becky kelly

Valentines Give Away X 5 !

2012-01-28T12:59:00.000-08:00

~ Valentines' X 5 Give Away~

For Valentines Day~
3 people will win a set of 5 tiny Valentine Cards! plus two more- read details below!

How to sign up?

Just comment below! (I love to read comments!) sign up as often as you want
(Please add the next number in front of your comment) #1 ____name or comment____
winners chosen through Random.org
tell a friend! The 100th person to sign up for my blog wins a set of 5 tiny Valentines and the person that told them to sign up gets a set, too! we are at 95! (make sure you leave a way for me to contact you or check back on Feb 5th
winners announced Feb 5th! (Just in time for Valentines Day ; )

www.beckykelly.com

Fireflys in a Periwinkle Sky

2012-01-24T20:16:00.000-08:00

* Fireflys in a Periwinkle Sky *

~ Please Hurry Summertime ~

I miss you

www.PeriwinkleSky.Etsy.com

new print @ www.PeriwinkleSky.Etsy.com

Periwinkle Sky

Valentines Day Sale at the Shop!

2012-01-20T13:22:00.000-08:00

Love is in the air ~

Valentines Day Sale at the Shop!

New for Valentines Day!

New Valentine Glitter Bracelets from PK Press~ 20% OFF -limited time offer

Peaceable Kingdom has done it again!

This is such an adorable new product, it was so much fun to paint!

I am very pleased and excited to introduce these new Valentines Cards~

fun to give or receive!

They are on Sale Now at the BK Shop.

These vibrantly painted glitter bracelets, 28 to a box, come with long envelopes

Choose from four styles.

these cards are perfect for Valentine exchanges for young girls.

This Valentine is more than a card.

It's an adorable wearable glitter bracelet.

on SALE NOW!

The winner is Cathy!

2012-01-20T12:32:00.000-08:00

Congratulations!!

The winner is Cathy # 12
The entry with the cat icon!

Cathy, just send your address to
becky@beckykelly.com and
I'll send your calendar...
so glad you have the perfect spot!
-bk

Just a few days left!

2012-01-14T11:31:00.000-08:00

I plan to give the calendar away on Jan 20th. You still have time to enter.
The winner will be chosen at random through random.org.
Enter as many times as you wish!
(I love reading your posts and often enjoy reading about you, so many interesting people, hobbies and interests)
See you on the 20th! Stop by the Shop to see new Valentine things!

~Becky

January Give A Way!

2012-01-02T10:53:00.000-08:00

It's Jan! This month the Give-A-Way is the 2012 Calendar~

Post to win, just post a comment below. Winners are chosen through Random.org.
Enter as many times as you wish! Make sure you check back to see if you have won.

Congratulations Brittany!

2011-12-25T19:11:00.000-08:00

December Christmas Give ~ A ~ Way

Brittany is a WINNER!!!!

Congratulations Brittany! (winner selected using random drawing website = #6)

please email me with your address and I will ship your fairy note cards!

becky@beckykelly.com

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Christmas Give Away!

2011-12-18T13:52:00.000-08:00

December Christmas Give~A~Way ~

Enter to win a set of 5 Fairy note cards!

Your set will include two of each of the fairy cards below, and one surprise card.

Just list a comment below and you'll be entered to win!

Winner Announced on Christmas Day!

Chosen at random through random.org

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Animals Win By a Nose!

2011-12-08T09:49:00.000-08:00

The Results of my poll "What do You want to see?" are in!

Animals are the Winners

#2 then Fairies

#3 Children at Play!

#4 Stuffed Animals

#5 Princess

#6 Baby

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

The Christmas Give-Away is coming up next

stay tuned!

www.beckykelly.com/shop/

This race is close! Fairies are taking the lead

2011-12-02T18:21:00.000-08:00

Only 3 days left!

Fairies are in the lead.

~Cast your vote today!

shop

Animals are taking the lead! Cast your vote ~ Only 6 days left

2011-11-29T19:06:00.000-08:00

Only 6 days left!

Be sure to cast your vote about what you'd like to see in my artwork.

So far~ it looks like animals, children and fairies are taking the lead.

Be sure to cast your vote!

I'd love to know your thoughts

-bk

scroll down (on the right of my blog) to the poll ~

Merry Christmas ~

2011-11-26T11:20:00.000-08:00

2011-11-25T06:26:00.000-08:00

Christmas Sale at the Shop!

20% Off

(*excludes original paintings)

After Thanksgiving Sale

until Dec 15th!

New! ~ Card Sets, Calendars, Beautiful Prints and Gifts!

