I Love To Paint

Among other things that I do, I truly love to paint. I would love to have a small studio in which to play with my favorite passion but that will probably never happen. I can dream though and do!

I am by far anything but an artist, but I do enjoy doing my own thing. I could probably use some instruction but I like my primitive way of painting, it's who I am. Every once in awhile someone comes along and likes it too and surprisingly I've even sold some of my work.

I can't paint with an audience, can't stand someone watching over my shoulder, guess I'm sort of a closet painter! I can't paint something for another just because they like and want it, I have to like what I see or think up before I can do it. I usually spend some time thinking of a subject before finally putting paint to canvas, board or what ever material I happen to find to paint on. I've even painted on cardboard. When the urge arrives I use what ever is at hand. 

Lately I find myself wanting to do something again but I keep putting it off as I tend to loose myself in what ever and home and family can get put on the back burner. Not a good thing. Sometimes I even forget to eat, for once started, I don't want to put my brushes down. I wonder, are there any others out there that are as crazy as me??

If I have all that I need I tend to work fast, sometimes finishing in a day or two. If it takes longer then I wont be satisfied with what I've  done and wont consider it worth keeping and no one will know but me as it will be trashed quickly. That said I show you one of my favorites. Sadly the camera and lighting doesn't show the colors very well.

This close up show you how rough my work really is.

The subjects name was Carolinas Peyton, his picture was in a 1976 Readers Digest and after reading his story and learning his name I just had to try a painting from the photo. There were more things and a young boy in the photo but I chose only what I liked and put it in my picture.


 He is sitting on a stump by the well throwing corn out to the chickens from an old coffee can. The round object behind the well is a large saw that he used to cut the boards with which he built his home. He had a saying, "No man had his hand in his pocket.", meaning if he could not pay cash for what he wanted or needed he wasn't going to borrow from another. I like that.

Enough said, too much and you will be bored to death if not already! LOL!

Take care all and live each day fully.

Crochet Sweaters For My Toy Poodle

I've been crocheting on and off for years and now I have a new reason to do more. We have a toy poodle, Precious is her name. She was a rescue puppy brought to me by my oldest grandson as he knew I would never be able to say no once I saw the little sweetie. 

She has become my shadow around home and goes out shopping when it's a store that will allow her in. When in stores she is always in a pet backpack that actually hangs in the front. That way she isn't under foot of other shoppers. Got my pet backpack at Pet Smart and love it as does Precious.

When I'm cooking in kitchen, she will start dancing around to let me know she would like something to eat also. She gets so excited that her ears will start bouncing until it looks af if she might start flying any minute! She can be quite the clown! LOL!

I took her to be groomed last week and the groomer took off a little too much so her cut is a bit short for the winter. We weren't expecting this cold front that has come blowing in here in Texas to be anywhere like the forecasters predict, so I am making her some sweaters from patterns I found on line. Have to keep my girl nice and warm. So far these are the ones I have made for her. Here are the latest three I have made. I will post more as I get them made also.

  

I made puffed sleves on this butter yellow one, can't see them here but I will post a picture when she is sitting pretty again. Right now she is snoozing in her afgan on the settee much like she is here in my lap while I was at the computer! LOL!

 

I used the free pattern ( "Rosie's Doggy Sweater Free Pattern") from "Kristina's Krochet" at http://kristinaskrochet.50webs.com/rosiesdoggysweaterfreepattern.htm  It is a wonderful pattern and you can do so much with it to suit your taste. The pattern is also very easy and a fast do, which I like as my hands tend to swell if I have to work too long. I may be adding a few tiny flowers to the green and the butter yellow,just to make them prettier.

I thought about making the booties but not sure my little one would like walking in them!!?? I have to think more on that.

I have book marked many more patterns to do. I think it is so wonderful how others share patterns with us. Some day maybe I'll have one to share that is an original of my own!

Have a great day everyone, stay warm and "Happy Crocheting!