that makes me finally overcome the lazyness and add watermarks to all the photos I will be posting)

Movie Monday Tim Lewis

2011-03-28T06:54:00.000-07:00

Tim Lewis film from Flowers Gallery on Vimeo.

IF: Toy

2011-03-25T06:05:00.000-07:00

A toy will keep you company even at being bored.

Spring is here!

2011-03-22T17:45:00.001-07:00

Feeling a bit lightheaded and happy for no apparent reason--just like this dog.

Movie Monday Rainy Town

2011-03-21T05:31:00.000-07:00

Rainy just like here...

Blue and Red or the Give Away results

2011-03-16T08:26:00.000-07:00

This week promises to be a busy one. Lots of new ACEOs and a few new felted animals created over the weekend are added to my shop. Also on Monday morning I posted the results of my giveaway held on Facebook. The winner is Kathrin D. and she will be receiving the 3 Foxes (see below)

And here are a few more new critters.

Movie Monday Boy as a Boy

2011-03-14T09:38:00.001-07:00

IF: Stir

2011-03-11T07:24:00.001-08:00

Stir your coffee well with lots of milk and sugar and you are bound to have new ideas stirring in you head

Spring Give AWAY and new pictures

2011-03-08T06:47:00.000-08:00

My favorite time of the year is here, and in honor of the first spring birds , first spring smells, and first spring sun I wanted to host a give away. I will be giving away an original ACEO of your choice. To enter please visit my Facebook page and leave your comment. The rules are posted there
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Usova/29913441534

I have seen the geese fly by several times already in the past few days, and my cats took a keen interest in them:) So did the kids.
Here are a couple of ACEOs on the subject.
Wishing you all a great week and lots of sunny vitamin D!

Movie Monday The Waltz of our Home

2011-03-07T06:29:00.000-08:00

"Домашний романс" from Ira Litmanovich on Vimeo.

Probably it will appeal most to the Russian speaking audience of the blog, with so many allusions from our childhood. For the rest--I think the graphics are beautiful! Animation by Irina Litmanovich.

Little Gnome

2011-03-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

A quick peek at the little creature I finished today. I had a hard time finding his true face and it took several remakes, but I am quite content with this little guy now;) He is on Etsy waiting for his new owner

A few new originals

2011-03-01T05:59:00.001-08:00

A cozy home for a fox family with a few hand knitted scarfs, and a little girl skiing in the snow. All waiting for spring.

Movie Monday The Illusionist

2011-02-28T07:35:00.000-08:00

I went on a date yesterday:) With my husband of course:) We went to see the Illusionist , from the makers of the Triplettes of Belleville. The animation was beautiful, the scenery was drawn amazingly. The story is very philosophical and not very optimistic, but it makes you think. And the music--it was great. I kept hoping for a happy end, but it was more of a "life goes on" end just like it happens in real life.

IF: Layer

2011-02-18T05:35:00.001-08:00

To see the bottom you have to go through many layers

Movie Monday The Walk

2011-02-14T06:59:00.001-08:00

Keeping Busy

2011-02-09T09:54:00.000-08:00

I am busy working on a couple of custom orders , felting here and there and homeschooling. This winter has been very productive so far, since we do not spend too much time outside (it's soooo cold there!) The kids are busy building their own little worlds for the toy animals. The Moomins with their ship are a big hit and it started a whole new cycle of games. I am happy to observe them building, cooking and sowing. The games are lasting days at a time and I feel very glad that I ordered this Moomin ship all the way from Finland.

Movie Monday Sparrows are Children of Pigeons

2011-02-07T07:29:00.000-08:00

I think I have shared this one already...I apologise for the repeat, but somehow it goes very well with the weather/mood today

Under the Weather

2011-02-02T19:07:00.000-08:00

This has been a very snowy winter for us here in NYC. The day when I painted these rabbits it was snowing heavily and me and the kids were home warm and cozy, painting, learning, drinking tea. I like days like this. The rabbit watercolor is listed on Etsy, both print and original.

And my felting experiments continue, I have already half a dozen various critters. Some of them have been given to my little ones to play and some I am listing in my shop. Please come by and check them out!

Movie Monday Once upon a Time

2011-01-31T09:14:00.000-08:00

Exploring A New Medium

2011-01-27T19:38:00.000-08:00

I have long been admiring felt wool animals. I've had my favorite shops on Etsy that I have been frequenting and every once in a while I would treat myself to one of the little cuties. The idea that I could be making them myself hardly crossed my mind. It seemed like "one of those things", that are very hard to do, and there is no way I can be doing it. Like making soup (several years ago), or baking a cake (still), or brewing tea out of rose hips (my grandmother used to do that when I was little).
To make the long story short, one of my New Year resolutions was to try to learn to felt (and brew the rose hips). And I have done it:) I bought the wool, and the needles and a very cute Japanese design book and started. The Japanese book which looked very cute at first proved to be of little help, since I could not read it. And the pictures do give you ideas, but it is still hard to implement those. Youtube proved to be extremely helpful. Plus I have talked to a few people who were doing it and they were very helpful.
So , here are the ones I am not embarrassed to show) Two of them are already looking for new owners on Etsy.

