art in the works >> floral sketchy-ness

I sketched this out the other day. I can't wait to get started on my floral paintings. First, I have a typography print or two to get finished.

I am a sloppy sketcher (maybe using the word "abstract" would be more flattering...), but that's why I like it. If I think too much it feels less "me" and my art comes out completely different than how I pictured it would in my head. And I like what's in my head. I have learned that a quick sketch first and a careful paint job later is the trick.

Today is 100% painting day. Nora and I will whip out the supplies, roll-up our sleeves, and paint for hours. Byron will visit for a few strokes of Crayola watercolor goodness and then return to his beloved cars.

It's a happy life when we are all creating.

 

new shop coming soon

Things are brewing over here in the art department. I am opening up shop online in a few weeks and am working hard to get things ready.

I have tried my hand at many small (and I mean small) businesses in the past. They have all been fun and ran their course but it's exhausting being a mother with a handful of little businesses here and there. I am ready for commitment. Something bigger. Something I can pour my heart into.

When the idea struck me to put my art skills to good use and sell prints online it felt amazing. Unfortunately I realized this was a solution to a lot of problems during the first trimester of my current pregnancy. So I spent a lot of time on the couch feeling on the verge of barf-town distracting myself with my dreams of GladHeart Art and GladHeart the blog. I have so many notes and doodles since I really could do nothing else.

My absolute favorite part of this new adventure is that my kids get to take it with me. Front and center. They paint with me and it's has made our home so happy. We open the windows, pull out the paint and let it fly. I love that I am teaching my kids to be artistic and they are eating it up! Some serious bonding moments.