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The Art of Gratitude

'Thank You'

Watercolor on Paper by Sherie Sloane, 2008.

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Photographic Letter Illustration of the phrase 'Thank you.  

I painted each letter with images of subjects, which names begin with the first letters of the words 'Thank You'. 

Custom Logo

Another productive day.  I finalized the custom logo design for Cocamoke Chocolatier.  They'll be using this as product tags for their company.

Are you an entrepreneur or small business in need of custom product tags and labels?  Or perhaps a new image?  Contact UrArtist for an affordable custom design package.

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Beyond Squares

Alpaca Handwarmers, $24

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I didn't plan what I was going to do during my weekly 'time-off'. Once a week, every Thursday night, I get to go away from the house. And relinquish my roles temporarily as a wife and mom.

I took off and decided to bring my knitting tote. It was after all Thursday I realized, knitting night with my friends at the bookstore.

Thinking about the weeks that passed, I started crocheting in squares. Amy, who was sitting besides me asked what I was going to make. 'I don't know yet.' I'm known to be 'the designer' in the group. A lover of free-form styles.

This week was a bit more difficult than the previous ones. Most blame the economy. For myself, it's the lack of time to wind down from our hectic schedules. I think about the moments we miss trying to provide for our families and focusing on what's wrong with our situations.

When Jean told me how pretty what I was making, I was back to reality from my deep thoughts. My little squares have evolved to be a pair of hand warmers. Life is like that I mused. Sometimes, you're boxed in, not knowing when you'll be out. It's what you do with that time that matters.

For mine, a neat pair of mittens. Perfect for the cool autumn strolls with my man and my little one.

What have you done with yours?

Reserved

'Reserved 1'

Mixed Media Illustration by Sherie Sloane.

In my heart, 

I reserved a spot for you.

 Take a seat my friend, 

Know that you're always 

Welcome here.

It's a Big Sea Out There

But we're not alone. We have others swimming with us. We need each other. So be friendly and don't forget to greet them once in a while.