tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348696197452830482024-03-12T17:57:04.663-07:00ArtBJCArtBJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11207220905952912065noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34869619745283048.post-91959079329218529632014-01-08T10:16:00.000-08:002014-01-08T10:27:20.155-08:00Oh dear! Bad girl! ....I can't believe my last posting was so long ago! I probably have put you all into hibernation by now....sorry about that! Yes, I have been busy Etsying, making treasuries, painting, shooting and developing new products....but, as you can see, not blogging! OK...the best way I can think of to make amends is to show you a few of the new items I have brought into my Etsy shop....Items that I have licensed the use of on fun things like pillows, totes and mobile device cases. Please check 'em out:<br />
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Want to see more Etsy treasuries I have curated?....if so, I invite you to linger through them via my Pinterest board, <a href="http://pinterest.com/artbjc/artbjc-curated-treasuries/" target="_blank">Treasuries Curated by artBCJ</a><br />
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Enjoy a little relaxation while you browse around!ArtBJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11207220905952912065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34869619745283048.post-62621012368020634272013-04-23T08:22:00.002-07:002013-04-23T08:23:43.754-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi again! I just wanted to share another new treasury I curated with you. This one is full of neat gift ideas for Mom....and all us gals! There's no hassling the malls, no gas or travel time needed....just a nice cup of tea, glass of wine and a comfy browsing chair is all that is needed! OH...and a light touch of your favorite music! OH....and kick off your shoes! Perfect! Now, how is that for pampering yourself? You deserve it!</div>
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And while you are at it, you may want to take time to wander around my shop to check out lots of new additions I've listed: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtBJC" target="_blank">artBJC.etsy.com</a></div>
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Oh dear! I know it has been waaay too long since posting here to touch base with you. I keep telling myself I will become more diligent with doing so....but, obviously that hasn't happened yet! But at least the launch of my new treasury this morning, prompted me to get some action going here. I do hope you enjoy this delightful collection of my friends and fellow Etsians in a showcase of their very talented creations...ENJOY!!!<br />
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If you have the time, I would love for you to click on the treasury or the title below it to fully view the fun creations in it....and maybe even click the Heart to Favorite it, as well as your favorite items within the collection. Your support is most appreciated....thank you!! ArtBJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11207220905952912065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34869619745283048.post-58036698497888622362013-03-14T08:45:00.003-07:002013-04-21T14:21:22.684-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This gorgeous curation was produced by <span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-size: large;"><i>dmers</i></span> ....I lovingly call her Debs! It is always a THRILL to be included in her <i>fabulous</i> treasuries (that talent is in her DNA!) ....and when they make Front Page ....OH SO COOL!!! My <span style="color: #b4a7d6;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>"Misty Spider Dahlia"</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span>was honored to be featured in this collection! As soon as I get my first cuppa coffee to working, I will post this to my <i>"Etsy Treasuries" </i>board in my <i>Pinterest</i>....please take a look at more Front Pages and treasuries my items have been in.... <a href="http://pinterest.com/artbjc/etsy-treasuries/">Etsy Treasuries</a>. Since there are well over 400 of them my work has been in, only a small sampling is represented there, but you will get a good idea of the beauty of treasuries and how they can show you the joy of quality handcrafted wares and beautiful art where you are dealing directly with the artist/photographer in a joyfully pleasant environment!....and anyone with a camera or paintbrush in hand really is a very friendly creature and loves hearing from you!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Geeee....I know....time has flown, and I haven't even posted the additional images I promised you for which I gave Mother Nature the compositional credit! And that still will wait for another day, as I am too excited to show you this lovely treasury curated by <span style="color: #b4a7d6;"><i>Anita</i></span> <i>of </i><span style="color: #d9d2e9;"><i>Rolling Hills Vintage</i></span> <i>that put my <span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: #d9d2e9;">"Bougainvillea Gold Dust"</span> </span>print on the <span style="color: #d9d2e9;">Front Page of Etsy! </span></i>That image was featured in my previous posting, so you may have a look at the larger image there if you scroll down. Then please come back to view this entire treasury by clicking the title below the treasury page. Also, clicking on my "Bougainvillea" image...after you click through to the live page...will take you to my shop with all my images. