tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60361648265525141012011-11-03T17:12:11.707-07:00Juggling life as an artist and a new mom... resources, ideas, meanderings and epiphaniesRoxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.comBlogger471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-47887935899373189452011-10-08T08:29:00.003-07:002011-10-08T08:36:10.370-07:00

Nice to see you here! Glad you caught this important announcement for October:Artist + Mom is coming to a close this month - just moving to another spot! This blog began with tracking my journey as an artist and new mom and sharing resources and news along the way. I'm grateful for the time here and the many comments and friends I've met during the process. My new blog Creative Tempo so I hope

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-77518355287156061652011-06-26T15:34:00.002-07:002011-06-26T15:36:26.721-07:00

Click on over to my Wax Art blog... to get the details and see the video on my Summer SALE!Only from June 27 to July 4th - so don't wait!!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-2137305208474306132011-06-16T13:01:00.002-07:002011-06-16T13:01:26.860-07:00

Create personalized gifts at Zazzle.Visit ViseArt on Zazzle!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-73158182700361782682010-09-17T09:05:00.007-07:002010-09-17T09:27:24.332-07:00

I have a dilemma and need your comments! One commenter will receive a free tip sheet on hanging art!!I recently purchased work from an artist friend of mine - two beautiful, fun, colorful paintings. I wanted to hang them together and create a splash of joyful color and found the perfect spot - in the guest bathroom. I think they look great! They have received lots of compliments because

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-29023118275083054892010-08-19T09:05:00.005-07:002010-08-20T14:02:41.034-07:00

Bid's are flying on my print of The Crossing - I'm so grateful to see that it's loved! Here's the link BlogHer Auction on Ebay (16 bids last time I looked...)and...the link to BlogHerIn case you missed it... here's the post about the project HERE

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-45695347647258554952010-07-31T20:06:00.004-07:002010-07-31T20:45:07.411-07:00

I'm excited to be invited to create art for the BlogHer Voices of the Year Gala, Friday, August 6th and the Hilton in Midtown Manhattan in New York. The event honors outstanding women writers who blog their inspirations. All artists included in the event were given a quote or two from an assigned writer and asked to create a custom piece of art to be printed and auctioned at the Gala. Proceeds

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-66440940871646113682010-07-07T13:54:00.005-07:002010-07-07T14:13:49.046-07:00

One of my sketches for the Ripple Project, It's All In Our Hands, sold. The 100% donation goes to help marine life affected by the Gulf oil spill and I wrote more about the project and links here. I'm working on more small sketch cards to put up on Kelly's site. Here is the one that sold:I am so grateful that Susan from NY chose my piece for her donation, that I did another original watercolor

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-34155587259646130742010-06-25T12:31:00.006-07:002010-06-25T16:59:00.773-07:00

I donated sketches to Kelly Light's "Ripple" blog that she started to help marine life affected by the oil spill. Read what she says about it below and take a moment to visit her site and select a card or two, there are lots!:It's hard to make ripples in oil soaked water. But throw enough stones and you will! ...The Ripple blog was started on the 45th day of the Deepwater Horizon Catastrophe. The

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-28992510760898559432010-06-16T12:25:00.001-07:002010-06-16T17:03:18.148-07:00

Artist moms are everywhere, in fine art, music, dance, theater - and hey, just keeping up with a schedule sometimes is an art in itself! When my son was born, I took him with me into the studio to paint. I only worked with acrylics with him, as my wax work needs good ventilation and I just didn't want to take a chance have him breathe any fumes. Now, I grab time when he's napping (yes, finally

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-88441423797858506652010-05-09T12:36:00.005-07:002010-05-09T12:55:30.383-07:00

What a great Mom's Day surprise! Well, the garden gnome my son gave me was super great and we took him out to the garden and found him a cozy spot... but that's not the surprise I'm talking about. The big surprise is my encaustic painting, Crash, being chosen for a new Etsy Treasury (expires May 10) by Susan Hale. Thanks Susan!! :) Here's a look at Crash:

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-58935751449162076602010-04-18T21:26:00.008-07:002010-04-18T21:59:52.926-07:00

When on some gilded cloud or flowermy gazing soul could dwell an hour.- WordsworthHad to share with you the unexpected joy of a newly opened flower my little one and I found while wondering in the garden ... nothing like old-timey hollyhocks to make you dream of lazy summer days... Happy Monday!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-82606512796193718312010-03-30T07:33:00.003-07:002010-03-30T07:43:39.078-07:00

Did you participate? How did it make you feel?

