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!
Christy I just have to tell you how much I am loving your art lately and seeing the progress and changes and how you are evolving! I am going through this myself...the techniques I've learned from you, Mindy & Junelle....I'm working on finding my way. Really enjoyed this post today and your girl - both painted and sketched is wonderful! Are you taking Mindy's new True Free Spirit class? I signed up but haven't painted yet...HUGS!
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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: earl | January 29, 2013 at 12:50 AM
Happy birthday! Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful pictures and we. They are amazing! The last one reminds me of quiet "grace". She looks like she has a wise about her to give her quiet strength. There are those who you know, they are so graceful about things -- take it all in stride forward, don't exciting things and support those in this quiet way. I want to be one of the type! Ha! But I know one of the pair. If you have a rare gift for friends!
Posted by: cheap football jerseys | December 13, 2012 at 08:25 PM
Happy Birthday Christy. Mine was on the 28th. I should have known you were another talented scorpio. I love everything you do.
Love the new indian girls too. Your birthday sounds splendid. I love to read too. I recently published my first novel on Amazon Kindle. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00943I95W
I'd love it if you checked it out. Do Over by Virginia Bailey
Thanks for all you do.
Posted by: Virginia | November 05, 2012 at 07:25 PM
Happy birthday to someone who helped to free me. I knew I loved being creative but never had confidence in myself to think I could do anything that others would appreciate. I see myself in so many aspects of your personality and I liked you, so somehow that translated to "huh, I guess I am a good and worthy gal, cause I think and see goodness in christy and we are a lot alike" So you have been a gift I have given myself. Your classes and supplies are my way of taking care of myself. So thank you and I am glad to have had the pleasure of learning from you, both in art ideas and life skills and acceptance of myself and actually some freedom to like myself. That is a huge blessing. So Happy birthday and keep up all your awesome goodness and keep spreading the love and acceptance of self and others:))
Posted by: Sarah Lejeune | November 03, 2012 at 04:46 PM
Happy Birthday !!!!
love this girl
Posted by: domy07 | November 02, 2012 at 06:15 AM
Great birthday rule!! Soooo since today is MY birthday I will do likewise!! I am (drumroll, please) 64!! (So I kind of do what I please most of the time.) Tomorrow I will party with my play group BFF's which will be fabulous fun!! We will make art together and have a movie! Love, love, LOVE your gals!! And you, and Junelle!! Big thank you for all that you do!
Posted by: Marysu | October 31, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Happy birthday! I love these girls, they are different and so full of strength. Hugs, cassie
Posted by: Cassie Tarr | October 31, 2012 at 02:03 PM
Beautiful girls! I always enjoy reading your posts! seems like youre having loads of fun!
happy birthday!
Duaa
Posted by: Duaa | October 31, 2012 at 09:15 AM
Happy birthday. Love your new girls!
Posted by: Kristina | October 31, 2012 at 06:02 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Posted by: kelli | October 30, 2012 at 10:16 PM
Well Happy Birthday to YOU! I had to stop and leave a comment that I just found your blog through some Google searches as I was looking at mixed media art and She Girls. Your art is amazing and your tutorials are fabulous!! I gave you a little shout-out on my blog today - with my very first attempt at mixed media and she girls (of a sort). Thanks so much for the inspiration! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | October 30, 2012 at 08:31 PM
A very Happy Birthday, i also took today off and just did what i wanted. it's really nice to do that once in a while, love the She girls, i think my fav is the first one. it resonates with me, love and blessings, Laurie
Posted by: Laurie Sherwin | October 30, 2012 at 07:59 PM
Happy Birthday Christy!!!
The sketches are stunning :-) Beautiful work
Posted by: Ulyth | October 30, 2012 at 07:44 PM
Happy, happy, happy birthday, Christy -- and many many more. May it be the best year yet!
PS - that first girl is my favorite, but they all ROCK It!
Posted by: Kelly W. | October 30, 2012 at 07:09 PM
Happy Birthday, Christy! You deserve a wonderful day for all the joy you bring with your art and classes and sweet personality!
Posted by: Joanie | October 30, 2012 at 06:49 PM
Happy Happy Birthday dear Christy!! I hope your day was as amazing as your talent & art:)
Posted by: Leah C | October 30, 2012 at 06:39 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIRSTY!! What a fun filled day you have planned, when are you going to find time to paint these cute girls??? Enjoy every minute of today, you deserve to be spoiled!! Loved eveything about this post! Those new girls are sooooo amzing and fun and sweet. I could see a SHE ART 3 class coming for them, HINT HINT!!!
Lots of love and hugs today and can't wait to hear what the surprise is!!
Posted by: dawn | October 30, 2012 at 06:19 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
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