Summerween

I am trying to have some summer fun. I am just embracing what is close to home at the moment. 

How are you all doing? It's been very hot here so I don't go out much in the heat as it makes me a very moody person. lol 

Linking up with Friday Face Off  Hosted by the lovely and talented Nicole.

 Linking up with the lovely and talented Gillena  for Art For Fun Friday. 

Even though it is Saturday today I wanted to join in and share the love. 

On Monday went to the local Library.

These are the two Library books that I took out and I absolutely loved "Pumpkin Heads" by Faith Erin Hicks. I actually really enjoy graphic novels, they are so fun to read. 

Went out to a cafe and had a sandwich, salad and coffee and paid too much for this by the way. 

Prices are very high at the moment. I rarely go out to eat. 

I brought my Leuchtturm1917 with me and did some journaling. 

I love the Luminous Edition. 

So bright and bold and a happy colour. 

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I had to decorate my journal with stickers. 

I love stickers. 

New Artwork and a New Art IG Account

I used gouache paints.

My husband bought me a Blind Box of POP MART Nyota Where Moments Meet Series Plush Doll and I got the ARTIST! :) I think that is serendipity. 

I am trying to enjoy little moments and pretend I am on vacation mode. lol

I bought two books on Monday. I'm very into Summerween at the moment.

"How to Survive a Horror Movie" and "Tastes Like Candy" and  "Welcome Fear City" which I purchased last year. 

Before the heat wave I sat outside. 

Journaling daily on a regular notebook. 

Not a fan of this one and can't wait to finish this notebook. 

Paper matters and this journal is not my favourite. 

Thank you so much for visiting and reading my blog!

I haven't vlogged this month yet but maybe I will make a fun "Summerween" vlog.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mega-Rare Not Bummer Summer Dare Poster FREE

 

Happy July! 

Do you make to-do lists? It's already July and I have not made a summer to-do list. Or maybe I have but I have been so busy in "mommy mode" that I haven't  noticed. lol 

I will be honest, my list is more list of ideas. My list is more of what I would like to do in the summer but life takes over and does what IT wants. lol

Seriously it's been like that for a long time.

 But I did watch my favourite summer movie. Yes I know it's for kids but I am a kid at heart. So I love watching the Judy Moody film and wanted to make a digital version of her poster. I made it on CANVA.  printed this out and will put it in my journal or on my bulletin board. 

Feel free to print it out for yourself too! Have some fun!

Judy Moody's Mega Rare Not Bummer Summer Dare

I truly hope you have a Mega-Rare Not Bummer Summer! :) 

Summer Flowers All Around Me

Happy Friday my friends! Hope you are all having a lovely summer. June is lovely here in Ontario. 

I am linking up with Nicole's Friday Face Off and Gillena's Art For Fun Friday.

This is Mr. Auggie looking at the camera.

We have a bunny in the yard.

Flowers on my morning walk.

My husband sends me sky photos from work. I love them. 

More Flowers on my walk.

Have a lovely Friday my friends. 

Thank you so much for all your comments and love. 

God Bless you all!

My June Vlog

Thank you!

 

Hello June! Art And Nature

 Hello friends! Happy June! The nice weather has arrived and I've made a few art shorts and a couple of youtube videos. I am happy and excited for summer but just as long as the weather stays in the 20's

I've been having challenging days since I turned 50. Not going to lie. I am feeling a bit lost in the direction of my creative creations. Not sure where, what, how and why. LOL Hopefully I can express my self through my art.

Joining in with Friday Face Off hosted by the talented Nicole and Art For Fun Friday hosted by the talented Gillena. 

May 24th was my 23rd wedding anniversary and hubby bought me flowers and also a lovely patio set where I can sit and read outdoors.

I am truly grateful.

I've been enjoying my morning walks and managed to get my nails done. They do look pretty but how on earth do people work with long nails? I am not getting them done again. lol 

I hope you are having a lovely June and I hope you are staying creative. 

Some recent films that I watched and love:

Uptown Girls

Amelie

Agneta

I truly wish you the very best in June!

Thank you so much if you are reading this and thank you for your comments.

Love and hugs

Maria

Youtube Vlogs

Happy 50th Birthday to Me!

Happy 50th Birthday to Me! My Birthday is tomorrow. 🎈 I am grateful for 50 years of life. The good, the bad and the ugly, it's all a gift from God. I've been through a lot in my life and I am so grateful for everything. I look forward to more amazing years! 🎂

I haven't been on here since March. I do apologize. I've been very busy with life stuff, mom stuff and housekeeping stuff.  I have not picked up my paints or brushes. 

 I have been working on what I studied long time ago and trying to get back into that. Just giving acting another chance. Not sure how it will work out but I want to give it a try. I don't want to give up on dreams. I landed a wonderful agent and I got pictures taken for my acting. I love acting a lot so I am going for it. I am very excited!

Linking up with FFO. Friday Face Off. Here is my portrait in one of the actor headshots.  I have a variety of looks and the photographer is fantastic! This is a low resolution of one of the headshots.

I've had a few doctor appointments. I still have a few more to go to. Not fun and very stressful but whatever. I just keep going and staying strong. I also have been walking and working out and I love it so much. I got into a routine and really enjoy it. I've been cooking a bit more and love making Greek food a lot. Feeling very emotional about tomorrow. So many feelings and emotions! I have family coming over for a bbq tomorrow. Hopefully all goes well. 

So that is all I have to share with you today. I truly hope you are all well. I am grateful for all of you and thank you for your comments and support. Have a lovely rest of the month and much love, peace and good health. 

🩷I will be back soon with more artwork. Hopefully the spring weather will spark my creativity. 🩷

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Thank you and again Happy Birthday to me for tomorrow! :) 

Thank you Leuchtturm1917 for the lovely Notebook, pen and pen loop!

Thank you so much,

Maria

Painting on big canvas, Art Class & Friday Face Off!

Happy Friday my lovely friends! Right now we have a snow storm! 

Crazy weather here in Ontario.

Last week I painted on big canvases.

This week I went on a solo artist date. It was a lot of fun. You can read more about it here: T Stands for Solo Artist Date And Sketchbook Fun

The next day I went to an art class and had more fun.

I also worked on a portrait with pen. 

This is for Friday Face Off  hosted by the lovely Nicole. 

 I managed to put together a vlog of the Solo Art Date!

New Vlog!

Thank you so much for watching, thank you for the comments! 

Have a wonderful Friday and have a lovely weekend.

Maria