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-47428484315182768812010-03-25T14:45:00.003-07:002010-03-25T14:50:04.695-07:00

Working on the ART part of Artist + Mom! Just released Forest Light 3 in my Etsy Shop ... have a look!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-40456176295578957682010-03-23T20:44:00.005-07:002010-03-23T20:57:55.126-07:00

Beautiful art comes from within - a connection to truth, beauty and love. I stumbled onto this inspiring video from Sivan Garr. Please watch to the end. After watching, visit her site, there is another powerful video that is worth watching. You Are Beautiful - Enjoy!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-24983870290833034542010-03-19T10:35:00.003-07:002010-03-19T10:39:50.658-07:00

Finally, two of my new forest paintings are done and up on my Etsy shop - check them out! Forest Light 1 and Forest Light 2 working on number three!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-16594841624991002082010-02-17T16:01:00.003-07:002010-02-17T16:12:05.383-07:00

Stetched a few 12" canvases for my mini-work space (in the house). It works great for any bonus time I have to create.. and that has take priority right now over blog posts ;). So, got three canvases stretched and gessoed, ready to go and almost finished with this first one. A few more touches and it'll be ready for release in my Etsy shop. Let me know what you think!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-75682150408665831552010-01-09T15:21:00.006-07:002010-03-24T21:34:02.146-07:00

I've had a stream of emails lately from mom's reaching out on everything from creativity to health. It's so COOL to hear some of the same issues I've dealt with - even though I didn't find many resources on being an Artist + MOM when I started this blog it's great to have this spot now where this discussion is open and artist's who are also mothers can connect and find that it doesn't have to

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-6970134337451588802010-01-05T15:19:00.003-07:002010-03-24T21:30:35.389-07:00

Soon I'll get back to posting on art and posting more infrequently ;) - but I'm on a roll this week and keeping on track with bringing in the year with healthy, drinkable meals. Went soooo chocolately yesterday, so calmed back down today with a smooth green one - here it is:in my Vitamix....1 grapefruit, peeled and chopped (seeds and pith too)juice of 1 lime1 avacado, peeled1-2 stalks of celery,

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-85660930674091677002010-01-04T20:27:00.004-07:002010-03-24T21:31:14.049-07:00

Going on day 3 of my juice week... today was in the mood for chocolate, so here's my mix:in a blender...2-3 cups almond milk1 heaping T raw powdered chocolate1-2 T raw cacao nibs (feelin' REALLY chocolatey!)1T tocotrienols1T mesquite powder2T coconut oil2 T agave nectar1-2 cups frozen cherriespinch of Himalayan sea salt1-2 T Vitamineral Green (optional)I added the full 2T of Vit Green, but that's

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-50867376091925242562010-01-03T10:53:00.004-07:002010-03-24T21:30:01.440-07:00

New Year, fresh day - jump into it all like a kid - expectations of joy and lots of play. Snatch onto that thought if even for a moment. To celebrate the next day of my week of juicey eating, I went orangey! This recipe is inspired by visions of light and sunny new days and from what's in my kitchen...1 apple, unpeeled and diced3 oranges, peeled and diced1 cucumber, unpeeled and diced2 carrots

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-11080350609571609712010-01-02T11:52:00.004-07:002010-01-02T12:10:24.348-07:00

Going green is becoming more of common phrase nowadays and has come to mean anything to reduce, reuse, recycle and live more simply. Still a challenge, but not so overdone that you go to sleep when you hear it...But not so commonly used is Going green... FOOD! That's how I'm starting my first week of then new year - blending up my greens and fruits to juice my way into a healthy start, give my

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-76217524167831506132009-11-24T14:07:00.003-07:002009-11-24T14:26:50.910-07:00

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family... even if you don't live in America or don't celebrate Thanksgiving, this holiday is unique in its focus on gratitude - something that helps us all. So, happy Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for YOU.I Found Art...So, I started a little project...( like i need another one!!) - but this one lets me give and create - two great things! Read my post on Wax Art

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-89981930339414653162009-11-06T14:16:00.003-07:002009-11-06T14:24:45.241-07:00

Fun Theory

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-43951912510120882952009-11-05T19:37:00.004-07:002009-11-05T19:42:52.945-07:00

Just received my copy of the Atlanta Airport Show - Exhibition Book...(original post here...)

