tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351294362011-11-04T15:40:47.662-07:00Amy M Willis.Amy M. Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16683831460576953726noreply@blogger.comBlogger751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35129436.post-33308951147161588462011-11-04T15:20:00.001-07:002011-11-04T15:40:47.738-07:00

The Soundcloud player is on my latest music blog so you can press play and give a little listen! Cheers from Astoria! Amy http://amyontheradio.blogspot.com/2011/11/eclectic-boogaloo-show.html

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It's Summer.  I'm not even going to begin to complain about the cooler, cloudier weather we are having...the rest of the country is on fire and experiencing mad-hot weather.  I'll take these clouds over heat any day. Since my last post, I've started working two really fantastic jobs downtown Astoria, school has ended for the Summer, I'm in a new, sweet relationship and I've been involved in a

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It's a gorgeous morning today, and we've had more and more of them as of late.  I haven't been working on too much artwork lately, because working and school has me pretty busy.  Not to mention the radio show I host every Monday.  (Segue segue segue...) http://amyontheradio.blogspot.com/ My show is on coastradio.org (or 91.9 FM for you locals) every Monday at midnight.  That's right, midnight.

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I've been a busy woman as of late. The RAW show was interesting and it was great to see so many faces I haven't seen in over a decade. There wasn't enough time for me to really enjoy extensive conversations with anyone, but having them there for the event was a great joy to me. Doing mystical things in my hotel room at the Jupiter in Portland, Oregon. The following are photos taken by Mercy

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I'll be having my first Portland show Feb 17th!  I'm super excited and nervous and motivated and and and...! I was contacted last week, so I have some serious crunching to do.  But, if you know me well, you know that I work great under pressure. I'm really excited to see the other artwork, performance art, film and dance my booty off at the end of the night. So you Portland people, I really hope

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Experiments in Unemployment: Dialogues: "Original Painting by Amy Willis Continuing with our Dialogues series we meet Amy Willis from Astoria who is a fellow artist! Amy and I hav..."

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my new book, originally uploaded by jody9.This is a book that came out recently about lovely Astoria. Jody Miller is a wonderful photographer! If you look closely, you can see 4 little Blue Jay postcards in the window. Those are my cards for my first show in Astoria! Neat!

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Happy Solstice everyone!  I hope this blog finds you well, warm and loved. New work completed!  Already in a new home, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience! "Go with the Flow" Acrylic, ink on linen. Also, I found a great home for a piece that I've had for a while.  So happy!  It's such an odd experience to have something I've created with me for several years, then to sell it.  

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It's been a few months since my show at Old Town Framing in Astoria, Oregon. Thought I'd better get some photos up!  I've been so busy with school and moving, everything else has been pushed aside a bit.  I love my new little place, I have a great view and I am rocking my courses this quarter.  All in all, life is going well. -Amy

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"All Apologies"Acrylic, Spray Paint, Rice Paper, Ink, Gesso and Embroidery Thread on Linen.24x24My my, how summer just slipped on by. Where was I? Oh yeah, in my studio. It's been far too long since I've updated. I have great excuses, too! My latest show "Nurture Your Nature" went up smoothly, and the opening reception went well. Ann Tierney played a lovely set, despite being sick. I had no idea

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Working on my "Interpretation Box" for my upcoming show. It's exactly what it sounds like, this show is focused on individual interpretation of childhood memories while being a "grown up". I'll have my interpretations of nature, the destruction of nature, the hunter and the hunted, and being female during the clock-ticking years. What we wanted to be when we "grew up" and what we are in the "now"

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So after 3 years of being in the great Northwest, I am Boise bound for a vacation with family and friends. I am so thrilled! I've been needing some "home" time and finally have the opportunity to go. When I come back, I'll have 3 weeks to tie up loose ends before my show at Old Town Framing in Astoria."Nurturing Our Nature" is the theme. I'll leave that open to interpretation for now.Speaking

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new work, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Work in ProgressWill be showing in SeptemberMore information soon!

