The Changing Season and the Color Orange ~

Hello There ~

Can you see the change in the air?

The change from summer to autumn?

Orange is everywhere ~

In the garden ~

A morning coffee cup ~ 

Fresh squeezed orange juice ~ 

Pumpkins have already been welcomed into my backyard ~

(P.S. I grew all the tiny, solid orange pumpkins)

Pumpkins here and there.

On the dining room hutch, paired with delicious autumn apples ~ 

Jack O' Lantern sketch.

Soon to be orange ~ 

 (work in progress)

There is a glare to autumn.

An exciting time of change....

but sad, too.

I always feel a little empty during the change from summer to fall.

The oranges of the season help to lighten the mood.

Soon, it will be time for pumpkin carving ~ 

and a love/hate relationship with candy corn ~ 

Early October in Southern California.

I can see the autumn in the air...

but I can't feel it yet.

Today, it will be well over 100 degrees.

Time to stay indoors and dream of the cooler days ahead.

Since it is still early October, I created a"Halloweenish" shop section in my Etsy shop. There are 17 items to choose from.

It is filled with some of my spookier art.

Use coupon code Halloweenish to receive 30% off any item in my Halloween shop category.

This sale will only run for a couple of days. I want to be sure and have time to mail out any Halloween art well before Halloween.

Is it autumn in your neck of the woods yet?

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

Just a Quick Little Weekend Sale in My Etsy Shop ~ (Ooopsie, sale over).

It is a lovely day!

I woke up in the mood to have a little Shop Sale.

Just a quick one....this weekend.

Today and tomorrow you can receive 25% off your entire purchase by using coupon code JustBecause at checkout.

This includes everything in my shop...even this new guy ~ 

"Harvey the Halloween Balloon Wrangler"

and this piece of original art AND the book it was published in.

Wow, sometimes I forget this set is in my shop ~

"Hen Wraig Fach Original Art and Book"

All of my originals and prints and even the last of my "gnarly-dolls" are included in this sale ~

"Zeb and Essy"

There are a few pieces that are good for Halloween too.

A little creepy, a little spooky ~

This is one of my favorite print sets.

"The Weeping Woman Series"

 With Christmas just around the corner, this is a great time to purchase art as gifts.

Or....treat yourself to some art.

It's good for the heart!

If you're interested, just click Right Here to browse through my shop.

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

Huge Art Project On The Horizon And A Super Fun Anna Carey Author Event ~

Well ~

It's been a crazy couple of days.

I've taken on a huge art project.  I can't give you much detail other than I have 4 months to create 21 pieces of art.

I am desperately in need of new art supplies to get me started on this journey, soooo...

I think a sale is in order.  Don't you?

This sale is in my Zibbet Shop instead of Etsy.

Mainly because Zibbet doesn't require a coupon code.

You can get 33.33% off all my original pieces and the prices are already marked down for you.  So easy to use Zibbet!

There are 15 original pieces, including my newest art.  Would you like to have a look?  If so, just click Right Here.

I am over the moon excited about this new project.

It will require a lot of research but I'm ready to go!

I had to offer up a new bio photo for the project ~

I'm also knee deep in composing cover letters for children's book art agents.

These are the kinds of things that make me nervous and crazy.  The business end of art is not my strong point!

Along with my arty stuff last week, I also had fun author stuff to attend as well.

I went with my daughter to the release party for Anna Carey's new book  called "Rise" ~ Anna is such a sweetheart.  Funny, witty and gorgeous!

(Anna reading from her book)

The signing was held at an amazing indie bookstore in Hollywood called Book Soup.

As usual, the local Young Adult fiction authors came out in support for Anna.

left to right: 

Jennifer Bosworth, Gretchen McNeil, Ransom Riggs, Lauren Kate and the always amazing Josephine Angelini ~

My daughter (a book blogger and future published author) knows all these spectacular authors, I'm just the mom!  :-)

Ohhh...and, we discovered that one of my puppies has double canines! ~ 

So...all in all, I've been busy.

I absolutely have to buckle down and get started on this new project.

As soon as I get the green light, I'll give you all the details.  

Until then, I desperately need new art supplies to get me started.  I need 21 canvases, a lot of new paint, countless ink cartridges and a ton of cardstock!