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-46409641658640923352009-11-04T16:22:00.002-07:002009-11-04T16:25:11.518-07:00

If you're wondering where the link to Red Bubble went... Read Here

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-85747993120409176032009-11-01T15:12:00.008-07:002009-11-01T16:22:08.278-07:00

I love the fall, but the eighty degree days we get in Arizona at the end of October hardly put me in the mood for it. What I really want to do is bundle up in a woolly sweater and stomp around in my boots kicking leaves - not turn on the oven to bake festive treats. So, I put on my flip flops and searched the web for EASY, healthy treats, with NO baking, that we could make together for

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-40305162922972932252009-09-25T09:41:00.004-07:002009-09-25T11:53:14.366-07:00

Download my painting... - Sagittarius! Instructions for download - click hereSizes:800 x 6001024 x 7681280 x 10241600 x 1200iPhoneiPhone sample:This image is a registered copyright, please enjoy for computer wallpaper and iPhone wallpaper only - thanks!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-22633162113155080542009-09-20T16:01:00.003-07:002009-09-20T16:06:04.278-07:00

Today was restful... compared to a day filled with wrestling, dancing, chasing, baseball, soccer, football, run-through-the sprinkler, dig, play-tricks-on-mom day, today was calm, so calm that I did some doodles. Here's my sketch poster of today:

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-54884683486409745352009-08-28T09:13:00.013-07:002009-09-06T20:29:45.511-07:00

Long before the release of The Secret and the flood of recent books on the subjects of the law of attraction, gratitude and vision boards, I practiced gratitude in my thinking. I credit my grandmother with granting me the gratitude and optimist genes because the journey I'm on led me through some pretty tough times, but none as tough as hers, and through all of it she always finds something to

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-43733263884691942022009-08-27T19:54:00.004-07:002009-11-05T19:36:23.301-07:00

I just received an update on the Art House Gallery exhibit at the Atlanta Airport. Artists from all over the globe submitted to the show and it was a fun little project to keep in the flow of creating. Check out the show HERE. Works will be published in a book soon and I'll announce it's release as soon as it's available.

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-90363631069642557212009-08-27T12:13:00.005-07:002009-08-27T14:57:50.084-07:00

So, I dove in. Throwing Twitter into my new bag of online gadgets as part of my new resolution to update my blog regularly and try new ways to connect with my art. My little one is now my most creative project and takes up most of my day so my new schedule is more quality online time; connect and update quickly - surf less. Paint or create everyday and love, love, love my son. So far, it's

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-42461380106281703912009-02-08T13:26:00.004-07:002009-02-08T13:42:39.922-07:00

I'm rearranging my office, getting organized, throwing stuff out - all the good things to do at the beginning of a new year. I go through it every few months. I don't know where all the paper comes from! Notes, lists, receipts... ugh! I kept thinking I would go buy a wall organizer - and kept thinking.... well, finally, I couldn't take it and decided to make one.I used things I had on hand -

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-71266999637755635802009-01-30T14:28:00.008-07:002009-01-30T15:01:42.365-07:00

One evident truth known throughout the world, is that America is the land of hopes, dreams, innovation and brighter futures. That belief is what brought most of us and our families here, what keeps inviting newcomers and it's what keeps us going through years of unbelievably backward times (eight was it?!). Now, another law, the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) is being rushed

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-73348907229511012902009-01-29T14:36:00.010-07:002009-02-08T13:12:48.637-07:00

We recycled a vintage table with this great cool blue, zero VOC washable paint, that my little one picked out from YOLO Colorhouse paint (sprout.01) at Natural Territory, for his new activity table. He loves it! Once we finished the table, we recycled this old box with the same color for base paint, then I threw tape on randomly and over painted pthalo blue. We kept going and made a stencil

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-75160902132713404682009-01-20T08:20:00.003-07:002009-01-20T08:37:45.261-07:00

Wowwweeee! Over a year and a half since my last post. A thousand pardons to those of you who popped by.When I started these blogs, I was bursting with trying to adjust to being a mom and trying to make my new title 'fit' into my arranged lifestyle. HA!! What a lot I've learned! My wonderful little son is making me SUCH a better person and teaching me how to live life. I was resisting change

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-12543290881104059492007-06-25T22:35:00.000-07:002007-06-25T22:39:36.834-07:00

Just a quick post to connect you to art mom happenings and a new interview opportunity and column by Kasie Salle. Another Artist Mom in the thick of things! Go Kasie! ;)Oh... did I say I was taking time away?? That's right - bye!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-60674621979714654502007-06-24T20:24:00.000-07:002007-06-24T20:26:14.804-07:00

