Art Propaganda..

Trade your Art

2012-07-16T03:36:00.001-04:00

I've managed to start a new project and complete it, go figure! These are Artist Trading Cards that anyone who wants to do them can! Also one can join a group that trades and begin trading them. They are 3.5x2.5 miniature works of art, not for sale but rather to trade. They are so fun to make and don't require a whole deal of time. The skill one puts into them is up to the individual. Below are the first 10 of my collection.

Art to Donate

2012-07-07T14:51:00.000-04:00

I was invited to submit a narrative artwork to Lily Oncology on Canvas 2012 Gallery and contest. The deadline was June 29th. I got my piece finished just in the nick of time. It took me at least 30 days to come up with a idea.
I have never done a narrative artwork before and it was somewhat of a challenge. I can tell you I have had plenty of emotions about the diagnoses but not so many images.
I searched the internet high and low for images to help me explain how it feels to be diagnosed with cancer.
I talked to cancer patients also.
The reason I put so much into it was because winning this contest will allow me to give back to the hospital that has so freely given to me.
Cancer Treatment Center of America.
The winner will win $10,000.00 dollars. The artworks of the artists will become a part of the traveling Lily Oncology on Canvas Art Gallery and be viewed by people wherever they travel to, maybe you will see them at your hospital some day. Come join me on facebook!!


This is my submission including the narrative I signed it here but the rules didn't allow for it to be signed anywhere

Click here to see the 2010 Lily Oncology on Canvas Art Gallery

Ladies and Gentlemen, I Give You, Rick Washington

2012-05-14T00:08:00.000-04:00

A memoir of Rick Washington as duly noted by befriending him on facebook. Facebook has it's perks, where else would I have gotten the opportunity to get a intimate peek at this long time artist. Weird haunting art. When I told him I wanted to share his skill he gave this statement. Rick is a Dayton, Ohio artist that studied fine art at the Dayton Art Institute. On facebook he shares his work, of course you got to 'friend' him first.

'My work is all paper construction, reliefs based on the slab.Various high quality paper boards and raw paper pulp built in layers and painted with oils and metallics to make them glow in certain light. For decades I have done surrealist and abstract work, but now my heart has turned to portraits.
Specifically portraits of classic film stars from movie scenes or posed photos, also historic figures have now creeped into the mix and I make the frame to relate to the image I have to have challenges and translating an old forgotten black and white photograph into a vibrant colorful relief is now quenching my thirst."

Interestingly enough above is one of his artworks.
Below you can check out the detail of a piece that the frame is a part if the art.

Artwork, Artafacts, Good Friday and The Day of Evil

2012-04-06T13:18:00.000-04:00

I searched Google for all of the above and I got posters. Really! Then I found this website, Pictures of Jesus 4 you. Humm! This must be for me I thought!

I love the resurrected Jesus Christ because He means we are moving on, that it really is finished, but every year we go through the motions, the 14 stations at the cross.

The Stations

The 14 stations are

Jesus is Condemned to Die
Jesus is Made to Bear His Cross
Jesus Falls the First Time
Jesus Meets His Mother
Jesus Carries His Cross,Simon Helps
Jesus' Face is wiped by Veronica
Jesus Falls the Second Time
Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
Jesus Falls the Third Time
Jesus is Stripped
Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

Which, if I'm being honest are a mixture of emotions to me, have you considered your thoughts on them?
But really, Google has everything they have just recently announced a Google Art Project which I would be proud to be a part of. But remember folks! Proverbs 16:4 and be safe in knowing that and have a great Good Friday!!!

Pinterest Party in 2012 Welcomes You

2012-03-27T21:35:00.000-04:00

Pinterest Party in 2012 Welcomes You

Everybody knows that Pinterest is the newest social pin up board that is exciting, simply because it gives a venue to share your ideas with your friends and family, even with strangers. I put my stuff on there as well as re-pin other great amazing ideals or images to save for a later time.

Pinterest also helps get the creative juices flowing and given my current 'health' issues that is great. I was a little UN-motivated lately. Some people are paranoid and think Pinterest is out to bust everybody over 'copyright' issues but the fact is, as I read them, they simply want people to pin from the original source when they pin. That's only fair.

But so, I tried a few Pinterest ideas yesterday, and I don't think I did them correct because they didn't turn out.

The first one was the Popsicle stick idea above, well I used real Popsicle sticks after we ate the ice cream and they were too small. Further investigation indicates to use the craft store Popsicle sticks, so I will try again later. So if you interested in Pinterest.com and you want an invite let me know I'll will hook you up-and you will be so glad you did!

