Life seems to change with the seasons....

I'm sure many of you are wondering if I fell off the face of the earth as much as I may have wanted to in the near past i'm still trying to adjust to the changes in my life>
My husband of 9 years left me for what i thought to be my "best friend". I am truly heartbroken and will be recovering for a long time from this as I had no idea anything was wrong. I have no regrets because I let him know everyday that I loved him more then anything and that I appreciated him. I would have walked through fire for him. But now I have to relearn to be on my own. I guess its the companionship I miss most, knowing he was there for me and i trusted him fully. Right now I'm working on becoming stronger and totally independent. I wonder if it really is better to have loved and lost then to have loved at all as I feel so used and foolish. Never take people for granted and never believe anything is forever because it is not. With my faith in God and my true friends I'm doing much better but some days are harder then others, i know this will get better with time as time heals all wounds. Thank you to those of you who have been by my side, I love you all! I have some blank canvas's waiting for me to create and hopefully soon i can get back to my art and heal more.
xoxo, Dawn Marie

Must see for photography lovers!!!

I have been ohhing and ahhing over a new web site and blog and I wanted to share with you! I have used Nichole's actions for photoshop and must say they r to DIE for!!!
Nichole V photography is a must see!! She has created actions and more that make your photos Look indescribably beautiful!!! They are easy to use as long as you have knowledge of actions and a photo shop program. Go Check it out if not just to see how magical she is!! The above photo is nichole V's work and photo!!
hugs,
Dawn M xoxo

Hippie Bella, Coming soon!!!

I have been dealing with alot of health issues this past 6 or more months and hope to be up and running soon!!! The newest news is the development of my design line of bags, jewelry and clothing I have called "Hippie Bella". My journal is FULL, Featuring fun, hip and lavishly embelished fabric articles of clothing,purses, travel bags and whatever my mind comes up with! I create my own patterns and have been researching pattern development. It has been fun and gives me something to look forward to this summer:) I have been collecting vintage and new vintage style fabrics for the better part of my life and have decided to take action and do something with them! Most of what I create will be one of a kind as finding vintage fabrics and tapestry's are a one of a kind find. Times are tough and I want to bring out the "Hippie Bella" in you!!! When trying to come up with a design name my hubby immediatly said "hippie" as I do dress the way I want and different then most people and like to be comfy but kind of fru fru as well :)I never outgrew the hippie era, I am a true girls girl and hope you will find my creations desirable! I've always loved carpet bags especially when Mary Poppins popped in with her never ending carpet bag full of her belongings!! I was born in the 60's and loved that time in my life when people were more free in dressing the way they wanted and really didn't care what others thought of them. I love to be unique, thats a word that has been attached to me since I was young enough to remember! My dad would sing to me "there she is , the bella of the ball" as I waltzed into the room with my new handmade clothes my aunt made just for me! I really felt special in handmade things and was taught to appreciate the work and love that went into handmade things. I guess thats why I live a creative life, to see the look in someones eyes when you give them something made especially for them makes me feel best! I find joy in giving! I hope to have my hubby upload photos as I finish my works for you to see and soon I hope to open my Etsy shop! I have one created but nothing in it yet! Times are tough and I totally support people who create and offer there works of art to us to buy!(although I've only been afforded to "look"). Spring has sprung and its time for me to get out of bed and doing something productive while trying to regain my health!
XOXO Dawn Marie

A fairy portrait.....

I started sketching after wanting to attend Suzi Blu's online school. So I've been practicing and am getting better ... I think anyways :) The first image is how the painting looks head on but when you tilt it or look at it from the left or right it looks almost ethereal. She glows!!! Hopefully I will be able to attend Suzi's school in the future and learn some new things :)

Bird's of a Feather.......

To me there is nothing better then good Friends and Family to make me happy. On my birthday last month my Dear Friend Dawn Gold sent me something for my Birthday much to my surprise, as an adult I don't expect gifts. I wanted to buy something that would be a token of our friendship and to remind me how lucky I am! I found this ring, its sterling silver with 2 birds on it and with an Australian Crystal in the center. I was elated as it spoke to me, Bird's of a Feather Flock Together and that is exactly how i felt when I spotted this. We are both Artists and enjoy the same things and although a world apart are close at heart. My Friends mean alot to me, just as much as my family does and for them I am forever Greatful!

Shhhh Sleeping baby dragon......

I created this by hand out of light polymer clay. This is only the second one i've done and I like the light clay better for jewelry.
His little face is so cute ! He's adorned with crystals. I used semi-precious stones on the chain and the metals are all sterling silver.

A Buck In the Basement!!

This is my hubby's and his name is Edward, not my hubby the deer! Oh my vintage birdcage is over there to! I am in the process of making this guy some kind of hat. I was told NO bonnets, NO Jewelry but perhaps I could give him a nice vintage looking hat?? I'm welcome to ideas.......