Thursday, October 20, 2011
A Glass of Art & More is on Facebook
I have started a page dedicated to my hand painted glassware and knitted items on Facebook. It is open to the public so anyone can view, comment on, and order! Check it out today!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Another Break Through
Yesterday I was painting a cork board for my niece when I was trying to decide on the main image. She really likes the movies Tangled and Wizard of Oz so I was going to paint one of the main characters for her until I decided to try and do a caricature of my niece instead. It turned out great!
Last week I wanted to put two dog images on my other nieces cork board but I only had a picture of one that I liked. I started doodling and created a much cuter dog than the one I got from clip art!
Wow two images from my own imagination in two weeks! What's next? I still have doubts and fears about taking images from my head but as long as I keep them more cartooned than realistic I think I'm really going to like this new change.
Last week I wanted to put two dog images on my other nieces cork board but I only had a picture of one that I liked. I started doodling and created a much cuter dog than the one I got from clip art!
Wow two images from my own imagination in two weeks! What's next? I still have doubts and fears about taking images from my head but as long as I keep them more cartooned than realistic I think I'm really going to like this new change.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Why Buy From Me When The Big Box Stores Are Cheaper?
First and foremost mine are 100% Made in the USA!
These handmade items are better quality so they will last longer and keep you warmer than the cheap stuff you buy elsewhere.
I also guarantee that all my orders. If you're not satisfied with your glass or knitted items send it back and I'll make you a new one.
I can also customize any order to fit the person you might be buying it for. If you have an idea, let me know and I'll sketch up some ideas. You pick what you like, it's that easy.
I will gift wrap any order for any occasion.
E-mail me today and place your order or ask your questions.
These handmade items are better quality so they will last longer and keep you warmer than the cheap stuff you buy elsewhere.
I also guarantee that all my orders. If you're not satisfied with your glass or knitted items send it back and I'll make you a new one.
I can also customize any order to fit the person you might be buying it for. If you have an idea, let me know and I'll sketch up some ideas. You pick what you like, it's that easy.
I will gift wrap any order for any occasion.
E-mail me today and place your order or ask your questions.
Hand Painted Glasses
Would you like to view more of my glasses? Look on facebook for Jennifer Person-Arvizu and view my public album titled, A Glass Of Art.
I also have knitted hats and scarves in another public album for you to view.
If you would like to purchase anything or if you have questions about anything I have made, please e-mail me at art_teacher13@hotmail.com
I also have knitted hats and scarves in another public album for you to view.
If you would like to purchase anything or if you have questions about anything I have made, please e-mail me at art_teacher13@hotmail.com
Live in the now
I watch a really good movie last night on Netflix, Peaceful Warrior.
"Victor Salva directs this inspiring drama based on the best-selling autobiographical novel by college gymnast Dan Millman (Scott Mechlowicz), who had everything he could ever want -- until an injury changed his life forever. During the long recovery process, fate presents Dan with Joy (Amy Smart) and a stranger named Socrates (Nick Nolte), who unlocks a world of sage wisdom and spiritual understanding."-Netflix
This movie was very inspirational. Nick Nolte's character is almost God like, offering his words of wisdom and encouragement. After watching this movie I tried to live all day in the now, not worrying about the past or the future (things I can not change or have any control over). While my head kept filling up with "trash" I was able to steal a few moments when I was able to just focus on the now.
I am going to continue to "take out the trash", as Nolte says in the movie, and try to live every day in the now. It's not going to be easy when I'm what some may call a worry wort, but you can't reach great wisdom and spiritual understanding if you don't try to 'take out the trash'.
"Victor Salva directs this inspiring drama based on the best-selling autobiographical novel by college gymnast Dan Millman (Scott Mechlowicz), who had everything he could ever want -- until an injury changed his life forever. During the long recovery process, fate presents Dan with Joy (Amy Smart) and a stranger named Socrates (Nick Nolte), who unlocks a world of sage wisdom and spiritual understanding."-Netflix
This movie was very inspirational. Nick Nolte's character is almost God like, offering his words of wisdom and encouragement. After watching this movie I tried to live all day in the now, not worrying about the past or the future (things I can not change or have any control over). While my head kept filling up with "trash" I was able to steal a few moments when I was able to just focus on the now.
I am going to continue to "take out the trash", as Nolte says in the movie, and try to live every day in the now. It's not going to be easy when I'm what some may call a worry wort, but you can't reach great wisdom and spiritual understanding if you don't try to 'take out the trash'.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Small Break Through
I sat down for the first time tonight in what feels like forever and sketched. I tried my hand in cartoon faces. I REALLY liked two of them. I need to just loosen up and let the images form.
My next step is to turn these heads into characters that have bodies and do things like give flowers to someone or play an instrument.
I hope I will continue to have small break throughs and create more and more of my own art using my own images. And maybe someday they won't be cartoons or abstract images... but I think this is a good place for me to start!
My next step is to turn these heads into characters that have bodies and do things like give flowers to someone or play an instrument.
I hope I will continue to have small break throughs and create more and more of my own art using my own images. And maybe someday they won't be cartoons or abstract images... but I think this is a good place for me to start!
What's next?
So I struggle with my own artistic images... who's to say they have to be realistic? I doodle all the time with abstract ideas and I like those. I like creating abstract designs, and people that have seen them tend to like them too.
It's still fear that is holding me back... fear and money. The thought of painting glasses with abstract images isn't the struggle... the fact that they may not sell... that's the struggle. Everyone would like to get rich quick with one great idea (at least at some point in your life... don't try and deny it.) When my kids have to wear hand-me-down clothes and can't seem to get enough food at dinner time I have to think long and hard on how I spend every penny.
How do I push myself forward and out of this fear? I can't sell copy-righted images... I can't create my own images that I'm happy with. I still struggle and I don't know where to go next.
It's still fear that is holding me back... fear and money. The thought of painting glasses with abstract images isn't the struggle... the fact that they may not sell... that's the struggle. Everyone would like to get rich quick with one great idea (at least at some point in your life... don't try and deny it.) When my kids have to wear hand-me-down clothes and can't seem to get enough food at dinner time I have to think long and hard on how I spend every penny.
How do I push myself forward and out of this fear? I can't sell copy-righted images... I can't create my own images that I'm happy with. I still struggle and I don't know where to go next.
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