Pink Lady Painter

I am in love with quilted backgrounds right now. I would love a big wall all done like this.

I hope your all enjoying your summer. I haven't been available and the posting is slow, but I am having a hard time finding a quiet moment long enough to blog and paint..and the quiet in this house has been replaced with company and friends in need. It's all temporary and this too shall pass.Until then

Voila Jamie

Game of Pool Any One?

Do you think Marilyn ever drank beer?

I could use some beach time, couldn't you?

She looks mad enough to make you walk the plank.

A few of the funny paintings done for the pub

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Jamie

Born Again

It's fun to give something a new life, it's one of my favorite things to do. Found this little table at the flea market and I couldn't wait to give it a coat of paint and a new lease on life.

Old tables make the best sign blancs

So do old kitchen cupboard doors

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Jamie

Cafe de Paris

Does my lipstick match this wine?

This was one of the french wines featured in the store so of course it had to be painted in to this feature painting. It's the first you see as you walk in and its very vivid colors really stand out when you see it in person.

Not the greatest shot (minus the tacky silver Xmas foil) but it gives you an idea of just how big it is..the faux brick is courtesy of yours truly.

Voila Jamie

Call Me..

No, this is not my number. This is one of the ladies that sits at the pub now and shes not at all shy about getting what she wants or letting you know.

"24x72"

details...

The wine featured is one of a local vineyard and the great thing about this job was I sampled them all. This one is very light and refreshing and slightly flowery..great for summer.

Voila Jamie

A Room With A View

This is one of the murals I did for the Black Swan Cold Beer & Wine Store in December. I spent some time painting murals and various sized paintings for the store and I also went in and did some faux brick throught out the store...it was great fun. I will continue to post pics of the job...but for now I will just let you enjoy the view.
Voila Jamie

Trouble

"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way".....Jessica Rabbit

Sadly job opportunities are limitied for a girl name "Bunnie"

Voila Jamie

Some Days It's All About The Dress

I hope you all enjoyed your summer. I know I sure did.

Voila Jamie

All About Vintage

I would love to have a wardrobe full of vintage dresses and designer shoes. I have been re-watching Audreys old movies lately. Breakfast at Tiffany's was on the other day and I love the story and I have to admit...the girl could wear almost anything and look elegent. She even makes knitting look Tres Chic.

The fabulous fashion of Funny Face was the inspiration for all the dress paintings I have been working on.



While I busy myself with the big canvas I came up with this little idea of painting different scenes on dress shapes. This one is inspired from my letters from Paris series.

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Jamie

Polka Dots and Go Go Boots

I say they need to make a come back....what do you think?
Don't forget to stop the music at the bottom of this page before enjoying this video.



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Follow Your Heart.

It's been some time and I realized I sort of dropped the ball in my blogging world. I became so focused on creating new pieces and got lost in the delight of color, design, paint , and glitter that I forgot all about reaching out to others. I guess you could say I am following my heart.
Voila Jamie

Lets Skate Away

I love to take something old and make it new again. These old pair of skates were sitting at a junk shop looking so forlorn..I felt they needed a pic me up. I took them home and tripped over them for awhile. I seem to do that alot these days.

I have great intentions but get distracted easily. The grays of winter are getting me down and I admit to be in a bit of a creative slump. I am very much affected by the weather. Seems worse the older I get. I think it's got to be hormones..lol and stress. I bring these things home and they sit where I can see them and collect dust till I finally get around to do something about it..or I throw them in the garage along with all the other things I have on the go. I will never post pics of my garage..the big scarey black hole. With all this procrastination going on I can usually be found outside in a sparse moments of sun playing with my camera. I figure with all this gray going on, it's only appropriate that my new fascination is black and white photos. Here is a few I took the other day along the way.

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 Jamie

Friendship Box, 2010

This was a little gift I made for a very dear friend, whom I have know forever.

Good friends really are hard to find.