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unicorn, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Work in ProgressWill be showing in SeptemberMore information soon!

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Intuition (Oil) WIP, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Work in Progress Will be showing in September More information soon!

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Rollercoaster3, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Work in ProgressWill be showing in SeptemberMore information soon!

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Jazz Lady, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Jazz Lady is currently hanging at Coffee Girl in Astoria, Oregon.She's been purchased and will be given as a birthday gift to someone just as sassy as "Jazz Lady" is. I love knowing where my work lives.

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My show at Hold Fast Tattoo and Gallery in Seaside, Oregon. Some of these will not be coming back with me, as they've found new homes.

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Orange Crush, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Something new to contribute to my blog today, as it's been a relaxing, lazy day off. Headphones on my ears and sketchbook on my lap. School is 99.9% done and work has been great. Orange Crush. Enjoy!

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show at Hold Fast Tattoo and Gallery , originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.June is fantastic! School is almost done and I have a show up at Hold Fast Tattoo and Gallery in Seaside, Oregon. I am super honored and so very flattered to be a part of their grand opening. I have 11 pieces up and with one weeks notice, was able to pull together a pretty little show full of color in a great space.

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Space Camp, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.My first painted vinyl. What do you think?

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I'm going to keep this short, as I've had little sleep and I am mind-numb. My little sweet golden boy died this morning, and my heart is broken. He was getting old and his last bout of illness was a tough one, with no luck from vets and tests and virtually no recovery. I will miss him more than anyone can know. He and I have been on this roller coaster called life for over a decade, after I

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Fade, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Another painting I've recently been reacquainted with digitally!Thanks again to Philip Weiss who purchased this painting in 1998.

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Another letter I will not write, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.A painting I've recently been reacquainted with digitally!Thanks to Philip Weiss who purchased this painting in 1998.

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La Sirena, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Day one!Doodle Fest 2010

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There are stars among us, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.A little doodle I came up with recently.Hope your 2010 has started off healthy and happy.Amy

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New take on a stagnant piece I've had sitting around since early Spring. I'm much happier with it now and my time invested on it doesn't seem so ill spent.The holidays are so close I can taste them! Or maybe that's just the lingering chai spices wafting through my house. Holidays spent in places with no snow is a really odd time. The last 2 years in Astoria, there was snow. It was lovely,

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RIP Strong Love Souls, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.I'm not sure what's going on... but while taking stroll through my Flickr page, I noticed that this drawing has had 109 views since I added it to my page.! That's nuts! I guess because the rest are all in the 0-17 range. Heck, I'm always appreciative of any audience. So to see a number like 109... well, I'm surprised and happy.

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light, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.

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autumncrush, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Playing with pastels.

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houseboat, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.I recently had a little bug and with being so achy, all I could think about was living in my claw foot bathtub.

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I hope you all had a great Halloween. Mine was perfect! I met some amazing people from the area and a few new connections from Portland. I made owl masks for my friend Casey and I, since the event I was going to was in a barn. Seemed appropriate. Only a buck 49 spent on costume supplies! It's cold. Really cold, November doesn't mess around! So far I have stayed far away from any cold, flu

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Too much going on and only one Amy. I need to find a new show prospect...

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I am in good spirits today. A visit with my dad and step mother was much needed and I am getting ready for my friend from LA to arrive. No rest for the wicked! I am enjoying my favorite time of the day. Early morning. The house is quiet, my coffee is the perfect temp and my tummy is satisfied with fruit and protein. The sunrise was lovely today. A quiet mixture of gray and pink.I've had a

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New work. Almost done. I have a stack of used canvas that I am working on right now. Either used by me in the past, or used by others and found by me. Peacock is something that just blossomed last week. What used to be old and faded is now lush and shiny. Happy Day.Amy

