Last week I started posting images of the designs I created for my Christmas cards this year.  Time passes so quickly this time of year, by tomorrow they will all be posted online! I appreciate you taking time out of your busy holiday schedule to view the images and read my blog posts.  If you find these after the holidays have past perhaps they will help you recapture the magic of the season one more time!

"snowflake #24" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #25" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #26" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #27" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

This is the only time of year I not only enjoy having snowflakes in the air and snow on the ground, I actually hope for it.  Ah, the magic of a “White Christmas” is a wonderful thing!

May your days be merry & bright,

Lynne

Continuing from yesterday’s post I am posting a series of images created for this year’s Christmas cards.  I hope you are enjoying seeing these images each day and that maybe, in a small way, they are adding to your enjoyment of this busy holiday season!

"snowflake #20" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #21" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #22" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #23" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

Let your heart be light!

Lynne

Last week I started posting images from this year’s Christmas cards.  Using the same technique as I make my mandala images I created over 30 different “snowflake” designs.  Here is today’s assortment:

"snowflake #16" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #17" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #18" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #19" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

Deck the halls!

Lynne

Following Thursday’s post, I am continuing to introduce new “snowflake” images for your enjoyment this holiday season.

"snowflake #11" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #12" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #13" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #14" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #15" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

I will be back next week with more of these winter creations to share.

Jingle all the way!

Lynne

Continuing from my last post, here are the next five images of the snowflake designs I created for my Christmas cards this year:

"snowflake #6" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #7" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #8" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #9" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #10" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

Happy thoughts & holiday spirit,

Lynne

Christmas is fast approaching and I’ve been a bit neglectful of my blog while I’ve been working on holiday projects and a last minute commission for a client. Just so my blog isn’t stagnant for the next week or so I am going to start featuring some images from the Christmas cards I made this year. If you’ve followed the blog over the last few months you know about my passion lately for making mandalas! Using the same technique I designed these cards to look like snowflakes and, just like the real snowflakes, no two are alike. I had a bit of technical difficulty with my scanner (okay, I’ll admit it, it’s just plain old & worn out!) so the contrast and brightness is adjusted on these images in hopes of compensating for the less-than-perfect scan. I hope you enjoy viewing these as much as I did creating them!

"snowflake #1" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #2" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #3" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #4" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"snowflake #5" gel ink on paper (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

I hope all your holiday plans are going well and you are taking time to enjoy the season. It rushes by us in a hurry while we are busy tending to all the details.

Warm thoughts,

Lynne

Last month I posted the first image of a new series I had started working on, musing at that point how the rest would turn out.  Well, I’m done musing and done with the other pieces as well!  Here are images of the other four:

abstract #2, mixed media, 12x14", $225 (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

abstract #3, mixed media, 12x14", $225 (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

abstract #4, mixed media, 12x14", $225 (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

abstract #5, mixed media, 12x14", $225 (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

It was fun incorporating the used parts and recycled materials into these compositions!

All five of these pieces will be for sale at the Holiday Art Show, TOMORROW, Friday, December 11th. Be sure and come visit me there between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. at the ArtsGarden in Circle Center Mall!  There will be about 20 local artists all displaying their work for your holiday shopping enjoyment. Remember, it is one day only (and you’ll be sorry if you miss it)! For more information you can CLICK HERE.

Happy shopping!

Lynne

"mini art #59" mixed media, 5x7, $75 (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

I finished a few more pieces of mini art over the weekend so I thought I’d share them with you this morning. I had sold the last mini “river rocks” piece I made and had a request for another one…so I figured while I was in that groove I’d just make several!

"mini art #60" mixed media, 5x7, $75 (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

"mini art #63" mixed media, 5x7, $75 (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

I also had a request for a mini featuring a beaver.  Sounded like a fun challenge so, after looking a few reference photos this is what I came up with.

"mini art #61" mixed media, 5x7 (sold) (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

The river rock pieces will be available at the Holiday Art Show this Friday. (Click here for more details!)

"mini art #62" mixed media, 5x7, $75 (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

I hope everyone is staying warm & safe during the blustery weather.

Cozy thoughts,
Lynne

Thought I would share images of some new art while I also gave you a last-minute reminder! These are a few of the new holiday ornaments I’ve been working on.  They’ll be traveling to the Holiday Art Sale this Friday. They are also samples of some of the ornaments you could make at this evenings “Ten Buck Tuesday” open studio event! Be sure and stop by the studio today sometime between 4 and 8 p.m. and get your creative groove on for the holidays!  Also, come out to the ArtsGarden at Circle Center Mall this Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. to pick up some awesome, affordable, local art from 20 local artists!

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Somehow during the posting of all the new mini art a few weeks ago I never posted this image of a new, full size art piece.

(untitled) mixed media, 21x12, $395 (c) 2009, Lynne Medsker

I picked it up from the frame shop today and realized it had never made it on the blog. I’m in the process of readying lots of small items that will be used to make larger art pieces with.  Seems like it is take FOREVER but once they are finished I know the assembly of the larger pieces will go quickly.  I’m excited to try some new media as well as some familiar techniques on new objects!  Look for updates and new images soon.  In the meantime have a wonderful weekend!

Full steam ahead,

Lynne