It's not always in the words you use, it's just in the fact you say it.

Let someone special know how much they mean to you.

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Jamie

Words To Live By

Don't hide behind disguises....show the world your flare

Always take fashion risks...

Never be afraid to wear many hats.....

Adorn yourself in body art....

Be bold in your color choices.......

Remember the eyes are the window to our real soul...let yours speak for itself...

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Jamie

Art With Bling

The storms of November have come a knocking. My little bungalow is creaking and groaning in the wind and the rain is hitting the roof. I haven't been around a lot, keeping busy visiting friends and cozying up with a good book or two. I need to discipline myself to get back to work and focus on my designs. Time seems to be flying and before you know it the end of the year will be here.

I found this vintage gem at a flea market last summer. I planned to do something fun with it and today when I finished this painting I felt she needed a little something more. I used the broach and added some velvet leaves and feathers for a funky little hair piece. I am all about velvet right now, must be the weather.
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Jamie

Late Night Inspiration

Inspiration can come at the strangest time. Last night at 2 am I woke up and had to draw out what popped in my head. This hand painted letter takes me back to a simpler time when people took the time to write to someone who may reside in a hotel. I know that Coco Channel lived at the Ritz Hotel in Paris and now there is a suite named after her. Can you imagine how inspiring that room would be. Today I had fun painting this "Letter of Love" and sort of winged it as I went along.

I am in love with old letters and labels, and signs and this was inspired by some I have seen.

Here is a close up of the stamp I hand painted and added on top of the canvas.

On the back I added a little wax seal and signed it with love.

I love a day of just painting and playing around....don't you?

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Jamie

Along The Way

I am sitting here in Canon Beach thinking of you. Been lots of fun so far and so much to see. A pretty drive down to Long Beach,Washington and stayed on the beach with the softest sand, we caught a glimpse the alligator man...went to Astoria and saw the "Goonie House" and the school from Kindegarten Cop. You should hear the sea lions..they are so loud, like dogs barking. The recession must have hit hard here because there was a lot of empty store fronts in Astoria. It's sad to see because it is such a beautiful city. I am off to explore Canon Beach today and do some retail theraphy. The weather is good except this morning seems a rather blustery day. But that wont stop us. I'll keep you updated on all our adventures.
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Jamie

Road Trip

I am off on a road trip in my friends motor home.We are headed down the Oregon Coast and should be gone a week or so. I am looking forward to taking lots of pictures of our adventures and possibly some video. As an artist I look for new inspiration and can't wait to see whats others are doing and visiting some new gallery's. I am not sure if I will have access to wireless but will try to keep you informed and possibly post a few pics. I hope our good weather continues. Until later I bid you farewell.

Bon Voyage

Jamie

Beautiful Fall

I have been outside alot. October is my birth month and one of my favorites. We have had warm beautiful days and cool evenings. The September rush is over and routine has set in. Clubs and team sports are starting up and it's gets darker a little earlier each day. Fall is everywhere.

My sister and I took some time out and went for a visit to Galey Farms.

We took my 16 year old niece and had a blast. We acted like kids playing tag in the corn maze and rode the little train. We also enjoyed a hay wagon ride and got to pick out our own pumpkins. I managed to take some photos and bought lots of fresh produce. The weather was perfect, what a great day.

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Jamie

The Colors Of Fall

I just adore the colors of fall



The leaves are falling and changing color. The air is crisp and cool on our walks in the woods, the temperature has dropped. The smell of wood burning is in the air as people light the fireplace for the first time this season. Today I noticed the little kid across the street is proudly displaying his new Jack O Lantern painting in the front window of his house. Halloween is not that far away.


My dog loves sitting in and sniffing the leaves. Last year he sat for a bunch of photos and didn't seem to mind that I kept changing the setting.

He loves the camera and knows how to vogue.



I had a bit of fun with this one. I have to think of something interesting for this years photo. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Jamie