Thursday, March 10, 2011

Friends, Published

Hey blogging buddies and friends,
It's been a while. I have my Mum here for a few weeks and I just get tied up with chatting, drinking coffee, visiting and doing like minded things.  Oh, She's also painting!  I'm so proud of my Mum.  Raising five daughters on her own most of the time and a darn good job if I say so myself!

I'm feeling quite special today~I received a lovely personalised hand made journal, card and gift wrapped in the prettiest way possible by one of my bestest friends Kerryanne. 
Kerryanne has taken fabulous photo's so you can pop over here http://www.shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/ and have a good look.
I know Kerryanne has been very busy painting and sewing  up a new range/collection so pop on over to her website and check out her latest designs as well.

I've recently had this piece published in the Fine Art & Decorative Painting magazine.

I've used a few different techniques~Jo Sonja paints and mediums in this 'Rose through my Window'.

Take care, I hope to get around blog hopping soon.
Hugs, Anna

22 comments:

Crowing Moon said...

Congrats! Love your rose and I saw the joural on Kerryannes blog... its SO pretty. You're a lucky girl :)
hugs

Diane said...

How wonderful Anna! Congratulations! I'm off to visit your artist frined now :)

Diane said...

And I meant to say friend, not frined :)

ittybittyandpretty said...

lovely to have your mother visit and so nice that you have so much in common. i have seen the gorgeous art journal...now we will have to see it full of wonderful pages :)
xxrosey

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique said...

Congratulations on being published again Anna. A lovely piece too, BTW.
I'm glad you liked your journal. I look forward to seeing some imspiring journaling in Le Journal.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

Luthien Thye said...

oh wow!! how cool!! congrats on being publish and most deservedly so! that rose is a gorgeous piece :)i remember when i was doing decorative painting i would drool over mags like this one and awe at all the artists' work just like this one :) thank you for bringing so much joy (and knowledge) to budding painters like i once was :)

and your mom is definitely the supermom! i dun think moms now can do what she has done :) send my love and hugs to your sweet mom :)

Ruth Welter said...

Many congratulations to you Anna, that is wonderful news.

Ruth

Janet said...

Enjoy your time with your Mum. And how fun is that....you can paint together.

Love the journal your friend sent. It's almost too pretty to use!

Congratulations on the article. The rose is beautiful, and I really like the crackle finish around the window.

Kelly said...

Congratulations on your published piece!
Enjoy the time with your mum.
Hugs and blessings

Kelly

Sew Useful Designs said...

Hi lovely Anna!

How wonderful to share some quality time with your mum! Great stuff!! x

Your latest project is a stunner, Anna, love all the effects you have used, and the rose is so pretty. Talking of pretty - yes I did clock your gorgeous journal over at Kerryanne's - and it is stunning! :-)

Catch you soon sweetie!
Vik xx

maddyrose said...

Anna, what a lovely rose and a great design. Congrats on being published.

Crafty Chookie said...

Hello Anna,
Well done on being published..
Beautiful painting..
Smiles to you from
Michelle

Vicki ♥ said...

Hi Anna...I love your rose...it is stunning and congrats on having it published in the magazine. You are very clever :) Hugs Vicki

Maggie said...

Congratulations on being published, Anna. Your rose is beautiful.

mon cherry said...

Hello Anna,
Good to hear all is fine with you. Hope you had/are having a great time with your Mum. Enjoy!
Hug Monique

ArtfulLee Designed said...

Congrats my dear friend. The article looks great.
Lucky girl on receiving such a lovely journal. I can't wait to see some of the pages in it too.
I'm glad you are having some more time with your mum.
We need to get together for a coffee soon
Lee:)

Paula ~ castleandcottagesigns said...

Hi Anna,
sound like lot's of fun with your mom:) Congrats on having your work published!
hugs,
paula:)

Lynn Stevens said...

Hi Anna,
I wondered where you've been hiding, sounds like you have been busy, Congrats on being published yet again, beautiful rose!!!!
hugs Lynn

Gail McCormack said...

Hi Anna

A bit of a late congratulations from me...bit a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS never the less!!!

Lovely you spent time with you Mum too

Gail xo

chateau de fleurs said...

Hi Anna, thanks for stopping by to say hi and give your good wishes!
XO Christie

The Pink Poodle said...

HI Anna....

Awesome...awesome...awesome..~~

lovely for you to be with your mum l...

BIG stars to Kerryanne as your wonderful friend.

hope to catch up again soon...

xx andrea

Lisa said...

Congratulations on being published! Very nice rose!!