The samples for my bookmark and art tag class have been delivered to Ink About It. The class, Liquid Polymer Clay Bookmarks & Art Tags will be held on Friday, October 1, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Here is the class description: In this class, you will learn how to create bookmarks and art tags with liquid [...]
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Artwork Published: Four Word Self Help
Posted in Amy's Art, art, Artists, Collage, Creativity, Inspiration, Mixed Media, Networking, Opportunity, Philosophy, Spirituality, tagged 37 Days, art, Books, Creativity, dreams, emotions, goals, gratitude, Inspiration, Life is a Verb, Mixed Media, Patti Digh, philosophy, Spirituality, success on August 18, 2010 | 5 Comments »
In January, I received a request for artwork from Patti Digh. Patti, who is the author of Life is a Verb, sent an email to many artists around the world asking who would be interested in submitting artwork for her upcoming book, Four Word Self Help. Patti described Four Word Self Help as follows: I [...]
Monday Reflection-A Sense of Self
Posted in Inspiration, intention, Philosophy, Quotable Monday, Quotes, Spirituality, tagged awareness, emotions, fear, feelings, health, Inspiration, integrity, intent, Jack Kornfield, life, Quotable Monday, Quotes, sense of self, Spirituality on August 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
True compassion arises from a healthy sense of self, from an awareness of who we are that honors our own capacities and fears, our own feelings and integrity, along with those of others. -Jack Kornfield
Two Heads are Better Than One…
Posted in Amy's Art, art, Art Dolls, Business, Creativity, Developing a line of work, Humor, Inspiration, Mixed Media, Opportunity, Sculpture, Style, tagged art, Art Dolls, Business, Cirque du Soleil, Creativity, goals, Humor, Inspiration, Mixed Media, Park View Gallery, Polymer clay, Right Brain Business Plan, Sculpture, success on August 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
…And ideally three heads was the goal. At the beginning of the month I set a goal to sculpt three heads per week. I haven’t created any new heads or Spirit Messengers in months and my artistic muse has been a bit all over the place. Of course, just as I set this goal, I [...]
Photoshop Vignette Experiments
Posted in Amy's Art, Creativity, Developing a line of work, Mixed Media, Opportunity, tagged art, Art Dolls, change, Creativity, digital art, Mixed Media, Photoshop, Photoshop elements, special effects, Susan Tuttle, vignette on August 11, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I’m finally starting to teach myself how to use Photoshop Elements to create digital art. This is one step in moving toward my vision of creating digital art cards, prints, and Spirit Messengers inspired by one source. I bought the book Digital Expressions by Susan Tuttle to use as my guide. So far, so good. [...]
Monday Reflection-Find Positive Value
Posted in Inspiration, Philosophy, Quotable Monday, Quotes, Spirituality, tagged Arnaud Desjardins, drama, Inspiration, life, philosophy, Quotable Monday, Quotes, sky, Spirituality, tragedy, value on August 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Every event, Every situation in which you may find yourself, Has a positive value. Even the dramas, Even the tragedies, Even the thunderbolt from a calm sky. -Arnaud Desjardins
Bubbles!
Posted in Amy's Art, art, Creativity, tagged art, Business, business card cases, Color, perfume pens, Polymer clay, Skinner Blend on August 7, 2010 | 6 Comments »
This week I’ve been working on wholesale orders; one is a re-order and one is for a new customer. Both orders have products incorporating my Bubbles pattern. I created this pattern several months ago and it has been a good seller for me. People have asked how I create it. Below are a few pictures [...]
Summer’s Bounty
Posted in Balance, Environment, Favorite stuff, health, Humor, Nature, tagged chipmunks, deer, eggplant, food, gardens, Humor, life, Nature, spinach, swiss chard, tomato, Vegetables on August 4, 2010 | 2 Comments »
With the heat of the past few weeks, our veggie garden is producing lots of yummy goodies. First up, the ever popular grape tomatoes: This is a rather standard variety. It isn’t too bad. Our favorites are an heirloom orange-skinned grape tomato. I don’t remember the name but I recognize it when I see it. [...]
Monday Reflection: A Part of Things
Posted in Balance, Inspiration, Quotable Monday, Quotes, Spirituality, tagged change, Inspiration, life, Pema Chodron, philosophy, Quotable Monday, Quotes, sacred, Spirituality on August 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Somehow, in the process of trying to deny that things are always changing, we lose our sense of the sacredness of life. We tend to forget that we are part of the natural scheme of things. -Pema Chodron
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Amy Crawley is a mixed media artist who creates small scale sculptures called Spirit Messengers. Amy's artwork is inspired by the spirit of ancient cultures, nature, and her travels around the world. Her art can be found in galleries and private collections across the country. Pages
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