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Girl in a BoxJust wanted to post a photo of a mixed media piece I worked on from 2008-2009. I finally framed it and love love love the way it turned out. I've been so busy with the show, family visits and moving that I really have lagged on blogging and finishing my etsy shop. Soooon. Where there's a Willis, ther's a way. (Muahaaa)I love working on cardboard. There's something very unique

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Autumn. October. How I love October. For being a Spring baby, I am sure a Fall being. Maybe a case of Polar Opposite Love. (*painting idea!)So here I am in Astoria. Not relocating to Portland, for now. I am happy about staying here. As much as I miss the city, I love Astoria. It's a beautiful sunny Wednesday and I am in Godfather's using the wi-fi until my service at the new pad is

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Well... I sold my Blue Jay painting and I couldn't be happier with where it's going.I painted that piece in honor of my Grandmother, Verda. Growing up I spend plenty of time at Grandma's house. She was a huge bird enthusiast and I spent what seemed like hours going through her bird books. I was (and am) completely fascinated with birds.Some time after she passed away last year, I was suddenly

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Everything is up at Three Cups Coffee House and I am very pleased with how it looks. The lighting in the building is wonderful and the people who work there are great!Three Cups is also Columbia River Coffee Roasters, and is located under the legendary Astoria-Megler Bridge in the old Finnish Meat Market. Great location for this change of seasons show.There will be a Meet the Artist event

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Busybusybusybizzy.Have lots going on at once, all of the sudden, but I like a little 'get the butt in gear' action. Show in 3 days. ACK! I won't lie, all of the little things to do add up to lots of time. Ah well, I had 3 weeks notice for the show, or was it 4? Regardless, busy busy.Here's some recent work, the next photos I will submit to this blog will be from my show! Merchandise is going

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 My new favorite peice. I had so much fun making this. I have been in turbo mode, getting quite a bit done! I will have more soon to say and share... but right now my eyes are bugged out from painting all day. Tree SerendipityMixed Media on Recycled Canvas.(Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Paper, Joss Paper)Be well!Amy

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As you can see, things are busy over here! I am getting ready for a little show at a coffee roasting company here in Astoria. Located RIGHT under the big huge bridge. :) I am very excited to spend my last month here loving the Ocean and participating in art. I am really please with how well the "Sketchbook Throwdown" is going. Even if not everyone has been able to participate, the thought

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D Minor would never escape his pensive fate., originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Another contribution to the Sketchbook Throwdown group:http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=133752868688&view=user#/event.php?eid=133752868688(hope that link works)>I love this one. I love the minor scale and imagining each note with it's own personality. It's another gray day here in Astoria. I am going

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amoeba, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.Hello hello! Well the Sketchbook Throwdown is going great, with more participants than I had expected. Busy times mean small blogs, and I am really sorry for that. But packing, cleaning, moving and art all consume my days. Not to mention enjoying what little Summer we have here in the Pacific Northwest.I'll be adding more photos of sketches soon.

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If you have Facebook and are up for a challenge, check this out:http://www.facebook.com/amylovesart?ref=profile#/event.php?eid=133752868688&ref=mfBack to doodling! Happy Summer and as always:Be Well.XOXAmy

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Lighthouse , originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.A mixed media doodle in my sketchbook. Little ghost ships...

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Check out my friend, Merriam, who makes awesome, colorful pendants and beautiful hats... and more! I love her handmade pendants and am going to get 2 of them in the mail soon. Yes... I needed some new bling!Have a great Monday!http://mrscampion.blogspot.com/

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A few new doodles, inspired within the last week. And a few photos. Garden progress and a glimpse of today's thunderstorm over the NW, taken during my deliveries.Not to sound lame or anything, (heh!) but I am going to some up this blog with my Facebook Status. I mean, really.... the day started with Thunderstorms and has been blissfully stormy since. Who can blog at a time like this? Be well