The Big C Word

2012-02-09T16:28:00.000-05:00

Here's what I'm doing, I was diagnosed with Adeno Carcinoma in my lung in December 2008, and have been getting chemotherapy treatment for 4 years every 21 days, with a 6 month break in there somewhere.

First I was getting treatment out in Ohio, where I live.

Things weren't working out for me so during a 6 month break I called Cancer Treatment Center of America at (847) 872-4561 and asked them if I could get a second opinion.
I did, and I am still with them.
If you want to know about their treatment and their hospital, send me an email and I will tell you how privileged I am to be a patient of theirs and on a 'real' scale not just a commercial.
Ive been flying out to the Zion location every 21 days and getting chemo, then flying home.
My friends and family and several churches have been praying for a miraculous breakthrough and a supernatural turnaround.
God answers prayers.
Slowly and with endurance me and my husband have come to the place where the next and (dare I say) last treatment is 30 days of radiation.
So on February 20th I will go back to Zion, Illinois and begin the regimen.
One treatment every day for 5 weeks, in between that two Hypothermia treatments.

So there it is my cancer agenda unveiled.

So now that you know and the cats outta the bag, do you think you can help us?
Here's how?
Praying.
Buying art. I have set up three web sites that you can purchase my artwork.
The royalties will come to me and help me to pay for gas, food and lodging while I get radiation treatment.
The websites are listed below or at the drop down menu on this blog and your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Donate. If you don't want to buy anything but you just want to help me and Tim, then at the end of this blog there is a donate button that is hooked to paypal. (or just go to paypal and send money to my email (tketring@woh.rr.com)

If you wanna dontate a service (around the house stuff) send an email.

We need Help (I need help) and we thank you for whatever you can do.
Fighting cancer is not for the faint at heart it's not for anybody it doesn't take a village, it takes a nation...
Love Ya from Dearest Kimberlee K

Kimberlee's Canvas @ Imagekind
Kimberlees Zazzle
Kim & Tims Etsy

The donation button is at the end of this blog on the right...Thanks!!

Dorkery Geekery Art

2011-09-13T13:45:00.001-04:00

Geekery Art came into art genres, for me, about 5 years ago.It's those works of 'art' that are really dorky, not sophisticated. One looks at it and thinks, why? One definition could be: a serious attempt at art that went off the deep end.

Nobody wants to decorate with geekery art, it's usually a 'gag' gift. It's really fun to look at peoples 'geekery art', and every once in a while someones 'hits it outta the ball park' with a really dumb piece that everybody wants. The 'pet rock' is an example of 'geekery art' with an equally geekery pet rock box. We can't afford to spend money on nonsense like that these days, that's for sure. Sometimes trying to make a present for someone turns geekery, but no one buys it.

Here is a example of a 'geekery piece I made once.

I gave it away.

See some more of my geekery art

Click here for Esty Geekery Community link. Just have fun with it and be your geekery squeekery self. Enjoy!

Brighten Up Baby! by Kimberlee Ketring in GardenGallery on Ketring Designs

2011-09-01T22:08:00.001-04:00

Brighten Up Baby! by Kimberlee Ketring in GardenGallery on Ketring Designs

It's September already and time is flying by. Soon we will be putting up fall decor and decorating pumpkins.

Why not keep some summer for the winter?

This painting will do the trick, it exhibits in abundance it's title.

"Brighten Up Baby"

Order fulfillment is handled by Imagekind, and you may order the perfect frame and matting to compliment your decor and the art piece. Imagekind gives 100% satisfaction. The art is painted by me in little ole' West Carrollton, Ohio and the rest is handled in Raleigh, North Carolina, that means your getting a 100% American made product. What do ya think about that?

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It's Back...My Art is Back

2011-08-26T11:40:00.000-04:00

For about three years I've been going through Chemotherapy and I couldn't paint. I couldn't find the patience or the motivation everything was missing. I tried looking at photos and books and nothing worked. I was beginning to think it was over, that my painting days were done. In one last ditch effort I began to paint a little craft plate and completely finished it, but it was terrible so I washed it off and plan on starting over. Just yesterday me and my husband were out in the garage playing with red one shot paint, we practiced painting lines and squiggles and all sorts of things. It was pretty fun. But to top it all off this morning my art manager sent an email and said I was a 'Featured Artist'

That's when I realized It's back, my art is back

Thank God!

Naming Paintings, Titles and Such

2011-08-12T13:16:00.000-04:00

When you've been painting as long as I've been painting one tends to run out of names to call their paintings.

