My niece is a BIG fan of turtles...I found a tin sea turtle wall sculpture at Pier One....When I started it was just plain tin...old looking and weathered....Using several colors of metallic paint I transformed it into a sea turtle with life....I originally thought that she could put this out by her pool...but she loves it so much she has decided to place it on the bathroom wall....I had a great deal of fun...reminds me of the turtle from FINDING NEMO!!
These pictures are of a commissioned step stool that I just finished for delivery!! Adorable little Imani (her name means FAITH) won't use this for several years...It has a Kwanzaa theme....just right to celebrate the birth
My sister and I collaborated on the making of this tote bag! I wanted to be able to carry a mandala affirmation with me at all times...a reminder of sorts...(From the Inside Out) but I do not sew!! I am fortunate to have a sister that does however...(we each have our talents!!) So, I painted my affirmation...and my sister made it into a tote bag!! I am loving this....and think that it just might be some of the finest work the two of us have done together...So in this case TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE!!
I have the extreme honor of gracing the pages of both of these publications from Stampington in the November issues. I have 2 separate pieces in Altered Couture...a jean jacket and a how to give your shoes a new soul article. In Art Doll Quarterly I have canvas Santa's that I have been making as gifts now for years. Once again I am ever so happy to share my art with all...
Now I am off to create some more...I think these just might be Christmas presents....
These are some GIRLS I have been working on....I am taking an online class with the FABULOUS and GENEROUS Suzi Blu...If you have ever wanted to learn how to make the faces she is so FAMOUS for...it is well worth the small amount she charges!! Anyhow, these girls are made out of canvas and then pieced together like a paper doll....There is more to come as they are not done playing with my MUSE yet!!! I will post them when they are complete..but wanted to show you what I have been UP TO!! This summer has been a bit different for me...I have been traveling every month so that has taken creative time in a different direction...and I am dealing with some home issues that need my attention....but I am creating...I am following my bliss...I just finished an online class with the wonderful Judith Cornell about mandala healing (which is another of my passions) So, today...I wish you all pretty girls and happy days!!
Today we are celebrating my great nieces' birthday...She is 11 years old...Now...I just refuse to buy any Hanna Montana things...Nope...won't do it!!!...So I found this jean jacket and painted this fun colorful back panel in the Laurel Burch style....I had great FUN...and hopefully my great niece will see how much fun it is to wear something made with her in mind....I put her first and last initial on the jacket....
I just finished this piece which is done on a 6 by 6 deep canvas...The bird was painted on 140 weight watercolor paper and then cut out and adhered to the canvas ...sticks and twigs from outside and then the nest was made out of different fibers...with words that hang from the branch...DREAM...INSPIRE...LOVE....BELIEVE...HOPE...WISDOM...WISH...MEMORIES...
This publication comes out once a year and has many really wonderful art filled pages of things that you can make for your home or give as a gift. I have the great privilege of being within the pages of this publication which hits news stands in August for the clocks that I make. The blue clock is made out of a paper mache box...and the angel is from a wooden clock template. Great to have...great to give...easy to make!!
I just received my copy of the Autumn 2008 issue of Altered Couture. I am so pleased to once again be included in the pages of this publication by Stampington.
BE PRESENTbreathe deep…
let loose...
let life in...
let freedom in...
let dreams in...
and fly
in the present day.
Today I am aware to be present. To breathe deeply and let my life today be present. Careful not to project to far to the past...careful not to project to far to the future. Today, I am aware to be present and face the sun of this day. To let the dreams of this day take me to flight. To stay present is often a difficult thing to do...we are usually in such a hurry to get to the tomorrow that we sometimes neglect the here and the now. Today, I am aware to be present...to float here in the freedom of the day...to loosen the spirits of yesterday and not project into tomorrow. Today, I am aware to be present...present in this beautiful day gifted to me. To collect my messages from within and gather them together. Today, I am aware to breathe and fly and then breathe some more..strong, deep, spiritual breaths that will allow me to experience this day to the fullest as I head toward my dreams.
Just Begin…Again
Artwork by: Patricia J. Mosca
Poem by: Royce Addington
JUST BEGIN...AGAIN
The most
A mystical refuge of Darkness and Light
Fear and Conquest
Adventure and Discovery
Challenge and Transformation
Our Heart speaks for our Soul
Every moment while we are alive
Listen…as the whispering beat repeats
Be…gin Be…gin Be…gin
It’s really that simple
Just Begin Again
I was commissioned to do a custom mailbox for a client that would mount on a post by her front door...I knew that I wanted a fairly large mailbox that would hold a magazine without it having to be folded or rolled...I found this great mailbox that had a nice working surface and will accommodate a magazine. When I opened the box I was so pleasantly surprised to find a panel inside that inserted into the channels of the mailbox (the panel was burgundy on one side and blue on the other..giving the buyer a choice of colors) But, this just sung to me!! First I only had to deal with the panel while painting which was far less cumbersome than the entire mailbox...and second, although the client had asked for a floral/summery painting, (seeing as we do live in upstate NY) it gave me the opportunity to add a little whimsy for the fall and winter also (an added extra bonus of my choosing!) So here is the final piece...from the blank to the summer to the fall....Personally it looks like a great piece of art for her house!! ENJOY!
I am honored to have created the logo for EARTHJOY....Please visit Shelly's sight and see the magic that she is creating by helping all of us get closer to nature...and in turn closer to our true self. This was a true joyous creation. Visit EARTHJOY today...and do your self a favor if you are ever in the area...or making a trip to the area...call on Shelly to help you release yourself to the powers of tree climbing...to the power of play...to the power of nature!
If you live in the area make sure you go to the reception ...
First of all...let me say...I am having so much fun doing these altered pieces...the 3-D effect of them just makes me so happy!! I love altering with my raw art and words! FUN!..FUN!...FUN!!