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can also see all the wonderful vintage items Anita offers in her shop at <span style="color: #d5a6bd;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RollingHillsVintage">Rolling Hills Vintage</a></span>!</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, THANK YOU, Anita for taking my sweet little petals to the Etsy Front Page!! Since there are 15 million items on Etsy, that's really quite a deal! = )</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I al<span style="font-size: large;">so have anoth<span style="font-size: large;">er surprise for you coming soon! I almost was going to gi<span style="font-size: large;">ve you a preview <span style="font-size: large;">tonight, but decided I'<span style="font-size: large;">d <span style="font-size: large;">best wait a few days longer to get a <span style="font-size: large;">few more details wrapped up. Sorry...<span style="font-size: large;">I don't mean to be a tease.....hmmm, but the<span style="font-size: large;">n....maybe I DO! He he he!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: large;">This is the first of several I will be posting in the next few day that I barely can take credit for as the composition was laid out by the greatest artist in the world, Mother Nature! I guess sometimes it is good to be walking looking down, as there is beauty in that direction, too. I know I stopped in my tracks when I saw this perfect arrangement....a still life of nature. Hoping a breeze wouldn't disturb it, I ran for my camera. Fortunately, it stayed very calm and in place for me...as I wanted it just as it was!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: large;">Then the real fun began giving it special artistic touches in my digital darkroom...Photoshop, of course. I love the convenience of not having to mix chemicals and have a backlog of a day<span style="font-size: small;">'</span>s work in order to justify the setup time and <span style="font-size: large;">solutions</span> used. I can be as impetuous as I want in getting to the fun of working with my new image....Yeaaa!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: large;">Who would ever have guessed that an ordinary section of concrete would be a elegant backdrop for these sweet little Bougainvillea petals, but with some touches of gold to bring out the pattern to match the golden glow in the petals, it couldn't have been more perfect...man-made and nature-made in one special image. Hope you enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I<span style="font-size: large;">t feels good to be back tending to my Etsy shop<span style="font-size: large;"> and adding new <span style="font-size: large;">works. I hope you will bookmark <span style="font-size: large;">this blog and return from time to time<span style="font-size: large;">. <span style="font-size: large;">I am checking on how to let you sign up for automatic notifications of new <span style="font-size: large;">postings, but until I get that set up, <span style="font-size: large;"> book<span style="font-size: large;">mark<span style="font-size: large;">ing</span> this blog is the easie<span style="font-size: large;">st way.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And how I started healing? Having to remain in the area for a time to face the challenge of dealing with a parent's effects, it has been of the essence to start on a healing path of my own. Fortunately this area of the southwest enjoys the
views of Red Mountain...which often times looks blue...the Superstition
(Lost Dutchman Mine) and the Goldfield Mountains, Four Peaks....with its
world famous amethyst mine (among the finest quality in the world), the
McDowell Mountains....along with the flocks of Canadian Geese and
ducks...making for an easy path around the the local lake for many serene
zen moments and meditative contemplation. Focusing on the calming
ethereal aura of the fountain or any of the features of beauty in the
area has healing properties of its own. I am fortunate.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As this tree stood before me, feasting my eyes on the magnificent art of Mother Nature (just look at those elegant lines!), hopefully it will renew itself to this glorious state....and hopefully my spirit will, too. I wish you all the beauty of renewal in the New Year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I have been absent for quite a long time. 2012 was the year I lost my father after battling every second for many months to help him survive a blood infection. <span style="font-size: large;">After a mind-bending roller coaster o<span style="font-size: large;">f hope and dispa<span style="font-size: large;">ir, t</span></span></span>he battle was lost 10-11-12. So I rather identify with this once magnificent coastal tree...only a shadow of its former self ....hollow ....empty ....in a void ....after a ba<span style="font-size: large;">ttle with a fierce storm.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">I know what a fierce sto<span style="font-size: large;">rm is all about.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to see some very fine work by my Etsy friends, please visit my recently curated Treasury, </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU5NDQ0MTZ8MjcyMDM5MTg3NQ/the-serenity-of-black?index=0" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">"The Serenity of Black."</a><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"> The level of the talent on Etsy never ceases to amaze me!