A NEW look...finding my way and feeling inspired.

The last two years I have been blesssed with great support in starting this business, and sort of flying by the seat of my pants with figuring out how to balance an outside career, 2 daughters, a husband, and painting. TinkerDot Designs all started and is still primarily based on custom orders, which I LOVE, however, I have also realized that it leaves little time for me to spread my wings and create the art I really want to create and to really play with different techniques, textures, etc. ...sort of explore myself as an artist.

So, be prepared for a few changes in 2010!!! :) (I'm also telling myself this...) Nothing changing with the things I offer as of this moment...but soon.

One thing I am going to try this year is a few gallery shows. In preparation for these shows, I am creating some NEW pieces. I am showing you a sneak preview of one of my newest.
TA-DA!!!



While these pics aren't the best (my photog sister isn't in town until next weekend...eek!), the mixed media, busy type of art you see here is EXACTLY the kind of art that makes me want to paint everyday.



While this canvas only touches the surface of what I plan to explore, I hope you love it.

I am hoping and praying that my fans will support me as I continue to venture toward a more mixed-media collage type art. My art will be directed toward all ages as well as lots of 'kid-oriented' art still. I will strive to create art that has a positive, inspirational and fun message. I want to create art that you really want to stare at...that you want to touch...that leaves you inspired and smiling.

Thank you, again, for your support. I hope you love this new style. I CANNOT wait to show you what else I have up my sleeve!!!!!! :)

*ps..this canvas will be at the Leon & Lulu show on Feb. 28th and March 2nd.* I will let you know if I will be creating more :)

xoxo,
Jenni

Custom order hiatus & a getaway weekend :)

To start, I want to let everyone know that I will not be taking any new custom orders until at least March1st. I am busy playing catch-up on current orders as well as working on some SUPER FUN NEW pieces for the upcoming shows I will be at!!

Leon & Lulu
Artists Market
Clawson, MI
Feb. 28 & March 2

Blue House Ann Arbor
Handmade @ BlueHouse
Ann Arbor, MI
March 20th
*I will also have art in the store full-time..it opens March 1st!*

When I say, SUPER FUN NEW pieces....I mean it! I will be starting a 'gallery' line (I guess you could call it). These paintings will not just be for kids rooms, but pieces you will hopefully love for your home. They will be larger, gallery wrapped original canvases and I will be using much more of the mixed media, collage style. I'M PUMPED!

Now, on to a much more important topic, a getaway weekend!! Yes, my DH and I will be going on a weekend retreat for Valentine's Day. Alright..I won't kid myself and say that it's for Valentine's Day..it's really because he is a teacher and this is 'mid-winter break', so it's the only time he gets the long weekend. lol. This is an annual outing for the Davison Basketball coaches and their significant others. There are about 7 other couples, all wonderful people and great friends...I am SOOO excited. Here is a pic of where we are going (picture snow on ground).


NORTHERN SHORE LODGE

Dave and I long are overdue on 'couple' time, and it's probably not because of our crazy, awesome daughters...but more because of my crazy, awesome, obsession with art, creating, and my business. So, for one weekend, I will PUT DOWN THE BRUSHES and put in some serious fun with wonderful friends and my super handsome, funny, caring, best friend...Dave :) I love you babe, even more than art...Happy Valentine's Day!! (he better still get me a card... ) xoxoxo

Hope you take some time to love on the one's you love this weekend.

xox ~ Jenni