Of Mermaids and Muses

I love a challenge, don't you? I mean, not the "do the dishes before the neighbor arrives" kind of challenge, but the "Hey, Julee, will you make my little girl into a fairy?" kind of challenge!

Uh... I don't even have to try, Miss Lady, your kid is already a FAIRY... LOOK!

For this piece, I sketched out my little friend on a piece of 140 lb. hot press water color paper, colored her with a few different mediums one of which was my Inktense Blocks from Derwent, added my favorite Art Institute Extra Fine Glitter in Screamin' Pink (my name not theirs ;) and white, a few star shaped beads, heart shaped confetti and little tiny paper flowers. A few finishing touches left and a finishing spray sealant, but this challenge is pretty much a wrap! Three days of work that was PURE BLISS and only a tiny bit challenge!

Now GO get YOUR craft ON!!!
xoxo
jul

Walk on the Wildside Wednesday - We're in the PINK and GREEN and Black and White and stuff

Sometimes when you go to Napa for your buddy's birthday you may be the one who is surprised! 

I never ever imagined that we would end up at a monastery... or that it would be the COOLEST place I ever seen in Napa... talk about inspiring, check these out!

I also wouldn't have guessed that Ali and I would end up taking the SAME pictures!

JC by Jul

JC by Ali

Ok, so they're not eXaCtLy the same, but darn close!

Frogs that chirp! 

I also would not have anticipated hearing frogs that sound like a bird!

I have no idea what that was, but the frogs were leaping out of the water and I SWEAR they were chirping! 

Such a trip!

Monastery - Hillside view

The Lady is definitely in the Pink

Lovely light

 Back in our East Bay dream land The People and I enjoyed a gorgeous walk in the misty clouds

Delicate and Fragile omen of the future

My field fairy, Queen Protector 

Those Eyes mean business

 And off to another monastery... 

This time the Buddhist Temple and in the rain its just that much more of a gift

Quan Yin and all that's GREEN

Fu Dog a keeper of the gate

There is definitely something that stirs in the soul this time of year... rebirth, renewing, growth and the cycle of life its all happening and its all happening, now. With everything that's happening in the world right now, our Spirits are absolutely on notice. Its a challenge to keep focused, stay positive and be BRAVE, but we are prepared to do what it takes. As one of my girlfriends would say "Its ON" 

Happy Spring!

Now go CRAFT something!

xoxo

jul

FREE COLLAGE SHEET

Just because I love you if you click on the image above you can get yourself a fancy schmancy Story Book style collage sheet made by me just for you... have fun... go play!

Now, GO GET your CRAFT on!
xoxo
jul