Rain's AEDM PPF

Hi Everyone!

Well the hits just keep on coming. Not only am I dealing with a failed eye surgery, on Tuesday morning I had a mini stroke that landed me in the ER and then a transfer from to a larger hospital in the next town.  I have been put through every test and all looks well. The hospital care was amazing but just being in hospital is awful. I couldn't wait to get out of there. I got home late last night. Sooooo I am taking it easy today.

The other day I read the prompts for Thursday 

Art Date with Rain, and today is "Chilling" I really liked this one and so got to work on it. 

Here is my chilling little creature.

 

 Be sure to click to see the detail

I am also linking to AEDM with Leah

And PPF with Eva and Kristen.

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

AEDM 19

Hi Everyone!

Day 19 and I feel pretty good that I have only missed one day of AEDM. Today I have another drawing. I hope you like it.

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

AEDM18

Hi Everyone!

It is Monday a start of a new week. I still am having serious eye problems since my eye surgery and have set up some acupuncture on Wednesday. We are so lucky here to have a place that offers it for donations. My insurance doesn't cover it and I certainly can't afford what is charged here. There are several places that offer it here at $90.00 a needle. YIKES. 

Anyway focusing in on art has helped me calm down about loosing part of my sight.

Thank you to Leah for hosting AEDM. I came at the best time for me.

Today Abstract.

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM 17

Hi Everyone!

Well this is day 17 for AEDM. This drawing was done so fast that I wasn't going to post it for all the problems with it. But it is what it is and I want to be apart of this challenge. Today I have the rest of the day to create with slow intentions. LOL

Nicole/DVArtist

 Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM 16

Hi Everyone! 

It is day 16 for AEDM. I have been doing quick draws to stay on top of it. However, today I am starting a large canvas that I am very excited about. I don't know how long it will take me but I want to have it finished for AEDM.  In my first living room I have a large wall that displays many of my abstract paintings and this one will go in the middle of the wall. When it is finished I will show the entire display. For now though a quick draw. 

I just grabbed a piece of computer paper to draw this and the paper folded so there is a shadow across the middle.

Have a great weekend.

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM 15

Hi Everyone!

I can't believe that it is day 15 already for AEDM. It is going be too quickly.  If you don't know what AEDM is click on the link and check it out, 

then join in. 

There are some amazing 

artists who share their art. 

Today for me I have a quick abstract. These are not the colors I normally work in. Blues are difficult for me, but I am trying to use them more. Soo like I said just a quicky.

 

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM day 14 Rain's Garden PPF

Hi Everyone!

The last 3 days have been filled with appts so I have not been home much. That puts my art time on the back burner.  So this AM I did the 20 minute warm up for AEDM day 14. OK, OK I just couldn't get her eyes right so she is getting ready for a masquerade. LOL The joy of art, you can make your piece go in any direction.  

I forgot today is Thursday. Geeessss.
In addition to AEDM, I am joining in with Rain's Garden Thursday Art Date. The prompt is Forest and Critters. Since I have been so busy this week I am showing an older piece. 
It is my Bamboo Forest with white crane.

And for Paint Party Friday here is what I created all week.

Have a great weekend!

 

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.
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AEDM day 13

Hi Everyone!

I had a very long day yesterday. A drive to Salem, OR. for an apt, then grocery shopping in Albany, OR. then the long drive home. So yesterday was a "no art day".   This morning I did get this piece finished and so is my entry for day 13 for AEDM. 

I will try to get caught up with the from yesterday. Can't wait to see what all of you created. 

Have a great day

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

AEDM 11

Hi Everyone!

Today I see the ophthalmologist. The blind spot in my eye has not gone away, rather has grown larger. He better have some resolution for this. Please wish me luck.

In the mean time here is my Day 11 AEDM

I truly love abstract art. There is a measure of suspense in creating it. I have an idea and a plane of what I am going to create, but as the paint starts to flow that all may change, 

as this one did. LOL 

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM day 10

Hi Everyone!

