Water, Water, Everywhere

It's been ridiculously busy in tarabuland the last few weeks - and none of it has to do with creating the kind of art that makes me, or anyone else, smile. It has mostly to do with a torrential downpour, leaking water heater, black mold remediation and a failed transmission.

Under the guise of internet-based art therapy, I made a treasury of water-related art, just to remind me that water is not the enemy.

And now, having spent five minutes trying to get my print screen function to work, I'm going to give up and just put a link here.

I think it might be time to go back to bed and start over three weeks ago.

a new painting

Last weekend's show was a snooze customer-wise, but I had a good time - lost two pounds sweating (and gained four eating chips and guac as I fell asleep) - and I got a new painting:


My photo skills leave a lot to be desired, as evidenced by the glare - but I really like him (even if he's got a very large violin/possibly cello on his shoulder). I traded my WTC handbag for him. On the one hand I was sorry to see the handbag go - I have almost no more of that fabric and doubt I will ever sketch the September 10th skyline on a purse again - but wow, did I need some fresh art in the house, you know?

Edit: The artist is Linda Ely (click for link to her site)

And I've just posted two new purses in my Etsy Shop - which can be found amongst the others in my Cosa Verde shop.

I have officially given up . . . .

. . . . . . trying to keep the cat out of my craft area. Cat hair will now be included with all tarabu creations, at no extra charge.