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  • Bob Ross is My Hero ;D

    Bob Ross is My Hero ;D

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    Yesterday I was folding laundry and turned on the TV and I found BOB ROSS on the create channel.  I remember watching him when I was a kid…lol (yup weirdo).  But I would get locked in an totally mesmerized!  So anyway I did the same thing yesterday..haha.  So after I folded my laundry, fully inspired…

  • Mini Masterpieces

    Mini Masterpieces

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    When I am not with my kids or creating my own artwork I teach some art classes at my local community center.  I started a preschool class when my son was a year old and now he is 9!!  I can’t believe I have been at it that long!  But I love it.  Preschoolers are…

  • Flower Girls

    Flower Girls

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    About 2 years ago my daughter was the flower girl in a wedding, she was 3 years old.  My mom made the dresses for both flower girls, and they were the cutest things, ever!!  I was standing with the girls just before they made their grand enterance into the church and down the isle.  They…

  • Charcoal Portraits of My Kids

    Charcoal Portraits of My Kids

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    This week while my kiddos where at school I decided to try my hand at drawing some portraits of them  in charcoal.  I have always enjoyed working with charcoal and I am pretty happy with the way these came out.  But for me they represent so much more than just a nice picture of my…

  • Hi! Welcome to Purple Joy Art

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    It’s 9:30 am on friday morning. My kids are at school. My house is quiet.  Yesterday my son turned 9 years old and I have been a stay at home mom since he was born.  Three days ago my daughter started kindergarten and so for the first time in 10 years I have no kids…