Lively Kayak Pointillism Painting on Postcards

Pointillism kayak scene, by Cheryl Paton by Cherylsart
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Pointillism can come in many styles. The dots can be small and orderly, they can be large, colorful, and also random. However, random is not totally random, or there would be no ‘picture’ to see.

I love the pointillism in this picture as it gives the scene a lively look; a look of action, and fun reflection.

This pointillism kayak scene, by CherylsArt on Zazzle, is available on postcards, prints, and postage stamps. To see more, visit http://www.zazzle.com/CherylsArt*/. and type in kayak in the search box.

Blue Tie Online

Blue blends with white pin stripe tie by Cherylsart
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This purple blue tie has a diagonal white pinstripe design, offering a variety of colors and textures that are pleasing to the eye. This tie is purchased online from CherylsArt on Zazzle, and is printed once your order is placed.

To see more tie designs by CherylsArt, visit Ties By Cheryl on Squidoo.

Cheryl Paton

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The Power of Art

I saw this phrase earlier today, The Power of Art, and my heart sang out, “Yes!” Yes, because art does have power. I am an artist you see. It was something I had wanted to be. Yet when I finally decided to let art be my passion, it didn’t come naturally. What I saw in my head wasn’t what I had conveyed on the canvases. But I knew, I had to keep at it. If this was something I had dreamed of being, because it didn’t come naturally was no reason to not go for it. So I did. I went for it. With the amount of gumption and passion that I had.

For me, that meant practicing. I went to some workshops, purchased a bunch of books, and practiced. Until one day, I decided no more – following other people’s instructions that is. I was ready. I just wanted the image, the idea, and then to let the how to to flow for themselves. And they did. And when they didn’t, I’d just wait and see and knew that I’d figure something out. And I did.

For that I am glad; for inside of me somewhere I knew the power of art, and I finally decided to let the power of art be my passion. At least one of them. And at least for now.

Blessings.

Cheryl Paton

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Cool Birthday Postage Stamps

Cool Birthday Postage Stamps, by artist Cheryl Paton,  add fun to the envelopes and make the mail that much more fun to open. Check them out now – http://www.squidoo.com/Birthday-Postage-Stamps

An artist making a difference

I’ve been reading a book on being happier in life, with work, etc. One thing in the book that made an impression on me as far as motivation is concerned, is the human need/desire to make a difference. People like their jobs so much better, whatever their job is, from cleaning people on up, when they feel they are contributing to the overall good of the organization, group, whatever.

I find that to be true for myself as well; when I think that I am making a difference, I am more motivated to go forth and take action. And a lot of times, that way of looking at the situation is a choice, and a change in attitude.

The difference that I see myself making, is that I choose to make art that has an overall good feeling to it. I like creating and making designs that bring a smile, that inspire, that encourages and/or shows appreciation. I know that, that is what I like seeing more of, so that is what I choose to create.

Signed me, an artist making a difference.

Cheryl Paton
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Did artist demo for paint in designs

This morning I attended a local Parent group called Parent’s Place. The youngest kids stay with their parents in the parent room, while the 18 month – 4 year olds do kids activities guided by teachers. This morning I was the guest speaker for the parent’s room.

Being an artist that also has a Zazzle store, I offered the parents design services that can be printed on a variety of products, as well as commissioned paintings on canvas and such.

Another thing that I offer is paintings that their kids can do. Starting with a basic outline design that I’ve uploaded to Zazzle and placed t-shirts and aprons, the parents can order them and their kids can paint them in, and also add their own creativity to the design, using paint pens.

Paint pens are easily handled and parents don’t have to purchase additional brushes. I recommend the paint pens that have fine to medium sized tips. The ultra fine tips may have a metal barrel for the paint to flow down onto the tip, and can cause blotches of paint to come out. So just make sure the tips have the felt tip all the way.

Markers can also be used; however the marker colors can bleed into the fabric a bit more. The paint pens tend to make a cleaner line. The paint pens can also be used to paint dots with. Pointillism is a fun technique for kids to paint with.

If you would like to read more about color in designs, visit my Squidoo lens on Tshirts To Color http://www.squidoo.com/TshirtsToColor. The designs are also available on kids aprons, and some are available on canvas shoes by Keds.

Additional design requests are welcome.

Cheryl Paton
Creative Brushstrokes, LLC
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Bridal Extravaganza in Morgantown, WV

The Waterfront Place Hotel will be holding its sixth annual Bridal Extravaganza on Sunday, January 25, 2009 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Platinum Ballroom.

Creative Brushstrokes, LLC, artist, Cheryl Paton, will be among the vendors there. Come check out what’s new.

The Waterfront Place Hotel is near the Wharf District.

Christmas Balls

Christmas balls – border by Cherylsart
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I was looking forward to painting some Christmas balls as a festive border for postage stamps, one in which people could easily change the greeting, if they wished, to one of their own.

Then when I got to creating products on Zazzle, I decided to add multiple borders on some of the apparel products. What I did was to shrink each image down as I added it. This is what I came up with. What do you think?

Susie the Cat, Wrapped Up In Stars, Painting is Done

Cat in fabric of stars by Cherylsart
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Painting Susie the cat wrapped up in stars was fun, and it was especially fun adding her lovely face to this tshirt as well as to a tie, a canvas bag, and to a postage stamp. If you’d like this painting on anything else, just let me know. Zazzle has lots of choices.

What to paint next, will be on my agenda, as well as getting ready to do portrait sketches at the Mountaineer Mall, this weekend on Saturday, November 22, 2008, in Morgantown, WV. If you’re in the Morgantown area this weekend and would like a portait sketch done, stop on by. I’ll be glad to do one for you too.

Cheryl Paton

Affirmation and Positive Art Top Site List for Zazzle artists

If you are a Zazzle artist or know someone who is that likes affirmations and positive art, then you and/or they are welcome to submit your/their affirmational, positive art zazzle gallery to http://affirmations.top-site-list.com/

Zazzle artists only, please. Thank you.