Visit Becky Kelly's Shop to find new gift card sets ~

BK Shop

Dreaming fairy card set

==========

Sweet Dreaming Fairy

Christmas Gift Set

Set of 5 Note Cards
and 5 Envelopes ~
tied with a pretty ribbon

Christmas Gift Set

Set of 5 Note Cards
and 5 Envelopes ~
tied with a pretty ribbon

2012 Calendars!

Becky Kelly's Enchanted Year Calendar

Full Color
2012 Calendars
with glitter

**Christmas Cards with
stunning red foil embellishments**

New Cards

20% OFF SALE ~

November Give~A~Way

2011-11-24T16:56:00.000-08:00

Susan is the Winner of the November Give~A~Way!
(chosen by random from random.org)

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Thanksgiving Give~A~ Way

2011-11-01T18:33:00.000-07:00

~ it's November ~

I am so Thankful for another year of being able to paint, draw and share things with you.

This Thanksgiving, to say "Thank You" I'm giving away an 8 X 10

signed open edition print of "Painting Leaves."

This watercolor print will be signed and sent to the winner in an 11 X 14 mat ready for framing.

Just Follow the Rules below

Copyright Becky Kelly Studio, LLC all rights reserved - do not use art without permission
this image may be used in blogs to promote the Give~A~Way
please attach copyright info

1) sign up to my blog and share this post with a friend, tweet it, blog it, or Facebook it... and tell me about what you did. Each mention, or blog entry is worth one point. Enter as often as you wish!
2) If you tell a friend and they sign up, you each get two points!
(please be sure to tell me in the comments below)
3) or write something about your favorite Thanksgiving tradition.
It can be something real, or it can be light and imaginary... make it interesting (my favorite Fall tradition is painting leaves. We sprinkle diamonds in the morning dew. Chipmunks and Squirrels use their tails dipped in red and orange paint to spread vibrant color throughout the trees each fall.
4) play and have fun...each entry, each tweet, each person you tell is worth another point. I can't always write back, but I do read each entry and I'd love to hear from you.
(make sure you have a way for me to reach you if you win... or check back on Thanksgiving Day to see who won!) Winner chosen by random numbers through
http://www.random.org/

Have fun!

Tiny Teenie Hallow~Zine ... Free for a short time only

2011-10-27T16:20:00.000-07:00

This Halloween Zine, ~ Free~ for a short time only!

I'm giving away my secret code

for only a few days as a Free Halloween Gift!

All I ask is that you sign up for my blog

or write a message below

(also let me know what you thought of the Zine!)

to make a Zine

(tiny magazine)

go to my download page at

www.beckykelly.com

on left ~ scroll to downloads

near the bottom

use password in the white box on the orange download page

BKHalloween

follow instructions given in download

(this booklet can be handmade and given as a gift

to friends and relatives, it is NOT to be resold or used for other

resale purposes

Becky Kelly Studio, LLC)

please respect artist rights

Free Zine copyright becky Kelly Studio, LLC

Halloween!

2011-10-16T12:53:00.000-07:00

Halloween!

I love Halloween,

pumpkins and spice and lots of candles. This is a photo of my window.

People tell me they like to drive by my windows just to look at the lanterns each year.

Several of these lanterns were bought.

But, one year, some of my lanterns went missing.

I ended up buying some orange paper lanterns online, and some lights.

Then I opened the lanterns and drew faces, dots and zig-zags with markers.

...each year I like to add a new one!

kids like to "trick or treat" at our house to see the pumpkin lanterns. What fun!

We're Back!

2011-10-13T16:43:00.000-07:00

The Website is Back!

~ stop by and see us ~

We're Back!

2011-10-13T16:42:00.000-07:00

~ We're Back! ~

~ stop by!

view in shop

Oh No! ... Our website is down

2011-10-10T06:18:00.000-07:00

oh no!
our website is down.
we are working on it, hope to have it fixed soon.

~ Website for Becky Kelly

A Tiny Teenie Hallow-Zine

2011-10-04T19:24:00.000-07:00

Halloween Craft!

www.beckykelly.com- go to download page

How to make your own Zine

(a tiny Magazine)

It's simple!
you can purchase the Zine craft on
www.PeriwinkleSky.etsy.com for just .99
no shipping- just download it to your desk top and print.
Teachers! Use as a Halloween Craft for the entire classroom

After you purchase the Zine, you will receive an email with your secret password and simple instructions on how to download the Zine to your desktop.

Print, fold, staple and trim...very easy!

Then go to my website www.beckykelly.com
and go to the download page\ download the images and instructions.

It's easy to make Make one as a gift for a friend

You will recieve
2 pages of art
and instructions

Also needed (color printer, paper, sissors and stapler- kids may need hep with folding and siccors)

(let me know how it worked out for you)

Share with friends.

Enjoy!

2011-09-30T17:56:00.000-07:00

~.. Gold Stars for all ! ....we have winners ..~

chosen through www.random.org

Lynn and Gwendy

~ won a set of 4note cards! ~

Congratulations!
I'll be sending your cards soon
please email me privately with your addresses.

