Artist Renee Mak

Happy end of October art lovers!   I just wanted to  give you all a quick peek at a recent  trunk show I did last month at  Ed & Eva 's located in Greenfield, Iowa... and extend a special thank you to Catherine and Denise for helping to   make it a success! The drive to Greenfield was filled with fabulous rolling hills,  quaint little farms and  huge puffy white clouds. Surrounded by other original artwork, my colorful works of art  fit right in and really  stood out against the newly refinished hard wood floors. Of course I got to show my latest piece called "dream"... and got to meet and talk to some pretty amazing people who all made me feel right at home! If you're ever in Greenfield, make sure you take a look at the beautifully restored Opera House  located next door! And then, be sure to pick up some great gifts created by amazing local artists selling at Ed...

"...their houses were tucked neatly beneath the brightest colored flowers... allowing only shimmering light to pass through... and dazzle their days with  magical color..." xoxo {all words and artwork  protected under copyright... renee mak 2012}

Ocean Blue and the Cup Cake Parade by LolaBird Ride the wave the wave of blue but leave your footprints  in the sand. Follow the clouds, follow thru stay true to your heart, it knows what to do. Flow with the pink, sharp and brite but leave out the glitter for your Friday nite. Use it freely... without care, sprinkle a trail on the back stair so you can find your way home, in case you're alone. The cup cake parade might shock you a bit... but don't worry keep the candles lit the frosting and glitter will make you smile and forget your troubles... just for a while. {All artwork protected under copyright laws and remain the sole property of artist Renee Mak 2012}

by LolaBird Dot dot dot paint the spot red then blue then purple, who knows what to do? Green is grassy yellow brassy pink and orange pink and blue Peter Pan... I love you Never do it don't grow old brown and sandy dirty cold. Rosy cotton candy kisses  don't look back no new misses becomes you,  just another not your uncle, not your brother. Bloom your fancy bloom it true Ah ha you've got it... electric blue. {I see  a cupcake parade}

Mixed Media Collage 12" x 12" Today I finally finished getting most of my paintings online for the first time ever! It took hours but it really helps me to have one place for art lovers to come and see my work! For the whole list, just click here or on the tab at the top of my blog that says...  PAintINGs for SALE! Here are a few I added today... Mixed Media Collage 10" x 10" detail Mixed Media Collage w/ Image Transfer 12" x 12" Mixed Media Collage w/ Image Transfer 12" x 12" Mixed Media Collage 36" x 36" detail Mixed Media Collage 36" x 36" detail Mixed Media Collage 36" x 36" detail Mixed Media Collage! Trash to Treasure Class 5" x 5" Hope you enjoyed them... have a fabulous day! xoxo

Happy May 2012!   One of my favorite things about the month of May is the appearance of  colorful flowers in gardens everywhere! One day last week when I was getting ready,  I had a vision of  colorful flowers of my own! So using my own artist papers, I carefully created my garden! One by one they began to bloom! I'm  now so inspired by them that I'm also putting them on cards, journals and anything else I can think of! Have a super fabulous day!!! xoxo

The creative journey continues! And as always... my little cup of Joe is beside me... keeping me happy along the way! I wish you joy, peace and rest on this last Sunday of April! xoxo

Today's post is all about saying "thank you" ! Thank you to all the people who help make Fuss It Up! Designs a place where art is fun, flirty and fabulous! To all who faithfully show up to events... who bring friends and family who browse and buy... who take classes and have parties... and who dream dreams and share in my dreams! Thank you to all the fellow artists who keep creating fabulous things...  like these amazing little sculptures by Abigail Livingood of Cornstalk Studio! And these delicious kids creations... by artist Toni Lampley of Good Sugar Art! This past weekend we had our  Celebrate Creativity... Celebrate YOU event.   Thank you everyone for coming! To show my thanks, Fuss It Up! Designs is giving away some fun, flirty and fabulous items...  and the sign up is open until 5pm Saturday, April 28th. Items include this "hope" key pendant necklace,  this polymer clay s...