Custom Mailbox...

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!
If you are looking for a custom piece for yourself or someone else...E-Mail me...we can chat!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

SO NICE!!

Today, the logo arrived at EARTHJOY and they finally got to see the results of the original painting for their logo....I received this ever so nice mail:

Patti,

Thank you for sending the logo so protected. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! You really captured EarthJoy. The original is so magnificent and I see all the details of different colors so vividly. I am going to frame it. Thank you Pattie. I love it! I plan on using it somehow in my web page and I already sent out a newsletter with it. Do you mind if I tell people where it came from??

I love it when my vision meets the vision of the client!! Makes me smile from my heart today!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: See the logo HERE

Bird Feeder...

Most everyone knows from my paintings that I love birds....I love the fact that they sing sweet songs and they can fly!! The grace and beauty is endless for me...watching them glide through the air with the look and feel of so little effort even when going against a strong wind they continue on their path....OH!...if we all could only learn that lesson...to glide through life with little effort and to fly...and sing our own song! This is a bird feeder that I found at a local store...pure pine...unadorned....and just singing to be painted! Come on over birdies the feeder is open!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Logo

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!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Altered Jean Jacket

As usual it is my sister, who reaps the rewards of my altered clothing...well, except for the shoes I wear!! But, she had this jean jacket...and well...it was singing to be altered!! My sister, who loves to sit on her front porch is very friendly with a cardinal that sings to her...she in turn sings a little whistle tune back...It makes her happy....It was the inspiration for this jacket...and once I painted the bird on the back...it made me really understand that we all have a song to sing!!
This jacket was painted with acrylic paint...the scroll work is felt that I found already to place on the jacket...it is very cool and just irons on!! LOVE IT!! Hand painted antique lace around the top of the pocket. The pin on the front of the jacket was altered from odds and ends of jewelry that I had in my stash. Heat sealed and now it is
READY TO WEAR!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Muse Unleashed Show...

If you live in the area make sure you go to the reception ...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie
PS: the piece that I sent in is the post below this one!!

Off to Colorado Art Show!!

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!!
This piece is going off to a show in Fort Collins, Colorado....Called: The Muse Unleashed Show..
Everyone knows how much I love an art show...a challenge...So I unleashed my Muse and this is what she helped me to create! It is a difficult piece to photograph (one because you all know I am not so great at it!! and secondly, because I used Pearl Ex interference on it) This piece is going to THE CREATIVE UNDERGROUND....they have a great site for art supplies! Visit often and support the small artful shops!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Mrs. Parnell's Kool Klox

This is a custom clock made for a First Grade School Teacher! What a kool gift!! LOL...I make these clocks out of a brown paper box...completely painted and customized for the client...It is a working clock that runs on a AA battery!! Thus the name...KOOL KLOX in a BOX!! I have been making these clocks since 1999 and have made well over 700 of them!! Looking for something unique to give as a gift for a baby...a wedding...a teacher...a friend...Everyone can use a very funky clock customized especially for them!! Contact me via my E mail on my profile page, I would be happy to work with you to come up with JUST THE RIGHT clock for your occasion!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

REMEMBER...

I found this cobalt blue glass hand in a store and it just called for me to purchase it...So purchase I did...Once I came home I knew something more had to be done with it...My daughter's birthday is tomorrow...and as I was reflecting on her birth...her life...my life (and the fact that I have a 35 year old daughter...when in actuality I am only 40 myself...LOL...(really 56 but as I told my friend just the other day, I often feel 16...25...37!! good thing there are not a lot of mirrors around when I feel that way)...but back to the cobalt blue hand....and the birthday!! Anyhow, I recalled that my daughter had made me a tape of music and one of the songs reminded her of me...now, I don't remember who sang the song, but the refrain was: "listen here young lady...all I want is for you to be happy"...and so I altered the hand to reflect my wishes for her on her birth day! I want for her to be happy....to know that she is loved...to be free in who she is...to trust herself and her hearts messages...to dream...to fly....These are my wishes for my child...my grown woman daughter (with a child of her own) these are the wishes that my heart holds for her....All I want is for her to be happy!! Happy Birthday dear daughter of mine....Happy Birth Day!
Love,
"the mommy"

CLOCKS!

Clocks...We all use them..we all have them...chances are there are several around your house! There is a need to know the time!! So why not have FUN with them...I decided that I needed to work on some clocks that had a sense of whimsy and fun, and yet still let me know what time it was!! So...here they are!
I am so honored and HAPPY to share that these clocks will be in Somerset Home this August. You will be able to see how to make them within the pages of the publication along with other fabulous art from other fabulous artists. Keep it in mind to purchase...SUPPORT YOUR HANDMADE ART!! and learn a new technique!! BE INSPIRED!...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie