This photo was part of a larger photo I took at the hawker stand the other day. The colors really caught my eye so I decided to crop it and go with it for texture tuesday. I used Kim's new texture felicity - two layers. One was at 100% soft light, the second was at 59% soft light. Text is by Jellyka.
Stop by Kim's site and see what everyone else is creating!
I read about this swap a week or so ago on the very cool Create Mixed Media sight. Jessica at in search of dessert is hosting. YES - I am supposed to be unpacking and getting the apartment all set up...but a girl needs a creative break!
The instructions seemed pretty simple:
~ Start with a normal deck of playing cards
~ Embellish 53 cards any way you like
~ Add one Inspiring or Motivating phrase to each card ( a different saying for each card)
~ Put your name and blog address on the back of each card
In return, I will receive a deck of inspiration cards decorated by 52 different artists.
We were asked to create 53 cards as one deck will be gifted to Christine Mason Miller who inspired Jessica to do this swap. Thanks Christine!
When I originally started thinking about how I would decorate my cards, I was sure it would be in an Asian theme. However, I had to crank them out pretty fast, so my vintage style was much easier for me to do.
I picked a few of my favorites to enlarge.
I really enjoyed working on the cards and am happy with the results. I can't wait to see what everyone else does!
Thank you Jessica for hosting such a fun swap!
The book I won is Destination Creativity by the very talented Ricë Freeman-Zachery. I have both of her other books so I am thrilled to add this to my collection!
I won it from the very cool art site site Create Mixed Media. If you have not visited this site - you need to! The site is packed with articles on all kinds of art, tutorials, free webinars, tips, giveaways, etc.....I visit it on a daily basis as they put up new stuff everyday!
And if you want to order Rice's book - or other art books click here they have a great on-line store with books, dvds, art supplies, etc.
Thank you Ricë - You made my day!
Happiness is.....
Having a local Singaporean tell you
that you hold your chopsticks "good."
For those of you who know me and my blog.....you are aware that I recently moved to Singapore. For those of you who are new to my blog....well, I've recently moved to Singapore! I am loving my life here and when Kim gave the theme of happiness I knew it would be about my new life in Singapore.
Today, one little incident really stood out on the happiness scale. I was eating lunch at one of my favorite Hawker Stands and a local Singaporean walked by my table and said, "you really hold your chop sticks good". I am sure he was thinking for a Caucasian! : ) He made my day. It's the small things!!! I came home and immediately created this vignette to go with my "happiness is theme". I used Kim's textures luminous (soft light @70%) and revolution (soft light @83%).
I am behind in my Beyond Layers lessons so I am including one more photo on happiness using the story board - our assignment from last week. I used Kim's texture softly.
I love these photos. As you can see from the scarf and boots - they were NOT taken in Singapore! They were taken in Ascot, UK at Thanksgiving during our fun visit to D&A's house.
Yesterday I went to see the Thaipusam festival in Little India here in Singapore. Wow! Here are a few photos.....but to learn all about this fascinating celebration and see many more photos, visit our travel blog by clicking here.
The Pitaya or Dragon Fruit
This is such an unusual looking fruit. It is usually a dark red color but you can also find them in magenta or yellow. The skin is covered in scales and the center of the fruit is made up of a red or white, sweet tasting pulp with dark tiny seeds.
It not known exactly where the dragon fruit came from – some say South America. They were originally grown for royalty and very wealthy families. Today, it is easy to get around the world and can be found in many states in the US.
It thrives in Asian countries where the weather is tropical and hot with heavy rainfall. It is high in vitamin C and fiber.
I read that most are surprised at the mild taste in contrast to the vibrant exterior. I did not think it had much flavor either but it sure makes colorful photos!
I used Kim's textures the new grey day and her new texture - organic. Another great texture from Kim - thanks Kim!
Today was all about paper. First, a few sheets of hand-colored/stamped paper made in India. I paid 4 SD a sheet ($3.18).
I think the gold is especially pretty.
I had no idea what these were - but they looked fun. The large ones are about 3 inches across and the smaller ones one and a half inches.
Surprise! Streamers.
That's all for now.
Welcome to my blog! I started 2012 with a new home in Singapore with my sweet hubby D - I blog about what it is like living abroad, my mixed media art and jewelry, flea market finds, photography, food and travel. We travel often so you will get a peak into many countries around the world. I post several times a week. Enjoy your visit and please drop me a note!
You can see my art and articles in the following magazines:
Somerset Studio January/February 2012
Somerset Studio Gallery Summer 2011