Well, this just speaks for itself. 

I am linking up with Leah for AEDM

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM Day 9

Hi Everyone!

This is day 9 for AEDM hosted by the beautiful and very talented Leah.  I truly am having so much fun participating in the challenge. So for today I am showing an abstract on a 

24x18 gallery canvas. 

 

Have a fantastic Saturday!

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM it's just a doodle

Hi Everyone!

Well yesterday I ended up being very busy and only had time for a doodle for AEDM. Today after running some errands I will have time to create something different.  

If you want to join in with AEDM you can. There are no rules that you have to enter art every day.  Leah has made this so easy and fun. Come join in!

It's Just a doodle 

pastels on Nicole's BeadBacking

 

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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PPF Lots of art.

Hi Everyone! 

Update on my eye. I will just say it is not good. That black spot that appeared after surgery has grown into a blob of stationary floaters. I have an apt on Monday, I sure hope he has some information for me. Last apt he said he didn't know what it was. REALLY? Ok enough of that.

Trying not to focus on my eye I have been creating art all week. Part for AEDM and Rain's Garden. Both so much fun. Of course art for Paint Party Friday too. LOL

So for PPF I drew this little guy.  I have not drawn in quite awhile so this is not my best. 

I didn't like the paper.  

These are some of the pieces I created all week in case you have not see the posts.

The next 3 are part of my shock art series.

A few abstracts

This is pastels on m Nicole's BeadBacking
It's for more than just beading.
 

Have a wonderful weekend.

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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Day 7

Hi Everyone!

It is Thursday and day 7 for AEDM. I am enjoying this challenge and seeing all of the different and exciting art. It is a great inspiration to me. Thank you to Leah for hosting. In addition I am joining in with Rain's Garden. 

This weeks prompt is Crisp and Brilliant. 

I really had to think about what I could create for C and B and I hope this meets the criteria.

I have clear memories of the snapping, freezing, days of living in AK. The air burning my lungs, the dark of winter, a hint of blue ice, 

crisp and brilliant.

 24x18" gallery canvas

acrylic abstract.

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM day 6

Hi Everyone!

Day 6 for AEDM. I am thrilled that so far it has been easy for me to stay in the game. 

Today I have an art assignment that is going to take me down town. Here in Florence, OR. we have an "old Town" that is one street filled with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Today, with a friend, I am taking mental inventory of what types of art each gallery carries. Seriously, I already know but I want to make sure I am up on it. I will be speaking on a subject next month that is quite controversial and want to have all my points covered. LOL   Are you involved in your communities art? Let me know how.

Today my  piece for AEDM is a pastel on my Nicole's BeadBacking. ( NBB is not just for beading)  

 Linking with Leah at AEDM

 

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM day 5 Shock art

Hi Everyone!

Hurrayy I finished my 3rd piece of my shock art series. There is something quite energizing for me to create in this genera. In my other 2 pieces I received the reactions I was hoping for, we will see how this one goes. Now for a question.  In your opinion would you consider this shock art, political art, or both. The answer is important as I am going to be speaking on this subject next month.  
16x16" gallery shelf canvas, acrylic paints, armature paper mache hand, non drug pills, diabetic syringe with the needle removed.

Linking up with Leah at AEDM 

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM Day 4

Hi Everyone!

I can't say enough of how impressed I am with all the artist that have joined in with AEDM. Leah has done a wonderful job in setting up venues to display our art. Thank you Leah. 

I am working on another piece of shock art and yesterday I accomplished a great deal on the piece but there are just a few details that need to be added today, then I will be able to show it tomorrow.  So for today, I have a gritty piece of abstract in bold colors. Hope you enjoy it.

Have a great Monday everyone!

Nicole/DVArtist

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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AEDM Day 3

 Hi Everyone!