~ Your suggestions have been amazing ~ and inspirational ~
I was delighted to read each and every one.

Note cards were introduced recently as
Christmas Gift ideas for the Holiday Season.

Who knew these little note cards would sell out so quickly?

I've had to reorder, again! and these are going fast, too.

Looks like there is a real need for personal note cards,
( even in this computerized world )

~Friends and Fairies ~

small Sampler Set of 4 blank notecards*

From Periwinklesky

Go to the BK Shop~

2011-09-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

Only Two Days Left til the winner of the Note Card Sampler Set is chosen!

(by random drawing- enter often)

Which of (all) my images

are your favorites?
not just the ones above

(Choose from of ALL my images ~ in books, on calendars, or cards or other )
or tell me what you are looking for most in a card ~ baby, birthday, encouragement

which image would you most like to see in a new note card?

Enter your favorite for a chance to win

a set of note cards

~I may make your favorite card design into note cards for next year~

Enter your favorite BK image below for a chance to win

a set of note cards

~I love knowing what You are interested in most and may make

Your favorite card design into new note cards for 2012 ~

competition ends Sept 30 th

winner chosen by Random

http://www.random.org/

New Pretty Pink Birthday Invitations for Little Ones, Thank You Notes and Cards,

2011-09-27T17:56:00.000-07:00

~ Pretty in Pink ~

Birthday Invitations

20 to a box sz 4.25 X 5.5

Now with Free DIY Downloadable inserts you can customize on your own computer

download insert with a secret code (emailed soon after cards are purchased)
customize
print out
cut out
tape into card

Easy to make

A Big BIG thank you to Dorothy,

Dorothy recommended using this image for

Birthday Party Invitations
Dorothy helped me figure out the best way to create inserts.

~ Thank you ~

pretty pinks for young girls and baby

(more to come!)

card set

insert taped inside

comes in a box set of ten cards ten envelopes
pretty pink Birthday Invitations, Cards or Thank You Notes
or visit my shop- These cards are in the Card section

Faries & Friends Sampler ~ September Give-A-Way

2011-09-09T15:05:00.000-07:00

~Friends and Fairies ~

small Sampler Set of 4 blank notecards*

From Periwinklesky

Friends and Fairies Sampler Pack of 4 note cards and envelopes
4 note card gift set tied with a pretty ribbon
all 4 cards are blank inside
(dreaming fairy in greens has small ladybug and dragonflys inside, sweet)

images are 1 of each design

colorful blank cards

set includes 1 of each

~dreaming fairy in greens
~sleeping fairy in periwinkle blues
~teddy bear tea party with friends
~circle of friends

(To enter, post below with a comment about which image you'd like to see on the next set of cards

~ it could happen ; )

~each new entry counts (please make sure there is a way for me to reach you,

or check back in October to see if you won!)

2 Winners announced on this website Sept 30th, 2011

~Three Winners~

2011-08-29T09:30:00.000-07:00

...Three Winners ~ Mermaid Postcard Give~Away...

~I've loved reading all your comments, so imaginative and creative! ~

I have Three Winners for the 12 postcard give away,

drawn at random (random.org)

Belinda

Martha

and

Amy

Please contact me (via private email) with your address

I will mail your postcard set to you soon.

Thanks for playing!

~Becky

becky@beckykelly.com

Fairies and Mermaids Give-A-Way ~ Last Week to enter!

2011-08-18T12:01:00.000-07:00

Fairies and Mermaids Give-A-Way ~ Last Week to enter!

Winners will be chosen on August 29th through random draw

http://www.random.org/

Fairies and Mermaids Give-A-Way ~ Last Week to enter!

Back to School...so soon?

2011-08-07T15:25:00.000-07:00

Where did summer go?

Warm firefly evenings...

Long lemonade days...

Is is really time to go back to school?

Fairies and Mermaids Give Away Reminder ~

2011-08-03T12:32:00.000-07:00

There is still time to sign up for the Fairies and Mermaids Give Away!

Click the link to sign up for the blog,

1) just post to the blogspot below for a chance to win

2) each mention is a new chance to win

3) Mention what you would do with your cards for an extra chance to win (click the link below) There are some great ideas!

becky kelly: Fairies and Mermaids Give Away~

Princess Party & Fireflys Study

2011-08-02T16:25:00.000-07:00

Lately, I've been inspired by princess, party and Unicorn themes.

Gathering inspiration from
Pre Raphaelite paintings,
Romanticism,
and Italian Renaissance.

Italian Renaissance seems

fresh and new again, like a cool drink of water

Researching and learning keeps me interested.

There is so much to learn~

I contrast the girls pale, moonlight washed skin,

to appear glowing

against a deep, dark blue-green forest background.

Can you find the many Stories in this painting?