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RIP Strong Love Souls, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.My submission to Illustration Friday.Be well.A."At one point, we were all children. Full of hopes, dreams, laughter, curiosity... People change, and there's no way to predict what happens next. Some of us sing, some of us fight, some of us survive... I hope and dream for all of us to better understand one another and for wars to

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Ship Away, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.My entry for Illustration Friday, aka "Drifting". http://illustrationfriday.com/index.php?medium=0Happy Weekend!Amy

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It's been a little while since I have blogged and what can I say? I have been a busy girl. I feel fantastic as of late, and man o man is that nice!So check it, I have a Flickr account now! http://www.flickr.com/photos/oontsa-oontsa/It's way more interesting than I thought it would be and there are some great groups there. One group I actually found off of a link, from another link, and

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Why, yes, I do!Many moons ago, in Eugene, Oregon, I started tinkering with my ex's turntable and a little hand me down program called "Fruity Loops". My ex, at the time, had literally gone loopy mental. Long story. Anyhow, to pass the time and probably to de-stress from the situation, I started dabbling in making electronic music. I had a few friends that were "DJ's" and they had mentioned

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Oooohhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmm or something like that.There's nothing new under the Sun, kiddies. As a blogger, I do feel it is my responsibility to update my blog. So, here goes...The weather has been freaking outstanding. I love it. My garden is planted and doing alright, thus far. Success has been met by way of cleaning out a pile of dirt and garbage and turning it into a vegetable, herb and

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Sometimes, artwork is sad. That said, I have a few new items (I have added above). Two new items, to be exact. One on mat board with crayon and ink (Untitled) and a colored pencil and ink work in progress (Shapely). New idears every day, I tell you.In other news, I am working on ideas for a food blog soon, hurray! I love making food. It's going to be helpful, fun and improvisational. Tips,

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Well I have been needing to update the final stretch of my art 34 in 30 extravaganza. I was procrastinating, because I hadn't really been keeping count and I was afraid of being disappointed. But, as it turns out, I started/completed 29 new pieces of artwork. Illustration, painting, photos mostly. A few doodles that will become paintings. As it also turns out, being creative every day isn't

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Sometimes I have sooo much love inside me to share that all I can do is say it out loud to whomever and whatever is listening. Sounds crazy since I am alone often, but it makes perfect sense because I AM alone so often. After all, what can it hurt? Or I can say it via here, online, text. Today my world was full in a very humbling and human way. I am enlightened, awake, aware, tired and loved.

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Just another drawing to add to today's forecast.

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April has been one intense month! What a ride, that's for sure. From birthdays to never ending flu bugs, sunburns to freezing, wet toes. April has been something. Which is always better than nothing, I always say.I had hoped to get a lot more painting done this month. But dang it if I am not happiest doodling right now! I found Pandora and I have loved my coffee, never ending great music and

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Happy Earth Day! I hope you have had as much fun as I have in the recent Spring-like weather. I wore a skirt yesterday, without long socks or tights and it was nice to go out in my skirt and work in the garden, Sun beaming away at my pale legs. It was nice. My garden space is a lot of work-as it turns out. We had to clear out a few really sick bamboo trees. I hated to do that, but they were

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I have no idea what the date really is. :) I will just go with what I feel is the date in order to keep some form of chronological list of sorts. So here are some more doodles. I am sorry for the crappy images your eyes have to look at, I have shaky hands. I need a scanner, that's for certain.I am going out to the beach for some time in the sun, listening to the waves and getting some much

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I've got the doodlebug.

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Something for today:"The Bird Whisperer"Mixed Media (fabric, glue, colored pencil, ink)2 inches x 3 inchesI am going to frame this little pretty pretty and it will be available on my Etsy page, soooooon. Have a lovely weekend!

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I have these small frames I found at a thrift store a while back. They are a little beat up, and that quality seems to add to their charm. Also a while back, Casey gave me a package of Bristol artist trading cards, which just so happen to fit the frames nicely. What o' what will I do with these things?Happy Weekend!

