so there is a rule in our house.. that on your birthday.. you get to do whatever you want that day (as long as its within reason of course lol.. and doesn't harm another person! lol (or yourself.. okay.. you know what i mean!! Lol)
well today happens to be my 38th birthday.. holy crap. That sounds old coming out of my mouth. I feel like I am not a day over 21 (except I weight more and look a lot older).. but I FEEL that young. actually I think I enjoy life MORE now than I did when I was 21.. I know I do. It's awesome how time and age and life, and trials and happiness and heartaches and amazing experiences.. can change you and shape you and mold you! I wouldn't give any of it up.. and I have to say.. and say this HONESTLY.. today is my best birthday ever... why? Because Today.. and right now.. and at this time. I feel SO at peace and full of happiness with my life. With my relationship with my children, my friends, my Family.. My heavenly Father.. and the most important one.. my husband! can I tell you how much I love THIS MAN??? holy cow I love him. Truly the most kind, loving, forgiving soul. This year has been one full of many ups and downs.. but it's been truly a blessing how its all ended up. I am in awe.
SO today is a wonderful day just because it is!
Okay.. sorry got sidetracked.. so on our birthdays.. the rule is you get to spend the day doing whatever you want! lol.. I always tell my kids and friends and family..
"its your birthday.. do what you want, eat what you want and be what you want today!" its YOUR Day!
so of course I am taking my own rule to heart! lol?? why not right?
So lately I have been sketching these girls.. She art girls.. some with faces, some without..kinda different.. indians, old world, ethereal.. different kinds. And so today I am finally going to take the time to paint some of them! I think I might start one or two.. probably one finish any of them.. but I cant wait!! I wanted to show you a peak of some of them.. these are just scanned in from my sketchbook..
this is my favorite as far as hair goes..
I call her "she had courage"
I am really into Indian/tribal inspired things right now. I find myself buying them for my home, for my studio.. jewelry (chevron earrings, arrow ring.. antler necklace... I love Indians because they remind me of strength, family, honor, commitment, to be still and quiet and listen.
Another word that describes them is Courage.
I have also recently went through something that took a lot of COURAGE.. and I hadn't really thought of that about myself for a long time.. until a dear friend of mine.. Chrissy.. said to me one day a couple of weeks ago.. "you are courage" and I just stick with me.. I have decided it's my new word.. for 2013.. and I think we will just start it now.. :) I love my trues!
Next girl.. she is also indian.. but a little more simple.
She is called... .She was true
I just love how she looks like she is strong and steadfast.. how she has a cloak around her neck. She is humble and simple.. but she is TRUE!!
The next one.. is inspired by a movie i recently saw.... on tv. Gladiator.. I Love the girl/sister in that movie..
I haven't named her yet.. haven't decided what role to give her.
I don't know if you remember that movie.. but the girl that is the Gladiators love interest.. wants to badly to help him. She knows he is good.. and yet she is stuck in a position because her brother is the king and he is a wicked person. She kinda goes through this good bad thing and struggles with what everyone else thinks is right and what she KNOWS in her heart is rights.. shes gonna be a fun one to paint. Lots of emotions behind her..
This next girl.. she is just super fun. I saw picture on pinterest recently and I fell in love with her hair. reminded me of I love Lucy for some reason? ..
She was vibrant and full of life"
really is there anything else to say? She just exudes life! She is bright and colorful.. I think I need to do her with her lips turned up a bit.. and a twinkle in her eye.. a calm lovely smile on her face.. that's for sure!
This last one.. as far as faces goes.. IS MY FAVORITE!!! I love her expression and how she turned out.. and she is truly SO simple.
Her eyes are so warm and loving and inviting.. and her smile is just so that she really invites you in. She is open yet she has something mysterious about her.. She is BEAUTIFUL yet she is truly so simple. Simple cotton dress, hair simply done. I think maybe even leaving the earrings off might be perfect for her too. I dont know what her name is yet.. but It will come..
anyhow.. that's what I am doing today.. partly doing today! lol
My dear friend Margie.. came from Utah and is taking me out to lunch today and coming to see my new studio which is ALMOST FINISHED! like early next week will be done! (and oh my heck yes I can't wait to share pictures!!)
My other freaking amazing friend Meredith.. wanted to take me to lunch too.. so we are going to try and work something out for later..
Then this afternoon we have a church party to get ready for.. we are doing a trunk or treat for the kids.. and the young women are in charge of most of it.. so Allie and I are going to go over and help set that up. After that is over.. Ben is taking me and the kids and going to Barnes and Noble! We are all just going to get our favorite cup of hot cocoa, italian soda.. or smoothie and hang out and read and enjoy books! I HEART barnes and noble! my favorite place ever. I spend way too much money in that store.. maybe that is what I should have asked for.. for my birthday! lol.. (at least I wouldn't feel so bad every time I buy a new stampington magazines.. dang those magazines.. they are addicting!)
so today is a good day. Wonderful day.
AND today ben told me.. NOT to plan anything from friday at noon to Saturday night.. because he has a surprise.. I said.. OKAY as long as we can go to Bradens Semi Final Football game friday night.. I am GAME! lol (of course I wouldn't miss that.. even for a birthday surprise.. luckily ben had already planned that in)
I wanted to also thank all of you.. SO truly wonderful and feel blessed to have you all in my life! I feel very full today.. of love and gratitude.. thank you all..
happy tuesday!
Happy, Happy Birthday, Christy!! I love your new girls and all that they represent!! Hope you have much fun with your girlfriends and enjoy your special day! And, I love that Ben has something planned for later in the week...I truly believe a birthday is to be celebrated AT LEAST the whole week {if not longer!}!! And, be sure to have a CUPCAKE at some point...it's a b'day must!! :) Big hugs to you ~ may this b'day year be filled with many blessings!
