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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Grow your own BLOG Party!!!

I have to say that I am so excited to be doing this party with Victoria. I first read her blog several years ago when I noticed that several of my online friends were going to her blog. Then last summer I started a painting project so that I could start creating more work and basically to get into the practice of painting daily. Also I had a lot of grief to process due to the recent death of my mother. That's what gave me the time to spend searching and reading blogs and when I discovered her generosity and kindness I was swept away with all that she does and her amazing supportive nature to people in the remotest locations of the world.

Ok I am Tammy, artist, designer, writer, blogger, friend, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. :)

Why did I start blogging? I started blogging to give my self a platform for dealing with life ... a kind of visual and textural journal so to speak about what is happening in my life and some images of my work .. and some of my process. I started blogging in 2010 about three months after I was laid off from my job. I have had a few years where I only posted five times in the whole year. And last year I had the most. Doing 100 faces in 100 days means at least I had for sure 100 posts. I would love to have more of an exchange with people about the creative process and I always love sharing my work or talking about it. I don't know what the future will hold but I know that I will continue with blogging.

I am going to have a give away for anyone that would like to join in the fun there are no requirements for winning just leave me a comment that you want to be a part of the giveaway and on the date in Feb.15th I will put everyone that wants too on a slip of paper and pick one lucky winner from a hat and they will get their pick of one print from one of these three images that I have here. All were done digitally but you will receive a paper print approx 8x11.
Thanks for coming over and I'm excited to get this party started!!! Cheers!!!After reading some of the other blog posts about the party I decided to add some photos of some of my work instead of making you look back through all my posts to see them.. I will try to add photos of the work chronologically with what I have posted over the years to give you an idea of the varied interests that I have. Thanks for coming again .. and have a fabulous party!!!



















































































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  1. *Wisher*January 25, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Dear Tammy, Welcome to Grow Your Blog party.
    Interesting perspective to art and love your illustration.
    Hope you'll made some new friends and have new followers in the weeks to come. Big Hugs from Singapore

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  2. kathyinozarksJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    so glad I found you at the GYB party-I love your work-I do allot in the fiber arts-have done allot of hand dyeing but am now getting into nature printing on cloth-always a surprise and so fun.
    I am a new follower, your blog will be inspiration for me
    Kathyinozarks

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:15 PM

      Thanks Kathy, I love all those things!!! I will go and check out your blog soon!!

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  3. kareninkenaiJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Ok here goes my second try Tammy. I love your blog... I am visiting as Vicki's Rep and so glad to find you. I think we may have a few shared interests and I will return to visit more posts. Sorry for the loss of your mother; my mother passed in Feb 2011 and I dearly miss her even at age 67. So good to see all your digital wor, the surface design and wearables. I did some of the dying in the 90s and want to return to some of the fabric with stitching - are you taking some of Jude's classes - I see a 9-patch and stitching here. Hugs from Alaska. (Alaska Blue Moose - karendorcas.com) Karen - will return...

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:17 PM

      Thanks for coming over Karen, and condolences to you too! It's never a fun time in life dealing with the loss of a parent. I did take some classes with Jude and love all of her work .. she is definitely an artist to seek for inspiration. I love the name Alaska Blue Moose!! Welcome to the party!!!

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  4. Deborah WeberJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    What a delight to find your blog via the GYB party Tammy. Your art is fabulous and I look forward to following your posts.

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:18 PM

      Thanks Deborah, it's a challenge to check out everyone's blogs but I am sure going to give a go!!!

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  5. ThreadpainterJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Hello Tammy, very pleased to meet you on Grow Your Blog Day ! I am intrigued by the photos you have added to this post ... thanks, from a wannabe watercolorists. I am a new follower and will be back for an in-depth look at your gorgeous work.

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:19 PM

      Thanks for stopping over and I do love to take photos and to post what i love which is nature and interesting lines. So glad you'll be back!!!

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  6. DodieJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    Hi, Tammy! What amazing artwork you've created! Thanks for following my blog!