Lately I opened an Imagekind store front and I had to name all the new uploads, hum.

"Should I call them by human names" was a thought.

Rhyming always seems to be the thing I do. Naming them is a creative endeavor also, 'Red in my head' is a series of paintings with dark reds.

Giving them title always reminds me of the nail polish company OPI and all the cool names they came up with on the nail polish colors and I used to think that it would be a fun job sitting around making up names for polish.

Who knew I would be naming my very own paintings for a web site.

Well Come visit the store anytime your suggestions or comments are always welcome.

Have a great day..I am loving you!!!

Pineing for the Seasons Sounds

2011-02-18T10:58:00.000-05:00

I tell Barney my rescue dog that, 'it's just mom playin' the computer' when I play the song bird sounds on the web page, he stands at the door like he wants out to bark them away, but its a few weeks till the song birds come out. When I ask him to come pose for a picture he goes into another room. He's not handsome. When I paint birds I usually end up knowing a bit about them or doing a mini study about it's life style and so on. The Whip-poor-will is a night bird and sings a dusk, liken to an owl. An early risers bird.

The bird I really pine for as fall goes into winter months is the 'morning dove'

Just to play the sound on the computer brings hope and comfort, something like comfort food does and warm sunshine. Paintings to follow.

Christmas Trees

2010-12-04T10:34:00.000-05:00

I just got back from Chicago and I missed the opportunity to take pictures of the beautiful Christmas trees that I could have shown you, opps! I'm sure your aware of my excuse by now.
I had other things on my mind (ie:Chemotherapy) so it stole another piece of me, not to worry I have an idea that you can help me with.

I got free homemade gift tags for your packages, simply print them!!
Free gifts for kids gift for your child (girl- I'm still working on a boys idea-taking suggestions) I'm sure they will like it mine did (kid tested mother approved-lol!!!)

Here is a Christmas challenge inspired by the cartoon challenge)
So far I've seen two of my FBF's post their Decorated Christmas trees on FB, what a treat it is, and generous that they let us into their lives to see and experience such a creative decoration of a family time in their personal life.
Well that is the challenge, simply post your family Christmas Tree on facebook and tag it to 'kim ketring' or send and email (subject:Christmas Tree Challenge or it will be coined as junk)

For participating in this Christmas challenge by the date of December 25th I will have a wonderful gift for you, free. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere I go so keep it real, Love Ya!!!

gift tags
gift for girls (girl- I'm still working on a boys idea-taking suggestions) I'm sure they will like it mine did (kid tested mother approved-lol!!!)

Thanksgiving Everyday

2010-11-20T20:14:00.000-05:00

November and I am thankful everyday and there are a ton of reasons why too. Have you ever noticed as soon as we think about the things we are thankful for everything seems to work out perfectly fine? I have. I'm painting Christmas cards and I am just plain thankful to be able to do this. Here are some of the latest cards.

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These are traditional Christmas designs that are from kids coloring books, when I sit down to do the next nine cards (my goal is 25) I will try to think outside the normal.

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It's a Christmas wonderland out here and I love sticking to the classics, in more ways then one. Remember to be Thankful!!!!

Two Months and October

2010-10-12T21:12:00.000-04:00

Send me an e-mail to say hi, check out the etsy giveaways, you can get free gifts. Be the 26th subscriber and get a free gift from my etsy. Everybody loves looking at art, I love producing it, thanks to you all I get to do what I love! Christmas is around the corner I have cards on my mind.

It's already October and the days are flying by like jet airliners. I finally got the timing right to join the Christmas card exchange. This will be my 3rd year, last year I had to start a new exchange because it was full, the small group I had was only about 6 full or something.

At any rate, this year I will be sending 25 hand made Christmas cards. To get warmed up I did a simple Christmas tree with gifts and called it

'Christmas Morning.'

Ok well that was warm up to get the project started and now I'm looking forward to meeting 25 artists from around the world on top of getting a top notch piece of art.

If you would like to support my art you can get your hand-painted Christmas cards at the Imagekind gallery.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

August

2010-08-14T20:56:00.012-04:00

The video is a practice video I made with Final Cut Pro, it depicts my paintings and my husbands song 'Kimberlee' which he gave me for Christmas a few years ago.

August already, I just found a painting muse and it will probably take me five more days to begin. Well, my new muse will be my first canvas painting since I've been taking chemotherapy. My Doctor said to keep painting. I can't think of anything I'd rather do.
Crafting and jewelry has slowed down for a slight pause while I oversee a new canning business.

