Cell Phone Cases!!

My cuckoo clocks got deconstructed a bit when I started designing

a cell phone cover. Here I'm trying the clock face as a pattern and

then the more centered botanical version. I'm quite happy with the

jewel like colors on the black background. I'll be putting these into my

new Society 6 shop,

Today I put in the dog print. It's fun to see the art on products!

I'm back at Make Art That Sells. This time it's bootcamp where we get an
assignment each month. This is perfect because it gives time to do other
things as well as really dig deep into it. The first month we have Cuckoo Clocks!
My grandparents had one in there home when I was a little girl and I remember
being enthralled by it. It was so magical with the little bird popping out and
making that pretty sound. I haven't thought of them since.
It turns out we have to design a cell phone cover using a cuckoo clock. I need
to start sketching..
I've also been continuing my sketchbook paintings a day...

Here are a few florals, The right one inspired by Downton Abbey, that
beautiful shot at the beginning. You can see them all at my website.

Featured Artist: Monika Forsberg

I met Monika Forsberg in the Make Art That Sells class that just completed.
From the very first assignment I fell truly in love with her work.
There is a wonderful naivity/sophistication that feels so honest and
beautiful. I know she just loves to draw, does it all the time and comes
up with some gorgeous, colorful and quirky work on a daily basis. I can't
wait to see what comes next for her.
Visit her website here.
I had trouble choosing which ones to feature..They are all so appealing!

Folk Paper

Make Art That Sells class ended with a big party this week. We designed
paper plates and napkins influenced by Bavarian Folk Art. The complete and
total gorgeousness that came in from my classmates was astounding. This class
was so much more than I could have ever expected. 10 weeks of incredible
assignments that pushed my limits every time, helped me see, learn and to find
joy. I learned what I love to do best. The class was full of so many likeminded
talented, supportive, interesting artists who I now call friends. I so hope there
is a Part C sometime soon. I thank Lilla Rogers and Beth Kempton for making
this happen.

My project for this week was a bit about finding out how to bring my ideas and
focus to a place outside my studio. I was visiting my Mom in Florida so I had
limited supplies and time. Watercolor where I usually use gouache. The difference
between now and the time before MATS is that I was able to do this quickly,
happily and without extreme stress and uncertainty. Using the tools we learned,
minis, icons, color choices and joy I just did it. It's not the best thing I ever
created due to the restrictions but I am so happy I have grown so much during
this course. Here is the final, I'll miss the weekly assignments.