NEW YEAR....Lots of New Stuff!!!!

Wow...where to begin? First, the two pictures below are the WIP end pieces of a triptyche I'm doing for a beautiful residence here in the Texas hill country. These measure 24" x 24" and the middle piece will be 24" x 48". The paintings incorporate some of the garden decorations and plantings surrounding the home. I should be finished by February 1...with luck.







Next, Dominique Eichi has begun a project that about 20 of the old-time DSFDFers are working on....a travelling Moleskin. A moleskin is basically a sketchbook. Each artist has a new one in which he/she will create a beginning artwork of a favorite theme then send the sketchbook on to another artist who will render an artwork on that theme and send it on until it makes the circuit, and returns home to the original artist. At that time, each artist will own a true treasure of original art from future Michaelangelos, Picassos, Van Goghs, O'Keefes, etc, worth millions ;-) You can keep up with the progress by checking The Flying Moleskins site.

Windows to the Words is getting a facelift and adopting a new and simpler format. The first challenge of the new year was provided by the incomparable master artist, Edward Burton. ...Kids & Pets...A Matching Set. This is a super cute challenge that should be a lot of fun. Check it out by clicking HERE. Below are 3 photos from that challenge.

WOW or Windows of Wonders is my "just for fun" hobby blog...featuring funny, beautiful, incredible, inspiring and mind-bloggling pictures and videos.
I now have 15 blogs posted with a handy access menu on the sidebar. Below are excerpts from two of the posts. You can link to WOW by clicking on the peek-a-boo kitten at the top of this site or just click HERE.

The Invisible Man
This talented fellow paints himself to blend in with the background.

Skinny Stupid
These young ladies think super-skinny is super-sexy. Duh. Incredible. Incredibly Sad.

I've been able to go to a few shows and galleries, and attended a watercolor Demo by artist Jack Moss of Llano. He is outstanding. And I've managed to finally set up my Etsy and Artfire shops (both are James Parker Art...clever, huh?) I also got around to setting up my sister's ETSY and Artfire shops.... Mag's Marvels. Aside from beautiful quilting, she is getting quite talented at Raku and fused glass. She's gotten me pretty interested, too. We've been slumping wine bottles and creating fused glass/dichroic glass. Below are a coupla samples.
















Running long again, but I had to mention the Gallery/Shop/Studio in Burnet, Texas. I have the west side for artwork display and a little painting area, plus the back for a larger work space, and my sister (and a few friends) have the east side to display their wares. Works out pretty neat. I posted a few pictures as a WIP, and by springtime it should be a showplace.

And Finally....My Holiday Gift to You. I think many of you all have seen enough snow to last for a while, but this Video of "December Snow" by Justin Hayward and the Moody Blues is marvelous. I hope you can find time to click on the picture of Justin, below, and sit back for a moment, relax and enjoy.....James