Valentines: Painting My Little Heart Out!

It's funny that hearts seem to keep blooming in my artwork. Perhaps there is a little love in the air this February? Love of painting that is! I've had such a wonderful time taking Mindy Lacefield's True Free Spirit online workshop and the February project was such a blast!

Quirky Girl Collage was the theme and torn up magazine pages were the basis of this mixed media exercise.

Cute little elements added a whimsical touch, like the bunny. I tried to make him look like a little ragamuffin of a stuffed toy. Kind of floppy and cute.

Her head turned out... well... a little more gigantic than I realized (until I was finished!). But I did mention the theme was "quirky" right?

I really enjoyed the process of creating this mixed media collage... (click here for a short video)... it was fun and relaxing! Something I love about making this kind of art. Art from the heart should be fun.

A Valentine Giveaway...

Just my way of saying how much I appreciate all of you, my lovely blog followers! I'm giving away this Valentine Garden Fairy Doll — handmade with love by me! Dyed with shades of cranberry and eggplant, this totally bendable doll is finished with silk flower fashions, vintage buttons, beads, baubles and an embroidered heart. Straight from my garden of imagination to one lucky winner.

Simply leave a comment telling me what you love about Valentine's Day. It can as simple as "those conversation heart thingies" to the more warmhearted "spending time with friends and loved ones." You have until midnight this Sunday, February 6th. I'll choose a winner and announce it in a blog post Monday, February 7th!

P.S. This giveaway is open to everyone on the planet! Good luck!

Love Always,
Michelle xoxox