tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-209764352024-11-01T02:45:24.697-05:00Lisa Buchanan is an artist who loves to paint and turn every day objects into altered art. She blogs about her art and her life.Lisa Buchananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13830194877889497815noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20976435.post-40970522866950881402022-08-05T17:59:00.000-05:002022-08-05T17:59:11.918-05:00

 I only know one person that hasn't gotten Covid and it's my youngest granddaughter.  I got it in January 2022 and didn't get better until May.  It didn't exactly hit me hard with high fever but the super-tired and I-don't-want-to-move-a-muscle symptoms lasted forever.  After hearing all the stories, it seems no one has had the same end result.  Some people suffered

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I love splitting my time between my kids in Texas and Louisiana, I get the best of both worlds!  I am getting ready for another craft show here in Texas, only one week to go!  Here are some more of my cards that can be found in my shop:

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I had a blast selling my cards and card at my first craft show!  It was held at the April Sound Country Club by the ASLadiesAssociation.  My DIL, April Vaughn, helped me and we had so much fun meeting the other vendors and seeing all the items for sale.  I plan on showing again this October 2019.  Continuing in the footsteps of my cousins Janie Howard Self and Karen Howard

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Life has certainly changed for me this last year.  I sold my Green Acres home and have split my time between my children's families living with them.  No more loneliness!  Sometimes it can be a challenge since I'm so used to living alone (10 years) but we work hard at it and it seems to be working! Here are some items you can find in my shop: POPUP CARDS and Regular!

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It's hot here in Louisiana but it's August and to be expected.  I'm spending my days in my studio having a blast filling orders for cards and making new friends.  Here are a few of my latest cards that are in the shabby-chic style.  If you are interested in buying some of my cards or seeing what is in my shop, here is the link - www.Etsy.com/shop/LisaBuchanan Thank you for

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I have been having a ball making greeting cards and selling them.  Recently I got into "Pop Up Box" cards, which are 3D until you fold them flat for mailing.  Fun!  This one is now for sale in my Etsy Shop ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaBuchanan ) - Isn't it the cutest thing?  A baby crib filled with goodies done in yellows.  Here are more that have already

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I entered my first online challenge!  I was to make a tag for the Unity Stamp Company on Facebook using one of their images.  This is the image I entered and even though I didn't win, the tags that did win were pretty spectacular so I was happy for them.  Really! I have been making cards for several weeks now, and it feels great to be back creating with a purpose.  I'm

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Since the weather turned cold, I needed to start spending time in my studio again.  I couldn't get motivated to do anything at all, so went online to see if something would jump out at me.  Cards!  Easy and quick to make and should do the trick.... well, they have.  I started doing Christmas cards and then thought I would make some greeting card sets to give as presents or

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The II Timothy Angel is Completed! I had a great time working on this 3rd commission for a client.  The Philippians Angel was for her sister and she asked me to do two more paintings for her sister's two daughters.  I had finished the Matthew Angel and immediately went to work on the II Timothy Angel. Phase I - I decided that since the two paintings were for sisters, I

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Matthew Angel 24x30" Mixed Media - Commissioned Yay!  I finished my 2nd commissioned angel in my 'Angels with Bible Verses' series.  What a joy to work on - I never felt blocked (for very long) or tired while working on her.  I wish my muse was around all the time, it sure would go faster and easier.  Now on to the next one, woohoo!

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This is in the fine development stage of the 2nd angel of 3 that I'm working on.  I decided to go with a stained glass effect for her wings to set the bible verses on which are done in white and black.  I will cover them with more layers of paint or stain or whatever happens next!  The gown will definitely be mixed media but here I am playing with the colors to make sure I am

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This is the start of the 2nd of 3 Angels with Bible verses that I have started working on in my studio.  Most of the features are set, body and wings are set and now for the fun part - slapping paint around!  I have no idea at this point what I will do next but that is the exciting element, layer over layer until it sings to me. Gawdamighty, I love this part!

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PHILIPPIANS ANGEL - 22x28" Mixed Media Commissioned I am excited to announce that I have completed my 'Philippians Angel' for a client.  She has many verses of the Bible from the book of Philippians.  I enjoyed working on this painting because there are so many verses that I strive to live by with the main one being "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". There

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You know those feelings you get when you've been working on your website for days, missing all the glorious weather outside, not talking to anyone, missing all the glorious weather outside, not getting enough sleep, getting aches and pains in strange places and you're about to put a gun to your head?  Yup, that's my life the last couple of days. DON'T EVER DELETE YOUR 'HOME PHONE

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Gelli Plates are now a very useful tool in my studio for my mixed media art.  You can see them here plus there are videos that show you the different ways to use them - Gelli Plates Website  I'm even using them in my mixed media paintings and will share when completed. I transfer the leftover paint on my roller to envelopes instead of a journal or plain paper.  This way I have

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I finished the chicken coop sign and my son-in-law Brandon installed it for me.  Now my brain is already thinking about new art for the coop... it's so addicting.  I had painted the coop to match the house but now I'm thinking it would be fun to do something different so we'll see!

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I now have reached Stage 2 - the face is nearly complete and the wings and background are ready for bible verses and mixed media application.  Let the fun begin!

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I have been commissioned to create more of my 'angels with words' for a client so I am off and running! My first angel at Stage 1 - this is where I sit and ruminate, chew, fix, change, decide how I want to continue.  There are always wonky things at this stage because it is testing out colors and design like a 1st draft of a book.  The mistakes can eat at you if you let it, but it's

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I finished the toddler chair for my granddaughter Molly! It is done in different shades of pink with green, cream and yellow added for contrast.  I used a Fleur de lis in the seat center to show that I live in Louisiana now.  What a fun project!

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It's true that most artists live in clutter up to their eyeballs because of all the supplies needed to quench their thirst for expression, but it's usually "organized chaos".  Since moving into my new place, most of my time has been spent working on the outside of the property, leaving the inside until it's too cold to work outside.  Well.... winter is here so I've been working on

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I've started an online Dating Advice Column!  I started sharing my dating woes over on FaceBook and because people were messaging me with their dating questions, I started a page to share with others.  It's been so much fun!  I decided to expand the audience and share the same column here.  If you have dating relationship questions, don't be shy, message me over here: http:/

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I'm so excited! The coop is finished and I now am the proud momma to a Roo named Rhett, his wives Scarlett, Miss Pittypat and Mammie.  I also have 3 pullets that I haven't named yet because I'm waiting to see their personalities develop first.  Here it is complete with flower boxes added for color and the nesting boxes have leopard curtains.  This is one cool coop!

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I am thrilled to say that I will have chickens soon!  I have always wanted to keep them but due to neighborhood covenants over the last 30 years it just hasn't been possible.  Now that I have all this property, it is finally time to build the coop and get this operation going. Normally we are cold around here in February with a lot of great 70 degree days.  For Louisiana, snow in

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It's hot and humid as usual for September but that's okay, I've moved to the country (not really but it feels like it) where life is slower paced or at least will be when I finish unpacking.  I've moved from a  regular neighborhood close to everything to a 7 acre horse ranch, (which is even closer to everything) complete with paddock and 5 stall barn.  No, I'm not the horsey type,

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My mother, Peg Howard, is now at peace and out of pain.  I imagine her up in Heaven with Dad, in her 24 year old body, surrounding herself with family members that passed before, happy as a lark. She is responsible for all my artistic endeavors, singing, piano, my art passion.  She made sure I had voice and piano lessons and NEVER pushed me into going for dance or swim team (

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