Charlotte's Collection Handmade Aprons

Black & White Polka Dot

Pink Polka Dot

Pink Heart

Here are some of my latest aprons listed in my Etsy shop. Click the caption under the photos and it will take you directly to that listing. Lately I've been sewing more then painting..... I guess because I'm not in so much pain anymore. I found a way to raise my sewing machine on a small table on top of the desk. This way I can stand and sew instead of sit. It works! I've read that sitting for long periods of time is terrible for your health. Now I just have to figure out a way to stand while painting. I don't like to stand and paint. I have an easel but still sit while using it. Oh well something I have to work on. Baby steps.

Zen Painting Workshop

As a treat to myself for having to go through 20 rounds of radiation I took an online class / workshop from Jodi Ohl called Zen Painting. 

The above photos are what I produced.

Taking an online class like this one was perfect for me. I was still very tired and blue for a long time after my last treatment. I could lie in bed and watch videos all day. Then when I got to feeling better I was able to go do the actual work.

I just adore Jodi Ohl's work and her classes.

The Zen Painting Online Workshop E-Course can be found in her Etsy shop.  

Just click this link Zen Painting and it will take you straight to the page where you can purchase it, if interested! 

The paintings are done on Gessobord.

I've never really worked on gessobord and was not sure if I would like it or not. She taught a fantastic technique which is so easy and fun. Needless to say I love gessobord now. It's sort of like watercolor but it's on this board not paper. Very cool.

I know gessobord is not new but sometimes it takes me awhile to try new things.