Cupboard Door Primitives

2010-07-18T17:24:00.000-07:00

New paintings listed on Ebay tonight... This is the week I will be going to Ohio (leaving on Friday) to hold my sweet granddaughter. I can't wait! I will be posting alot of pictures of the family. Have a great week everyone. Greetings to all my new blogfrog friends...

A Brand New Angel!

2010-07-11T17:59:00.000-07:00

This is the reason I have been busy for the last couple weeks.

A sweet new Angel has come into my life as my Granddaughter.

Meet Paisley Beth

born on July 7th

8 lbs 2 oz

20 inches long

Two new paintings tonight...

2010-07-11T17:50:00.000-07:00

Hello All,

I have been very busy with other things for a couple weeks so I haven't done much painting. I finished 2 this weekend and they are on Ebay tonight. Here they are:

Angel Waiting for Wings...

2010-06-06T14:38:00.000-07:00

Well, another week has flown by... It is hot here and a lot of vacationers are down for fun in the sun! I stayed in today and painted an Angel for Ebay tonight. I call her Angel Waiting for Wings.
I am trying out some new mixed media techniques. I think she turned out very pretty. Everyone have a great week! Blessings, Beth

Memorial Day Weekend

2010-05-30T17:28:00.000-07:00

High Everyone! I hope you are having a lovely long weekend. I am having a regular weekend as I have to return to work on Monday morning at 6am. On a lighter note it has been a beautiful weekend here in paradise. Hot and sunny! The only rain here was early this morning. I painted 4 this weekend but only listed 2 on Ebay tonight. They are similar to 2 that I painted before. If you are off tomorrow I am jealous. Have fun, blessings, Beth

Forgotten Angels

2010-04-25T16:43:00.000-07:00

These are some angels I forgot to post which are sold now....

April is almost over...

2010-04-25T16:34:00.000-07:00

April is almost over now and the busy season is starting up. I like the hustle and bustle of the busy season here in the low country. Everything is so green and pretty here and the weather gets warmer every day. I was a tourist so much here and I can relate to the vacationers who come for the sun and sand and golf. It truly is paradise. I have been painting this weekend so here are some pics. Have a wonderful week wherever you are. Beth

Beautiful Weekend!!!

2010-04-11T12:10:00.000-07:00

The weather has been fabulous all week here at the island. I painted all weekend and now I will be getting ready for the traffic this week. The Heritage Open (Golf Tourney) starts tomorrow and goes through the 18th. It is fun to see all the vacationers here now and remember when I was the vacationer. Here are paintings on Ebay tonight. Have a wonderful week wherever you are! Blessings, Beth

Easter 2010

2010-04-04T16:51:00.000-07:00

Time has gone by so quickly. Happy Easter everyone. Hope you are all enjoying family time and great weather. Here are some of my Angels and a Queen on Ebay tonight. Blessings, Beth

Tears for Bill

2010-02-21T15:43:00.000-08:00

I was driving to breakfast Saturday morning when I got the call that my baby sister's husband Bill had died from a heart attack. I always carry a pencil and drawing pad with me and draw whenever I can. Especially in restaurants because it takes the focus from why am I there alone to the attraction to what I am drawing. Anyway in my sadness I drew this angel and then rushed home to paint her. I will be traveling to Ohio this coming week for the memorial service and spend some time with family. Bill Brown was a firefighter and well loved in their small town of Wooster, Ohio. We will all miss you Bill.

2010-01-24T14:55:00.000-08:00

Had a great weekend painting. Here are the results: Small Angel, Drama Queen, Haiti Angel, Valentine Angel, and Valentine Saint. They are all on Ebay until Friday night. Have a great week. Blessings, Beth

Changing an Angel

2010-01-17T16:58:00.000-08:00

I decided that I didn't like my Angel's features being so harsh so I softened them up a bit and made her into a Love Letter Angel. I like her much better. Have a great week. It is warmer here now in the 50s and 60s. Yeah!!!

Time Flys by so Fast!!!

2010-01-10T16:07:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it is almost the middle of January 2010! I have not been here since Nov. 8th. Many of you know that I work in retail so all of November and December is just a blur. I took off a month from painting to allow me to do my Christmas shopping and get the house back in order after the holidays. I also have been doing alot of reading and signed up for another Suzi class. (yeah) This is the first painting this year and she is influenced by Suzi's class. She is on Ebay this week.

