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Thursday!

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Today has been hard, not bad, not sad, just hard. There are some loose ends I am trying to get tied up. I have a couple of concerns that seem to be hanging over my head.  I have a family member on the road; which makes me a tad bit nervous. I am incredibly tired today even though I got plenty of rest. It has just been a long day and it is only noon. It is gloomy outside and cold. Which after the bright sunshine we have had I am missing it.

Anyway, here are some things to brighten up a darkish, longish, dreary day.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78942874/beaded-leather-wrap-bracelet-3x-orange

http://www.etsy.com/listing/59461744/orange-yellow-mum-photo-card

This photo by H20 works is bright and cheerful!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/37777980/giraffes-watercolor-8-x-11-print-matted

There, I am feeling better already. Thank you for allowing me the time to regroup. Some days are just hard, nothing serious or permanent. It is a day to be cozy and  warm to hang out and crochet kind of day. I think I need to do a bit more cleaning before my Mom comes. So I will see you later!

Karen

Organizing part 2

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How do you organize your home work place or studio area? What do you use?

I have latched onto what I already own; mason jar or canning jars, inexpensive cardboard boxes, and  plastic storage pieces. I found some new cardboard boxes at office depot last night. I am sure that they will work well for storing the small squares of paper that seem to over populate my desk right now. The mason jars I use for all the up-cycled and recycled hand punched paper elements that I use for my tags and cards. You can see one in use below for paper snowflakes. I now have an entire case full of  mason jars. They work really well as I can see what I am using and what I have on hand. I also use them for pencil cups.

I am also using old child sized divided dinner trays to hold the gems, and more paper elements that I use all the time. Here you can see some of the jars and the carry out trays.  The black trays are black plastic produce trays washed and repurposed .

The flowers in the lower left hand corner were created byhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/DragonflyExpression. She makes wonderful dimensional paper flowers. These paper board boxes I use to keep my Christmas gift tags and covered clothes pins in. Well, these are a few of the tools I use to cut down on clutter. There are some things that I need, a recycling bin for paper that goes to the recycling center, and another trash can in the sewing area. I also need to clean up my packing center and photographing table and the area around it. That will be on the list for today!

Thanks for reading,

Karen

Send me your links to your studio, craft area or kitchen! I am always interested in how people arrange the things in their lives.

Made in Oklahoma Artists:Mia Bella Images

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http://www.etsy.com/listing/54818505/the-giving-tree

As I shop around on the internet. I am always amazed at the variety of artists from Oklahoma. Oklahoma is my adopted state. I am now running this exploration of artists from the Sooner state. This is my first artist; Liz Ingersoll and her beautiful photography of the Tulsa area.

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http://www.etsy.com/listing/54319084/tail-lights-big-city

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54319084/tail-lights-big-city

My name is Liz Ingersoll and I own and operate Mia Bella Images out of the Tulsa area. As a rebellious teenager I recall my photography being one of the few things that brought praise and appreciation from my family. After digital cameras were introduced, I found the opportunity to truly learn the trade to be endless. Emotion and expression has always been the driving force behind my photography. It is important to me to capture the moment before it becomes a memory.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54318629/oral-roberts-university-prayer-tower

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54318629/oral-roberts-university-prayer-tower

After the fall of important local historical markers such as The Camelot Hotel, Bells Amusement Park and The Metro Diner I realized I not only have a desire but I also have a purpose. I want to document the town I’ve called home for others to enjoy long after the structure or I am gone. I’m sad to say I do not have pictures of the three things I mentioned above but I do have one of the last lit marquee’s of the Admiral Twin.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54321762/tulsa-golden-driller

Lighting, exposure and angles matter but everyone has a camera these days. It takes more than a picture to make a photograph. To experience the difference, check out my etsy site at www.etsy.com/shop/miabellaimages or find me at one of the many art shows I participate in around the Tulsa area. For a complete schedule of shows and my current Collection list you can find me facebook.

Liz Ingersoll
Mia Bella Images
miabellaimages.artcollection [!at] gmail.com
918-693-2677

‘Capture today what will be a memory tomorrow’

Etsian Interview: EmmainWonderland

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Emmain Wonderland lives in Surrey, England. She is a fine arts photogrpaher and has lovely photographs.

I am  going to let her tell us about her art in her own words!

A Fine Romance http://www.etsy.com/listing/54871140/a-fine-romance-fine-art-photograph-a4

1. Tell me a bit about yourself.
I’m a mummy to a 4-year-old and married. I’ve worked for many years as a part-time, semi-professional photographer and street theatre actor. I’m a committed Christian and my faith and photography have helped get me through years of mental illhealth.

2. Why and how did you get started in photography?
I’ve been a keen photographer since my early teens, shooting mainly in 35mm black and white, although it wasn’t until 2006, after my son was born, when I was in my early thirties that I studied it formally, receiving a high A grade at A level. It was the hardest thing I’d ever done academically!

The Old Singer http://www.etsy.com/listing/54872213/the-old-singer-fine-art-photograph-a4?ref=v1_other_1

3. Are you interested in or do you create in any other art media?
I used to do a lot of beading. When I was first diagnosed with mental illness I started making bracelets from cut-glass beads to keep my hands busy, as a sort of occupational therapy. I made hundreds! In fact, I made so many so I started selling them on the craft fair circuit. In the late nineties I qualified as a silversmith, but without workshop space I was unable to continue.

4. Do you have a day job!
At the moment being a full-time mum is my day job! When my son starts school in mid-September I’ll start looking for a part-time job.

Good, Clean Fun #2 http://www.etsy.com/listing/46850229/good-clean-fun-no2-now-with-added
5. What are your future goals for your business?
I’d like to expand my product range. At the moment I offer prints, cards and postcards, but I’d like to get my images on fabrics, mugs and clothing. Currently I’m looking at all the options available! I’ve recently signed a book-cover deal with a publishing house so that’s another direction I’m thinking of going down.

6. What inspires you to take your photographs?
Anything and everything inspires me to pick up my camera, but there are definite themes in my work; issues and matters which are important to me such as my personal experience of mental illness, my Christian faith, the natural world and women’s issues. I love experimenting with different photographic techniques, including pinhole, medium format film and digital media and I plan to keep trying new (and old!) techniques until I can no longer either see or hold a camera!

A Gentle Freak-Out http://www.etsy.com/listing/43529228/a-gentle-freak-out-fine-art-print-10×8

You can find Emmainwonderland at these places on the internet!
Blog – http://emmainwonderlandphotography.blogspot.com
Twitter – EmmainWndrland
Folksy (UK-based) shop – http://www.folksy.com/shops/EmmainWonderland
Dreamaid (charity) shop – http://www.dreamaid.com/store/EmmainWonderland

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She has lovely photographs from traditional to more contemporary topics. I continue to be amazed at how Christ uses the gifts he gives us to help us in our lives. Our gifts and talents have helped many to vercome ill health of one kind or another.  Personally, I know that using my creative abilites has a direct relationship with my wellbeing and pain levels. I have used art at different points in my life to help me distract myself from pain.

How do you use your talents and gifts to either help people or yourself deal with life’s stresses?

Thanks, Karen