A tea party

A pet Unicorn

two Princes (toads)

can you spy them?

Wonder why is there a red velvet couch in the woods?

....(I felt like painting red velvet at night )

I wanted to try the deep red velvet couch
set against

some deep blue green forestry.
Usually the children are very idealistic, but this time my husband pointed out these girls
are older and more sulky...was that intentional?

Tonight, as you go for a walk outside,
look at the glow of white flowers in the dark or

the glow of stars vs fireflys vs candle light

vs lights strung across a patio

What did you see, what did you learn?

Lots more to learn...

Lots to do

Try these color combinations

violet RED peach

Blue GREEN yellow greens

Fairies and Mermaids Give Away~

2011-07-23T07:12:00.000-07:00

fairy and mermaid postcards available now!

New! Mermaid Image

~ Enter below for a chance to Win!~

This image is inspired by the encanted story of Peter Pan, from the "Mermaids Cove"

~imagine stumbling upon an enchanted mermaids cove~

~discover mermaids gossiping, primping and playing upon the sunlit rocks.

The irridescent bubbles float above the cove.

Shhhhh, they hear something but the haven't spotted you, yet.

You watch quietly from behind the reeds and lilies ~

8 X 10 prints coming to the shop soon!

Enter to Win 12 Mermaid Postcards!

Enter to WIN!!!

win 12 vibrantly colored postcards!

~sign up to the right to be a friend of my site

post comments below. ~

Add to your chances of winning!

just let me know if you tell someone about the mermaid give-away,

mention it on a blog, or email or tweet about

my mermaid postcard give-away.

You'll be entered each time you let me know!

~What you will do if you win these enchanted post cards?~

send to firends?

use as notes to tuck into gifts?

let kids play with them?

be creative! each new idea is a chance to win!

~Give Away on August 29th~

enter as many times as you wish, just comment below!

(2 winners chosen by random)

...please be sure I can reach you if you win...

or just check back after Aug 29th, 2011!)

good luck!

Through the Garden Gate

2011-07-05T13:18:00.000-07:00

"...I have to clean my studio,

I'd much rather walk through the garden gate. "

Becky Kelly

Summer Fabrics~

2011-07-01T14:06:00.000-07:00

~Summertime Fabrics~

Sew Baby Shop link to Sew Baby Find My Baby Fabric Online

2012 Calendar ~ year of Enchantment

2011-06-25T17:19:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to be working with a new calendar company this year, RSVP!

(well known for gorgeous printing and quality calendars)

~this is the 2012 Wall calendar, available soon from my shop~
sign up to my blog below and I'll send you a newsletter when it is in stock!

Calendars coming soon!

Photos from the Vault

2011-06-22T11:05:00.000-07:00

Becky Wilson age 2

There is something about b/w photos ...

that make me smile.

Becky with her father, ~ not too happy about having her photo taken (age 5)


Chuck, Nancy and Becky (age 5)

What's New?

2011-06-07T11:45:00.000-07:00

Princess and Prince, beautiful gowns, crowns, and castles...

~Come take a peek of pretty things to come~

How does your Garden Grow?

2011-06-07T09:14:00.000-07:00

I love flowers of all shapes and sizes, all colors and all varieties... how can one not be inspired?

Gorgeous Dreamy Whites ~ A Give Away

2011-06-06T07:06:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite blogs, Dreamy Whites, is giving away a gift card!http://dreamywhites.blogspot.com/

Note Cards ~ Summer of Dreaming Fairies

2011-05-30T07:50:00.000-07:00

Imagine walking through a beautiful summer garden.

The scent of fresh flowers, roses, lavender and viburnum fill the air.

As you brush back the greenery of the phloxs,

you spy a little fairy

sleeping on a mushroom,

quietly dreaming among the phlox.

...shhhhh~ please don't awaken her

5 Note Card Set with Envelopes
Note- Large Watermark Copyright is not on actual card

Here is a Special Coupon Code Reward for my Blogger Friends
Use Coupon Code "TAKE10" for a 10% Discount off everything at my Periwinkle Sky Shop only, just follow the links

my tiny fairy garden

Set of 5 Sleeping Fairy Notecards

Note Cards, Thank You's, or Just to Say Hello

2 Winners of the Springtime Post Card Sets

2011-05-07T20:04:00.000-07:00

Congratulations!

I have two winners of the "win a dozen Springtime Post Cards"

~just for mentioning what you like most about spring!~

I enjoyed reading about your inspirations

what a lovely way to usher in spring this year
it couldn't have come soon enough for me!

the winners are Shar22

and Jenn

Thanks for sharing!

(winner chosen through www.random.org~ all the entries were beautiful, I couldn't choose my favorite)

You'll be contacted by email

Mother's Day

2011-04-25T09:50:00.000-07:00

~ Celebrate Mother's Day ~

show her how much you care

Come visit the Becky Kelly big Big BIG sale!