My hopes are that I can sell a few originals to at least get a good start on the first 5 pieces this week.

Any and all purchases made will help me immensely.  No matter how big or small, any purchase will be greatly appreciated!

I'll be back super soon with more news and some springtime photos!

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

It's Crazy, I Know. 50% Off My Entire Art Inventory ~ (Sale Over)

That's right.

I'm having a huge sale this weekend.

In both of my shops.

Really?  50% off my entire art inventory?

This includes everything from this framed original ~ 

"Mi Corazón por Alicia"

to my already affordable ACEO prints ~ 

"The Reader"

"Guardian of The Orphan's Moon"

and of course, my inventory of standard 4" x 6" pieces ~

including my newest piece:

"Clear As Day, She Found Her Light" 

and all my other newer pieces too, including ~

"Petula's Thoughtful Journey"

and 

"Keepers of The Garden Gate"

.  

Well, you get the idea.

My ENTIRE inventory!  :-)

So, if you prefer to shop at Etsy, simply click Right Here and use Coupon Code HALFPRICELOVE.

If you prefer to shop at Zibbet, click Right Here.  No need for a coupon code at Zibbet.  The prices have all been marked down for you!

I think today is the perfect day to buy art.  I mean, everyday is a good day to buy art, but today in particular seems like the best day.

What do you think?

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at gerushiasworld at aol dot com.

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

A Very Sick Little Puppy And a Shop Sale ~ (Updated)

It has been a long and trying few days.

I had a very sick little puppy on my hands ~ 

She and her brother were both sick ~ 

but Kelly was so much sicker.  

At first, we thought they might have Parvovirus, but they're both immunized and they're so small, we haven't even started taking them out of our yard yet.  It seemed unlikely that they could have Parvo.

Thankfully, they tested negative for that terrible disease.

Somehow, they managed to ingest something that was ugly and it caused them both to get gastroenteritis.

Kelly had hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.

She lost blood and was dehydrated with a low temp.

Luckily, we caught it before she went into shock.

We can't imagine what they might have gotten into.  They are constantly supervised.  They aren't allowed to go into the backyard alone yet.

The only thing that has changed in their environment is our current project in the backyard...removing a huge Sumac from our backyard hill ~ 

Supposedly, Sumac is not poisonous to dogs.  But, the vet said that we can't rule it out.

Awwww.....look at the two of them when they were littler, still at the shelter  ~

My sleeping babies ~

 So...it looks like Kelly will make it through.

She's still not completely herself, but she has medicine and she's eating special food and drinking.   She isn't bleeding anymore (thank goodness).

However, we have been left with the unexpected costs associated with their care.

I am having a little sale in my Online Shop in hopes of raising some extra money to help pay for Kelly's care.

These 7 Select Originals  have all been discounted by $20.00.  Included in this sale are some of my newest pieces.

Here are the 7 originals included in the sale:

"Petula's Thoughtful Journey"

"Serafine's Mountain"

"Jubal's Gift to Lucy"

"Guardians of Her Heart's Desire"

"The Welcoming of The Three Fairies"

"An Unexpected Visitor"

and...

"Miss. Lilly's Roadside Motor Hotel"

And....I just added an 8th original to this sale ~

"Keepers of The Garden Gate"

(The pup on the left is Kelly)

If you purchase any of these originals for the discounted price, I will include a free 4" x 6" print of your choice for free.

Boy, I'll tell you.  Having a sick little pup is a scary thing.

I was so afraid to adopt them in the first place because we lost all of our fur babies recently.  Over the course of 1-1/2 years we lost our 3 beloved pets.

It took a while to commit to adopting.  Then, when this happened I was just in shock.  I couldn't believe that we could possibly lose these babies.

Any purchase you make will be so so so helpful.

Puppies are full of love and fun and silliness.  But when they get sick, it's heartbreaking and there are so many costs involved.

Thank you so much for considering a purchase.

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

Celebrating My New Etsy Shop...

Well,  hello there.

I hope you are feeling great and enjoying the weekend.

This is just a quick pop-in to announce my current art sale.

In celebration of re-opening my Etsy Shop, I'm having a sale.

