I'm Back Baby!!

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Tomorrow will be exactly 4 years, 4 months and 4 days since I last Bloggered. Wow!

Where has the time gone? I'm ready to start it back up and I have a lot to share with you.

There are now 4 Facebook Pages under my name & 1 website. I'm getting ready to publish

my 5th book of poetry & I'd love to take the time to finish my 4th album of songs. 

Wish me luck. Stay in touch and tell me what you've been up to. I'm always curious and I need

inspiration. Remember, Creativity is Contagious!!!

Kimbo 

Valentines

Love is in the air so I felt like making valentines. 

I pulled out the simplest craft items to make these fun cards. 

(I think I sent out almost 100)

It's fun to share your heart.....

don't be afraid to let someone know you care about them.

 Glitter, glue and a hole punch.

 A little bit of brown ink makes the paper's surface look "antique"

Pinking shears and rounded corners dress up plain card stock.

A little bit of pink ink on the paper's edges looks pretty. 

Just rub the pad directly along the edge.

 I printed my messages on the computer on to labels

because no one can read my handwriting.

 Pretty colored envelopes embossed with my 

return address look extra special in the mail box.
(My sweet aunt bought me the embosser & I LOVE it!)

A few extra touches make these love notes more fun.

They can now be hung almost anywhere.

(I found that raffia
actually worked better for mailing purposes.
The twine was too thick and bumpy in the envelopes).

HAVE FUN SHOWING LOTS OF LOVE
THIS VALENTINES DAY.

Repainting a Chest of Drawers

These are some of the steps I took to vamp up and freshen an old, tired chest of drawers.

It's now being used as a "sofa table".

It is full of arts and craft supplies. Working double duty in this small home where space is valuable.

Painting a Portrait of Parker

I have done portraits with photography, pen, pencil, charcoal, crayon, pastel, acrylic and oil.

but

Watercolor is my favorite medium for portraits so that's what I used for this piece.

I started this portrait in early December in order to have it ready for Christmas.

These are some of the steps I took in getting in finished. 

Repairing a Damaged Picture Frame

 

A client recently approached us to do a repair job. Her ornamental corner was totally missing. She wanted me to recreate one for her. Although I have done a lot of touch ups, painting and refinishing frames, I do not hail myself as a specialist by any means. I do like to learn and I learn best when it's hands on. I am self taught in the art of frame restoration/repair. I read what I can, ask others and experiment.....a lot. I explained this to our client but she wasn't dismayed. She was ready to trust me to re-create a new corner for her extremely sentimental piece. This is what I did.......

 

   

Eagle Cake Decorating

 

"Eagle Cake" 
created by 
Ashley Anthony and John Cason
written by Kimbo Hewitt






I recently had the honor and privilege
of watching, interviewing and filming

an awesome eagle cake  being decorated 
during a party! I couldn't believe the focus 
and detail that was at work. Realize that this 
took place while people bustled all around

during a birthday party for one of my friends.
Be sure to check out the link below. So cool

Creativity is Contagious with Kimbo Hewitt
Webisode # 23

Kimbo interviews a dynamic duo as they create 
a one of a kind American Eagle cake.

Click on this link to see the video:

http://youtu.be/bfW66CVQbHY


you can find more info on the web at:ashleyswhippedcreations.com
andwww.facebook.com/whippedcreations

Painting a Sunrise

I wanted to share my newest creation
 with you. I am painting a picture
for one of my clients.

Getting Started: Usually the hardest part.
I've already sketched my image on to the canvas.
Let the painting begin!!

Finally an image is coming through with some 
painted details. Having a designated work 
area really helps. I'll leave my painting supplies
out so that when I get the "urge" I'll be ready.

There's no need to hurry.
Relax with some nice background music.
I am softly washing in some color. I'll start out light 
and gradually darken it.

The sky has been refined and detailed. Notice the 

darkening of the water and the sun's yellow have been 

added.  The reflection of the clouds has also been 

added to the beach. Next I'll continue 

to enrich the colors as I "darken" everything. 

 A lot more gray and orange have been added. 

Next I'll do a peachy/orange wash over the 

bottom portion of the sky and the top/horizon 

portion of the ocean. Then I'll be ready to 

add the blacks and reds. (Always save your darkest

 colors to paint last because you can build upon the 

light colors but it's really hard to soften the dark ones.)  

This "peachy" wash will become an important 
undertone. Next I will add the darker color
to the waves and clouds in the image. 
There's not much more to do and I'm getting 
very anxious to see this painting finished.



 

Finally Finished!!!