Working diligently... I really am.

I was hoping to have pics to post, and I will, really. I am way happy with the progess I have made, and will have some pics for you to check out tomorrow.
Life is good, the good ole summertime here in the south. Lots of my favorite childhood memories are from summers past.
My big sisters loved music, great stuff, the Beatles, Beachboys, Herman's Hermits!
Later, there were Michael Jackson's "I'll be there" and "Ben," 2 of my favorites. Such sweet memories!!!
Until tomorrow, stay tuned, picures of my work ... to come.
Later...
XOX,
julesmarie :)

I'VE BEEN PAINTING, PAINTING, PAINTING...

Hello! I hope you had a nice 4th of July! I certainly did! My family took me out to eat for my birthday (which is July 5th.) Much fun was had by all. My daughter made a beautiful birthday cake for me, and it was positively awesome! She has really become an accomplished cook!

I haven't posted in a while, but, I have been productive! I have several new paintings, I will be posting them on Etsy real soon. Tomorrow will be a photo shooting day, and I will share my new art with you then.
Until then, take care.

xox,
jules

They called her Pinky.

New creation...

A new creation of mine, Pinky and Lolly.
xox,
jules

My latest creations...

I decided to make appointments with local children's boutiques to promote my paintings. Wish me luck.
xox,
jules

Hummingbird, don't fly away...

Have you ever tried to photograph a hummingbird? I found out that it is nearly impossible to catch the tiny little birds on film. This year in Alabama, the little birds seem to be scarce, not like previous years. We have had as many as 25 of these tiny birds hanging out in our backyard, but, this year the crazy weather has these little birds confused... hummingbirds, don't fly away.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY :)

SENDING XOXs to ANNIE MAE!

Ann, thanks for the comment you posted, glad you like my blog. I thought I'd send you a big fat kiss! This pic is me and my youngest sister, #7 of the 7 kids in my family! These are not our "everyday" clothes, it was a costume party!
Love you, love you, love you, Annie Mae.

xox,
jules

TODAY IS BEAUTIFUL IN ALABAMA :)

The weather in Alabama today is absolutely perfect. Cool, springtime temperatures, clear sky, and everything is SO green! My favorite plant is the fern, always has been. I have ferns growing in the woods in my backyard, it is really cool back in the woods ... literally and figuratively :) I've got a great yard for ferns, which makes me WAY happy!

My porch is covered with hanging ferns, and there are ferns growing in the ground around the edges of my porch. Check out the sweet bird nest nestled in one of my hanging ferns.

Today I am transplanting ferns from the woods to my backyard close to my doggie pen, where it is nice and shady. I think my young weimers, Aiden and Leizel will like it :)

xox,
jules

COLLEGE GRADUATE!

She did it! My little girl now holds a college degree, we are so proud of her... life is good.

xox,
~jules

STORMY DAY...

We just dodged another tornado here in Tuscaloosa. It looked pretty frightening for a little while. The wind was blowing really hard, trees were swaying. Looks like it passed over this time. This picture is my back deck after the last one came through.
Safe for another day :)

ANGEL BOX

I created angel boxes, gifts for my neices. Their little heads are sculpted from clay, the box is paper mache, a combination of this and that...

MIXED MEDIA

Acrylic paint on a block canvas, with collage elements and beeswax. The inspiration for this piece was my daughter and one of her favorite cats.

~jules

MEMORABILIA

In the picture posted earlier, on the front steps of school, you can see the Strawberry Shortcake lunchbox... I still have it ... such precious memories are attached to it.

CUTEST KID IN THE WORLD!

Kindergarten picture... too cute!

1st DAY OF KINDERGARTEN!

Kindergarten in catholic school, this child loved it. Is she adorable or what?

love,
XOX,
jules

THE TINY FEET THAT FILLED THESE SHOES...

The tiny feet that filled these shoes are graduating from college next week! Where did the time go? I turned around, and ....

A WINDOW INTO MY WORLD.

I am hoping this blog will give readers a look into my world of creating art. I painted an old window and it now hangs in my studio in front of another window. There is a guardian angel flying over the neighborhood.

I AM FROM NEW ORLEANS - 1 OF 7 CHILDREN!

This is my first post, letting the blogging begin.

Once upon a time there was a little woman who had so many children she didn't know what to do. The children were happy, all snug in their own little worlds.

The smallest child in the Easter photo is me, JulesMarie.

The happy memories of my childhood inspire my art.

Having happy memories ... ssaawweett... having the best Mom in the world, priceless!

love,
jules