The Morning Artist

In My Heart

2012-01-05T11:21:00.001-06:00

From the 'Wilted' Series.

Post Christmas

2012-01-04T11:13:00.001-06:00

Time to gather up those fallen Poinsettia buds and leaves. Christmas went by quick.

Baked Creme Brulee French Toast

2011-12-18T10:14:00.004-06:00

Home-Baked Creme Brulee French Toast We were craving for the popular New York Style Creme Brulee French Toast. Thanks to My Burning Kitchen Blog for sharing a recipe which comes close to what we were wishing for. We were able to literally carve our sweet breakfast cravings. It was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! The only two things we changed from the recipe are the challah bread and baking time. We

Christmas Cookies

2011-12-13T05:39:00.003-06:00

Shortbread Cookies with a Twist. Macadamia Nut with a Hint of White Chocolate. My Homemade Christmas Cookies for the Tea Party.DIY Packaging inspired from Intimate Weddings.I added a little hang tag so they can hang it on their Christmas tree, perhaps for Santa and Rudolph. Have you made some already?

How to Paint an Abstract Art

2011-12-01T08:11:00.001-06:00

Fun foundation painting. Work in progress. Putting in the tiny details. 'Untitled' by Sherie Sloane. Finished Painting - Detail.Watercolor on Strathmore Cold Press Paper Art should be fun. Remember how fun it was painting in grade school? Laying the colors with our brushes without knowing the 'rules' of color combination, hues, focal point and subject placement. All the tenets of art that

Eiffel Play

2011-11-29T19:04:00.003-06:00

'Beneath the Tower' by Sherie Sloane. Detail. Mixed Media on Watercolor Paper 'Beneath the Tower' by Sherie Sloane.Mixed Media on Watercolor Paper I was feeling the blues a bit today, and thought a play with color and imagination will be a good pick-me-up. How about walking under the Eiffel Tower with the moon all aglow? That already gives me a warm feeling inside. How was your day today?

One Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

2011-11-26T09:48:00.041-06:00

One Minute Chocolate Cup-Cake Five minute mug cakes are increasingly getting popular. It's a quick sweet fix, convenient and easy to clean up. We tried different recipes and although it only takes 5 minutes to cook it, making the cake mix still takes quite a bit of time. I also found out that eggs in a microwave is not a good idea (just think salmonella). I searched for a mug cake recipe

Thanks for Leftovers

2011-11-25T08:18:00.000-06:00

Crunchy on the outside, warm and soft inside. A post-Thanksgiving breakfast to look forward to. Good morning! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It's the morning after, ready to tackle the leftovers? Rise up with this simple leftover stuffing recipe idea: Thanksgiving Stuffing Cakes :: Ingredients :: leftover stuffing or dressingpanko bread crumbsolive oilsprig of parsley for garnish :

Pillow Talk

2011-11-22T16:24:00.004-06:00

Is it a notebook or a pillow? Handpainted Gift Tag by our Little Man A little Thanksgiving Gift It's Thanksgiving Week! Time to say 'Thanks' to all the special people in our lives. Instead of writing on cards, why not make a pillow notebook to write on - just like we did! :: Materials :: plain fabricbuntingsewing machinethread (blue/ teal and red)fabric markers :: How To :: - cut 2 pieces

Toasty Mittens

2011-11-20T07:56:00.000-06:00

Are you snow-ready yet?

Cozy Moment

2011-11-15T19:13:00.001-06:00

...on a cold autumn night, with my favorite cup of tea on the side.

Instant Oatmeal Pancake

2011-11-10T08:36:00.005-06:00

One egg left, no more pancake mix & little time for breakfast. Instant Oatmeal to the rescue! :: Mix :: 1 egg4 packs of instant oatmeal (1 serving packs)3/4 cup whole milk2 drops vanilla extract (for plain oatmeal) Heat skillet then cook how you'd normally make pancakes. Makes 6 pancakes. I topped ours with caramelized nuts. Enjoy!

