a dog day

our walk to Pine Lake...

sometimes I think she sees things I don't...

are you my mother?

my iPad is never far from me any more...

although the same program is available for an iPhone,

I have not tried doodling on it yet;

now that seems like it would be hard.

Started here with a knitting photo from a magazine

and let my mind go crazy.

happy thursday

trying so hard to not see the 'to do' list,

and the negatives, 

but keep my mood up

and be thankful for all my blessings...

including brushes and picmonkey too.

Go Vikings go

 Go Bellevue Christian Vikings go!

Since vikings are our mascot and

as they do not have the best reputation 

for being friendly,

well we decided to make ours Viking friendly artists

who want to spread some love...

 So first we made our own patterns and designs on paper

by stamping and making a fun mess...

 Then we cut out all the Viking pieces

to make a Viking body...

 and pieced our friendly guy together.

 Notice the palettes and paint brushes...

 and the overall silliness.

Oh we also made one for our princpal

and put it on his door when he wasn't looking.

I found the idea on Pinterest which took me to this lovely site

with great art ideas for students.  Enjoy!

bye bye birdie

I am so behind in posting the kiddo's art work.

We finished our flock of birds months ago

and this post is finally ready to fly your way.

 I thought paper clay for the body would be perfect,

paper wings for flying,

as well as toothpick legs,

 and a base of cardboard for landing.

 Love the look of them nude...

 I also thought they would look more finished with some shrinky-dink accessories.

 So let me introduce you to a warrior

with quiver and bow

(as well as a bow tie)...

 and an artist and musician...

 and she looks rather eclectic...

 and King is ready to take off to survey his lands...

 and finally we end with love.

What could be better?

a fine bird party indeed.

It all started with this post found first on Pinterest.

happy tuesday

more virtual painting

I am so addicted to the iPad brushes application.

So when it is tv time I just sketch as I watch.

Pulled these bust and santos images from google...

and they are not mine but hope I have altered them enough

to be ok - just for me to doodle on.

 It is very therapeutic to work on the faces
and mold and give highlights.

She looks a little out of this world-
may have gone too far.
Oh well just having fun and trying not to over think.

finally a heart rock

one of my students brought me this rock at recess,

then threw it on the ground...

hmmm i couldn't just let it sit there 

as i never find heart rocks...

so it now sits at home happy as a rock.

on spring break this week

and my brain is definitely on spring break - 

'nuf said.

Happy Easter!

He is risen indeed!

'tis the season

Zoe finally got all 30+ stitches out,

the cone of shame off,

and promptly disguised herself as a bunny 

so we would not recognize her.

Matteo joined in the fun 

and quickly realized it was a mistake.

Any easter bunnies hopping your way?

what can I say?

I missed most of artfest...

went home sick on friday

and can hardly think of it 

as the missed opportunity depresses me so.

 so i sat in bed and pulled out the iPad and doodled...

 and doodled some more jesse reno style...

 and bird doodled...

and i still feel lousy,

but maybe i will be able to share the one class i took later

when i stop feeling so sorry for myself ;(