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Joy Springs Eternal WIPSo this pose, this odd "what is she doing?" pose is taken from a dancing magazine. When the painting is done, I will give you more of a detailed description of what, where and who... in short, for curiosities sake, the idea was taken from a photo of dancer. In the photo, she is dancing in a yellow, youthful springtime dress with these cute purple and red socks. I loved

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Joy Springs Eternal WIP Rough Draft.Tulips. I will blurb more later skater.

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Ok, so this whole "art a day" thing is wayyyy harder than I anticipated and I have the right to blame at least half of it on the gray weather. O'the plight of the Sun in Spring!Anyhow, I feel it is my duty to show proof of my creative spirit, even if it is not in paint form.It's all coming together nicely. I will be excited to complete a few projects that have been swimming in my head.Oh yeah,

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Just wanted to upload a few photos from today :) Also, I loaded my first contribution to www.postcrossing.com (the cartoonishy fish). That little fish has a key in it's belly, on their way to Finland! I can't wait to get my first postcard. Spreading good vibes!Today I get my juicer and that is freaking fantabulous. Mmmmmm.... Fresssshhh Juuuuuice. Busy day, the sun breaks are nice. I don't

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Hey, it's 5:ish in the morning. I can't be expected to remember anything. I know it is the 9th, so day 9. Well, I think I am done with the bug. At least the worst parts... ugh. I hope so. Either I am getting a new cold, or it's allergy time. My poor nose. Boo!With that said, I am still on top of my game. That's right, Willis is on it.I've got my raw and ready to stretch canvas out and my

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Okay... almost done with this bug. I have been creating, I swear it. I have been sketching like mad, but haven't been documenting it. I am picky about documenting my sketches. I know what the end result should look like, you don't, and from most of my sketches you wouldn't know. :) Yay for lack of drawing skills! I have to make this short again, because it's been a long day, I had a

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Poop. What can I say? I am pretty freaking sick, and it's slowly working its way out of my delicate system. I haven't been "normal" sick in years. I have been "West Nile" sick, but not just "flu" or "cold" sick. I almost welcome having something that is easily remedied. ALMOST. I am certain I will be extending my 34 in 30 to accommodate my initial goal. I would like to think that I am

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Well, I was able to get up and get some things done today, even though my glands are a'swollen and my head is achin. It's all perspective, and mostly I was just tired of being in bed. So, a friend who is having a bout of bad luck stopped by and I was inspired to make some very soothing tea and a berry tart. It felt good to be in the warm kitchen. After he left I was inspired to mess with the

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...and of course I have the flu. Of course I do. Ah welllll. I have been busy preparing my head and home for my personal 34 in 30 project. I hope to complete/start 34 new pieces in 30 days.Since I am ill today and recovering from a 100+ degree fever, today's blog is going to be brief. I don't have anything new to contribute for today, unless you want to consider my snotty tissues as art.

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These are rough draft ideas for a large painting I would like to work on soon. I guess because I am sketching and doodling means there's no "soon" about it, I am working on it "Now". I got the idea for it while watching a really bad 80's movie. There was a part in the movie where actress with bad hair #1 is at a singles joint. At one point she and her huge freaking hair look to the side, over

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I have been very excited about creating new art and starting this blog. It's been inspiring to dive within myself and spend time there for a while. Yesterday I worked on the yard, which was just nasty. So much junk. The owner of this house has obviously given up on the poor old place, at least for the time being, but since I live here... I am taking responsibility. I would rather see the

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Hi.Hello.Hola.How can someone with so much to say have so very little to say today? I blame the full moon, certain personal anniversaries and my head. I need to clear my head. (Segue segue segue) In order to clear my head, I have this blog. (Because lawdy knows that a Facebook blog and and 4 different Myspace blogs aren't enough!)But wait, THIS blog is different. This is Amy's art blog. Only

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