Movie Monday Cats in the Rain

2011-01-24T10:18:00.000-08:00

So it happens that the cat theme continues. I really liked the subtle colors and the effect of an old book that this animation somehow has.

In the mood for cats

2011-01-20T20:18:00.001-08:00

Two new ACEOs on Etsy, finished both of them today and put on Etsy

My Alphabet

2011-01-18T14:05:00.000-08:00

Nothing new this week(we are all sick and in bed with a nasty cold), so I will share what I listed on Etsy last week. My new Alphabet print. I had a great time making it and I hope it will help some little ones master the ABCs.

Movie Monday Orkestra

2011-01-17T06:57:00.000-08:00

I believe I have posted some animation from this series before. I like this one as well

IF: Chicken

2011-01-14T18:46:00.001-08:00

Sorry, I had to:) It just fits the theme so well

Holiday Photos from our white Christmas Upstate

2011-01-12T08:26:00.000-08:00

Getting there was a bit tough because of the snow storm.

But we made it in time for a warm dinner with 6 other families (19 kids all together)

The next morning it was quiet and beautiful.

So we went sledding, and I personally had as much fun as I did when I was 7 or 8.

And then there was a fire and all the boots got lined up in front of it . And all the wet mittens and hats on top of the fireplace.

And on Sunday we went to the Monastery for the service and then there was a Christmas party for the kids with a real, or almost real Ded Moroz..

Movie Monday Poumse

2011-01-11T06:38:00.000-08:00

Great concept ,unexpected ending. Loved it.

Nativity

2011-01-06T19:31:00.000-08:00

Getting ready for one of the two biggest holidays of the year: Nativity.

Will wake the kids up around 11 pm to go to church. It is supposed to snow tonight, so it will be a white Christmas for us. I am very ready for the fast to be over, and have some delicious food waiting to be eaten at 3 am today. I spent 5 hours in the kitchen today which is very unusual for me:) Luckily everyone appreciated it enough for me to do it again for Easter. Enjoying Aldashin's creation once again.

Winter Apples and Holiday Foxes

2011-01-05T05:16:00.000-08:00

2 new ACEOs in my Etsy shop now.(above)

Still being inspired by Chihiro Iwasaki.(below)

Movie monday A big secret for a small company

2011-01-03T09:05:00.000-08:00

I love the design of the characters in this animation.

Another year

2010-12-31T06:36:00.000-08:00

I am glad that this year is almost over. It had it's tears and it's laughs and friends new and old, and a new cat, and lots of books, and even a new toaster oven;)
I am hoping that next year will be better than this one. I wish all of you a good wholesome year to come!

New Inspiration Chihiro Iwasaki

2010-12-28T05:23:00.000-08:00

I found a wonderful book. In Japanese. Not a single word of English in it....It is some woman Artist that does the most wonderful watercolors. I have scanned in her portrait and a few images from her book (may be someone who knows Japanese can tell meher name?) To make a long story short--I loved what I saw in that book. The gentleness, the softness, the magical transparancy and the delicacy with which she paints children is amazing! Children are hard to paint without falling into one of thestereotypical cliches of "cuteness". Her work is full of life and light.Below are a few watercolors I painted afterlooking through the book. I am so inspired!

Movie Monday For No Particular Reason

2010-12-27T13:24:00.000-08:00

Yes, for no particular reason...One of my childhood favorites

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-23T11:25:00.000-08:00

Just a quick peek to wish you all who celebrate Christmas on the 25 --Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

In our household we have another celebration today--Andrei has turned 7. According to our faith he has passed from being an "infant" to being a "youth". A very important development in his life, since now he is considered old enough to answer for his own deeds. He is very proud to be a "youth" :) As a gift he received a much wanted Swiss Army Knife with a bunch of instructions of "what to do" and "what NOT to ever ever ever do" with it:) So far all the pencils in the house have been sharpened and that is good.

2010 has been a difficult year for us and I am glad it is almost over. I wanted to thank all of you for visiting my blog, supporting my Etsy shop and most importantly inspiring me and keeping me motivated to make more Art. Thank you! And I wish you all a blessed, peaceful, happy year!

Where is our snow?

2010-12-21T07:59:00.001-08:00

Any ideas?

I am waiting for it...

Movie Monday PreHoliday

2010-12-20T10:05:00.000-08:00

A marvelous creation by Ukrainian anemators. Taking the true spirit of Christmas and bringing into the modern word. Thank you Vira for the great link!

