Merry Christmas!

Wishing all my blogging friends a Blessed and Merry Christmas!

Steampunk Ammonite

Tonight I felt like doing something steampunkish. I haven't actually sat down and done a piece of artwork in a while. I seem to be going and doing so much lately. In fact, there could be big changes in my life. We will just have to wait and see. In the meanwhile, enjoy my steampunk creation!

"Steampunk Ammonite"

Digital Artwork by Andrea

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Elements used are by Finecrafted Designs and Marta Van Eck. Fossil provided by Art-e-ology. Textures by Kim Klassen and Tumblefish Studio.

My artwork has been published in the DeviantMuse!!

I've been published in the September issue of the DeviantMuse!!!! Recently I took a challenge at Deviant Scrap that was sponsored by Marta Van Eck. The challenge was to create a book cover using Marta's kits and the theme was "Fairy Tale." If you were in the top three, your book cover would be published in the September issue of DeviantMuse. Now, this being my first challenge and having to compete with all the very talented artists at Deviant Scrap, I really didn't believe I had a chance to be published. But I took the challenge anyway. Just one more step in helping me to be more creative. Being a HUGE "Jane Eyre" fan, I just had to do a take on my favorite book! Well, below are the results! Was I ever surprised to learn my book cover was one of the top three!!

"Jane Eyre: A Fairy Tale of True Love"
Digital Artwork by Andrea
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All images are from Marta Van Eck's "Not a Fairy Princess" and "Chocolate" kits at Deviant Scrap. I'm really enjoying being involved in the challenges and ATC swap at Deviant Scrap. Head on over and join their forum. You're sure to have a fun time!!

The Butterfly Fish

I just love the images that Land of Nod Studios gives away each Friday. Recently she opened an etsy shop and when she had this image for sale on one of her collage pages, I just had to have it! I also purchased some of her French letter digital images while I was there. I would recommend you stop by to see what all she has to offer!

"The Butterfly Fish"
Digital Artwork by Andrea
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Background, French Text and Image from Land of Nod Studios
Water from After 5 Designs
Flower Photoshop Brushes

Wishing and To Be or Not To Be!

I'm really enjoying putting together all the elements to make my latest digital artwork. It reminds me so much of paper dolls. I loved paper dolls when I was little, as you had so many different clothes to choose from. Quite awhile back I had purchased some digital pieces from Cemerony and they just seemed to work great with my digital pieces from Tumblefish Studio. Below are the results!

"Wishing"
Digital Artwork by Andrea
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Elements from: Tumblefish Studio, Cemerony, Nichole Young and Photshop Flower Brushes

"To Be or Not To Be"
Digital Artwork by Andrea
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Elements from: Tumblefish Studio, Cemerony, Nichole Young and Writing Photoshop Brushes

Happy 4th of July!!

Wishing everyone a Happy and Blessed 4th of July weekend!!

"Happy 4th of July"
Digital Artwork by Andrea
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Most Elements from Tumblefish Studio
Fireworks Photoshop Brushes

Dancing in the Rain and Alice in the Land of Zetti!!

Marsha at Tumblefish Studio has been a life saver for me recently. I learned the trouble with my elbow and hand going numb was from tennis elbow. Of course, work only made it worse. So, I quit doing my digital art for a while to help the healing process. Then I was just tired by the end of the day and didn't really want to think about creating. I loved Marsha's TwoDresses and had missed getting them. Marsha was so kind a generous to allow me to get them and that started my creative juices flowing again! Then I went out to Deviant Scrap and purchased some more kits with items I didn't have previously. And Viola! My mojo was back!! I truly have enjoyed creating these art pieces the last few days and I realized what I was missing. My blogging friends and the creative support I needed. And guess what! I think I may have found some color along the way! I hope you enjoy these new pieces and thanks Marsha for the inspiration!!

"Dancing in the Rain"
Digital Artwork by Andrea
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Most Elements from Tumblefish Studio, Rain from After 5 Designs, Flower Photoshop Brushes

"Alice in the Land of Zetti"
Digital Artwork by Andrea
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Most Elements from Tumblefish Studio, Pixie Dust from Nicole Young, Flower Photoshop Brushes

Two Redheads Are Better Than One!

I think I feel a little of my "mojo" coming back! Most elements are from Tumblefish Studio, sparkles from Nicole Young, and some flower photoshop brushes.

"Two Redheads are Better than One!"
Digital Artwork by Andrea
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Catch of the Day!

Just to let you all know, I have done some "drive by blogging," but I haven't been able to comment. For some reason, every time I try to, it wants me to sign in over and over, but never will post my comments. After reading Marsha's comments the other day, I'm not going to give a personal update, but for the 30% who would want to know, I've been gone taking care of some personal things.
I haven't felt much like making any art, but here is a piece I put together tonight, all from TumbleFish Studio elements. I hope you enjoy!

"Catch of the Day"
Digital Artwork by Andrea
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Help with Evergreen Rescue in Guthrie, OK

Tip Toe through the Oilfield and Tillie!

It has been a while since I have posted. With the weather and being "under the weather," I've only felt like going to work and coming home. I took a bad case of sinusitus and still am not feeling my best. I do have all the giveaways ready to be mailed and as soon as I can get to the post office, they will be on the way. So sorry it has taken this long!
I did create a couple of new pieces of digital art. One is using the cabinet cards from Marsha at Tumble Fish Studios. On both these pieces I've used Paint the Moon photoshop actions. I love them!!