</span></span></div>ArtBJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11207220905952912065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34869619745283048.post-5379025751561471142012-06-18T11:36:00.001-07:002012-06-18T12:25:17.711-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been focusing on assisting my father during an unexpected illness, but now "we" have finally been released after a three week hospital stay and moved on to rehab, I would like to post one of my latest photo fusion creations. All elements utilized are my original photography. The pampas grass stopped me in my tracks a while back when I was in Carpinteria, CA shooting a unmongous Banyon tree. I turned around and saw this profusion of glistening pampas grass as tall as I am in front of a business. It literally looked like it was adorned with a profusion of Swarovski crystals in motion....a moment to remember! My fine-feathered friend found the environment most conducive to serene mediation</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">....same sensation as I had!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This fine art print is available in my Etsy store: <i style="color: #d5a6bd;"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;"><a href="http://www.artbjc.etsy.com/" target="_blank">artBJC</a></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">You may want to take a look at my new </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/102151941/30-off-purple-desert-blossom-print-home" target="_blank">"Purple Desert Blossom"</a> <span style="color: #f3f3f3;">I have also added to my store.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Magnolias were always a special symbol for me and my mother.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....and we'd both break out into a smile and laugh, </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She was an MS patient who managed to always keep a sweet, </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">"Magnolia Glow" is an original oil painting, which is available as a fine art print in my Etsy store,</span> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79604592/magnolia-glow-art-print-oil-painting" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">artBJC</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is so natural to see things in series, relationships or themes when capturing images. This was certainly true with these first two visions of my "Shadows Series" that formed a life of their own.... instantly creating a calm feeling flowing within me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you feel the same peaceful aura that caught my eye. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all owe ourselves the value of cherishing the moment....for that is really all we have. If we miss that, we miss it all! We tend to be caught up in the issues of yesterday and our concerns for tomorrow....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These images somehow created their own elegance of design in addition to emitting a therapeutic quality.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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original oil painting, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79604592/magnolia-glow-art-print-oil-painting" style="color: #d5a6bd;" target="_blank">"Magnolia Glow"</a>...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While painting this composition, I felt a Zen-like energy as I worked. The image just felt like it would continue on in motion forever, so it was easy to choose a name for it......<i>“Elegance of Infinity.”</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have added 6 new items to my <a href="http://www.artbjc.etsy.com/" style="color: #d5a6bd;" target="_blank">artBJC</a> Etsy store, so you may want to take a look by clicking on my store listings on the right sidebar. The sidebar only shows a portion of the items in my store, so check it out if you would like to see more of them. I will include a couple of my most recent works in with this posting. As you will see, I have a lot of fun in the creative abstract arena,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">both with my paintings as well as my photography. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Soon I will post some of my figurative work, so you can see I do have a penchant for traditional realism also.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In fact, that is where my real roots are.</span></div>ArtBJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11207220905952912065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34869619745283048.post-53888812849988621812012-02-06T10:53:00.000-08:002012-03-10T06:30:42.927-08:00<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">There are so many wonderfully talented artisans on Etsy that it is a joy to be part of their creative community! I would like to share one of the <i style="color: #d5a6bd;">TREASURIES</i> I created featuring the work of some of them following a theme of <i style="color: magenta;">"Color Me Purple."</i><span style="color: magenta;"> </span> I chose that theme since purple (and all variations thereof) is my favorite color! You will find this Treasury in the right-hand column immediately below my <b style="color: white;"><i>artBJC Etsy Store</i></b> items. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to see my latest artwork, "Heart Bouquet" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will devote more attention to my blog as I put final structure to my art/photography. As with all artists, there are just <i>soooo</i>
many wonderful things to be creating, yet it is impossible to do them
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