undone

broken
NFS

I had high hopes for this painting and it just didn't go the way as planned. Needless to say, it doesn't exist any longer and that's okay. I am getting back into painting and when things don't work out, well. Let's just say I am learning how to let go and move on...

ReLeaSe

ReLeaSe

I've always been a sucker for texture. It's fun to find ways to create a three dimensional look on a flat surface. First abstract of the year!

ReLeaSe
5x10
canvas board
watercolor, acrylic
$25

HaPpY NeW yEaR 2o2o

Happy New Year my friends!! 

Oh my goodness! I can't believe it's been five years (almost to the day) since my last post! I've noticed a lot of people have been posting on social media what the last decade looked like for them and I won't go that far, but I can go back the last 5...

In January of 2015, my husband and I found out we were having a baby! Since then, we've grown from a family of 2 to 3, moved to 40 acres off grid with the view of heaven, and have been plugging along ever since. I've been on a 5 year sabbatical from creating any art. In between raising a little boy, running a business and keeping up around the homestead, I haven't made the time, but I'm determined to now! 

A few days ago I decided I wanted to get back to my creative roots and start painting again. I've missed making art so much! So here's what I decided to do...are you ready? I'm going to paint a painting a day and post it here on my blog. Every piece will be available for sale and once it has sold, it will say so. Here's the cool thing. They are all going to be super affordable! 

Today's painting is Llama. I've never painted a llama before and got the idea from a good friend of mine who loves them. For good measure, I decided to look up the symbolism for llama and this is what Google said:

As a totem, llama is a symbol of strength, perseverance, communication, confidence and often success. People born under the llama sign are people who know exactly what their goal in life is. You won't see them backing down from anything they set their minds on, and that is the only way they know.

I have found it ironic that I chose this animal to start my Painting a Day for the year. Today has been nothing short of amazing and now that I have my first painting finished, it's even better! 

It's late and I have no sun to take a good picture, so when I get a chance, I'll take a better one and upload it for you. 

Until tomorrow, have a great day or night where ever you may be! 

Peace and Love,

Stephanie 

Llama

8x10 canvas board

watercolor and ink

$50

H E L L O 2 0 1 5

love my new calendar for 2015

last month was super busy for muddypotts, therefore, i gave myself permission to not feel bad in the least about neglecting my blog. although, i did miss telling you all about every little sale i had near and far, the amazing show that we saw at crimson hilt in denver, and about my new arctic cat that my love got me for christmas! 

a new year can mean so much to so many. for me, its always meant a fresh start to being healthy, physically and spiritually, swearing off new debt, trying to lose those ten pounds that just won't disappear no matter what i do, making more meaningful art and becoming a more serious artist...well those things are always in the back of my mind, but i have so much to look forward to this year. i have no regrets of last year either. last year was one of the best years i've ever had. and this year will be no different...big changes are happening in 2015! and all i can say right now is....we're SOOO excited!!! 

hello 2015!!! so happy you're finally here!!! 

Goodbye 2014 Hello New Year

WOW! 2014 was probably one of the best years ever! So many good things happened for me and my family...I count my blessings everyday and am truly grateful for all the love and support from family and friends near and far...There are too many stories to share in one post, so here are a few pictures to recap a great year...

much needed vacation in Hawaii (march)

trip of a lifetime in Ireland (july)

Koi in H2O in Times Square (july) 

beautiful bountiful garden (summer) 

the Sangres 

our cats 

see you next year! 

UpCoMinG SHOWS

and 

Fire and Ruin 

 HELIKON GALLERY 

in February

These next couple months are going to go by super fast. I'll be showing work in the 12x12 show the first week of December in Denver as well as in Art Takes Miami with See.Me. Then in February, I'll be joining nine other amazing artists at the Helikon Gallery in the Rhino Art district in Denver. I'm super excited and look forward to showing off some new, never seen before works! 

moths + winter

siblings © samos 2014

I've been itching to paint for days now and finally had time to sit down. It's been awhile since I've posted anything new. Time is slipping away, but its all good...This has been one amazing and busy year! Seasons have changed and the snow is blowing once again.

Winter has always been one of my favorites. I love warm socks and slippers, sipping on a cup of hot green tea, listening to my favorite Pandora station...painting, drawing, glazing... Life couldn't be better.

moth ii © samos 2014

The other night I was checking out some other artists on Instagram, and found a New York artist that is just phenomenal! Anyways, she inspired me to look into moths and those native to Colorado. I found the Hera buck moth to be quite beautiful. I started out by painting the background in watercolor, drew the moth and then painted in the wings with white titanium acrylic. I then made a couple photo transfers of the same moth and strategically placed them around the first moth. And then added more texture and color. The second image is digitally altered, both are available on RedBubble. 

the beginning of a painting

Stay warm everyone! Winter is here!!! ~samos