Updated Pics, monkeys, fairies, flowers, oh my

Tink still needs a little work on her face and the pixie dust is not quite finished, but this one's close.

Chloe got another layer and some cleaning up; bout to do some mini white dots in the brown areas to match the bedding.

This one is still very rough, but designed to match Love Bug bedding and Jayla's original one from where she was a baby. Jayla is now about to be 3 and Aubrey is her baby sister who took over her baby room; that's why I've got the Tink one going for Jayla.

Original Jayla one. I painted the faces on the monkeys, though, you really can't see it all that great in the pic, but I cleaned this one up too and it's about ready for delivery.

Been a Busy Bee...

Bad pic, but this was my set up at the consignment sale. Painted this in the hallway at my house...not quite done yet. This is above our front door on the inside.

This is a Southern Living at HOME 4 piece iron set that I traced the outlines, took them off, the painted behind to look like stained glass; I finished tonight. Gonna probably do some white lines to make it look like reflection.

New October Ad

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My Own Stained Glass Window

This is a four-piece Southern Living at HOME set that is on my wall in my dining room. I traced the lines and am now in the process of painting it to look like a stained glass window. Can't wait until it's done.

Late Night and Early Morning Painting Prove Productive!

Haven't been able to sleep because I got a benedryl shot earlier for my allergies, so...I painted...

And painted...


And painted some more...

Tinkerbell and the monkeys still need faces, but are very close to being done. More pics soon. Getting really excited about the consignment sale Saturday where I'm going to be a vendor.

More pics and An Announcement

***NOTE: I'm having to take all pics in the kitchen under bright light with my webcam because my USB port is messed up so please forgive the quality of my pics :) ***
Here are some pics of some orders/gifts I am finishing. Trying to get alot done because I an a vendor at the Parents of Multiples Club's consignment sale at Middle Tennessee Christian School this coming Saturday, Sept 10th from 8-2. If you live in Middle TN, you should come out.
1 Corinthians 13 for my friends, Brandie and MT, who announced they are getting married Sept 23rd.

Here is an updated pic for my friend, Nikki, who works at The Beauty Bar here in Smyrna. It will have a martini glass with scissors and a comb on one side of the name as well as coloring bowl and brush on the other side to hang above her station.

Here is a placemat I am doing a painting of the design for my friend, Angie's, daughter Jayla.

Here is the painting itself. It's not quite done, but it's a start. FYI, I've painted for like 10 hours today! Whew, got a lot done!

Here's a close up of her slippers; see what I did on the puffy things on her slippers! So fun to paint.

Here is the updated Madden painting for my friend, Tiffany. The monkeys will have light brown faces and bellies when they are completely done.

The bedding and decals can be scene by clicking on the words. It's gonna be so cute when it's done.

I just want to say that the bedding pics and Tinkerbell belong to other people and only the paintings were made my me using their designs as inspiration.

Thanks to all my friends and family for supporting my business for almost 4 years now. October will be one year and I'm going to have a big party on here with a lot of giveaways! Tell your friends to stop by and become a follower.

Stylin' and Profilin'...fun pics

Going...

Going...



Gone...(almost to the owner, Nikki, to go above her station at The Beauty Bar here in Smyrna, TN. She did my hair and I absolutely love it!! I should tell you the lettering is not actually on the paiting yet; that is my practice lettering.

This set is almost done as well. I did the thinner lines around some of the shapes to make it look a little more classy and a little less elementary since eit is for an adult...LOL! That's not a shot at the owner; the pillow for the bedding is very cool and actually something I would pick for myself.

Here is the pillow to remind you...

Hope you like all the pics I've been posting lately. I will be back with DONE pics of all these very soon.

Pictures...

Here's the mural on the 8x12ft garage door...still working, but almost done.



This is a cornhole board (1 of 2) that I did for some friends.


Here is a picture of a utility box and lightswitch that is painted like the asian "window" picture below. My aunt wanted to hide/massk this giant utility box, so this is what she chose. Picture needs to be rotated; sorry.

This is what the "window" above will look like when it's complete.

Be back with more soon. Hope everyone has a great day.

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"I'm So Excited...And I just Can't Hide it!!"

Today while doing marketing research for my full time job, I ran into an awesome opportunity to have a 1/2 page ad in a publication that goes out to 15,000 apartment residents in the middle Tennessee area. Look at what they came up with...

Yes, a terrible picture of it, I know, but they created the most beautiful 1/2 page laylout at Lewis Letterworks. As soon as I can either get this USB port fixed or figure out how to upload a PDF file, I will have a better pic. Same goes for the mural I am almost done with.