Modern Crafty Wreath

2011-11-06T07:54:00.001-06:00

Handmade Wreath Two White Birds :: For our Two Boys Bird Detail :: Handpicked by our Little Man at a local craft store Leftover Yarn Detail :: Randomly Wrapped by our Boys Tweet! Tweet! Hello there. Today I want to share with you the wreath we made with our boys. It's a super simple project you can do with your kids, in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. :: Materials :: 12 inch round

Style Saturday: DIY Skinny Jeans

2011-11-05T07:58:00.025-05:00

Eye Candy: PRPS Skinny Jeans from Italy, $617. My eight-year old $7 flare jeans turned skinny! DIY Skinny Jeans Hello friends. It's Saturday and that means I get to have a little time to pull up my feet, relax and browse through some designer eye candies. Today, I was into skinny jeans! For some of you who have been following this blog, you know by now that I'm huge on 'do-it-yourself'

Angry Birds Handmade Costume

2011-10-19T06:25:00.008-05:00

We're celebrating! Finally finished these birds and so pleased with the results. Each piece was patterned, hand cut and machine sewn. Our boys wanted Angry Birds for their halloween costumes this year. And I thought, why not make it ourselves! For those of you wondering what Angry Birds are. It's the number one iPhone app/game in 60 countries. Here's a quick trailer: What are you going

Falling for Autumm

2011-10-09T17:11:00.001-05:00

How are you spending this warm fall weekend?

Chicago in 3D

2011-10-04T22:54:00.002-05:00

'Filipinos in Chicago: Then and Now'48 x 59 x 10 inchesMixed Media 3D Display by Sherie Sloane Two weeks ago, I shared with you the large sky painting I was working on. Here's the completed art installation, currently displayed in Chicago Pedway, below Daley Center as part of the month-long Filipino American History Month and Chicago Artists Month this October. This display is actually comprised

Late Night Painting

2011-09-20T05:14:00.004-05:00

Here's what I've been being busy about the past few days. We've been sick and had to keep my mind off from it. I painted late nights when all the kiddos were sound asleep. We're getting better and that's a great thing. Hubby took these photos when he got up one night and wondered where I was. It wasn't hard for him to guess. Stay tuned for updates on this project. Thanks again for

America Rising

2011-09-11T09:40:00.001-05:00

Today, we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of 9/11. We remember those who lost their lives, their families, loved ones and the brave souls who unselfishly helped their fellow Americans. I recently traveled to New York with my husband to visit Ground Zero and took these photos. Ten years after that fateful day in September, America is standing stronger. 9/11 Memorial Photo File '

Renaissance Man Art Show Paintings

2011-08-17T07:58:00.000-05:00

'Jose Rizal'Acrylic on canvas. 18 x 24 inches.by Sherie Sloane 'Maria Clara'Acrylic on canvas. 18 x 24 inches.by Sherie Sloane 'Sisa'Acrylic on canvas. 18 x 24 inches.by Sherie Sloane Here are the three paintings I made for the Renaissance Man Art Show. Click on the title links to learn more about the stories behind these paintings. For those of you who were not able to attend the

Philippine Renaissance Man in Chicago

2011-08-11T22:18:00.003-05:00

Rizal: Beyond The Stinky Fish! 32" x 40"| Oil on Canvas| Fabie de Silva The Duality of Rizal 26" x 52" Diptych| Oil on canvas| Bueno Silva This year, we're celebrating the 150th Birth Anniversary of the Philippine's National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. And if you'll happen to be in Chicago on August 15 to 24, stop by at the Daley Center to view The Philippine Renaissance Man: Jose

Kid's Craft: Birthday Balloon Card

2011-08-02T18:33:00.000-05:00

'Birthday Balloons' Card. Birthday Balloon Bag. Ready for Gift Giving. Wondering what to do with all those kids' artworks piling up? Here's an awesome idea for you. My boys recently made these for their uncle's birthday. I helped them with the cutting and they used double sided tape to adhere their balloon paintings and yarns. The balloon paintings were actually cut outs from their

Saturday Sentiment: Tears

2011-07-30T10:13:00.000-05:00

Portrait Detail.Watercolor on wet media canvas.by Sherie Sloane We all had our share of shedding some. Go ahead, cry it out. It doesn't make us weak, only more human. - Posted from my iPhone.

Painting Workshop Photos

2011-07-26T15:30:00.006-05:00

Here are some photos from last Sunday's art workshop in Millenium Park, Chicago. Despite of the rain forecast, the painting workshop had a great turnout. Family Fun Festival Tent in Millenium Park presented by Target. Mom and son from Europe painting together. Tourists and Chicago locals paint the Chicago skyline. More than sixty (adults and kids) participated in the workshop. The busy

Free Painting Workshop

2011-07-20T02:09:00.002-05:00

Click image to zoom. If you missed the one last month, then don't miss this weekend's free art workshop in Millenium Park, Chicago. Here's your chance to paint the beautiful Chicago skyline for free. Mark your calendar this Sunday, July 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Bring the kids, your spouse, friends, relatives, even co workers. Post workshop, go around the promenade to experience Millenium Park's