color

When it comes to art, I like COLOR.  I want the art on my walls to add color and mood and mystery to my life.  Or happiness and cheerfulness.  Something that makes me smile every time I see it.  Or something that stops me in my tracks and causes me to wonder.

I don't know if my art causes anyone to get lost in their thoughts but I'm certain it adds a bright spot of color and cheer.  Sometimes that's all you really need.  Not everything has to have meaning and depth.  Art for art's sake.  No function.  Just art.  I'm a fan of that.

Here's some of my latest work.  Agates.  Part real, part imagined.  And full of color.  If you are interested in purchasing a piece, shoot me an email to danagrandbois at yahoo dot com.  Otherwise they will be headed to my Etsy shop in the next few days.

'Georgina' (9 x 12)

'Virginia' (9 x12)

'Rhona' (9 x 12)

'Riva' (11 x 14)

'Owly' (7 x 10)

close up

So... happy 2013.

Sorry I wasn't around to wish you that about 2 months ago.  Clearly I have not been very ambitious about blogging.  But I got a few close up photos of Lucy the other day and you know I am always motivated to share cute pictures of my cat with you.

Seriously, isn't she the sweetest?

I actually have some new artwork to share but I will save that for tomorrow.

Today we just bask in the cuteness that is Lucy.

'twas the night before christmas

"...the children were nestled all snug in their beds,

while visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads..."

Merry Christmas.

love, me

a gift

Today was sort of hectic and emotional, but the sun going to bed was a gift.

And it's not even Christmas yet.

from there to here

It started with this...

I'm always looking for videos of First Aid Kit that I haven't seen.

They are officially my favorite Swedes.

Which led me here.

And I listened to this...

oh my.

More of that please.  So I went here...

And here...

And these lovely sisters' voices sang the day to the night without my even noticing.

Amazing.

painted rocks & digital snow

This past Saturday, there was a knock at my door.  The neighborhood kids were selling painted rocks.  Of course, I had to buy one.  They were only a dollar.  And, bonus, it was sticky.

They must have done well going door-to-door because on Sunday they were able to afford advertising...

p.s.

love, me

i'm still here

I'm still here and I will post something soon.  

In the meantime, here's some Lucy gorgeousness for your viewing pleasure.

love, me