What I've been up to...

Howdy, friends. I know, I have been a bad blogger. Just a little update on what's going on...

Paint Update

FINALLLLLLLLYYYY!

My paint and brushes are hitting the stores!! Woo hooo! The fabulous Ben sent me the pic above after he set up the goods in Art From the Heart in Harrogate, UK. I've also seen them trickle in to many stores here in the USA. Ask for them at your local store, they're shipping NOW.

Book 2

The publication date for second book, Art Journal Courage, has been moved UP to the end of October. This is super exciting because it ensures the book will be in the store by the holidays. The change in deadline caused a ripple effect for everyone, though, as we scramble to adjust to the new timeline. I have an author review sitting on my table right now as we speak. You can preorder the book now:

 

 

 And don't forget about my first book:

 

Take a Class With Me in Australia

I've been traveling and teaching a lot, but not doing very many journal pages for ME. I need to fit that in somehow, and soon. I'll be in Australia next, at Pages2Scrap in Tuggerah! Check out my teaching schedule for the link, and come and take a class with me.

The Dyan Escapades

The last couple of days have been absolutely WONDERFUL because I've been able to laugh and recharge with the awesome and incomparable Dyan Reaveley.  We've shopped, lunched, and even made awesome progress on a bunch of work that we had to do. Still working today, in fact! We have some plans in the works that we are both excited about...great things are to come.

My Fella

Some of you know that my middle son has been struggling with health issues for a couple of years, starting with some weird parasites he picked up in Peru. This month we finally got some answers (I love Phoenix Children's Hospital) and he is already starting to feel better. Such a blessing. So grateful. That has taken a lot of my emotional energy and extra time, hence the bad blogging. Hope to do better in the coming months.

Is There Any Art?

I do have some pages to share that I've done in classes...need to get them photographed. It's on the to-do list!! 

Now, let's go make some art!!!

 

 

Comments

[Deanna]

fantastic!! so excited for all the Wonderful things coming--and especially your new book! we'll be ordering a ton for the store! Can't wait for your visit next month!!

[Nolwenn]

So happy your son is finally feeling better. And that you got answers about what is going on.

Can't wait to have your paint available at Clipper Street. I may try to come by next month while you're there just to say a quick hello to you ;)

Take care.

[Sandra]

Excited for your 2nd book release....love the title :-)
Glad you've turned a corner with fella number 2's health - there's nothing worse than watching a beloved go through it and feeling helpless :-( I can just imagine the shenanigans with you and Dy! Glad you enjoyed some down time whilst also getting some work done....ha, that's a bit of a paradox!
Big hugeroonies special lady ❤️ Xxx

[Barbara Albrecht]

So glad Fella #2 is on the mend!!! I can't wait to get my grubby hands on your new book!!! And last but certainly NOT least...can't wait to see what you and the Fabulous Dy have in mind for all of us!!!

[jenn shurkus]

beautiful page :) love your paints!!! safe travels :)

[Dara Lynn]

Absolutely wonderful news to hear your son's medical issues are resolving! Your line just hit our OKC store this week! I know there will be some major shopping in the very near future! Would love to see you back in Oklahoma City this year if you can make it! Enjoy that precious BFF this week and look forward to more shennanigan pics!!!

[Helen]

So glad things are starting to improve for you son, it must have been a huge worry for you all... Look forward to seeing some great art really soon, lol!! if the new book is as good as the first one, it will be fabulous, so will be pre-ordering it soon!

[Renee Zarate]

I'm so glad your son is feeling better! That is a tough thing to go through. I'm on the look out for your paints.

[Sue W.]

So glad Fella 2 is finally seeing some relief. Smooches to you and Dyan!

[Ali gitt]

Love the girls. Completely awesome. And even moreso is hearing your son is feeling better.

[Marianne Mishima]

So excited to try your new products. They look fabulous. I'm still working my way through your book and I getting ideas about how I'd like to use the paints especially. Love it.