This is that painting I am doing for my friend; I was trying to capture the colors better, but still no luck. I wish you all could see how bright and beautiful these colors are.

This is a painting I did for my husband a while back and last night he said he thought I should post it. It's the police officer's prayer and that prayer is awesome. Please pray for those who protect our lives and freedoms everyday. Police, firemen/women, soldiers, those who support them and even those who make our world a better place like teachers, mothers and fathers, those who really intend on doing God's work and good works in the earth so we can live better while we are here.

Well, I'll be back soon with some more and BETTER pics! Have a blessed day! Truly!

On the Horizon...

Good morning everone...(all 3 of you, LOL!!!)

Here is a pic of a pic b/c my USB port is broken on my laptop of a 12x8 FOOT garage door I am painting a beach mural on...it's not done yet, but will be soon and I will have good pics!

This is one I'm starting for a very good friend; may as well be family. Nikki, at Smyrna Beauty Bar, did my hair and as a thank you I am doing a painting for above her booth. It will be cool when it's done. A lil zebra print here and there, some whited out area in the middle, some cool saying...

This is my new haircut thanks to Nikki!!! :) Soooo very happy!

Here's a pic of my baby boy who just started pre-K. So sweet and such a blessing. I love my baby boy so very much. Thank you, God, for his life.

Ummmm....new car...that's all I gotta say 'bout that!

Painting I am working on for a friend...this will be done soon and will have more fun monkeys.

Here's a 3-piece set I have been working on for a while and actually stared over on...they will be done soon.

Ok, so I will be back very soon with more pics...

I'm planning on having a contest to see who can get the most # of friend/family referals over to my FB and Blog site soon...back with details. There will be a GOOD prize!

Getting Organized

Ok, so over the course of the past week, I have gotten my list of art that is ready to be completed, started on, or in the works on a list with what needs to be done and a timeline. I'm feeling good. I'm off work today so I'm going to get some materials and fully intend to get some stuff done on them. Hope fully I will have some pics posted soon. Thanks for the welcome back messages Kristin, Bethany, and Pam. I hope you all aare doing great. I know ya'll have had some great stuff going on with your families; let me know how you are! Missed ya'll! BTW, Preston says hellooooo! He's into taking pics himself now, so this is fun and funny!

One of the Many Reasons I Know God Exists

This is a painting I have been working on for a friend of mine on a 28x36 inch canvas. It is actually of a vase of daisies that her boyfriend bought for her. When I see the beauty that God creates whether it is through the birth of a baby, a healing miracle, or the beauty of nature, as in this case, it reminds me that He is the creator of all things that are good and true. This painting was very fun to do and was a learning experience for me. The colors are actually very bright and bold; this green is a subdued but cool lime color. My camera captures them well, but when I upload them it looks different?? Anyways, the large flowers in the center are about 6-8 inches in diameter and all of them are texturized, so they are pretty cool in person. You can kind of see the depth that creates in the blue flower on the right. When this is complete, there will be very little, if any, white space in the background. I also posted a few pictures of the original flowers and the painting is very close in color except for the purple which I am still needing another coat to make it right.

I hope to have updated pics very soon.

Back...and Better Than Ever!

Hey friends, followers, and supporters of Initial Designs...long time no "see"?? I hope things have been better for you all these past several months than they have been here. Not trying to be a Debbie Downer because things are looking up with all thanks to God, which brings me to the point of this post. I have taken about a 6 month break from my business and painting (for the most part) because too much was going on and I really couldn't even commit to doing a painting. Sorry to Shirlee, Weeza, and Stephanie, but thanks for your understanding and support. I will get started on your paintings. Anyways, I am back and, with the help of God, better than ever. The past year has had its ups and downs, but God has pulled me through and I am emerging on the other side stronger and more faithful than ever. As a thank you to God and a commitment to Him, I am re-aligning my business and its purpose. My purpose with Initial Designs originally was to glorify God by using the talent He gave me, but now I want to have that idea be the drive behind the business and use most all profits to go to Christian support services, volunteer organizations, and not-for-profits. Over the next few weeks expect to see some changes in the lines of artwork offered, more specific descriptions of the places I plan to make donations and support, and even a calendar of events so my readers can start helping some great causes as well. I also plan to do some posting, as I have some in the past, about issues that concern me, families/people/blogs I come across that inspire me to be a better person, and even, God willing, some events that I might try to lead to raise additonal money for good causes. Stay tuned...a lot of great things are coming from Initial Designs!

Corbin's Room (and additional pics of the plaques)

These were so fun to do...7x9inch wooden plaques. Let me know what you think...