...hope to see you there

(lots of new Mother's Day cards!)

New

Mother's Day Print on Etsy

This is my favorite way to frame
Find an 8 X10 image
crop it to fit a square deco feel frame and mat
~ so pretty ~

Cover

"No matter where I go
No matter what the season,
No matter how old I get,
No matter the reason..."

Inside
"I know you're always there for me and I feel so blessed to have a Mom like you"

Find Beautiful Prints and New Blank Card Sets for Mom

www.PeriwinkleSky.etsy.com

sweet fairy sleeping ~ blank note card set

~ Shop for Prints ~

~sunny afternoons~
Mother's Day Prints- Sunny Afternoons

SpRiNg TiMe SaLE at the shOp

2011-04-02T15:25:00.000-07:00

Visit my Springtime Sale at the Shop!

~new Mother's Day Cards ~
Baby Cards
Birthday Cards

March

2011-03-09T05:26:00.000-08:00

March

Ready for Spring? Ready for flowers, sunshine, warm airy days,

tea parties, lady bugs, song birds, walks outside,
cartwheels and picnics...

What are you ready for?

let me know~

it could inspire a new painting

2011 Year of Wonderment Calendar Give- Away ~ Winners

2011-01-27T10:45:00.000-08:00

Suzanne is a WINNER!!!!
Congratulations Suzanne! (winner selected using random drawing website)
please email me with your address and I will ship your calendar!
becky@beckykelly.com

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

(I need Suzanne's address, please contact me if you are Suzanne, from my Calendar blogspot entry)

becky@beckykelly.com

CAR is the 2nd WINNER!!!!!

Car! You are the second winner, Please contact me with your address and I'll ship your calendar

2010-12-21T08:28:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!

...wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

to send this image as a Christmas card, click on the email photo below and add your own message!

Christmas Give Away!!

2010-12-13T17:31:00.000-08:00

Good News!

The Calendars are in stock!

~ Free Shipping ~

stop by the shop or the print store to order your calendar

www.beckykelly.com

www.PeriwinkleSky.etsy.com

Join my blog and post a comment below ~ you'll be entered into a drawing to

win a free calendar!

Mention the contest on facebook or twitter and you get and extra chance to win!

Tell a friend and you have an extra chance to win!

(tell me about it in the comments section below)

name_____2X

The Random Drawing will be on Dec. 23rd

Advent Conspiracy Promo Video

2010-12-05T14:18:00.000-08:00

Advent Conspiracy Promo Video

20% of EVERYTHING SOLD in my www.PeriwinkleSky.etsy.com

shop will be donated to the Advent Conspiracy for fresh drinking water in Africa

during the week of

Dec. 5 through Dec. 11th

donations will be given through Hillcrest Covenant Church in Kansas City

You can make a difference.

Christmas ~ Wishing You Peace

2010-12-05T13:52:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year...Christmas!

But for some (....Moms- you know who I mean....)

It is a time when things start to become too busy, too crowded, too costly, too stressful...

....too much.

Today, I was reminded of what Christmas is really about. It's a time for peace, a time to stop and give thanks, to remember what is important. It is a time for music, scented candles, counting blessings,

sipping Hot Cocoa by a fireplace and time for watching the snow fall.

It's a time to slow down, and spend time for friends and family.

Our church is doing something special for the Season, it is called the "Advent Conspiracy"

a project created to help bring clean drinking water to people world wide.

Next week, I plan to donate 20% of my Etsy shop to help this project.

If you ask a child what they remember most about this time of year, it is the little things that mean the most. Spending time together, reading books, baking cookies, trimming the tree and making cards.

What do you remember most?

Warmest Wishes!

2010-11-24T15:43:00.000-08:00

Warmest Wishes!

It has been another wonderful year at Becky Kelly Studio.
I am Thankful for all the wonderful emails, warm notes and photos you've shared with me this year. I have enjoyed seeing photos of your beautiful babies and children, plus I LOVE seeing photos of all the adorable baby bedding and room decor you have creatively made from my new fabric lines. What a treat!

Thank you!

Please come visit my website

Visit www.beckykelly.com

We have New Cards, new gifts for kids, and vibrant prints. Calendars are coming soon!

(sign up for emails and you'll be notified as soon as 2011 Calendars arrive! )

Happy Shopping & Merry Christmas!

Becky

Happy Halloween! Pumpkins in the Windows

2010-10-26T12:35:00.000-07:00

Welcome trick or treaters with funny pumpkins in the windows.

Happy Halloween!

My favorites, the large purple pumpkins with faces and the lanterns with dots were purchased through the years.

The others were made from paper Lanterns,

I used markers to add silly faces.

Add lights and hang in a windows for a fun Halloween treat.

"Beware"

You may become known as the Pumpkin House!