I feel like I am becoming my old/new self. I can't tell you how difficult this whole eye experience has been for me. Especially ending up with partial eye sight loss. I want to thank all of you who have supported me through this, not so fun, adventure. Your comments, private emails, and wonderful get well cards through the real mail have all encouraged and helped me to get off my butt and stop feeling sorry for myself. 

So thank you for all of the love. 

In addition I want to thank the wonderful ladies 

who promote and inspire people to create. 

Eva and Kristen from Paint Party Friday. I have been with this group close to the very start. 

Leah from Art Every Day Month. She has been holding this wonderful event for 18 years. I am so glad I found her. Last but certainly not least Rain's Garden where every Thursday is a new prompt to create about.  All of the above has allowed me to get back into the art room. 

The wonder of people, we rise by helping others.

Okayyy... I am working on a piece of art that goes with my Shock Art series, it isn't finished so late last evening  created this piece that goes with my Black to White series. 

I will have something more refined tomorrow. LOL

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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Art Every Day Month

Hi Everyone!

I am so happy to be apart of Art Every Day Month. For me it came at a time that I just  needed that boost to get me back in the art room after surgery. I know many of you have had the same experience. Something happens where you "can't" create and then when you can it all feels lost. Leah's month of creating has truly made a difference in my life right now. So thanks to her and the artist that join in.  The rules are very relaxed so come join in with us. 

AEDM

This piece feels finished to me but we will see. It has an eerie, alien feeling and, well, you know me that's a good thing.

24x16" gallery canvas

acrylic paints

Nicole/DVArtist

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PPF Art Every Day Month

Hi Everyone!

Well I think I am back full time now. My eye is not 100%, there are still some problems with my sight that the doctor doesn't know what it is. Soooooo We will see how this works out.

Before my eye surgery I had started some pieces of  Shock Art. 

These are the two pieces I have finished. 

 I am linking up with Paint Party Friday, hosts Eva and Kristen

Art Every Day Month, hosted by Leah

and
Rain's Thursday Art Date 

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

Eye Getting Better

Hi Everyone!

Wow what a journey. My eye had some complications but is on the mend now. I still don't have full sight but it is getting better. Thank you for all the lovely emails, cards and 

healing prayers for me.

Art  as you can imagine has been put on hold. So here are a few older pieces.

 Linking to Paint Party Friday

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PPF Halloween Bloom

Hi Everyone!

I am still dealing with eye problems and have two surgeries scheduled in Oct. It is such an inconvenience to have eye sight problems.  Oh well just another thing to deal with and it will soon be fixed.  I have not been creating except for my yearly Halloween piece. Everything except the cup and leather was purchased at the Dollar Tree store. (LOL I love that store)

 The cup was purchased at the thrift store. Some spray paint and hot glue and I have my yearly piece.  I am going to try and get to see your blog posts but may not leave a comment. I am still limited for being online.

Linking to Paint Party Friday. Thanks to Eva and Kristen for hosting.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

Wow eye week.

 Hi Everyone!

This will be short. I am not suppose to be on the PC. I had an eye doctor apt. My eye is healthy, no tears and the pressure has subsided. However, the vitrious fluid is still there. The exam was torture and I mean that in every sense of the word.  Here is only part of what the doc did. This is called a gonioscopy exam. OMFG! it was awful. Uhhh yeah. It literally made me sick to my stomach. Today my eye hurts and is bloodshot from this. 

OK enough of the torture.

This is the only art this week. 

Linking to Paint Party Friday

Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PPF One more week to the eye dr

Hi Everyone! 

I am still dealing with my eye. I have a visit with the eye doctor on the 4th and will let you all know what is going to happen.

I did get some art done. It seems to help if I focus in on something wearing dark sunglasses. 

Thank you for leaving comments, again as soon as I can get more than 5 minutes on the PC at a time every 4 hours I promise to get to everyone to leave comments. 

Here is the art for this week.

All acrylic paints.

Linking with Paint Party Friday

 

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Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.