Cold, cold, cold here. In the thirties! I have heard a number of people say they have never seen the cold last so long down here. At least it is snow free!!! I am so GRATEFUL!!!

Have a great week and stay warm! Many Blessings, Beth

Busy Painting all week...

2009-11-08T15:37:00.000-08:00

I have had a busy week painting. I listed 7 tonight on Ebay. Yesterday I watched Ohio State play while I was painting. I don't get the big 10 network here, so I was glad to see them on ESPN. For several weeks I have listened to them play on Scarlet and Gray radio on the computer, but watching is so much better. Here are the girls for this week. I am scanning a picture I drew this week that has a funny story to go with it. I will publish it soon. Have a wonderful week all. I will be painting in Paradise (after work of course). Blessings, Beth

Busy Weekend Painting...

2009-11-01T16:15:00.000-08:00

I have had a busy weekend painting. Halloween got the better of my creative juices this weekend and I painted a gothic girl. Once I had the girl done I could not put the brushes down. It was very warm on Saturday but cooler today. Sunny and beautiful... I listened to the Buckeyes win on Saturday while I painted. These are the paintings on Ebay this week.
Have a fabulous week and don't work too hard.
Blessings, Beth

Wonderful Weekend in Paradise...

2009-10-25T15:18:00.000-07:00

I just spent 2 wonderful days in Savannah with my parents. On Saturday we went to Savannah and drove around looking at the beautiful mansions in the Historic and Victorian Districts. Then we drove out to Tybee Island. Today, we drove back to Savannah and took the Old Town Trolley Tour and spent some time on River Street. The weather has been perfect and Mom and I have walked the beach each morning. It truly is like paradise.... I have also just listed 2 more paintings on Ebay tonight. I just love them both...Have a wonderful week wherever you are...Blessings, Beth

This Week's Ebay Offerings

2009-10-19T16:40:00.000-07:00

New Angels on Ebay this week....

2009-10-19T14:33:00.000-07:00

Three angels this week on Ebay. I finally have everything in place here so I can paint after work every day. It is hard to believe that I have been here a month. It is chilly here today. 63 when I got done working today. There is a light breeze blowing but the sun is bright.

Yesterday after church 8 of us tried circle dancing. It was fun and the music was really good. We did it to send peace energy out into the world. ( and for fun and fellowship) I just Love my new church. The special music was presented by Ian Lowe (keyboard) and Laura Beth Wells (vocals). They are both very talented and now appearing in the Arts Center's production of Cabaret here on the island. They are also engaged.

I spent the rest of yesterday afternoon at the movie theatre...Sea Turtle Cinema in Bluffton. I saw Law Abiding Citizen and then I went to see Couple's Retreat. I liked both. If you plan on seeing both on the same day as I did, see Law Abiding Citizen first. Although this movie is very good and keeps you wondering, it is rather dark subject matter and I like ending my day with either heart warming fuzzies or comedy. Both were very entertaining. I just love seeing movies on the big screen. I also think there is nothing better than movie theatre popcorn. Yummmmmmmmm...

After such a busy day, I came home and quietly drew angels in my little notebook. A lovely day indeed. Hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Blessings, Beth

Finally unpacked and settled in...

2009-10-11T16:28:00.000-07:00

I am finally unpacked and painting again. I have missed painting so much, but I will tell you that there are so many distractions here. First of all the weather has been so beautiful. Sunshine and in the 80's every day makes me want to explore the great outdoors. Even though I have been here many times on vacations, I find new things to see and do everyday.

Today I got up and went to the Unity Church of Hilton Head Island.
It was a positive and wonderful experience with a message that really hit home for me.
The music was uplifting and beautiful. The piano music was played by Janice Creech and the singing by Peggy Trecker. Such fabulous talent is rarely seen at church.
The congregation made me feel right at home leading me through the service.
Not long after the service was over Rev. Justin Epstein stopped by the house to personally welcome me and he gave me a welcome packet and a lovely book to read.
I feel I have found my new home at last.

I have been listening to the music I have uploaded here on playlist and painting.
Tonight I listed two paintings on Ebay. Here they are....Have a wonderful week...Blessings, Beth

Packing tonight...again

2009-09-08T14:18:00.000-07:00

Packing tonight... Moving is such an emotional time for me. What to keep, what not to keep. So much to do and so little time to do it in. The rain doesn't help. Soon I will be done with this and on to new things. I am packing art supplies and they will probably take up half the truck! I hate to put them away for now because I know I will have the urge to paint. This weekend I will unpack and everything will be fine again. Blessings to all, Beth

More Angels

2009-09-01T19:36:00.000-07:00

Angel Drawing tonight

2009-09-01T19:17:00.001-07:00

I am drawing tonight while I catch up with friends on Facebook. Hope you are having a relaxing evening.

