June 7, 2010
Something Cold, Something New
Leo in Pink
Thought I ought to post something. It’s been a while. I took a trip to SLC with my son, and managed to catch a nasty bug while we were there.
Has air ever come out of your eye duct when you blew your nose? This is a new one for me. And when I close my eyes, it makes my eyelid flutter. Very bizarre.
Lately my creative endeavors have been mostly experimenting with egg-free, wheat-free cooking. So far I’ve discovered that I hate garbanzo bean flour. Yuck! Might be good for humus, but not so great in a cupcake! The trick is to create foods that my husband or I will still eat, even if my picky allergic son won’t. I made a granola bar yesterday that was awesome. Would Fin try it? Of course not. More granola bars for me!
I’ve also been tweaking some of the zodiac babies. I’ve promised shirts to my younger nieces and nephews, so I’m updating the colors (see the Leo in pink for Teagan), and personalizing the hair and eyes.
Only a few more months until Max arrives! I’ve got quite the list of things to accomplish before then. I’ll keep you posted on the random, creative ones!
April 8, 2010
The Inspiration…
My Little Pumpkin
This photo was taken by my sister-in-law, Paige, a couple months after my son Finley was born. The pumpkin had been outside all night. Can you tell how cold it is? Poor baby.
I wasn’t thinking about this when I created the Little Punkin’ drawing, but it was probably in my subconscious directing me. May be I should make one of the babies with frigid blue skin. (eek!)
April 4, 2010
Random Acts of Creativity
Cheesy Me
Gotta get this baby started somewhere! Much like an art project, the trick is just beginning. So… this blog is no longer a blank canvas.
Expect to see a pretty unpredictable variety of posts here. I may be working on a painting or a logo or trying my hand at underwater basket weaving. The point is to stay creative, keep the imaginative juices flowing, and share the passion for all things art and fun.
Introductions first. My name is Karen Windness. I’m a pet portrait artist, a children’s book illustrator, a graphic designer, a wife, a mom, and a bit of an odd duck. I’m also pregnant with baby dos (#2), so I’m working under the influence of mommy brain. If I’m scattered, lets just blame it on that for now. If you’d like to see my portfolio, please visit: www.mudpuppystudios.com.
Phew! Post one done. More to come soon!