Pumpkin Fairy Princess

2010-09-28T09:12:00.000-07:00

Betcha didn't know I ran for
Little Ms. Niblet
at the
Town Fair?

...but I lost to Ms. Janie.

Ok... so it was a Mock-U-Town-Fair
when I worked in the Humor division of Shoebox.

But, it was a blast.
I worked with some of the most creative and talented people ever.

Imagine a typical office. Then imagine a room filled with quilts on tables,
sunflowers spilling from vases, pumpkin pies and
the fresh scent of homebaked goodies in the air...

It was the real thing!

From lemonade in mason jars, piping hot ham and corn dishes,
to little yellow rubber duck games, it was a Town Fair to be remembered.
(I even made my mother's recipe for homemade biscuits, still warm, wrapped in a country
floral dishcloth, in a woven basket with tasty jams on the side.)
Can't you taste the corn dogs, caramel apples, hot apple cider and apple pie?
Then there were the fair games and activities.
Andy Newcomb and Lee Ahern were the genius minds behind it all.
With exceptional creativity and originality they made
work too much fun to be called work.

.... Ms. Janie, if you are out there...

I'm sorry I stole your crown. ; )

The End of September

2010-09-21T06:49:00.000-07:00

It is the end of September. Trees, grasses, and flowers are beginning to change to make way for brilliant October color.

Below, the same image with different colors of background.

"Sara's Sunflowers"

It is a good day to play with color...

Sara in Blues

Sara in Violets

2010-09-20T12:22:00.000-07:00

In this final image, I've added detail in the foreground, and fixed the owls ears(snowy owl)
I've added some detail in clothing and made the fireplace a bit more misty/smokey.

For now, it is finished!

2010-09-17T14:42:00.000-07:00

DAY 2 - Polar Party (Christmas) Tutorial

"How do you paint?" This is the question I am asked most often.

For me, it has been an evolution of years of "doing".

I'm not sure I can articulate how to paint.

But, I will show an example of something I'm working on today.

A work in progress, a tutorial.

Wendi's challenge ~ "paint with an unusual color palate-"
Step 7. (end of day 2) continued...

I'm using a split complimentary triad, using red (pink) the dominate color. *

Day 2

Step 4) It is the second day.

Today, it is time for some detail. This is the fun part. ......Ok, you got me... (it's all fun.)

Bears, penguin, scarves and dishware...details.

(details, trees and whites added)

Some things need more detail and I pick those things out.

I don't like the line in the bears nose, I carefully pick the paper with a sharp knife to remove the dark line.

The trees in the distance need detail, I block them in first with a quick wash, to keep loose, then I do more detail. I paint the trees a blue green gray, to look far away, and in the mist somewhat.*

*hint (color- a split complimentary triad) Use colors opposite on the color wheel. Then split the side opposite your dominate color to a few more "neighbor" colors. Example; Reds ( pinks) are my dominant color, on the opposite side of the wheel are green and blue hues. My grays have blue, cool color to make everything looks misty in the background.

Step 5) Next, Using a "non-bleed" white paint, drop in snowflakes and white details. The snowdrops look nice against dark gray.

It is ok if the whites are not perfect. This gives the art more character.

Step 6) I examine the work again. The tree over the moose head is overworked, I'll have to fix this in the next step. The moose needs some work...the foreground and details still need work.

Using the program Photoshop, I do another quick rough to color block my foreground. Will adding a dark foreground will give me the look I want? The center of the painting should be seen first, the foreground, darker. (like a frame)

Hmmm.... a snowman would have been nice, maybe next time?

Looking through snowy photographs, I'm reminded how the foreground could be brushy with thin icy sticks, a gray tone behind the fox and bear, (so they stand out) ... a soft warm gray. I'll try the brush next...

This area (fox and bear) will be my second story.

Below is a rough color block of what I have in mind.

hint* a computer program like Photoshop can help with color blocking.

Many people use Photoshop to add white elements like the snowflakes.

But these snowflakes can look to perfect. I prefer a white bleed proof paint because it is irregular.

Polar Party (Christmas) Tutorial

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"How do you paint?" This is the question I am asked most often.

For me, it has been an evolution of years of "doing".

I'm not sure I can articulate how to paint.

But, I will show an example of something I'm working on today.

A work in progress, a tutorial.

Step 1. What to paint?

The idea is the most fun part for me, the options are endless.

To Start, think about what is needed

(...a Christmas image for a new calendar)

inspired by the painting "Mr. Frog's Birthday Party". upper right

Red and green, A group of friends animals (I love to paint animals, to add whimsy)

It needs to be snowy and will need added warmth.

....I quickly sketch out an new image, what I've pictured in my head.