Art Journal

2009-08-31T14:27:00.000-07:00

I wanted to paint in one of my art journals but I never got around to it. On my vacation I decided to try it and I think she turned out pretty well. I am amazed how well the paper in this journal takes paint, doesn't bleed through, and holds it's shape. Usually I just draw and write in my journals, but now I will definately paint more in them. Time to do some packing. Blessings, Beth

Where I am...

2009-08-30T18:24:00.000-07:00

My head in the clouds, my toes in the sand, and angels beside me...

The Sky after Danny passed by...

2009-08-30T18:20:00.000-07:00

I parked at a Wendy's to take a picture of the sky after tropical storm Danny passed by down at Hilton Head. There was some rain but not bad at all.

CROWS?????

2009-08-30T17:59:00.000-07:00

The crows like to sit on your
beach chairs when you go to the water.

My new HOME...

2009-08-30T17:56:00.001-07:00

This Week's Angels on Ebay

2009-08-30T15:55:00.000-07:00

I just got finished listing this week's Angels on Ebay. They start tonight and end on Friday night.
Have a great week. Blessings, Beth

Last Weeks Angel

2009-08-30T15:36:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple pictures of last week's Angel sold on Ebay.....I painted her after I came back from vacation in Hilton Head where the weather was absolutely beautiful!

I put the wheels into motion for a transfer and low and behold, it happened!!! I start work in Hilton Head on Sept 13th...

I had to go down this weekend to find a place to live. I found a wonderful apartment 2 blocks from the beach! Now I have to pack and move. (hehe) I have alot of work ahead of me, but NO SNOW!!!

Packing tonight for Hilton Head

2009-08-14T17:26:00.000-07:00

I am packing tonight for Hilton Head Island. Vacation!!! Relax and paint. Usually I drive, but this time I am flying. I will take lots of pictures and post when I get back next Sunday. Have a great week. Blessings, Beth

2009-08-14T17:20:00.000-07:00

Breathtaking views...

2009-08-14T17:16:00.001-07:00

More beauty to behold...

2009-08-14T17:08:00.001-07:00

Kingwood Center in Mansfield, Ohio is a beautiful and peaceful place to stroll on a pretty day. They change the flowers seasonally so you can go many times throughout the year and it is different. I never get tired of it's charm...

2009-08-14T17:02:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Ben, Barbie, Haden, Hannah and I went canoeing on the Mohican River. After lunch we went to Kingwood Center in Mansfield before returning home. GREAT DAY! Here are the pics...

I can't believe it is the 12th of August already!

2009-08-12T17:22:00.000-07:00

You know, I took a small vacation from painting for a little while to have some summer fun, and when I woke up it was August!!! So I pulled out the paints and started painting every chance I got. These are some of the paintings I have done in the last couple weeks.

Tomorrow I am going canoeing with Ben, Barbie, Haden and Hannah, at the Mohican River in Loudenville, Ohio. It is about a 1 1/2 hour drive from here. We will leave early to get there about 9am and canoe for about 2 hours. After we get back to the car, we will drive to Riceland, Ohio and eat at Bishop's (home of the nutty muffit, and FANTASTIC onion rings). Hopefully my Mom and Dad will meet us there for lunch. Later we will go to Kingwood Center in Mansfield and then back home. It should be a fantastic day. I CAN'T WAIT!!! I will post some pics of the day tomorrow night.

I work on Friday and then leave from work for vacation!!! Back to Hilton Head for more summer fun! YEAH!!! I will be doing some painting there for sure.

Where has the time gone??? Here are the pics.......see ya later......

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-24T18:21:00.000-07:00

This has been a fantastic weekend for me because it started on Thursday! I went to a flea market in Hartville, Ohio and then went to Kingwood Center in Mansfield, Ohio. If you get the chance go and visit Kingwood. It is beautiful and peaceful there.

Friday I went to the Book Loft in German Village. I had never gone there before but I always wanted to go. I could spend all day there with no problem. Books of every kind and very good prices! I can't wait to go back.

