Matilda's Cottage

I had the pleasure of finally getting to visit Matilda's Enchanted Cottage nestled just outside the city of Alpharetta. This charming gallery is a favorite of many locals in the suburb just north of the Atlanta area. Mary Jane is one of the owners, and has been featured on HGTV's Dream Home 2005 and Atlanta Home Magazine. The gallery is filled with folk, and delightfully whimsical art.

I like how the owners think outside the box as far as marketing to the community. They have music every Friday and Saturday night in their back lawn. This is definitely a must see if you are in the Atlanta area.

Family Christmas Card

I am sure you are all swamped with writing out Christmas cards, shopping, holiday school programs and parties. I am finally back to writing out more cards after this very busy week. Here is our family Christmas card for this year.

New Charms

I created some new charms that would be perfect on your phone, belt, backpack or even as a necklace. They will be available in my Etsy, 1000 Markets and Artfire store.

Glass Pendants

I have been working on some new pendants that I am excited to preview to you. They will be available in my Artfire, Etsy, and 1000 Markets shop by tomorrow. These little cuties are affor-dable, colorful and sure to make a fun fashion statement for a wide array of outfits!

New Youtube video!!

Here is my latest video on Youtube of my painting titled "Paradise". I hope you enjoy it.

"Eden" is complete

I finally completed this painting after putting it aside to figure out what finishing touches I would add to the painting. Hopefully I will be complete editing the demo of this painting video this week so I can upload onto Youtube. A print will be available this week in my shop.

Sneak Peek - Painting in Progress

step #1 -Laying in the background color to my painting.

step #2 -Adding the grass with a cross hatch approach.

step #3 - Painting the foliage in the tree.

The toughest part for me after completing the painting is titling the piece. Sometime it comes to me quickly, other times I can't think of a thing. This image definately reflects my Christian faith and the tree represents having a firm foundation. Help me come up with a name! If I pick your title I will send you a prize.