DeannaMaree

Close to the heart – Courage

deannamaree — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:03:00 +0000

As artists, we are familiar with many types of people and many different responses to our work. There are the amazing. supportive people that believe in us to no end, and to them we thank truly. Sadly, on the other hand, we come across some very ignorant people as well. People that believe our days are a breeze, when the truth is we have never worked so hard before. There are disrespectful people that ask whenwe are getting a real job, or if we are looking for work. There are people that tell us we will never make a living out of art, without understanding the real reasons we have chosen to do what we do. There are those who just look away when we explain that we are an artist, as if we don’t even deserve their attention. To these people, we also thank. They are the ones that make us more determined to succeed. They make us work even harder, in ways they will never understand. They help us just to believe in ourself regardless of what anyone thinks, and to keep trying. They are the people that give as courage.

Image by Stephanie Fizer

Amber Alexander

deannamaree — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:07:00 +0000

I have been side tracked once again tonight – I love looking at artworks that just make you smile! You may have seen some of these before but I just couldn’t resist posting them! These prints are by Amber Alexander, there are so many more in her shop!

Psssst! Amber has a blog as well!

Shop Update Postponed!

deannamaree — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:23:00 +0000

I tweeted earlier that I would have a shop update this afternoon, unfortunately it will have to be tomorrow. There’s not enough sunlight left to get good photos today. Here is a peek however.. this painting is huge, one of the biggest I’ve done. There’s still a few little things not quite right, I’ll be trying to get it perfect tonight ready for a photoshoot tomorrow in the morning sunlight!

ViolaStudios

deannamaree — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:18:00 +0000

Who would have though that preloved wool sweaters could be turned into creations so adorable? I’m so impressed! These creations are from ViolaStudios, and are made with recycled and repurposed materials. I had a hard time choosing just a few to blog – so make sure you visit the shop to see all the other cute creatures!

The Nebulous Kingdom

deannamaree — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:01:00 +0000

Anne-Julie of The Nebulous Kingdom is having a birthday sale at the moment. Prints are only $15, and if you buy 2 you will get a 3rd print free! Anee-Julie’s work is amazing! Have a look at her blog as well!

Delight in the Day – Tea

deannamaree — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:52:00 +0000

One of the very first things that stirs my senses every day is a nice warm cup of tea. Every morning while my computer is starting up I go downstairs to the kitchen, and always come back up to start my day with one of three types of tea. Ginger tea, green tea or peach flavoured green tea. I’m sure most of you have a cup of tea on a daily basis, does it stir your senses? The aroma, the warmth and that wonderful combination of flavours that leaves you feeling so refreshed? And its so healthy.. think of all those antioxidents! These illustrations by Aline of yumiyumi capture so perfectly just what delight a simple cup of tea brings to my day. Aren’t they gorgeous?

Home Sweet Home

deannamaree — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:21:00 +0000

After a few weeks away from my easel.. I am excited to introduce another little birdie to the collection! I’ve just listed him on Etsy, and soon Artfire. I really enjoyed painting him, and I have another HUGE canvas all prepared for something special. Give me a few days.. and I may be introducing that one too!

Hang in there..

deannamaree — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:09:00 +0000

Gonna be alright by Prettyfnmess

Cathy Nichols

deannamaree — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:15:00 +0000

There are so many artists I admire, and would love to share with you. Just when I think I am getting through them, I discover another handful of talent! I don’t think I will ever run out of ‘hearts’ to share! These paintings are by Cathy Nichols – I have been following her work for quite a while now, and always love checking back in her Etsy shop for new work. Psssst.. Cathy has a blog as well!

Thousand Birdies

deannamaree — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:51:00 +0000

I have been hoping to get a blog redesign done for some time now, I’m getting more and more unhappy with my blog lately and I don’t really have the time to play around with it. I discovered a blog revamp competition called Thousand Birdies Giveaway on Gisele Jaquenod’s blog today! I love Gisele’s work and would be so happy to win a revamp! You can enter too, just visit her blog for conditions!