This weekend only (February 23rd - 24th) purchase any 4" x 6" Print and get a second 4" x 6" print of your choice for free. This is just a little celebration for opening my Etsy shop! Once you purchase the first print, simply convo me with your choice for the free print. Easy Peasy !

There are 2 prints included in this sale that you can only purchase through my Etsy shop today and tomorrow.  After the weekend sale, they will be taken out of my shop until the originals have been purchased.  I just wanted to add them for an extra fun weekend sale!

"Jubal's Gift to Lucy"

and...

"Serafine's Mountain"

I am having oodles of fun in the studio and am in the process of writing new stories for both of the above pieces.

So....if you are interested in purchasing prints from my shop, now is a great time to indulge!

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

P.S.  I am planning a give-away early next week!!  :-)

A Quick Little Post And A One Day Sale ~ (Ooopsie...Sale Over)

Just a quick pop-in today.

On the spur of the moment, I've decided to have a quick little one day sale.

330% off all my original watercolor/collages ~ 

SALE

There are 12 originals included in this sale.  Even my new, new, newest pieces ~ 

"Petula's Thoughtful Journey"

"Keepers of The Garden Gate"

and...

"The Visitation of Eugenie's Muse"

There are older pieces as well.

For example:

"An Unexpected Visitor"

and...

"The Burning of Eulalia"

I need to clear out some inventory.  Plus, I like to give people the opportunity to own original, one of a kind art for affordable prices.  In this economy, collecting art is not on the top of the "important things to buy list."  So...for those of you who might be interested and have a bit of extra cash, now is a great time to purchase an original from my shop.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or leave a comment.  I'm always open to offers and ideas.

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

Looking Back ~ "Sister Ophelia's Unfortunate Picnic" and "The Uninvited" ~

Hello There:

What a whirlwind week it's been.  Some things good and some things trying.  

I said goodbye to the last bouquet of Autumn Roses ~ 

Opened the last bag of 2012's Boysenberries ~ 

Which is now a pie ~ 

...and found a new home for the front porch Chrysanthemums ~

The chaos of Christmas is almost here.  I can feel it creeping up in my bones ~ 

I love the idea of Christmas, but the chaos and materialism exhausts and disappoints me every year.  

But...onward I go.

I am still in "sales mode" in my Art Shop.  Everything has been marked down by 50%.  This includes original art, art prints and even a few "gnarly-dolls" thrown into the mix.

I was looking back today, trying to find some of the little stories that I originally wrote to go along with my collages.  Last year, when my computer crashed, I lost all of my little short stories.  

Well, I found them on JacketFlap!!  JacketFlap is a site that connects authors, illustrators and publishers of Children's books.  My blog posts run through their site each time I post.  So....they have a record of all my old blog posts and I found my stories!!  I am so excited.

So....I thought I would share 2 of them with you.  They're just simple little stories, mind you. I don't publish an ending to the stories because I like the reader to come up with their own endings.  However, I do have the endings written for myself.  Would you like to read 2 of them?

Okay!

"The Uninvited"

"Today is Miss. Laramie Rabbit's big tea party.  All of her friends will be there, ready to have a day of fun and food ~ yummy little rosy cupcakes, delicious boysenberry turnovers and sweet, minty tea. But....someone dark and eerie has made an appearance...someone or something Uninvited!! What will the day bring for Miss. Laramie and her friends?"

And...

"Sister Ophelia's Unfortunate Picnic"

"Do you like picnics? My sister Ophelia loves them... 

A warm day under the full moon....waiting for our friends to arrive ~ oh the lovely flutter of summertime butterflies.  I remember so well, that day.  The day of the unfortunate picnic.  You see, we had everything perfectly planned,  and then..." 

So...you see?  You get to make up your own ending for the stories.

Both of the originals are long ago sold, but....you can get them both in print version for 50% off right now in my shop.  

I think art,  and anything handmade really, makes spectacular gifts.  So unique and heartfelt.

Do you agree?

Until Next Time:

Kim

Gerushia's New World

P.S.   I am overwhelmed by the kindness of fellow artist and blogger Cat's Wire.    She wrote a lovely blog post about me.  Can you believe it?  Thank you Catrin!! ♥♥