Flying a Fish, in my "Perfect Town of Imperfections"

I am planning to post forever the results of my July Mural Marathon, of doing 3 murals in 3 weeks,( the "Jerusalem Wall" being one of them), but that will have to wait.

"Imperfection" is the theme of IF fo this week.
In my perfect art world, imperfection is the key to creativity.
The more it seems impossible or most likely to come out imperfect, the more I wanna do it!
In real life I am a perfectionist. I feel I can't create anything until the house is spot clean and my desk uncluttered, and all my children's needs are met, so I can have peace and quiet to do my work.. Yeah, well, keep on dreaming right..My desk looks uncluttered for less then 24 hrs and then back to style ala "Einstein".

Reminds me of the Wallgreens commercial of the town call "Perfect". Don't you love those? :)

In My "Perfect" town of imperfections, the happy little girls with checkered hats and ruby red Birthday Party dresses fly Gold Fish in afternoon golden starry skies..

What magical things are happening in your "Perfect Town of Imperfections" ?

This second image was enhanced by using GIMP program for the first time.
I have no idea how I did it........... Have to learn more about it..

All images are copyright © 2011 Malka Michaela Barshishat
and are not to be used in any way without permission.

Thank you.

Where have I been? .....Asleep

Hello everyone.
I am weeks behind Illustration Friday and it just so happens that this week's theme is "Asleep".
Yes, my pens have been asleep as I have been busy caring for my lil' ones while trying to get used to my new part time job. I started working as an Art Teacher, out of all things, in all girls yeshiva. Who knew?
It came out of the blue and now I am challenged to come up with weekly arts and crafts projects for grades from Pre-1A to 8th.
I never taught art before. To my surprise, I felt like I have always done it and both teachers and students were happy. Thumbs Up!
It is quite a psychological challenge as well. I increased my  respect for all the teachers out there ! So if anyone has a petition to sign for teachers to be respected and paid more, I'll be glad to sign it!

Bellow is my IF entry for this week. I love babies and I so I draw them.
This is an ACEO card, drawn with archival Sakura Pigma Micro Pens on acid free Strathmore Vellum paper. You can find more of my ACEO's here.

Art Forward Update

At last one my Art Forward winners received their card together with requested Name Keepsake for Art Exchange. Everyone that has commented on my Art Forward post will be contacted soon. Please bare with me. Things have been hectic around here...

Jennifer N. Bower's Art Forward and Art Exchange (custom designed name keepsake):

Illustration Friday: DUET

This illo was inspired by a photo of twins.
When I think of duet, I imagine the perfection of two little heartbeats in mommy's tummy.
Complimenting each others rhythms. Synchronized...
And continuing to do so even after birth.

ART FORWARD

Fellow bloggers, artists and crafters:
I am proud to present my first project  Art Forward.
I am so excited! I have been blogging only since February 2011 and it feels like some of the amazing artists I have met here I have known for years! 
We all enjoy the company of those who understand our cravings to draw a line whenever we see a pen, the shiver down our spine when we smell new paper and the content, peace and satisfaction we feel when we finish a piece of art, wondering..did I really do that?

I am looking forward to strengthen the friendships I have already made as well as meeting new artists. And so I invite you to join in!

What is Art Forward?
An act of artsy kindness in our blogger family.
It traveled through many creative fingers from Isabelle titeled "Pay It Forward" to Rubin and detoured to me.
Passing on kindness in a form of creating special something for special someone, and encouraging your recipients to do the same,  forming a never-ending chain of goodwill.

How does it work?
The first three fellow artsy bloggers that comment on this post will receive an original ACEO art card, handmade by  ME, with my brand new archival Micron markers (that I just got in the mail! so excited) on an acid free drawing paper. Signed and dated. An image of your choice, inspired by my drawings, measuring 2.5 x 3.5 inches.
The fourth recipient will be randomly chosen from the remaining comments.


What's the catch?
No catch!
Just as soon as I will post that you are a                                  
I'd appreciate you to post Art Forward on your blog and continue the game. Then email me to malkamichaela@gmail.com your delivery address and design or image of your choice, and I'll get to work!

BONUS:
Those who DO NOT get to win and still would like an ACEO or a drawing from me, I will gladly do an ART EXCHANGE. 
Something creative of yours for something creative of mine!

Thank you for JOINING!