We are back

2010-12-16T19:38:00.001-08:00

And we are cold. I can uderstand when it is cold and snowing, but this kind of weather is a perfectly wasted cold, to which I personally do not see any rhyme or reason. Not that anyone has asked me to moderate the weather...Just complaining

Painted 3 new ACEOs today.After a break I usually have a bunch of images that need to be painted, or I will explode.

And here they are the winter bird, Neptune and the Moving Snail. (all listed on Etsy)

San Diego through my eyes

2010-12-08T18:54:00.000-08:00

No words today, just pictures. I don't like analyzing a thing while it is still happening:) But there are amazing colors here, I can assure you.

Missed Monday

2010-12-07T17:58:00.000-08:00

I got a bit carried away on our vacation. We are currently in California staying with some dear friends of ours. I completely forgot that it was Monday yesterday:) Trying to make up for it now:)

Blue sheep and bird

2010-11-30T13:21:00.000-08:00

Inspired by the success of the bells I have painted these two bluish creatures. And have thoroughly enjoyed myself:)

Movie Monday Winter Days (Yuriy Norshteyn)

2010-11-29T19:52:00.000-08:00

They say he is the Shakespeare of animation

IF: Savour

2010-11-26T16:33:00.001-08:00

Breakfast is something we always savour.

Bells and Trees

2010-11-22T18:53:00.000-08:00

Wishing bells and wishing trees
wishes come to life through these

And the rest of this poem of mine got lost somewhere in the November wind. I am trying new techniques with hand painted Christmas ornaments, and as always painting little things. The good news this week is, my neighbor from upstairs is away. And it is sooooo quiet! I am almost content with the city :) Almost

Movie Monday Krokokot

2010-11-22T05:35:00.001-08:00

On youtube it's tagged as an "insane Russian animation":) Make your own conclusions

Little by little

2010-11-16T06:47:00.000-08:00

Little pieces of Art little by little taking over my head , hands and table. While working on a big custom order I find it very helpful to create little pieces , so I do not get bored with the big one and I can let my wintery creatures out.

All listed on Etsy.

Movie Monday Wind Along the Beach

2010-11-15T06:42:00.002-08:00

A new animation from Ivan Maximov. I love all his work, but this one especially!

2010-11-15T06:42:00.001-08:00

I feel winter coming

2010-11-10T07:37:00.001-08:00

The air is getting colder, the wind is getting stronger. It is becoming harder and harder to convince to sit for hours at the playground. The benches are freezing! And I am feeling the wintery feeling coming. The feeling that makes a hot cup of tea extra desirable, and the warm pair of shoes a must. My wintery creatures are coming out of their summer hiding. These and more coming in my Etsy shop.

Movie Monday Pony

2010-11-08T07:05:00.000-08:00

The pony has hair soft as silk

It pulls the cart to places

Where Mommy went, and Daddy went

When they were as little as I am now.

IF: Afterwards

2010-11-05T18:55:00.000-07:00

Afterwards--was the rainbow

New Designs

2010-11-03T07:50:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I received a new batch of pendants. Some have my old favorite designs, and some are brand new. Just in time for the holiday shopping. Please check them out in my Etsy shop and let me know if you like the new ones:) I always have a very hard time photographing them , even though I set up the lights and the background etc..For some reason photography does not come easy to me.

Movie Monday Kolobok Investigating

2010-11-01T17:03:00.000-07:00

A detective story at it's best.

IF: Spent

2010-10-29T08:50:00.001-07:00

Time spent making your loved one happy is priceless.

Deep in the woods

2010-10-27T08:03:00.001-07:00

Dedicated to my favorite Tree that was killed by the last tornado we had about a month ago. It was a very old oak Tree with huge roots. We would sit under it and have lunch on nice days. It was blown out of ground completely and lay like a huge whale tossed onto the shore...We miss you Tree!

Russian Animation "Маленькая Hочная Cимфония" Дмитрий Геллер

2010-10-25T08:39:00.000-07:00

Saying Good Buy

2010-10-18T17:25:00.000-07:00

It is very hard to write about this...

I will use this blog post to say good buy to my 3 unborn babies. Two of them I have lost this year, one very recently. I have not been blogging well this year, and I have not been painting well this year. I have not been doing many things this year.

I will never see them smile, and I will never be able to hold them. I will not know what color their eyes were. I will not know if they were going to be good at math, or drawing, or dancing....I will not get to watch their first steps, and I will not be able to watch my older kids become big brother and sister. But this is life, and it keeps going. I am blessed to have 2 children, who could have easily not be here as the rest of them. Sining a lulluby to the little ones, I know that they are being taken care of. However for me pictures always spoke better than words. The one above was painted today.

Movie Monday Japanese Lulluby

2010-10-18T09:32:00.000-07:00

With love to all my babies.

IF: Spooky

2010-10-16T18:48:00.001-07:00

Spooky dreams are afraid of dream catchers.