Look Over To The Upper Right Hand Corner~

Hello There:

I won't keep you long today...I just wanted to make you aware of a new little offering on my blog.  Have a look over to the right hand side, upper corner.  Do you see where it says "Gerushia's Daily Special"?  That is a new gadget...and I'll be changing it daily.

You see...I've decided to start offering a "Daily Special" in my Art Shop.  I think it's so very important to offer affordable art in this dark and sometimes depressing economy.  Simple whimsy and color can brighten an otherwise sad day.  Receiving an affordable piece of art in the mail is something to look forward to.  Something to brighten a day even when your head is spinning from paying bills!

So...each day, I will offer a new "Daily Special", and each day that wee little gadget uptop to the right will change.  You can click on it and it will take you directly to the "Special".

Today's special is a $10.00 print of "The Haunting of La Llorona"....

I won't be posting here everyday to tell you about it, but you can always find the "Daily Special" by clicking on that little gadget in the upper right hand corner.

Sometimes the special will be a print, sometimes an original and sometimes a print set.  Who knows??

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

"Lida's Swan Song"

I can't tell you how good it feels to be back to work...in my little studio.  Sometimes, life gets hectic, and it seems impossible to find the time to play with paints and photo images and all that sort of goodness.

So....first, let me say I am in LOVE with Lida.  Lida was my friend, Rochelle's, great grandmother.  Lida is the lovely Victorian era woman playing the guitar...

Rochelle was gracious in offering me the opportunity to put Lida into another world.  "Lida's Swan Song"...

In this new world...Lida's new world, she is playing her last earthly tune.  Soon to be guided onward (to a lovely place)!!  If you are interested in purchasing this new piece..you can find it in my Online Shop.

I am currently working on a second piece that will show Lida in a bolder, calmer, more focused way...

But, as you can see, I am just now only in the thoughtful stages of this new piece.  Much more work to do.  As soon as both "Lida" pieces are purchased, I will offer them together as a print set!

You want to know a funny little thing?  Just as I finished "Lida's Swan Song"...I came upon this photo...

Another lovely young lady playing guitar.  This particular lovely is my grandma Watson.  My mom's mom.  I just adore her boots!!  Thanks to my brother, Robert, for passing this image along to me.  I'm over the moon excited to use this image in a new watercolor/collage!  Hmmmm...wonder why guitar playing women keep popping into my life?  Curious for sure!

Also...please know ~ I do commission pieces as well.  If you are interested in having your own family photo images inserted into a new world...please email me with any questions at:  gerushiasworld at AOL dot com.

Thank you so much for stopping by and having a look.

Until Next Time:
Kim
Gerushia's New World

...And The Winner Is ~

Good Morning:

As usual...there were a lot of people that weren't able to leave comments for the give-away on my blog....but, there were a ton of comments through email and 1 through my facebook page.  There were 123 comments all together.  I attached a number to each person and sent those numbers through a randomizer.  Hah!  Of all the give-aways I've had through the years...I don't think this has ever happened...the winning number is #1.

The winner is Deni!  She was the first person to leave a comment here and her comment came in before the first person that left a comment through email.

I will contact Deni and let her know.

With that...I will leave you with a little sneak peek of what I'm working on right now.  This is just a thumbnail, not the whole piece.

It's very early in the process, no paint, no tint, etc. but, the composition is complete.  This is for all of you musicians!  I'll post a photo of the completed piece as soon as it's listed in my SHOP.

Until Next Time:
Kim
Gerushia's New World

Who Likes Affordable Art? (Extended this sale through Wednesday).

So...I've decided I need to have a quick sale.  I won't go into the eye roll worthy details, but....I need to have a sale.

My give-away is still going on and I'll remove this post tomorrow.  Just wanted to give you a heads-up about the sale tonight.

These are my 2 newest pieces...

"Miss Lilly's Roadside Motor Hotel"

 AND

"Guardian of Winter's Bride"

For tonight only, I'm offering each of these new, original art pieces for 50% off.  Normally, a new original sells for $80.00.  These two pieces are going for $40.00 tonight.  Click HERE for my shop link!

Pass the word around if you can?  I'd be ever so grateful!

Until Tomorrow:
Kim
Gerushia's New World

Give When You're Down ~

Okay...so, life has thrown some curve balls my way lately.  Actually, my life has been hit by an almost constant flow of curve balls since the beginning of 2008.  So many struggles and disappointments and really super scary stuff.  BUT....here I am. Still clinging and clawing and chugging along trying to make the best of my Everydays.

Truly, I have found that when times are hard and I'm struggling,  one of the best pick-me-ups is to give.  There are so many things my family and I have lost...and in that knowledge comes a desire to give to others.  Because really, little unexpected gifts can make a bad day better...it can throw a bit of sunshine on an otherwise dark time.  So...in the middle of my darkness, I'm having a giveaway.