Saturday I went and got a haircut and then came home and had a cookout. Ben, Barbie, Hannah, Haden, Chad, and Mary came over. Katy was at the Asian Festival here in Columbus and I missed her, but I knew she was having fun. We all ate too much, but it was fun to be together. Later in the evening we took Hannah and Haden to a park to play and all watched a movie together at the house.

Today I went to Mary and Chad's house for another cookout. Mary and I did a little shopping and then I came home and made a playlist for the blog. This playlist contains the songs I like to listen to when I am painting. I did paint some this weekend but didn't finish anything yet. I will finish 4 paintings the first of the week and will post pictures then. For now here are some pics from Kingwood.... I hope everyone had a happy and safe weekend. I am back to work tomorrow morning....

Frost tonight!

2009-05-17T19:31:00.000-07:00

I am so glad that I haven't planted any flowers yet because it is supposed to frost tonight. I did however get up the courage to mow my yard this afternoon. I was a little worried because I haven't totally recovered from my last bout of poison ivy! I will let you know how things are in a few days... I have several Angels in the works but only listed 2 on Ebay tonight. Here they are....

2009-05-12T07:14:00.000-07:00

2009-05-12T06:57:00.000-07:00

Spring is finally here!!!

2009-05-12T06:29:00.000-07:00

Well I know that spring is finally here because I have the worst case of poison ivy and oak that I have had in years! That's what I get for doing my spring cleaning up the yard. I have lived here for 6 years and never come across poison ivy but I am making up for it this year. I went to the doctor and got a shot so it should not last too long.

On a lighter note, I have had 2 vacations. I went to Hilton Head Island for 10 days the end of March and it rained every day except the last day. I didn't really care because it was 70 and I could sit out on the back balcony anyway. I just love that area! I went to Savannah, Beaufort, and Brunswick too. What a fabulous time it was. I came back and drove home from work in light snow the very next day! Have I mentioned how much I like snow?

The end of April vacation was much better. I went back for 7 days this time and it was 80 and sunny every day! I had such a wonderful time walking the beach, sitting at the pool, and painting outside. Everyday was better than the day before.

On Mother's Day evening I assembled new patio furniture for the very patio with the poison ivy growing. Roundup makes poison ivy killer so I bought some. Hope I don't poison myself putting it out there.

I am going to try to blog more...keep your fingers crossed, I get busy and forget to post.
I have been painting a lot so here are some new Angels.

Latest Angels

2009-02-15T15:43:00.001-08:00

2009-02-15T15:26:00.000-08:00

Still COLD here! We had a taste of warm weather last week, but the cold came right back. I have been hearing birds singing in the late morning so spring can't be too far away. I spend my spare time indoors painting. On a brighter note, I haven't had to shovel snow for more than a week. Life is good. We have had a lot of birthdays lately....My Father Jan. 31st... My oldest daughter Mary Feb. 5th... My youngest daughter Katy Feb. 11th...My son-in-law Chad tomorrow (Feb 16th). Lots of family time! I LOVE that!

Recent Angels

2009-02-15T15:16:00.000-08:00

Sunday, December 7th

2008-12-07T16:50:00.000-08:00

Well, I made it back from my trip in time to list my Angels on Ebay...I listed 4 this week and here are some pictures.

It is freezing here, 13 and the wind is blowing. My trip up north was quite slippery and I saw about a dozen wrecks, but other than having white knuckles, I made it there safely and home again tonight...The party was a great success, Thank you Ginny! Back to work again tomorrow bright and early. I will be making some stars this week and hopefully a box or two, and of course at least one Angel painting. Have a fabulous week everyone. Stay warm! xoxo Beth

Brrr.....

2008-12-06T07:52:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,
Today I am setting out to drive 2 hours north of where I live to spend time with my best friend Ginny. It is our Christmas get-together. Normally, I wouldn't write about it but it is already snowing here and she lives just on the edge of the snowbelt. Some of you know that I really don't care too much for snow, but what I really don't like is the wind and when the temp drops into the teens or lower. Today will present all of the above... I packed a few things just in case I can't get out later. I am off work tomorrow so I don't have to be back until tomorrow night.
I am hoping to go to the German Village here in Columbus tomorrow night and take pictures of Fire on the Water. All the beautiful old mansions will be lit up for Christmas and they do something with fire on beautiful Schiller pond. They do it every year and I have never seen it before. I will take pictures and post them here. ( Also more Angels this week)
Have a great weekend....I hope you don't have to shovel snow where you live. Beth

Angels, angels, angels...