It's sad to realize there are only 20-25 days left of swimming.

Summer is going away for a while and when I'm missing the days of swimming I will fall in love with color, that will tide me over to the next time I can dip my feet into the light blue water of the pool!!

What Was That Christmas in July Gemmick?

2010-08-06T15:40:00.000-04:00

Did you hear there was a small, or large, marketing scheme that's titled 'Christmas in July' as if we need slammed with the stress of Christmas shopping. I say that every year. Then I use the sales to gather up my craft supplies because I realize I have enough time to make homemade Christmas gifts.

Didn't the summer get used up by that oil spill? We were on our way to dreamy summer days with hot summer nights and then, bang, the news of the oil spill.

That sad mess has been sucking up the headlines all summer and now summer is almost over.

Oh, how I pine for summer, and it's not even gone yet, so don't talk to me about Christmas in July"!

But, if I were celebrating Christmas in July I would be out by the pool will some really great margaritas, homemade salsa made with my own homegrown tomatoes and peppers. It may look like Christmas but it's not sweet and cinnamony or cold, although it is hot and spicy.

The lights are around the patio and not on the Christmas tree, the ornaments are the flowers and the birds!The music is low and the company is sweet, sounds like a gift to me? See why I pine for summer.

Image shown above is the © of it's respectful owners.

LA Vintage Findings

2010-07-24T10:51:00.002-04:00

Are you creative? Do you like to make your own jewelry and crafts? Have I got a treat for you! I went out to visit my brother in LA and he gave me these findings! I believe I have 25 pounds of these types of findings, which can be used for twenty five thousand craft projects types too.I've offered just a few on etsy to start sharing and will add more as I can.

They can be used to embellish a frame, an ornament, make a belt buckle, make earrings or design a pendant!

Pick them up at my etsy for a small price and have a homemade Christmas in the bag! Send me an email and I'll send you some directions for craft ideas too. Use your new vintage findings on a whole plethora of crafts .

Hot fun in the summer time!

Come visit my etsy treasury!

Hello from Deep in The Summer

2010-07-07T13:27:00.000-04:00

Well, not really deep in the summer, but summer has been going on for a few weeks now.

The fourth of July was relaxing and entertaining all at the same time.

The arts and crafts, jewels and gems and all that creativeness are moseying along, that means moving in a leisurely, relaxed way.

I've been watching Bravos, Americas Next Top Artist and I must say, WOW. Theres alot to say about each artist and the work and sometimes the judges hit it spot on, but other times it's just a miss. It's entertainment and thank you Sarah Jessica Parker for the show!

As for creative thoughts, it appears as they have been heading toward the holidays and family gifts.

If an item is getting 'made' for etsy it's in mind mode and is as a thought, plus it better be useful!

No room for clutter of nic nacs. I've conjured up some mural dreams too!

I've made you a coupon for my etsy save money on Shipping and Handling. Please notify before use.

Stay around for some great new announcements and keep up the creativity.

Fathers on Earth as they are in Heaven

2010-06-19T12:07:00.000-04:00

Fathers day is coming!

Lets give Dad a piece of Heaven this year!

Are you having a different kind of fathers day this year. Low key.

Maybe father will be working, or father lives far away.

Maybe, for some reason everybody can not get together.

My father in law always keeps it low key, although this year he asked for an eagle pendant.

He collects eagles.

Even though the fathers day gathering may be 'low key', you can still send cards and gifts or have a small dinner.

Sharing is one way I can give a piece of Heaven to everybody.Read more..

How to make a eagle pendant.

Make personalized pendants for your friends and loved ones at practically no cost.

For an eagle pendant, search the internet for a 'royalty free' eagle image.
Next, printed the image at one inch scale as shown , a one inch piece of glass and a pendant bail can be gotten on artfire or at your local craft store.
Glue them all together using water proof glue such as E-6000 (also available at the craft store). E-6000 is also safe for photographs. This glue dries to the touch in about 10 minutes.

Three simple steps to making great personalized gifts, and a small investment will yield many personalized pendants, but, if you have no time then check out my pendants as I offer on my etsy. Send and email for photo and design personalization.

The Mid Summer Mint Pendants

2010-06-04T15:36:00.000-04:00

The mint resin pendants, my personal originals, took a long time to come about. So far in the collection I only have 6 pendants. Each pendant is hand poured resin and hand painted. I used the E-6000 to glue the bails on. Each pendant is uniquely different. The image colors are even depicting slightly different even though the pour was done at the same time. I even came up with a couple of bracelets with this last setting in the studio (the family room).

