I've been writing a book (in my head) for years!

I have always loved making up stories to tell my children. I am actually putting pen to paper, and collaborating with my daughter, a very talented, handmade, book artist, to create my first children's book. This is rough sketch #1. It is a hut, in the hollow of a tree, in the woods where we hiked when my children were small. This is going to be a lot of fun! Stay tuned!

love,
jules
xoxox

Mama always said "Play nice."

Here's my new painting.
Have a great day!
~jules
xoxo

When art is a way of life...

Yay! I've posted a new painting to my etsy shop.

Go here: artbyjulesmarie

"The greatest gift is a portion of thyself." - Emerson

I opened my Etsy Shop!

An announcement with artistic help from a 3rd grade friend of mine!
Sweet! Please check it out. . .
myetsy

My Esty shop banner

Here's my new banner for my Etsy shop.
XOX,
jules

New Orleans on my mind...

James Taylor sang 'in my mind I'm going to Carolina' ... so, in my mind I'm going to New Orleans.

later...

New Orleans is a state of mind...

I was watching an old "Northern Exposure" episode the other day, Joel (the doctor) made the comment that New York was a 'state of mind.' I think the same is true about New Orleans. I've been thinking about New 'Awelins' a lot lately. My niece and nephews just drove down this past weekend...
My 'creative space' is actually painted a color that inspired me last time I was in New Orleans. The 'salmon' design studio in the photo is the color. The 2nd photo is a corner of my home studio.
It is another beautiful day in Alabama, hope you are having a great one too!
~ciao...

xoxo,
julesmarie :)

Here we go :)

Here's a little sampling of my art. I hope you like it, if you are so inclined, tell your friends. I do custom paintings, you choose the eye and hair colors, even the theme... I'll come up with something cute for you and your loved ones. It is what I do!
Enjoy!
Later tater,
xoxoxox...
julesmarie :)

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...