JoAnnA's Art Journal

A Warm Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone here in the US.  We are in So. California and it feels like summer here.  Hot and very dry.  I don't do well with this weather at all, especially this time of year.  I can't believe two mornings ago I had to scrape ice off my windshield at home. 

We have so much to be thankful for.

Yesterday we went to downtown Riverside to the old mission.  It really was beautiful how they have renovated the area.  We picked up Tony (Anthony), Ron's son, and had a very nice day with him.  He looked well.  He is such a good looking kid. 

 
The mission had animated characters everywhere.  Would love to go to the Festival of Lights tomorrow night.  I'm sure if is beautiful.

 
Love this little guy sitting on the fence of the balcony.

Last night I had my hair done.  I feel like a new person.  It has been over two years since I had someone other than myself cut and color my hair.  I was really looking ragged.  

Blessings to all! 
 
 
 

Secret Sundays

Seth Apter , creator of The Pulse, has invited artists once again in a collaboration -  his fourth addition.  Part of this includes "secret sunday". That started yesterday and there are some great tips.  Check it out.   

I am so happy that I'm able to participate in this project.  Read more about it on Seth's blog.

Fairies Live in Shoes Too!

A few dolls listed in my Etsy Shop today.  I found another antique tin doll head too.  I love those and wish I could find a ton of them.  They can get very pricey. 

Attitude - Angel

Celebrate - Shoe Fairy

 

 

Dear God...Saying her night time prayers

Willow needs JOY!

 

I'm in love with this little doll I've created.  I've named her Willow.  If I could change my name, that is what I would want to be called. Can I?  I love her wings.  Can you tell what they are?  I have used paper clay on this doll and really like how it turned out.  I'm having a really hard time letting her go.

 

This is Joy!

Joy lives in a shoe.  Wish I could too!

 

 

I just adore her.  I can hold her in my hand - she talks to me. 

I have a few dolls I will be listing on Etsy later today.  Just wanted to share these creations with you.

Please note:  I have removed my other blog "Homestead".  The more I live , the more I want to keep my life  private.  I desire life to be calmer - without the judgment of others. Peace please! 

I live on the edge these days with the stress of loosing our home and being the only one working.  The pressure feels unbearable at times.  On top of this,  there are other dealings that are not pleasant.  Decisions made regarding Ron's son, I don't need to take the brunt of that.   I don't need emails from his X-family members.  Don't want them reading my personal life either.  I am broken enough already!!

I so need my mom right now. I miss her so much.  She would have understood and given me words of wisdom.  I'm trying hard to hear what she would say to me today.

Cheers!

Willow :)

A Few Announcements

Hi All!  You may have noticed that I am accepting ads on my blog and on my Ning Site where I have online workshops.  Arts in RI, my newest sponsor, is offering MY BLOG readers 20% off on all their wonderful items.  Use the code word Mosshillstudio when checking out on Etsy.

Carol of  Lodestar Wovens is my friend and offers some beautiful woven scarfs.  I have one and I love it.  Check out this shop for some wonderful artsy gifts from many other artists too.

ADVERTISING

If you are interested in advertising on my blog, let me know.  I am offering three months for $15.00 (that is ONLY $5.00 a month) or lock in for a year at $40.00.  You can pick one site, or both.  Prices are per site.

I get an average of 11,000 page views per month on my blog here.    In February 2010, it will be five years since I've had this blog and have had almost 450,000 total views.   What a wonderful world it has opened up for me.  I can't imagine life without all the wonderful connections I've made through it.

KC WILLIS IS AT IT AGAIN!!

 

I LOVE this Flag that my friend makes and would love to have it hanging in my home. There is that possibility and if you love it too - you could win this. 

I wrote about KC's new online video workshop, "Marketing Mindset" recently, well, she is now offering a really great deal - ONLY $144.00 (this price won't last long).

Go to KC's Blog and read all about the flag giveaway and or check out her newest workshop - Marketing Mindset that could help change the course you are on with your art.  KC has so much knowledge to share with all of us.

REMNANTS OF OLDE

Kerin, another friend of mine, is offering  MECHANICAL Paper Doll Ornaments - Flying Angel Tutorial - for only $15.00.  What great Christmas Cards these would make.  They would be adorable on the tree or just flying around your art studio. 

Thank you my friends for offering such wonderful things to the blog world.  

