16x20 Acrylic Canvas Commissioned Cow

I had sooooo much fun creating this for a customer!  I love painting on canvas and plan on doing more!

MAKING SOMETHING NEW WITH SOMETHING OLD

My sister Pat and I have been using her vintage antique buttons to make canvas button flower bouquets.
So far they've been a big hit at the shows and for family/friends gifts.
For only $25.00, you not only get an original unique gift, the wooden stand comes with it as well!

Here are some photo's to check them out. 

2015 Mn State Fair Fine Arts Competition

Today I officially submitted my piece called "Jakoby's Adventures"  for the 2015 MN State Fair Fine Arts competition.   I won't know until July if I make it in.   :)

Custom Loon Creation

This custom piece took quite a while for me to design it and make it all work!
I absolutely love working with Birch Bark in my creations!

I loved this so much, that I had canvas prints made from it for gifts and to sell at shows.
Now I've done owls, loon and my next big challenge is an Eagle.

NEW COLOR PENCIL CREATION OF "Jakoby's Adventures"

I CHANGED THE DRAWING FEATURES A BIT AND I LOVE HOW IT TURNED OUT!
I thought the yellow shirt with the yellow goggles was too much "yellow"  and  felt the back ground setting needed to be changed as the focus should be on those cute goggles!  :)

MY 2015 ART/CRAFT SHOWS

I'm trying a few brand new shows this year and will let you know how they go!

2015 ART SHOWS:

MAY 16th- Hopkins Main Street Days
Saturday  9-4  - Downtown Hopkins (confirmed)

JUNE 25th- Lemonade Festival Art Fair
St. Cloud University Campus outdoors
Thursday, 11-8:30 pm  (confirmed)

JULY 11th- Anoka RiverFest
Downtown Anoka outdoors
Saturday, 9-4  ( confirmed)

AUGUST 15th- Buffalo Area Chamber of Commers Arts Festival
Downtown Buffalo
Saturday, 9-4  (confirmed)

SEPTEMBER 19th- Waconia Nickle Dickle Days
Downtown Waconia outdoors
Saturday, 8-5  ( waiting for confirmation)

NOVEMBER 7th- Eden Prairie Lioness Club-
Grace Church- 9301 Eden Prairie Rd
Saturday, 9-4  ( confirmed)

DECEMBER 5th & 6th- Roseville Parks & Rec.
Harriet Alexander Nature Center Benefit
Roseville City Hall Bldg.
2660 Civic Center Dr
Saturday, 10-5  Sunday, 12-4  (confirmed)

Looking for possibly one more local show in Andover/Anoka/Maple Grove area

I'm excited to get back into working with color pencil again!  Here is a commissioned piece that I did and it turned out crisp and clear.  I love the color and detail that color pencils have to offer!