2008-12-01T20:09:00.001-08:00

more Angels...

More Angels

2008-12-01T19:56:00.000-08:00

I thought it was high time to put more Angels on the blog. I will have you know that I survived Thanksgiving and Green Friday (I work in Retail) and I am now well into the Holiday season at work. Busy, busy, busy!!!!! Needless to say I have not gotten much painting done. I have 2 new Angels started but my work schedule won't allow me to paint again until Thursday.

It is snowing here tonight. brrrr... I usually don't mind the snow, but I don't like the cold and wind, and I don't like shoveling my driveway. It is a hill and no FUN!!!

Angels make me happy though...

Angels are all around us...

2008-10-09T10:55:00.000-07:00

For my girlfriends on ning....

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Thought you might like to see some painting I have done before the class started....

More class paintings...

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Some of my Suzi's class paintings...

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Marianna, Princess of the Sea

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Last night's painting

I'm still here....

2008-10-09T10:10:00.000-07:00

It has been so long since I have written in this blog that I am ashamed of myself. I have been busy at work as back to college is the busiest time for my store. Anyway, that is all behind me now. I have however been taking an online art class with Suzi Blu and it is fantastic! So much to see and do, it is Heaven! The class is on mixed media and is something I have never tried before but now I am hooked and look forward to more classes in the future. Pictures forthcoming, I promise. Blessings, Beth

2008-08-06T07:54:00.000-07:00

Tip About Your Car Keys
Great Idea!!!PUT YOUR CAR KEYS BESIDE YOUR BED AT NIGHT. Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr Office, the check out Girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panicbutton for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break in your house, odds are the burglar won't stickaround... after a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there.....This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime. P.S. I am sending this to everyone I know because I think it is fantastic. Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heartattack, where you can't reach a phone. My Mom has suggested to my Dad that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't hear him. He can activate the car alarm from anywhere in the yard and then she'll know there's a problem. I got this idea from a dear friend in Texas. Thanks Heather

Something new coming

2008-08-05T20:52:00.000-07:00

Here is a new White Light Angel from this week's listing and some more design pictures

I took at an Antique store. The flowers are from the park last week.

Tonight I am working on something new. I am back to playing with fabric. I hope to have the new project done and ready to list this Sunday evening. Keep your finger's crossed. New angels too. I haven't had the chance to take any new pictures the last couple days but I will squeeze that in this week too. Hope everyone is having a great week! Blessings, Beth

I finally made it to the park.....

2008-07-31T13:29:00.000-07:00

I finally made it to the park today. It is called Goodale Park and it is small but fabulous, as you will see. It is hot outside, around 90 degrees, so I didn't see very many people. I am sure this park is brimming with people normally. I saw one jogger (female), one guy feeding ducks, and one guy working on a trac-hoe. I saw as many wildlife; three ducks and a squirrel. Parking spaces were great today, plenty to pick from.

From the park I went to the North Market. It is a wonderful indoor market with vendors selling all sorts of things. Meat, poultry, fish all ready to take home and cook. Jewelry, pastries, candy, flowers, how can a girl choose? Ah but I knew what I wanted! LUNCH!!! I chose an asparagus salad, vegetable soup, and deviled eggs. What a combo, but delicious! I had never been to the North Market before, but the college kids I work with have been telling me to go that "I would LOVE it". And of course they were right. I had a plan before I got there. Get some lunch and buy a house plant. I DID! Well, I couldn't decide so I bought 4, and had my parking validated! What a quality trip this was!

Enough goofing around, it is time to get busy with the brush! I am painting an Angel (who could guess that) holding a sunflower tonight. I may put her on Ebay tomorrow.

Thanks to Katy and John for the posts, you know you are the ones who got me thinking about this. Love you both! Blessings to all, Beth

The perfect time...

2008-07-30T09:02:00.000-07:00

It is Wednesday noontime and I think it is the perfect time to start blogging. I have been wanting to for a while now but never seem to find the time to start. Today is the day. It is hot and cloudy in Columbus today and I have painting to do. My stack of canvas is wondering what in the world I am doing. I usually paint on Wednesday mornings before I go to work. I am off today so I have been lounging at the computer all morning! Oh the life!!! I hope to go to a new park (for me) this afternoon and take some pictures. I will post them if I get there and it isn't raining. As for now I will show you some of the pictures I have from recent small trips... I love to take pictures, as you will soon see. Have a great day.....Beth