Ron's Creations

My dear Ron started crocheting recently.  He taught himself from the internet.  His first creation is the little tiny blue hat.  Second is the white wool hat on the doll and tonight he finished one for me.  Each one got a little bigger.  I will wear mine proudly.  From building our home to crocheting hats - what a guy! (smiling)

This seems to be really good therapy for him as he recovers from his surgeries.  The other day I bought a crocheted scarf from a local for $12.00.  We picked up some of the same yarn for Ron to use.  We called this scarf his inspirational peace.  Well, after an hour or so of trying to duplicate the scarf, Ron asked me why does she only sell those for $12.00. He is getting a real appreciation of creating hand-made items and the time it takes.

We will be working on a new video workshop this weekend - creating scarves the easier and quicker way (my style).  They make great Christmas gifts, so stay tuned.  I will announce it here, of course.

Happy Friday!

24 HOUR SALE

 

SALE IS OVER - Thank you!

For the next 24 hours, anything in my ETSY Shop is 50% OFF - I'm giving it away  - as my thanksgiving offering. Starting today  11/19/09 at 4:45 PM PST and ends 11/20/09.  Prices are temporarily marked down until the sale is over.

Oh, and here is a free image of a darling boy I offer to ya all.  He must have been from a poor family.  Look at how tattered his clothes are.

  Thinking of Tony and soon we will be off to So. Calif. to see him.

My Etsy Shop

xoxoxo JoAnnA

A Little Flower Fairy Art Doll

I can't believe she took me most of the day to create.  I love assembling with encaustic - think I've said that before.  I use a high amount of resin in my beeswax.  It is very very sticky.  It is an amazing glue.  I have been wanting to list some in my Etsy Shop for sale.  Anyone interested in buying it by the pound?

Anyway, this little fairy is offered in my Etsy Shop.  I think she would be a fun Christmas fairy - or you could keep her out all year long.  She will listen to your wishes.

I was so thrilled that my Tattered Rag Angels have already flown away today.  I am so glad I kept one.  I felt sad that they were leaving so soon, but happy they found new homes.  Ron laughs at me when I react to my dolls.  I'm sure I amuse him.

Tattered Angels and Fairy Rag Art Dolls

I've had a lot of fun creating these dolls.  One of them I must keep for inspiration, one is a gift and the other three are in my Etsy Shop.

I have never had these tin doll heads before.  I really love them.  They are quite lightweight.   Here are a few shots of my angels.  I think they would be great on top of the Christmas tree.  They love to fly too!  I hung them off my pot rack and they really looked great there.

These are the tin heads

 

I love making their arms a bit long so they can give good hugs.  I also enjoy mixing up doll parts.  Making dolls is really my favorite thing to do.

Love to all!

JoAnnA

Altered ART Bottle Mania

Offered in My Etsy Shop. 

She is so wise - Shabby Wnged Angel Art Doll

 

I had so much fun creating this little angel today.  She is shabby, but her lace skirt is to die for.  Offered in my Etsy Shop.

Fiber ART

I am in love with this little dress.  The fiber and lace is just so delicate.  I had so much fun embellishing it.  Listed in my Etsy Shop.

 

I love the little antique booty filled with little flowers that I made with beautiful antique lace.  Something about delicate fine fabrics and lace really tickle me pink.

Here are some small fiber collages I also created, also in my Etsy Shop.

Click on photo to enlarge.

Thank you everyone for the happy anniversary wishes.  Ron and I had a nice quiet day together.

For Sickness and Health - Richer or Poorer - 19 YEARS!

Today, Ron and I celebrate nineteen years of marriage.  I made these funky rag dolls representing "us". 

Ron has gone through two brain surgeries this year - total of FOUR now since we have been married.  Three years ago this month I had my mastectomy for Breast Cancer and then that following February, started chemo.

WE ARE SURVIVORS!!!  With all the trials Ron and I have had to endure - still in them - we have survived our marriage too!

Believing that our faith and love for God keeps us going.  Through knowledge of the Holy Scriptures and having a personal relationship in Jesus, we have been able to constantly forgive each other and grow deeper in love.  When those times come where we want to give up, it is our convictions that prevent that from happening.   Plus, we have "history" together now. 

Happy 19th Anniversary to US!!

I love you Ron - forever! 

I'm Turning Red!

Yes, I'm thinking Christmas.  It is next month already!  Though these creations are not "Christmas Themed", they still have the flavor.  Offered in my Etsy Shop. 

Much is on my heart right now.  Think I'll post in the Pierotti Homestead Blog.

The Summer Breeze Collection

As winter is approaching, I'm still lingering with a summer mindset. I am creating a new line of bottles (for wholesale and retail) - my first - The SUMMER BREEZE Collection. 

Listed in my Etsy Shop.

 

Ocean Air

 

AT THE BEACH

 
 quotes

 
As those long cold winter nights are soon to be here, let these bottles remind you that summer will be faithful to return. 

Happy Weekend Everyone!