Posted by: Ann-Margaret | October 30, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Happy BIRTHDAY!
Posted by: froebelsternchen | October 30, 2012 at 11:39 AM
LOVE The girls! I'm feeling a need for a weekend of crafting with my daughter, we love making she-art together and it really gives me a picture into her 11 year old brain that is surrounded by sassy, diva, TUDE. That sweet side is in there :)
Happiest of Happy Birthdays and I hope your surprise is super awesome!
Posted by: Kim Woods | October 30, 2012 at 11:49 AM
Happy bday!! I met you in Puerto Rico and you don't look a day over 21! (I'm also 38...). Like very much your Indian theme and reminds me and inspires me to do something like that. Our ancestors here in PR are a mixture of Spaniards, Africans, and Indians (wrongly named, suppose to be Araucans), so I am thinking of making 4 girls, one of each and one like me, the result of the mix.
Hope you have a great day with your family and friends, you should keep celebrating the whole week and God bless you and your fabulous art. You have been an inspiration for me... MAny blessing for you and your beautiful family.
Posted by: Maritza I. Lamenza | October 30, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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Posted by: Julie | October 30, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is as amazing as you are. I love the new girls too. You simply inspire me so much. I hope one day you will understand just how wonderfully God has blessed you with not only talent but a wonderful family and friends you have. I am sure you are an awesome friend to have such awesome friends. Have a wonderful day! Love ya girl! Stay True To You!
Posted by: Deb Wilkins | October 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM
absolutely awesome! yes you are :) happy birthday brave girl! i hope today brings you all the happiness you deserve. bless you and your family. enjoy...
Posted by: kay burnett | October 30, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Happy Birthday Christy ! I love birthdays, they are just so cool. It's the one day I just let myself feel special. I'll be 48 (yikes) on Nov 10th and I'm starting to remind everyone already .. LOL Have a fantastic day .. can't wait to see your new studio
Posted by: Cim Allen | October 30, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Happy Birthday - mine was yesterday and I had a great day too. Wait 'till you are in your 50's like me and still trying new things (like your classes), Grandchildren to enjoy and less concern what other's think.
Posted by: terryk | October 30, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Happy Birthday! I'm so glad you are enjoying your special day. Today is my grandson's sixth birthday. What a special day it is.
Posted by: Carol M | October 30, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Christy...I hope all your wishes come true! Enjoy your special day!!!! Love your drawings but then I love everything you do!
Posted by: Lisa Castillo | October 30, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Happy Birthday, dear lady....and may you be continually blessed!
Posted by: Dottie | October 30, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Happy Happy Birthday!!!! Love the girls, can't wait to start making my own!
Posted by: Cindy Roderique | October 30, 2012 at 01:01 PM
BEAUTIFUL artwork! i'm loving the feel :)
have a lovely, lovely BIRTHDAY!
xo juliette
Posted by: juliette crane | October 30, 2012 at 01:02 PM
Happy Birthday beautiful girl.
Posted by: Belinda Dworak | October 30, 2012 at 01:11 PM
Oh happy, happy day Christy. You've done more for me than you could ever know and I hope to one day tell you all about it!
Have ice cream for breakfast and extra icing on your cake precious girl.
P.S. In my family we call it our " birthday season". It lasts a month. Enjoy!
Posted by: Candy | October 30, 2012 at 01:22 PM
Happiest of birthdays to you Christy!! So glad you have the "do what you want on your birthday" rule....I do that as well. Love your new drawings, enjoy your trues and your family today. Love you!!!
Posted by: Erin | October 30, 2012 at 01:23 PM
Happy Birthday Christy!!!!
The girls are simply stunning. Christy, how about a new She Art class (maybe incorporating some of these girls)???? So long since you did your original She Art class. A new class would be the best this time round using your own Unity stamps and other products. Please say you'll think about it 😉
Posted by: Chantille | October 30, 2012 at 01:58 PM
Congratulations!
I hope your day and weekend will be great.
Love your girls, they are so cute. Can't wait to see them in paint. :)
Posted by: PyssligaSara | October 30, 2012 at 02:48 PM
Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing your beautiful drawings with us. They are all amazing! That last one reminds me of quiet "grace". She looks like she has a wisdom about her to show her quiet strength. There are those people you know, who are so graceful about stuff - take it all in stride and don't get worked up about stuff and support those that do in that quiet way. Wish I were one of those types! Ha! But I've known a couple of them. Rare gifts if you have one for a friend!
Posted by: Roxanne | October 30, 2012 at 03:06 PM
Happy birthday Christy....I hope you have as much joy and creativeness in your day as you bring to mine through your blog and your art.
Thank you
Jenni
Posted by: Jenni Jones | October 30, 2012 at 03:21 PM
Hope you have a wonderful birthday doing what you love. Loved all of your sketches, can't wait to see how you finish them up. I know they will be fabulous/
Posted by: Dolores | October 30, 2012 at 03:28 PM
Christy, Happy Birthday. Enjoy your special week.
Posted by: Lesley | October 30, 2012 at 03:59 PM
Happy Birthday from me too! I love reading your posts. This one especially made me smile. I like that you take time to be thankful for your life, and share it with all of us! It's a great reminder to me to be thankful!
Posted by: Christie R. | October 30, 2012 at 04:25 PM
Happy Birthday! I love the girls...I so want to make the "She Art Indian girl"...love it!
Posted by: Grandma Shelley | October 30, 2012 at 05:27 PM