The bracelets shown below are plain pink baby blue resin with no fancy art, the next pour I plan on adding some flowers or animals or something really colorful and cute.

Special orders are available and these can be purchased on my etsy shop.

All sales are greatly appreciated.

Pimitive Folk Art Windows

2010-03-07T21:14:00.000-05:00

EEEEKKKK, My son in laws(Bill) brother (Steve) tore down a house and got these windows.

Bill got a few of the windows from him to give to me and I

finally can do a little creative project to get my mind off of winter cabin fever and the woes and cares of stuff.

The concept, make stuff to get your mind off of stuff, it's the old adage 'fight fire with fire' .

So the window is a very primitive folk art piece of a airplane for the baby's bedroom, it's not the most complicated thing and it's rather whimsical with warm tones. It has hooks to hang it and should make the room pretty country boy looking.

I have two more to do, the second will be for a little girl, the third another little boy!

Since I'm getting back into the swing of things after cancer treatment I expect the next two to be a little better then the first. If you want a primitive window for your childs nursery contact me at kim@creativehandyworks.com or via this blog.

PS.Tonight when Bill brought me another window he brought flowers too, isn't that sweet! What a great guy I have for a son.

Deep in The Winter-Make Happy

2010-02-27T20:08:00.000-05:00

What a miserable winter we are having in Ohio.

Long days with blustery cold temperatures and people get up day in and day out and trudge through it for work, school and family. Rough.

It puts a scowl on a persons face and makes our skin ruff.

Things that make happy are simple like watching 'Saturday Night Fever'. OMG,What! John Travolta 'Dirty Dancing' before dirty dancing was cool!

On the side of artistic endeavors, I'm gearing up for some cool pendants, acrylic bangles, and acrylic earrings.I've got my molds ready and plan on pouring them in the next few days. I can hardly wait to come up with some cool designs. Love Jewelry.

There are a lot of image reference on the web and these images are intended as a visual aid and do not represent my bangles, pendants and earrings. When I get them done I'll post them and list them on my etsy shop. Maybe I'll do a step process so you can make your own acrylic jewelry too!

Meanwhile, stay warm and safe.

Oh yeah on my etsy I'm having a sale buy 2 and get one free.

Oy Vey Where are the Scavengers

2010-02-13T22:41:00.001-05:00

The Valentines Day Scavenger Hunt wasn't too well received, overlooked, I suppose. I came up with a winner for participation. Karen Medcalf and if she sends a notice, I will be sending her a pendant. I'm gearing up to get to my first painting of 2010. Looking forward to getting back to the board and brushes. Comments welcome.

Valentines Day Cupids Love Scavenger Hunt

2010-01-14T22:00:00.001-05:00

Valentines Day Cupids Love Scavenger Hunt

Here are the directions: Pay attention a follow them closely because there will only be one winner and it will be the person who follows the directions carefully.

This game will begin today Jan 14 and last until February 10th so the winner can receive their gift in time for Valentines day.

Here are the directions:

Go to this website ( http://theartisanbazaar.com)
click on the "Send Free eCards" link and find the Valentines clue card #1, each card has a clue printed on the leaves, there are five cards a new card will be published in 24 hours after the first card, then 24 hours after the second card..and so on and so forth. Send a message to me using the "Contact us" link to let me know you got the card.
Send the Free ecard to five friends and have them join and post the card clue on this blog
( http://creativehandyworks.blogspot.com/ ) when they join they must comment using their email address and the clue written on the card.
Their post should look something like this:
"You Rock"
jim@eol.com
Use the real clue which is different on each card, use a real email ( it will be verified)
To finish the scavenger hunt report to me on facebook by having each of your five friends join me on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/kimberlee.ketring)
simply have them write on my wall, the clue from the card.

The first person to complete these steps perfectly wins the Valentines Day gift and the winner will be announced on the blog and at facebook on Feb10.
To collect the gift print and mail the clue cards to the address that will be revealed after the announcement.

PS.The prize is a surprise but you can get an idea of what it will be by looking here!

I Posted Vintage Findings on Etsy

2010-01-07T14:15:00.000-05:00

What are vintage findings you ask? Well I happened to be out in California in August when I found (findings) a huge box of jewels and jewelry making gems and everything of that sort from the early days (vintage). Someone had been collecting this box of goods for a long time I can only anticipate the great jewelry I will get from the boxes. Come and see some of the Valentine things I already made and posted on etsy.