"Tip Toe through the Oilfield"

Digital Artwork by Andrea All Rights Reserved

I really love how this piece turned out. I inverted my image of the rigs and used a texture from DJ Pettit. Some of the elements are from Nicole Young and a texture from Lori Davidson. I then used the Strawberries and Cream photoshop action from Paint the Moon.

"Tillie"

Digital Artwork by Andrea All Rights Reserved

This piece was used with all elements from Tumble Fish Studio. The picture is from the Cabinet Card collage sheet. I used the Sugar Cookie photoshop action from Paint the Moon.

Paint the Moon's icon is on the sidebar of my blog, so click on it to be taken to the website to order these great actions! Hope everyone enjoys!!

Blog Anniversary Winners!!!!....and a blog-iversary at So I Gathered!

So, I didn't get to post the winners on Sunday, as life happened. So, please forgive me and here we go. The winners are:

Jen at A Mark of Time for Jade's "Bloom Where You Are Planted" print

Verna at Bird, Bee and Bloom for Anji's "Cranium" print

Donna at Decorating 4...You for Verna's flower angel (made especially for this giveaway!)

Terri Kahrs at Pringle Hill Studio for Tumblefish Studio's "Life in the Slow Lane" print

Lori Saul at Ravenpainting for Tumblefish Studio's "Freak Show" print

Diane at My Art Journal for Gaby Bee's "Hope" ATC

Linda K at Robins Egg Blues for Mulberry Musings "Love Who You Are" ACEO

Jamie at Art-e-ology for Mulberry Musings "Crow and Chair" ACEO

Anji at Distractions for Mulberry Musings "Paris Birdcage" ACEO

Lovey at Fabric Photo Memories for my print

Ladies, please contact me at andyartblog@gmail.com with your address, so I can mail you your prize! And congratulations to the winners. I would also like to thank all my followers! Thank you again for making my blogging experience a true blessing!!

Now, I have another great giveaway to share with you. Stephanie at So I Gathered is having a Blog-iversary giveaway. So, please, stop by her blog and enter. I just love Stephanie's artwork and I truly cherish the print I won at Verna's giveaway last year!! I'm crossing my fingers that I am winner of her great artwork again!

I feel it in my bones another giveway coming soon! So, check back often, as I love hearing from all of you!!

Blog Anniversary Giveaway!!

Today is the one year anniversary of my blog! I'm so happy to have started this journey a year ago. I have made some wonderful friends from blogging. So, to celebrate, I'm going to be giving away some great prizes. Since this is my first attempt at a blog giveaway, we will see how this goes. So, to everyone that is a follower, they will receive a chance, if you comment to this post you will receive a chance, and if you post my blog giveaway icon and link to this post, you will receive a chance. Be sure to include your blog address if you post the blog giveaway icon, so I can come and visit your blog. So, all in all, you will have three chances for these great giveaways!

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So, what are the prizes? An 8X10 print from Jade at Jade's Funki-Junk. An 8X10 print from Anji at Distractions. A 4x6 matted print of an orginal angel from Verna at Bird, Bee and Bloom, 2 5x7 prints from Marsha at Tumblefish Studios, an ACT from Gaby at Colorful Adventures, 3 ACEO cards from Wendy at Mulberry Musings, and a 5X7 print of one of my digital artwork collages. So, 10 great prizes! Deadline is Saturday, February 5, 2011. I will place all names in the Random.org and winners will be posted on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Wishing all my fellow bloggers the best, and thank you for making my first year of blogging a true blessing!!

The Persuasion!

I created the following for a recent challenge from Louise at Bumble Button. Our challenge was to create a Jane Austen calling card. I personally love Jane Austen. The books, movies, I'm just in love with them all! Can you tell which is my favorite?

"The Persuasion"

Digital Artwork by Andrea

The beautiful image came from IrelandRose Nostalgia's etsy shop. I just love her images! You should check her out sometime. I also used a texture from Playing With Brushes and one from Shadowhouse Creations. And of course, my favorite quote from my favorite Jane Austen book/movie. I hope everyone enjoys!

My blog anniversay is coming next week, so look for more information on the giveaways, tomorrow. I think everyone will love the prizes.

First Post of 2011......Upcoming Blog Giveaway.......Beautiful Fossil Angel

This month is the anniversary of one year of blogging. To celebrate this great event, I'm going to be having a blog giveaway. I'll be posting more about this coming soon, but there will be wonderful giveaways from some great artist that I love to follow.
Speaking of a great artist.....when I first started thinking of this blog giveaway, I knew there were certain people I wanted to have be a part of this event. Verna from Bird, Bee and Bloom was one of them. I don't know if you noticed that during her blog giveaway, she kept posting these wonderful little angels on the side of her blog. I asked Verna about creating one special for the blog giveaway, and she has. But, to my delite and great surprise, when I received the package last week, she had made a special angel just for me. And today, I'm posting this beautiful little angel! Isn't she just special? I am in love with her!!

"Fossil Angel"

By Verna at Bird, Bee and Bloom

Be looking for more on the giveaway and a new look to my blog as well!