Moments Shared

I did another little painting yesterday afternoon. I love the feel that water colours give to my muses. A softer gentler feel. Anyways, this is it, moments shared.




A closer look at the fairy with her wings and the little hedgehog girl. I love the hollyhocks as well. I think they turned out nice.

As always available as a print or as a card. Just message me to find out more! Thanks!!

A Friend

My latest piece, "A Friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart." I love this. (I am thinking about Lura at the moment and hoping all is well. ) She is a good friend who touched my heart in a very big way. A kindred spirit friend. Those are rare creatures and much beloved.

As usual this is available as a print or a card. If you are interested, just let me know. Thanks!

Three New Pieces

Once again I've been a bit lax in posting my latest work, so here I go, three at once!



First we have A Face Without Freckles, which I love. Don't you just love her little wings? I do!



Next we have Whatever Our Souls are made of, His and mine are the same. It can be for a Bride or a Bridesmaid, a bridal shower etc.

Finally:



A Hundred Hearts!

All are available as either prints or as greeting cards. Convo me to find out more if you are interested!

A few more new pieces

Here's the latest pieces I have done.

Two new Christmas Cards:



Bringing Home The Tree



Fa la la la la

I am calling this little character Imogene and her cat is Puff.

Then there is this:



Live the Life



Dare to Dream

I am not sure why, but the background colours don't seem to scan in. The skin doesn't scan in the right colour either. It looks yellow and it's not yellow at all! I wish I knew how to fix that. They are a lot brighter than they look!! The Christmas cards have grey skies and snow falling, and the other two have blue skies and clouds!

If you would like a card, send me a message, all are available as cards or prints. mariealicejoan at aol dot com.

A few of my latest pieces

Here are just a few of my latest things I have worked on in recent weeks. I'm sorry if I have been a bit lax in posting. I've been busy finishing off my second set of rubber stamps and am now working on a third!



I'll Fly Away, a boxed canvas, painted so that the front wraps around the sides and top. No need for framing.



Flowers that bloom. Just a little painting done on water colour paper. I love the nostalgic look of this.



A Walk In The Country, the same little girl but painted in Acrylics on another boxed canvas and with scenery added. This too wraps around the sides and edges so again no need for framing.



Fireflies . . . another whimsical painting done on a boxed canvas. Reminds me of my childhood and catching fireflies.

All are available as prints. The original boxed canvases are also for sale. Contact me on MarieAliceJoan at aol dot com to find out more. Thanks!

Love In Your Heart

Just in time for Valentines Day. A delightful piece composed of a variety of scrapbook papers and my own art and words. I think it's really sweet. I just love cherries and I love the cherries on her sweet dress and hair bow.



A dear little girl holding a paper heart printed with winged hearts and the word love.



Available as a print or as a greeting card. E-mail me on mariealicejoan at aol dot com to find out more. Thanks for looking!

Wonderland

When I was a girl, I always loved the story of Alice in Wonderland. We had an old copy of it with the old pictures in black and white and I used to spend hours looking at them and reading the words to go along with them.




I think the very first colour Alice in Wonderland I ever saw was the Walt Disney Version.

I've always wanted to do an Alice in Wonderland painting and now I have. I am all about making my dreams come true . . .



Available as a print or as a greeting card. E-mail me on mariealicejoan at aol dot com to find out more. ( I think it's really quite inspirational.)

The Beauty of This Day

There's beauty and joy all around us. The can be found in many places, and on any day . . .



Free for the taking to any heart that seeks. They come in simple ways and means . . .



A smile, a hug . . . birdsong . . . the beauty of a flower's petals . . . bare feet in the sand . . .

tis all magic, pure and simple . . . tiny miracles and gifts from above.




Available as a Greeting or Note Card or as a small or large print. Message me at mariealicejoan at aol dot com to find out more. Thanks!

If you see the magic . . .

I have long wanted to explore my inner fancy and paint Little Red Riding Hood. Yesterday I did just that . . .



I think I did an ok job. I rather like her I think. Available as a greeting or note card, or as a small print. Message me on mariealicejoan at aol dot com to find out more. Thanks!

January Brings the Snow

Illustration Friday for this week. Word prompt Winter.
An oldie but a goodie, with words added.

The Princess and the Pea

Sometimes it's the little things that get under our skin and irritate us the most of all . . . little niggling things like somebody (who shall not be named) leaving the cap off the toothpaste, or the seat up on the toilet . . .


Oh, yes . . . these things are sent to try us . . . and yet at the same time I am cognizant of the fact that blessings also come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes the little things are the biggest blessings of all!!

The Princess and the Pea. I've had her on my drawing board for over a year and was able to bring her to life yesterday. I do believe I have fallen in love.




Available as a Greeting or Note Card or as a small print. Message me at mariealicejoan at aol dot com to find out more. Thanks!

Time Spent With Cats

I wanted to make something for my mom. She has a real penchant for ginger cats, as do I . . . (Don't you love those shoes??? I want a pair! Those trousers too!)



Kittens are so loveable and adorable. I don't think anyone can look at one without falling in love . . . especially when they are ginger cats . . . (I want that shirt too! I just love daisies!)






Altogether I think it's very sweet. You just can't go wrong with daisies, cute shoes and kittens I always say!



Available as a Greeting or Note Card or as a small print. Message me to find out more.

Christmas in the Heart

I think you would have to say that Christmas is my favourite holiday. I was always called The Christmas Kid by my family! I didn't mind. I think this little gal is a Christmas Kid too!




Just look at those shoes and stockings!! You can tell she is getting into the season in a really big way!! I wish I had some of those!



And look at that sweet little jumper and heart she is hanging on to!



And then there were words! The perfect sentiment for the perfect Christmas card!

May Peace Be Your Gift

What a sweet little face . . . angelic . . . and those curls!



Oh, she is an angel for sure. Just look at those wings. She brings special Christmas wishes!





She makes the sweetest Christmas Card for those special friends and family in your life.

By the way I am selling my handmade Christmas Cards again this year. All hand printed drawings, mounted on quality scrapbook papers, which are then mounted onto quality cards. Hand decorated with German Glass Glitter and left blank inside for your own inscription. I'll be selling them at 4 for £10 plus postage, which will vary according to where you live. I will ship around the world. Just leave a comment or e-mail me on MarieAliceJoan at aol dot com and we'll talk turkey!

An Attitude of Gratitude

Take nothing for granted, for whenever you do,
The joy of enjoying is lessened for you.
For we rob our own lives much more than we know
When we fail to respond or in any way show
Our thanks for the blessings that daily are ours . . .
The warmth of the sun, the fragrance of flowers,
The beauty of twilight, the freshness of dawn,
The coolness of dew on a green velvet lawn,
The kind little deeds so thoughtfully done,
The favours of friends, and the love that someone
Unselfishly gives us in a myriad of ways,
Expecting no payment and no words of praise.
Oh, great is our loss when we no longer find
A thankful response to things of this kind.
For the joy of enjoying and the fullness of living
Are found in a heart that is full of thanksgiving.
~Helen Steiner Rice

One of my favourite talks in last weekend's October conference was the one given by President Monson on cultivating an attitude of gratitude. It really struck home with me. Todd and I have experienced so much loss in the past year . . . my job, our home, our beloved Jess, our car . . . but still amidst all the loss there have been great pockets of joy and blessings too numerous to hold. An attitude of gratitude . . . that's the secret to a happy life!



Available as an A4 sized print or as a card, or as a digital stamp (Black outline) Message me to find out more on MarieAliceJoan at aol dot com!