The moose should be funny... a great big moose sipping a dainty cup of hot cocoa.
I want him to be dark, to provide contrast, to draw the eye to the center of the image.
The children? Using vintage art as my inspiration, I want them to look simple and stylized.
Added warmth? How about a cozy little fireplace, like the one I hope to have on my patio someday. I'll add in a penguin and a white rabbit backside. Scarves will add color and whimsy.

As you can see in the more finished sketch to the right, I've added details.

The sly fox could have been interesting, but an art director told me not to put wild animals in my images, "no fox" "he could eat small children". Also, "no bears"...but the challenge is to make the wild animals friendly...Obviously not interested in eating children, (they have Hot Cocoa and cookies in their paws.) ...I go ahead with bears, what a wild woman I am...
I add a bear to the fox in the foreground to look at a tiny gift box.

My friend, Wendy, challenges me to try a different color palate.

Step 2. color blocking

A new color palate is just what was needed to inspire me. Thanks Wendy!

The blue color palate is safe~ but this is a challenge! The green is calm, and Christmas like, it could work. The red/pink is the most different, and it looks like a vintage post card. If I keep the rest of the palate a foggy grey with green cast, it could work...

...Will it work?

Come along with me to see

what will happen.

Step 3. "Red" Background Wash

The background wash is one step. Place water where the background should go with a large brush, use a smaller brush to soften edges and go into the detail around the tree branches. Use warmth to make the skyglow, at the base of the trees in the sky. With wet on wet, it will flow together well.

I add pink to the white of the trees as a reflective glow.

Overly anxious, I add in reds and the warm moose, to see if this might work...

will it work? ...we continue tomorrow.

My Four Poster Bed

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My Four Poster Bed

The bed in the photo is my bed.

First, it was my

Grandmother's bed,

then my mother's bed,

then mine.

I love this bed, the carvings are

intricate and beautiful.

The bed is very old,

hand carved and from Germany.

Mother told me it came to America on a boat.

I always pictured a boat with lots of embellishment and glamor, fine china and

gorgeous furnishings...

...like the Titanic, only it didn't sink.

( it was probably a cargo ship,

but what fun is that?)

One night when I was little, I was horrified to awaken to see a tall dark shadowy figure standing at the end of my bed. Unable to move or speak, I watched, making sure the ominous form wouldn't step closer. My trusted dog, Puddles, slept close by my side to me to protect me. I'm sure this incident made me trust in God even more as I prayed unceasingly all through the night for safekeeping. The dark, terrifying figure quietly watched, looming over me, waiting, not moving an inch. Pointing my finger like a gun, I choked out... "I have a gun, I will shoot!" But he wouldn't leave.

Eventually, I drifted off to sleep...

....In the morning, I discovered I'd thrown my hat and coat

on the post like a hat rack...silly me.

Periwinkle Sky
Sweet baby blanket, made by my sister, Nan. Sold in Periwinkle Sky Shop

My Garden Spot

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Everyone should have a special spot for sipping a morning cup of coffee.

Come visit my garden with me...

This photo looks like a
little fairy garden.

BAck to SchOol

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It's that time of year!

Remember Show and Tell? My favorite "Show and Tell" was time my dad made a colorful circus wagon for our pet guinea pig, Ringo. It looked just like the one in this picture (the cage, not the guinea pig.) It was white, and looked like a fanciful carnival wagon. It had bright red, yellow and orange circus colors and cut-outs, with fancy wheels and scrolled designs. I'm sure it must have taken my father a long time to cut it out of plywood, glue it together and paint it. Just like most things with kids, it magically appeared the day before "Show and Tell", bright and colorful and magical. I was so enchanted with the little circus wagon, I think I slept with it in my room. With straw sticking out all over, a few carrots and a new water bottle, Ringo and I headed off to school that day. I was so excited to show off my pet to my teacher and friends. Ringo loved his cage and enjoyed the extra attention (and carrots) from the kids in my class.

(It looked similar to the image below, but was built around a little guinea pig cage.)

...tell me about your favorite "Show and Tell"?

Sara B's Beautiful images

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Sara's Blog

This lovely illustration, "Twilight Lilies" is by my friend Sara Butcher. Today, I received the original illustration in the mail. I'm thrilled to be able to add this image to my collection, it is one of my favorites. The original art is radiant and luminous. Sara has remarkable skill and I'm enjoying learning more about Sara and her gorgeous work. Please visit her website to learn more!

Beautiful Baby's Room ~ Bonnie

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I love when people send me photos of baby's rooms inspired by my artwork! Enclosed are a few unique and beautiful images. In an era of mass marketing and generic baby rooms, it is refreshing to see truly unique and creative rooms.
These images are from Bonnie in Canada, she has pulled together a beautiful baby's room. The painting was painted by Bonnie with permission. I especially love the romantic and delicate chandelier, the high ceilings and the wonderful details. ~ Oh, Lucky baby~

Sweet Baby's Room

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These beautiful images were sent in

by Bonnie from Canada

Mini Calendars

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Today, I received a wonderful email from Tina, a kindergarten teacher from California.
She wrote about enjoying the mini calendar.

