New Year Siesta

Wow, 2011 has already flew by and here we go into a brand new, refreshing year. What has your year meant to you? Has it been fulfilling? Relaxing? Busy? Whatever it’s been to you, there’s a new year right around the corner just waiting to be all that you hope for it to be.

2011 for me was the year of exploration and creation. New homes, new state, new memories, change and growth. It was filled with so much newness that I don’t know how I’d top it! I made new friendships that warmed my heart and created more artwork than I’d ever done before. My design business was formed in the last quarter and my daughter became an independent little toddler with her very own thoughts and the sweetest heart.

In all this change came a chance to sit back and reflect on what’s most important. Life just moves so quickly and each moment offers a chance to make a memory. I’ve decided to take some time with my little girl and best friend (cousin) while my husband is away and travel, explore this gorgeous state of Florida and have an abundance of “kick-back” girlfriend talks over coffee for a few weeks.

In fairness and respect for my friends and readers, I will admit that I’m working through some things, but nothing more than many of us are challenged by in our adult lives. A little R&R, great friends and a chance to dive into new works of art is part of the remedy. Thank you for standing by me and for all the kind emails, tweets, letters and comments you’ve reached out to me with. I’ll be back in a few weeks with a fresh perspective and hopefully a whole new line of artwork.

I’ll still be tweeting… how could I EVER quit tweeting?! I’d die! I’ll also be checking mail both online and through my post office.

I wish each of you the very sweetest and prosperous new year. May people treat you with fondness, respect and joy!

Much love,

Terry-Anne

Merry Christmas!

Augusta in the Park

“August in the Park” by Dragan

 

Merry Christmas everyone! May this festive time warm your hearts and be filled with many happy memories.

See you all in 2012,

Terry-Anne

Magical Santa Hat

Title: “Magical Santa Hat“  Available in my store.

 

Today’s a crazy day to say the least. I’m writing this from my little mini me’s day school where she’s getting ready for her Christmas music show. Then it’s rush, rush back to my studio to finish up some design work before heading back to pick mini-me up!

I just got an email that for today only, we can buy discounted gift cards for iTunes at Plastic Jungle.

If you’re like me and love indulging in apps and music, this is a steal! Okay, show’s about to begin, have a great morning my lovelies. See you tomorrow with another Christmas greeting!

Every Little Girl Is A Princess

I looooove my little mini me more than life itself. She tests me sometimes and caught onto my “sass,” but at the end of the day, she’s a part of me and I love her, love her, love her!

Sophia is two years and ten months now. Wow, where did the time go? Now I see why everyone says; “Cherish every moment.”

BLICK ART MATERIALS: Save up to 68% on Select Items through December 17th!

Working on my new store

Yaaaay! My store is finally coming together! There’s been some ups and downs to actually finding someone to get it up and running, but thanks to Peter from Tea Trade, the goal of selling my products directly from my site is happening. Here’s some of my photographic artwork now available in my store and MUCH more to come!

{If you like a variety of teas, pop over to Tea Trade; “the open marketplace for buying and selling tea“}.

I Love You This Big Watercolor & Video

I took 30 seconds to dab some watercolors onto an index card {closest thing in reach at that very moment} added some water drops and a piece of word art after hearing Scotty McCreery’s video that’s playing below. Isn’t he a cutie patootie?! [Read more...]

Child’s Play: You Are An Artist {Inspiring Video}

I spent much of my twenties living in some of the most beautiful places where dreams are easy to visualize; Malibu, Paris, London, Manila, Vancouver, Perth {Australia} and a few other spots across the pond. So it’s not really #1 on my bucket list to set off and see the world at the moment. Instead, the number one item on my bucket list is to create with a paint brush and my hands.

If you know me even a little… or a lot, you know I’m a photographic design artist. I shoot photographs and turn them into thought-provoking, inspirational art. However, every fiber in my body yearns to have an easel, toss up a watercolor paper pad, take a brush and paint from my heart. I’ve started doing this a little, but sadly, my toddler puts me to shame without any effort on her part! {We made these popsicle stick flowers with cut out tissue, glued them on page and I enhanced them into a piece of art which is now part of our greeting card line!}.

How fun and liberating it shall be to paint my emotions. Just the very sound of that makes me happy! I wanted to a video with you all: “Child’s Play Workshop” with Alma Stoller on Vimeo.  It’s fun and whimsical. It provokes so much fun and creativity…

Christmas Sale in Palm Coast

I’m having a two-day sale at Office Divvy in Palm Coast today and tomorrow {December 8th and 9th}. Drop in and pick out some of my photographic art cards. They make a super gift! I have over 50 different pieces of art in my greeting card line now. They are perfect for moms, grandmas, relatives, employees, co-workers, teachers, teenagers and… yourself! I think I have all types of people covered with words of encouragement, gratitude, wisdom, humor, optimism, Christmas and other special moments. I’m currently working on a local Palm Coast beach art set. Drop by to preview them! They are so pretty!

Drop by and say hello between 9 am and 4 pm! I’d love to meet you!

Office Divvy is located at 389 Palm Coast Pkwy SW, Suite 4 in Palm Coast, Florida.