Caged In

Ever feel caged in ?

I came across this birdcage and decided I had an idea

We'll see what else will be added as time goes on

Lisa

Click here: eBay Seller: dancasado: Art items on eBay.com Here are a few photos from my friend Dan in Spain.

We have been collecting Dans art for at least 5 or 6 years now.

A few months back he sent me a package that was suppose to be sent to another Lisa somewhere else in the world. When I sent it back to him I wrapped it in one of my painted paper bags and he had it on display during one of his last shows and they featured it on the cover.

Thanks Dan

Lisa

Art Unraveled

I'm so excited! I received my information packet on my FIRST art retreat!

I leave early August for a week of fun, friends & art!

Flowers in the house & the garden

This will be our 10th summer here in the burbs of Chicago.

Both Mike & I were born and raised in the city and when we found out that the city schools wouldn't be good for Hannah, we decided to move to were there was a good special ed program for her and here we are. In the city we always had these itty bitty yards, here in Prospect Heights we have almost a full acre of land and we love it!

A few paintings I finished

Hope you all are staying cool

Lisa D.

Flowers everywhere

Here is a peonies from one of the flower beds. This smells as good as it looks.
When I look at these purple flowers I can see why some of my flowers look the way that they do.

I had painted this on a much larger canvas a few months back, a friend came by the other day and asked about where it went : )
Well I painted over it. So I decided to make another and give it to her.

This canvas was first covered in paint using wax paper and then just letting my hand create what it wanted.
3ft X 4ft

Having children in my house throughout the day has definitely cut into my art time, but I am what I would call at times...an art junkie...so I know I'll get my fix...even if its at 3 am

Lisa

Gifts for some great people

Here is some of the art I've been making for the staff at Hannah's school. All but one are on BINGO cards : ) I painted 4 canvases for the 4 staff members we have had the most dealings with : ) Good dealings : ) I know this school will be missed.

Just a few photos while I'm still trying to finish teacher art

Here is a lil Frida doll I received in an art swap.

Her she is against one of my latest Zinnias

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Here she sits among other art dolls and paintings
The back garden is just alive with lush flowers
Enjoy

Have a great day

I'll be back soon with my teachers art photos