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    Strawberry Macro

    February
    4
    2006

    Things have been very …. um… contagious around here the last couple of days. I’ve been “holding the bowl”, if ya know what I mean. Let me just say that it is always beneficial to have a hair clip on hand at all times for a 4 year old monkey with super long hair. And some pretty foo-foo smelly spray, too.

    Bath, Bed & Beyond

    February
    1
    2006

    Bedtime with Chick had me in stitches the other night. It went a little something like this:

    Me: “Now I lay me down to sleep”
    Chick: “Now I way me down to sleep”
    Me: “I pray the Lord our souls to keep”
    Chick: “Pay the Lord our souls to keep”
    Me: “Guide and guard us through the night”
    Chick: “Guide ‘n guard us twoo duh night”
    Me: “And wake us with the mornings light.”
    Chick: “Wake us withuh mornings wite.”
    Me: “Pray a big hedge around…”
    Chick: “Mommy Daddy Caitlin and Jayden AaaaayyyyyyyMEN.”
    Chick: “Oh! And Alexis and Laaayyyyla and Owen. AaaaaayyyyyMEN.”

    Then we do kisses. I get a kiss for me, and one extra on the lips. Then I get more extras, and she turns my head and plants them on my cheek. Every night, I make a different sound effect after each kiss – and that kindof determines how many extra I’ll get. If I’m funny, she’ll keep doing it. If not, I just get a couple. That night, I counted.

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    Final Scan & Detail : Joey

    January
    31
    2006


    Custom Dog Portrait : Joey
    11 x 14 Oil Painting
    Canvas Panel
    © 2006 Leanne Wildermuth
    All Rights Reserved

    Click to view detail shot!

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    Stroke My Ego

    January
    28
    2006

    Did you know? Every once in a while (ahem. shut. up.), every artist needs to have their ego stroked! Yes, it’s true!

    Today, it’s my turn. If you don’t mind, let’s play a game of “pretend”!

    First, you either know or don’t know the history of Johannes Vermeer. If you don’t, let’s pretend you do! If you do, wonderful!

    Since we’re talking about Vermeer, let’s talk about his painting, The Girl With A Pearl Earring. A captivating girl, and my favorite painting of all time. Obviously, because not long ago (well, it doesn’t seem so long), I painted a tribute to Vermeer’s painting.

    Now, let’s pretend you love it to pieces! Pretend you’re captivated, you’re standing in an auction house and this (my version, heh) just came up on the auction block. The auctioneer is going over my palette, only 2 colors off from the Master’s, he’s saying how famous I am and how well known. (haha! We’re pretending! It’s okay!)

    Now pretend you really have to have this painting. And pretend your checkbook doesn’t mind how much you wanted this painting, because your checkbook agrees! HAVE the painting, it screams! Go for it!

    The most important part of this game, pretending my comment box is you raising your hand and placing your bid!

    How fun is this! You can bid, but it’s not for real, but pretend it is! Which means in real life there are no kadjillion dollar amounts.

    So, bidding starts at ONE DOLLAR (and is not for real so if everyone says one dollar, cripes, NO you can’t have it!)

    Ready, set…

    BID!

    Whiskey Talking : Blog Design

    January
    27
    2006

    I just completed a design for Whiskey Talking that he won in EWebscapes New Year Blog Design Giveaway!

    I had so much fun conjuring up his design. The challenge was that he’s a man. A funny, irish man to boot. He even writes well, and he’s just downright cool to know. I think his new skin really matches his personality, so go on over and have a read, tell me I’m right! Better yet, tell HIM!

    If you would like to inquire about a custom illustration, blog or website design, please place your inquiry/order through E.Webscapes. Thank you!

    Bird Chatter

    January
    26
    2006

    Caption These Birds!
    (As many times as you’d like, just for fun!)

    Who’s on Bass

    January
    24
    2006

    I forgot to post this pic of Martina’s Bass player. It’s so moody and jazzy and c o o l .

    Did I mention I filed our taxes already? I did. And now I’m thinking about ripping out a few more walls in our house, but not before I finish the blog design I’m working on – and the custom dog portrait that is waiting in my studio.

    So little to do, so much time.

    Scratch that, reverse it.

    (Thanks Mr. Wonka, that will forever be stuck in my head.)

    We’ve been looking at houses, too. We’d like to move far far away from this stupid snow. I’ve found two homes that are completely out of our price range but they’re beautiful and I want them. Which one can you “see me in”?


    Beautiful Gorgeous Immaculate House #1
    or

    This Wonderful Private Southern Belle of a Home

    Martina McBride

    January
    21
    2006

    Tonight was the concert, I bought these tickets for my hubby a couple of months ago for Christmas.

    WOW. That’s all I can say. This woman is larger than life, has a purpose she is most definitely fulfilling, and she’s just out and out beautiful, period. I’ll let the photos say the rest.


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    Reading Red Letters : Blog Design

    January
    21
    2006

    And we’re off!

    My first official E.Webscapes blog design is in the portfolio! See?

    Here’s a direct screenshot of Reading Red Letters:

    I had a lot of fun turning my vision into graphics – and my graphics into a blog! I’m also pretty excited to have it as my first design in my EW Portfolio, as well. Go on & check it out!

    Also, FYI, any blog design inquiries and/or orders should go through E.Webscapes. Thanks!!

    If you would like to inquire about a custom illustration, blog or website design, please place your inquiry/order through E.Webscapes. Thank you!

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