This particular art giveaway is for a framed original.  It is a framed ACEO.  For those of you who might not be familiar with ACEOs.... (The acronym "ACEO" stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. They can be original art, print editions or photographs. ACEOs are miniature pieces of art that measure 2-1/2" x 3-1/2", the same size as a standard trading card).  The frame measures 7" x 9" and is wired for hanging.   This piece was in my "Connecting Spaces" show last Autumn.

This ACEO is entitled "The Reader".  It is a watercolor/collage...but I created it using Cabernet Sauvignon instead of water.  The dark red wine brings a nice depth to the watercolor.

Here's what you do if you'd like to participate.  Simply leave a comment.  Now, I know that sounds simple, BUT, I've been having major issues with my readers being able to leave comments.  Seems there's a problem with blogger...and it's been going on for almost 2 years!  So, if you are unable to leave a comment on my blog, please, email the comment to gerushiasworld at AOL dot com.  I will then add you into the hat along with everyone else!  The winner will be chosen at random.

The contest will run through Sunday night, March 11th, at 8:00 pm pacific time.  I will announce the winner on Monday, March 12th.

I do hope you'll join the fun.  It's not often that I have a giveaway for an original piece.  Hmmmm....actually, I'm not sure that I have ever had a giveaway for an original.

Until Monday:
Kim
Gerushia's New World

With the Rain, I Look Forward ~

Good Morning (Oh, it's not morning anymore):

I'm tired.  Exhausted actually.  Today and tomorrow are looming over me like a black cloud (thanks to you, mortgage company).  2 more days to buy groceries and gasoline before "payday".  I have, thus far, sold enough art, mostly framed originals, to keep a bit of food in the house but I still have  2.  more.  days.  to.  go.

I am forcing myself to think forward.  My plum tree is putting on her frilly white springtime costume, begging me to pay attention...

I've forced myself to applaud her and look forward to her generosity...

With yesterday's rain came a tentative hope.  Just a simple, short term hope that somehow, we'll make it through this, just as we've scrambled and clawed our way through the last 4 years.

Out of the dark clouds...

comes a fresh beauty...

a hint of better times ahead...

When I feel a darkness setting into my thoughts, I literally close my eyes and ...

I imagine that I am here ~ on this dirt road in the richness of the Ozarks.  This road that I walked up and down countless times on my childhood vacations...

Ohhhh, and this photo, this particular photo can make me smile even on the bleakest days...

That's my grandpa on the right...the gentleman with the bandaged finger.  I don't know what the story is, but I always like to imagine that the rabbit gave him a little nip on the finger!  

...and, my art.  My passion since forever...

I try to keep it tucked away in my heart all the time.  But, when life gets ugly, art can easily find it's way to the back-burner.

I have several shows to create for and a few other good things on the horizon, but over the last week or so, I haven't given much thought to any of it.  That makes me sad.  It makes me angry and sad that money worries can take away all the light in your life.  It can suck the living breath out of you!  I hate money for what it does TO people instead of FOR them.

So...while I'm looking forward, the reality is that I have 2 more days to go.  2 more dinners to prepare, 2 more days of keeping that gas gauge just a wee bit above the "E".  I am hopeful that I can sell a couple more framed originals.  

I have just listed 2 framed originals that have never been in my shop before.  I do offer them in print form, but the originals were never offered until today.  They were both created for my "Connecting Spaces" show...

This piece, entitled: "An Unexpected Visitor" is based on "Little Red Riding Hood".  It was recently published in "Pasticcio Quartz" Issue 13. ...

AND

This piece, entitled: "The Haunting of La Llorona" (which is filled with all sorts of personal meaning for me.  The image of the weeping woman is actually my daughter.  She does a lot of modeling for my work).

Both of these pieces are framed up in simple, black frames and they are both now listed in my ART SHOP. One of them hangs above my computer and the other hangs in my studio.  I'll keep them listed through Wednesday in hopes of conjuring up a bit of money for groceries and gasoline.

Again, let me thank everyone for all the kind and supportive emails I have received.  Thank you, as well, to everyone that's purchased from me during this ridiculous mortgage faux pas.

The next time you hear from me, I will have a full tank of gas and a full belly too!  Times are gonna get better.

Until Next Time:

xoxo

Kim

Gerushia's New World

Still in a Panic...

Good Morning:

It has been a long few days.  Still chugging through, but it's been difficult.  For those of you who may not know what I'm talking about, please read THIS.

I have sold a couple of originals and several prints!  We're heading into the last 4 days of "life after my mortgage company screwed me up"!!  So....I wanted to pop in and let you know something ~

I have decided to offer these last 7 originals already framed up.  So, that means, for $30.00 you're getting one of my originals that hung in the "Connecting Spaces" show and a frame.

****Please Note...You can see what the pieces look like, framed, if you click on the link and then click on the individual photo of the framed art pieces.

I need to get these pieces moving...not only to help us through this current struggle, but also to make more room for some new pieces that I'm creating for an upcoming show.

If you've ever considered purchasing art from me, truly, now is the time.

Thank you to everyone that sent encouraging emails my way.  I appreciate every single one of my blog readers.  What a spectacular group of supportive artists and folks!

Until Next Time:
Kim
Gerushia's New World