Bottle Cap Creations

My dear creative friend Tricia Schlessman taught me something new~

I really can't take credit for these cute little gems.  Tricia asked everyone she knew to drink up and donate their bottle caps so that she could fill them with cute magazine clippings and some sort of art glue.  I only benefitted when she shared her supplies and expertise with me!  I cut up some of my business cards for Penelope In My Pocket, which had some of my original art printed on them and personalized my bottle caps.

Thanks, Little Mama, for sharing!

To buy the supplies and learn how to make these colorful treasures yourself visit Urban Arts and Crafts at Briar Cliff in Kansas City, Missouri.  

Isaiah 58 - Original Painting 36"x48"

Yep, I played marbles on the painting.

Above:

The full view of the painting

Acrylic Paint on Canvas 36x48"

This is one of two paintings commissioned by Jeremy Swenson of Snowmen Inc.  

This painting gave me the chance to develop some typography skills.

Thanks, Jeremy for asking me to do this!   

Proverbs 3:5-10

Proverbs Chapter 3 Verses 5-10

      

Proverbs 3:5-10 (New King James Version)

⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart, 
      And lean not on your own understanding; 
       ⁶ In all your ways acknowledge Him, 
      And He shall direct your paths. 
       ⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes; 
      Fear the LORD and depart from evil. 
       ⁸ It will be health to your flesh,
      And strength to your bones. 
       ⁹ Honor the LORD with your possessions, 
      And with the firstfruits of all your increase; 
       ¹⁰ So your barns will be filled with plenty, 
      And your vats will overflow with new wine. 

Acrylic Paint on Canvas 

30x40"

This is one of two paintings commissioned by Jeremy Swenson of Snowmen Inc.

I always enjoy doing art that has to do with scripture.  The Lord is my source of inspiration.  From Him flows creativity, color and life.  Each word is budding with hope and its roots are reaching down to the life-source that is the soil nourished by Christ. 

The paintings make their home in the Snowmen office in Grandview, Missouri.

Thanks to Jeremy, for your business!  

Promise Land Farm Logo

What a fun project!

This creation is for a wonderful creative home-schooling family.  At their farm they sell all-natural goat's milk, honey and a few more purely delightful goodies.  I think they are even venturing out to add handmade soap to the list of goodies you can get when you visit.

As soon as I have contact information for those of you in the Kansas City area who are looking for some fun this summer, I will be sure to let you know how you can get in touch with the family and get out to their farm!  

In the meantime, I get to help create an image for this new little oasis in the country!  This piece of art includes original illustration with watercolor mounted on a vintage quilt I had laying around in my daughter's room.  Actually, I could be wrong, but I think my great grandmother made the quilt piece for my mom.  

When I was asked to do this project, right away I thought of textures and colors that reminded me of playful outings to the countryside.  My kids and I cherish our day trips to the local Red Barn Farm in Weston, Missouri where there are farm animals to pet and treats for all the senses.  When visiting a farm I think of worn and weathered barn wood... faded pastels... and smiles all around!  

I hope these images have collected some memories and awakened intrigue for everyone who views them! 

Contact me if you like what you see.  

I can design a one-of-a-kind logo and header for your website too! 

(For more info go to my Order page!) 

Life After Java Logo

This logo was designed for writer Casey Pitts.  She describes her blog like this:

I'm a stay at home mom who doesn't stay home much! I can be found volunteering at many organizations, teaching Bible study, sewing costumes for local theatres or writing on a variety of subjects. Regardless of what's on my schedule, I always start the day with a cup of coffee and my laptop.

I always enjoy the challenge of trying to take the few things I know and weave a visual connection between what it is that a client does and their personality.

I think we found a nice balance this time.  What do you think, Casey?

To visit Casey's inspirational writings go to:

Life Happens After Java

Collection for 'First Fridays' in May 2010

Welcome to the newest additions to the PenelopeInMyPocket portfolio!

I hope you enjoy browsing through these paintings.

* Scroll down to find out specific info on each painting.

The painting pictured above is 18"x 24" 

- acrylic on canvas -

Title: 

"The Third Touch" 

The painting pictured above is 18"x 24" 

- acrylic on canvas -

Title: "The one That Was Healed"

Isaiah 40:28-31

The painting pictured above is 15"x 30" 

- acrylic on canvas -

Title: "It is Finished"

The painting pictured above is 8"x 24" 

- acrylic on canvas -

Title: "From The Depths"

The painting pictured above is 18"x 24" 

- acrylic on canvas -

Title: "Up With Wings"

Each of these pieces {in addition to the painting titled "Doves Lifting"} will be featured for sale at The First Fridays Crossroads Art District in Kansas City, MO on Friday May 7th.

Featured at: 

~ Honeytree Gallery ~

... across the street from Grinder's in the Cross Road's district.

Check back in with penelopeinmypocket.com to find out how you can 

get one of these paintings after this showing (if it isn't sold).

Doves Lifting

This painting was made with

acrylic paint on canvas.

18"x 24"

  

The Making of The Maiden's Logo

All Illustrations are in Watercolor and Pencil.

Logo Created for Cheeky Maiden Soap Company 

By Artist Beth Witte