3 New WIPs

Three little Works In Progress (WIPs) today that I have been working on. We have a Skelly in a top hat (that I have plans on painting in a way I haven't done before so knock on wood that it works out), a Pumpkin Boy dressed for Easter with his bunny ears and big bow tie, and a Santa in a top hat holding Mrs. Claus' gift and two candy canes (one for her and one for him to have in their hot chocolate cocktails before they leave for the New Year's Ball...after all, they need a little incognito downtime too!!).

In addition to showing you the three little fellows above, I would like to thank the patrons, artists, friends and family that have made this past 6 months such an amazing experience for me. It seems impossible to me that I started this blog just this past June because of all the wonderful customers and cyber artist friends I have made in such a short amount of time. I correspond with many of you on a regular basis, and look forward to the generous give and take from many of you regarding creative tips, feeling like I have known you for years, not just months. The journey has been encouraging, thrilling, surprising, sometimes exhausting, and never ever boring!!! I now am working longer hours than I have ever worked before, but I have the energy and drive that I haven't experienced previously in my life. You all lift me to want to do bigger and better things in 2009 , and for that I say THANK YOU!!

I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season and remember it isn't about the gifts you receive, but the gifts of love and friendship you give...I hope I have given many of you this gift.

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!!

Laurie