Here is an awesome pic of my honey (Keith) and MiSS LiLLy JoneS. LiLLy thinks she is a lap dog. She is sure as the day is long that her big butt will fit in our tiny lap. Can't complain ... Lilly is now 9 months old. She is my bestest friend and companion. When I am having a really bad day Lilly is the one who gets me out of the house and moving. She is my sunshine! oh ... I love my husband too. Just thought i'd throw that in there too!
Well ... I did it. I have thought about getting a tattoo the past few years. My theory was pretty sound. If I every came across a design, idea or symbol that I felt strongly about I would go for it. I figured "something" would present itself if it was meant to be. I seem to have received the double whammy. I came up with two ideas!
The first idea was based on a drawing I made years ago. It's called a mandala (i hope i spelled that right) The mandala was drawn at the end of a three day long breathwork weekend. I won't get into it. Lots of soul searching, meditation and a whole lot more. It was very intense. Our last project, after hours of guided meditation, was to go to a large family room. (It was staged for meditation with lots of dim lights and candles ... and no one was allowed to speak.) In this room were all kinds of art supplies. You were not supposed to really think. just grab paper and let you mind/woul spit out what it was thinking with out YOU judging yourself.
I drew a little girl on a swing. She was happy and carefree with a huge smile on her face. In the background there was a huge sun and a big red heart. A very simple drawing. Looked like one of my first graders drew it.
Bottom line ... that girl was me. I want to play more ... I need to play more and not work so hard. Relax and enjoy life instead of pushing so hard. That is what i have done my whole life. Needless to say I learned a lot about myself that weekend ... framed and picture and have kept that little girl in my thoughts.
That is the tattoo i want. I commissioned Diane Duda, an incredible artist I have come to know on line, to design it for me. I was speechless when I saw the first draft. Just speechless. If you'd like to see it just go to Dudadaze.blogspot.com. I asked for just a few alterations and i am waiting on the final photo any moment now. I am so excited I can hardly contain myself. I will post the final pic as soon as I have it. Now the problem is where do i put it?????
In the meantime ... I came across the chinese symbol that spoke to me. (Kind of went along with the girl on the swing)
The symbols mean childish heart
The pronunciation: tong sin
The top character is child, kid
The bottom character is heart
Don't let anyone EVER tell you that tattoos don't hurt. this tiny sucker hurt sooooo bad!! I think I was in shock. It was worse then child birth. I think I'm a wussy.
The day after A Paris Street Market you will find me at the home of Julie Vincelette for the Annual Mothers Day Studio Sale.
Here is all the info you need! Come to 3650 E Nobles Rd Centennial, CO 80122 Sunday, May 4th from 11am-4pm.
Come early! These women are nuts!!!! Sometimes I can't see across the room! I get scared.
Here is Julies phone number if you need me ... 720-493-5659.
Hey Gang!!
YESssssssssssssssss!!
The season has started!!
If you live on Colorado or plan a visit this summer try to come visit me at A Paris Street Market. Just love the energy here. Vendors sell antiques, handcrafted goods, shabby chic style furniture and all kinds of other cool stuff. (How is that for sounding articulate.) This place starts humming around 6am. We open at 8am but the die hards come before we are even set up. People come with their family, their dogs, kids, best friends, aunts and mothers. I sell a ton of Christmas gifts in the middle of the summer. Go figure! By 3pm I can barely speak. I am sunburn and sweaty. All I want is huge glass of frosty cold h20 and a firm sofa. I have a large base of customers who come and see me every year. The best part of the day for me is when i see the look on their faces the first time they see an "UgLee" piece of work. They usually bust out laughing. I warms my heart.
A Paris Street Market has their own website. Here is the link A Paris Street Market. It looks like they have not totally updated for 2008. BUT .. you can click on the directions button to get maps and good directions. You can also click on the vendor button. I share a booth with Sticks and Things. The are listed under spot "D" That is where you will find me.
I will be there this Saturday, May 3rd from 8am - 3pm. Rain of shine!!!!!
Finally busted out my macro lens. I bought it last summer and was afraid to take it out. Figured I better learn how to use the camera first. Well ... I must say. HOLY SHIT!!!! Take a look at one of my first attempts. This sucker gets every little fiber.
Maybe now I can get a decent photo of my new tattoo.
Well ... I did it. I finally finished up my first flock of pocket angels. I call them that because they are tiny enough to fit in your pocket!
I thought they would make a great gift for that special someone. They also make great adds-ons or gift toppers to a gift you may already have.
I think they would also make an awesome ornament.
I plan on hanging one from my daughters rear view mirror. She just started driving on Monday. Calling all angels!!!!!!
They run anywhere from $32-$40 depending on the size. Here are a few photos. I will have them up on my Etsy Shop by this evening if not sooner!!
I have started up a new crop of flowers for 2008. This year they will be mounted on painted dowels instead of sticks. I'm not quite sure why. It just seemed to be the thing to do. I follow my gut ... I have a few on Etsy for now but I have many, many more in progress!!
Here are some pics for you to see.
They will range in price any where between $22 - $36 depending on the size and detail.
For those of you who have not seen my Old Batz I think they are worth a peek. I decided years ago to make little old men and women. It seemed to be the one department in the "folkart" world that was pretty much ignored. I wanted them to look like the sweet old ment and women you see in the retirement centers when you first walk in the door. They are usually waiting for dinner and it is only 2 pm. They are dressed to the 9's and are ready for their big outing. If it is only just to the dinning hall. blah blah blah i could go on forever...
So ... here is my first Old Batz I ever made and she is still to this day one of my favorites. Her name is Pearl.
I now have 4 more gals in the works!! This is kind of rude but here they are in the NUDE!!!!
Drum roll please ...... ........
Two of my fish are sailing around the freakin' WORLD!!!!!! Can you believe it!!!!
My dear friend Diana and her husband Bill are calling it quits....busting out of town...getting the hell out of here!!!! They sold there business kissed it all good bye and are setting out on the journey of a life time. They have a vessel docked and waiting for them. They bolt out of Denver at the end of this month. I am in awe of their courage and balls. Diana felt she needed two fo my dumb ass fish to join them on their journey. Thus ... Carl and Zephyr (named after the boat) will set sail with Diana and Bill later this month.
Go figure...they didn't ask me to come. Oh well ... I'd drink all of their wine and puke all over the side of the boat if not in the cabin.
They have a blog and will be keeping track of their travels. Here is a link to their blog. Diana and Bills' Great Adventure!!
Diana and Bill ... safe sails and keep in touch. I hope Carl and Zephyr behave!!
xxxooo jennifer
Well ... today is just a shitty ass, rat bastard kind of day. My meds just decided to not work the past 48 hours. I now hold the world record for staring into space over 24 hours straight. HSN and QVC shopping channels are now my favorite programing. Thank god I have not ordered anything yet. Last time I did that was when I was pregnant. I almost bought this eye cream system. It was for dark circles, lines and puffy eyes. I have all three. For some reason I held back. Maybe I was just too lazy to get up and get my credit card. hum ... must go now. Commercial is over I am dying to see what is for sale next ... i have no photos to share at this time.