Below are a few creative ideas how others have recycled the mini calendar.

One woman used them with scrap booking.

Another mom recycled the mini calendar page of the day as a note for her daughters lunch bag.

Another kindergarten teacher gave a page to a different student every day. Each student had a chance to feel special.

Some great ideas!

Do you have a creative way to recycle the pages of the mini calendar? I'd love to hear your ideas!

Trip to Italy

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Just returned from a trip to Italy. Art was everywhere..from the flower pots in the windowsills and the way people dressed to the architecture. Even the cappuccino's were works of art. My favorite city was Florence ... will post photos soon.

Max and Trilly- love at first sight

2008-07-14T09:14:00.001-07:00

I found these cute puppies at Animal Haven, a wonderful rescue animal shelter and fell in love! But, I couldn't decide which one to take home... they were both so adorable. So, I called my husband and son to help choose.

When they came and saw the puppies together, they couldn't decide either

... then my husband said "let's take both!"

So we did...

They play together and are so much fun. Max is part Chow and had hair galore, Trilly doesn't have as much and it is not as thick. This summer, Max was miserable ( we thought he'd put on weight) When Max had a summer hair cut, he looked 50 lbs thinner...(hey! why doesn't that happen to me ?)

Max's haircut makes him look like a little lamb.

Notice Max has a Pom Pom tail.

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splish splash- summer water fun

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new fabric designs

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new fabric designs

The Studio

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loves coffee...

....and it is Good for you!

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Becky Kelly Artist Blog

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Want a behind the scenes look at artist Becky Kelly's Studio and life?

Come sit and have coffee with me and walk through my day.

To the left, a photo of my studio being built. It is a dream come true for me. Look out the windows and image a pond with a waterfall tumbling down a rock wall and lovely pond lilies, birds playing, bunnies and deer finding respite, water splashing and greenery abounding.

that is what I do...

(But hope to have a pond one day - besides, dreaming is most of the fun anyway)

We do have a puddle, so it's a start.

; )

what I'm working on

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Valentines Give Away X 5 !

Fireflys in a Periwinkle Sky

Valentines Day Sale at the Shop!

The winner is Cathy!

Just a few days left!

January Give A Way!

Congratulations Brittany!

Christmas Give Away!

Animals Win By a Nose!

This race is close! Fairies are taking the lead

Animals are taking the lead! Cast your vote ~ Only 6 days left

Merry Christmas ~

Christmas Sale at the Shop!

20% Off

After Thanksgiving Sale

until Dec 15th!

New! ~ Card Sets, Calendars, Beautiful Prints and Gifts!

Visit Becky Kelly's Shop to find new gift card sets ~

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Christmas Gift Set

Christmas Sale!

New Cards

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November Give~A~Way

Thanksgiving Give~A~ Way

Tiny Teenie Hallow~Zine ... Free for a short time only

Halloween!

We're Back!

We're Back!

Oh No! ... Our website is down

A Tiny Teenie Hallow-Zine

small Sampler Set of 4 blank notecards*

New Pretty Pink Birthday Invitations for Little Ones, Thank You Notes and Cards,

Faries & Friends Sampler ~ September Give-A-Way

~Friends and Fairies ~

small Sampler Set of 4 blank notecards*

~Three Winners~

Fairies and Mermaids Give-A-Way ~ Last Week to enter!

Back to School...so soon?

Fairies and Mermaids Give Away Reminder ~

Princess Party & Fireflys Study

Fairies and Mermaids Give Away~

Through the Garden Gate

Summer Fabrics~

2012 Calendar ~ year of Enchantment

Photos from the Vault

What's New?

How does your Garden Grow?

Gorgeous Dreamy Whites ~ A Give Away

Note Cards ~ Summer of Dreaming Fairies

2 Winners of the Springtime Post Card Sets

Mother's Day

SpRiNg TiMe SaLE at the shOp

March

2011 Year of Wonderment Calendar Give- Away ~ Winners

Christmas Give Away!!

Advent Conspiracy Promo Video

Advent Conspiracy Promo Video

Christmas ~ Wishing You Peace

Warmest Wishes!

Happy Halloween! Pumpkins in the Windows

Pumpkin Fairy Princess

The End of September

Polar Party (Christmas) Tutorial

My Four Poster Bed

My Garden Spot

BAck to SchOol

Sara B's Beautiful images

Beautiful Baby's Room ~ Bonnie

Sweet Baby's Room

Mini Calendars

Trip to Italy

Max and Trilly- love at first sight

splish splash- summer water fun

new fabric designs

The Studio

Becky Kelly Artist Blog

what I'm working on

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