Thanks for checking in...I'm taking some time away from just about everything! Be back with a blog update soon! Happy Summer! :)

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-10799837968356727212007-06-15T19:00:00.000-07:002007-06-16T21:08:35.545-07:00

You have to be quick at the draw when cruising for art in blogland! I saw this little kitty/blue chair print and loved it - and before I could blink - the original was GONE! (it's in the center in the photo on her post in Holly's office) Marisa's, This Chair Suits Me Just Fine.So.. I got her print of it at Etsy. Still supporting the arts :)

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-33531433836143016972007-06-13T21:54:00.000-07:002007-06-13T22:11:11.229-07:00

What do ya know....! Another sketch in two days - I'm actually taking my little watercolor pad with me as I try to put my son down for a nap - which he hates! He's like a little sea sponge, soaking up everything in his new world - so much so, that he doesn't want to miss out on anything! So, as I work with him to get him to rest, I sketch a little. With this one (of my feet), I tried to

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-68117658176497144562007-06-12T08:57:00.000-07:002007-06-12T19:43:54.144-07:00

I've been going through this struggle with finding time in the studio and having to WAIT to do any artmaking until I'm IN the studio. I have to be in the space - when I work with encaustic - I need the heated palette, hot gun,and melted wax. When I work with acrylic - I need the space (I'm doing large canvases 50"+). So while I'm away from the actual space, I do things like: care for my little

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-83362582251269431892007-06-05T15:40:00.000-07:002007-06-07T11:07:16.755-07:00

My little munchkin is painting! So what if it's just squash!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-20665274647403145382007-05-30T11:07:00.000-07:002007-05-31T21:36:30.530-07:00

I logged on to do a post and found my first blogger comment from Alyson Stanfield [ArtBiz blog] and did a little dance! I'm a beginning blogger and still learning the ropes on the whole, post, trackback, comment, RSS feed - thing. So, I went to her site for a look and found serendipity in action! Great timing on her having Eric Maisel interviewed on the ArtBiz blog, I just purchased his new

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-22704907916729480092007-05-29T12:50:00.000-07:002007-05-30T21:45:36.342-07:00

This morning, I stuck my son in his little play yard (some time between when I was stuck in them and now - the name changed from "pen" to "yard" - so we can all feel better about using them, I suppose...) and picked up the Hula hoe to meditate on some weed-wacking. (This is something I've had on my to-do list for a month, but have been too tired to do it.) I started getting into the push-pull

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-35873351693328518392007-05-14T14:35:00.000-07:002007-05-14T15:24:32.478-07:00

Here's some good advice I got from Sandy O'Brien check out her website for sweet little encaustic paintings (here's a sample). It's really great to hear from another artist/mom - thanks Sandy!> arial;">© Sandy O'Brien, Us, 6" x 8"Okay... The big difference between the two of us is that my kids are 12 and 14 years old! You are deep in the “full hands on” period! The good news is that if you get

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-6679155668095403282007-05-01T14:38:00.000-07:002007-05-02T22:06:25.307-07:00

I bumped into Alyson Stanfield's Art Biz Blog on my search for tips on juggling jobs (mom!) and art. What a great resource! She has lots of tips and information, online classes and you can even sign up for hand-holding!! Great info, not only for those starting out, but to reinforce art marketing goals and stay on track.Her posts and resources led me on the web trail to another interesting site of

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-76878930249263404202007-04-29T22:38:00.000-07:002007-04-29T22:56:44.211-07:00

I keep thinking I'll catch up on my sleep and wonder if I'll ever again not feel so exhausted...? Friends and family keep telling me, " You gotta sleep when he sleeps!" Sounds pretty easy, but this morning nap, afternoon nap and 12 hours a night thing just isn't happening. My sweet little munchin is AWAKE!!! He looks around - eyes wide open to the world and taking it all in. He's not a cryer

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036164826552514101.post-52198420612398332392007-04-26T22:19:00.000-07:002007-04-27T09:30:51.374-07:00

I can't tell you how many times I heard the statement, "Your life is going to change" ... when news of our expected baby got around. Well, maybe I can - about 20 times in the last year. I heard this from friends and friends of friends... one of those sayings that are passed around like bottled water on a hot day - without really thinking about it.My artist friends had more of a frantic,

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.com0