| Saturday, March 19, 2005 |
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Click picture for larger imageBloomI decided to do another picture after I goofed up on fragile. Besides, I haven't used the aycrlics in awhile, and it was a good excuse to bring them out. |
posted by Kelly @ 3/19/2005 06:09:00 PM   |
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| Friday, March 18, 2005 |
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Oh, no, I messed up! I didn't read the fine print on my email, and I missed last weeks topic at Illustration Friday. I was supposed to post by Thursday. So, instead of throwing my hands up in despair, I am combining last week's topic (Fragile) with this week's (Bloom). Fortunately, my illo works for both--OK, I'm stretching it, and using my imagination a little.
Plants in my house are extremely fragile, and they usually don't survive too long. OK, who am I kidding, they never make it! See, no bloom. (LOL, at least I crack myself up!)
Since, I have the option to submit more than one illo, I think I might try another Bloom, and post it later in the week. Stay tuned.
I've been thinking a lot about my artwork lately. For awhile, I was in the mode, of looking at other work and thinking, "I wish I could paint like that." When actually, my real true wish, is that I can sell my artwork just as it is. And that's what I intend to do. My artwork is my artwork, and I like it. I need to figure out a way to market it. I just need to find the right places, and now that is my goal.
I love to admirer other artwork, and yes, sometimes, I would love to be able to draw and paint like other people. But, I have my own unique style, and I am going to work with that. It makes life simpler.
There's another new cartoon at A SunnyK Kind of Day today, too. I have decided to update it more frequently--I've decided to make it a weekly cartoon, like the Sunday Funnies. |
| posted by Kelly @ 3/18/2005 08:28:00 AM |
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| Friday, March 11, 2005 |
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I decided to go with Ancient Greek mythology for Illustration Friday. This is my version of Persephone, the goddess of the underworld, but also the goddess responsible for bringing us Spring. I hope she pays a visit soon! |
| posted by Kelly @ 3/11/2005 07:11:00 PM |
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| Friday, March 04, 2005 |
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I haven't done a SunnyK for awhile, so I thought I would give it a whirl. Here's my take on Jazz. I'll leave it to SunnyK 'cause Kelly doesn't do music. |
| posted by Kelly @ 3/04/2005 06:08:00 PM |
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| Thursday, March 03, 2005 |
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As promised, the interview.
I'm not sure if it was all the talk of "natural," or the seeing the roots in the picture, but I dyed my hair. The color was called "Sand Dunes." The color on my head doesn't look like any sand dune I've ever seen. It is close to my natural color, I think. I haven't actually seen the natural color for, gosh, for I can't even remember when it was. It looks good, I guess. Well, at least some people are saying it looks good. I, however, haven't decided yet. When I look in the mirror, it just doesn't look like me. But, the dog recognized me, and the kids in class recognized me, and my children still called me mom, so I guess it isn't as dramatic as I think. I wonder though, can I still be SunnyK without blonde hair?
In case your wondering (and I know you are) my husband actually likes the darker color. He always wants me to dye it this color, or not dye it, so it is this color. Whatever. My mom, on the other hand, probably won't like this color. Of course she won't say that she doesn't like it. Whenever I do this, she has this look, or "un-look" (she can't make eye contact), and she usually makes a comment about my naturally blonde hair. To her, no matter what color my hair is (and it has been many, many colors), I am a blonde.
I think I consider myself a blonde, so I doubt this color will stay very long. Thank goodness for semi-permanent colors. Wouldn't it be nice if everything could be changed as fast and as effortlessly as hair color. |
| posted by Kelly @ 3/03/2005 05:24:00 AM |
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| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 |
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A few days ago I was contacted out of the blue by a woman who wanted to do a interview. Once I picked my self up off the floor and stopped muttering, "Me? You want to interview me? Why?" I agreed to do it. I'm not sure exactly how she found me. I think through a link on NAWW (National Association of Woman Writer's), she found one site, then found Shelley's site, then found me. Anyway, it was quite flattering and exciting that I was chosen. The interview will be posted tomorrow, and I will share the link when it is up.
I needed to supply a picture to go with the link. That was the hard part. I do not like to have my picture taken, because I always dislike the way I look in pictures. I'm always tried to hide something. "That's no good, I look fat. That's not right my smile isn't right. My teeth look bad. My hair is too curly. I was wearing my glasses. " Blah, blah, blah. I am rarely satisfied with a photo of myself.
So, last night when I had to get the picture done, it was the same old scene. I was a grump because none of the pictures looked just right. I was getting very frustrated because they didn't look like me. This was wrong, that was wrong. Blah, blah, blah.
My husband came home, and offered to help. His first suggestion was that I lose the suit, put on my pajamas, and pull my hair up. He said, "You're not you like that."
I decided to give it a try. I immediately felt more like me. When I came out, my husband said, "Now that's the Kelly we know and love."
My daughters agreed and one said, "Now, you look good."
It was easy after that. Two clicks. The second picture was the one I used for the interview.
Everything is easier when you act like yourself.
Me in my natural environment, pj's and all! |
| posted by Kelly @ 3/02/2005 03:11:00 PM |
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