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:21 PM

      Hi Dodie!! Thanks for following mine!!!.. :)

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  7. moogirlJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Hello Tammy! I love your work! Oh my goodness this whole GYB party is a wonderful way to connect with other artists! You are so diverse it’s is incredibly inspiring. Glad I can follow along and thank you for following me! :)

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:22 PM

      Thank you Moo girl .. I LOVE This whole party thing too!!! Victoria is amazingly wonderful!!!

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  8. Lorraine January 25, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    Hi Tammy! Your work is so diverse and inspiring. I definitely will be coming back to see more in the future.

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  9. DashaJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    Thanks for coming to visit me Tammy. So glad you did because your work is stunning. Really enjoyed the images you have posted.

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:23 PM

      Thanks Dasha !!! There are so many to see still!!!

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  10. CatieAnJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:52 AM

    Oh My Goodness Tammy, your art work and photography is truly exquisite. I am so happy to follow and see what comes next. I am so sorry in the loss of your Mother and hope your heart is healing.

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:24 PM

      Thank you Catie!! My heart is healing .. connections online sure do help with that too!!!

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  11. CherieJanuary 26, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    Hi Tammy. The blog party has been a fantastic way to meet new multi media crrafters/bloggers. I shall visit often. xxx

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:25 PM

      Yayyyy Cherie .. it truely is a wonderful way to connect to some amazing talent that is out in the world. :)

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  12. Christine BJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Hello Tammy! Your work is very exciting and inspiring! Loved my visit and I will visit again! Thank you for visiting me too! :) xx

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  13. Magpie's MumblingsJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    So wonderful to be able to look through your work - some of which I've seen of course, but a lot of what you've shown here was obviously from before I 'met' you. Enjoy the tour!!

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:26 PM

      THanks Mary Anne!!! So nice to see you here .. it's nice to have so many comments hehe..

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  14. Shirlee FassellJanuary 26, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Wow love your work esp the printed? dyed? clothing. Great party!!

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:27 PM

      Hi Shirlee.. it is printed and some dyed .. i love to do natural ecodyed fabrics as well as discharge with a variety of resists. IT is an amazingly wonderful party so far!!!

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  15. Sue KosecJanuary 27, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    You throw a great party. Thank you for inviting me!

    So that you know, I've become a Follower and when time permits, I'll be back to see what other beautiful things were made by your hands!

    What this party is all about is to GROW your blog and I'm hoping to do the same. When you get to Section One, check out A Country Chic Retreat and SuZeQ Creations, my personal blog, in Section Fifteen I'd love for you to follow and subscribe to.

    Happy crafting!
    SuZeQ

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:28 PM

      Hi Sue .. I do hope to check out and follow many more bloggers.. this has been a great party so far!!

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  16. Karin GJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Hello Tammy, I love your work and looking forward to see more!

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:29 PM

      Thank you Karin .. your picture looks like your a photographer so I'll be sure to check out your blog!!!

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  17. tktlJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    I love your fabric work and your trees!

    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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    1. TammyJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:29 PM

      Thank you Alexis .. I love working with fabric AND I love painting trees!!! :)

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  18. Threads of InspirationJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Hi Tammy, I really love your art work and photographs. I became a follower and I look forward to hearing about your journey. Susan

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    1. TammyFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:47 AM

      Thank you Susan !! IT's been fun seeing so many talented people and just getting to make new friends!!! Victoria is a wonderful woman to make this all possible.

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  19. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistJanuary 31, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    HI, Enjoyed my visit to your blog. Your work is lovely. Visiting, via GYB, from Canada.

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    1. TammyFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:48 AM

      Thanks Judy for stopping over .. it's a great party!!!

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  20. Lady of the ManorJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Hi Tammy! You artwork is absolutely exquisite!!! I'm particularly drawn to your photography. Thanks for your visit and sharing about your mother's illness. I must say, as I did everything I could to make my folks happy and safe, I have no regrets. I guess you could say it was a blessing to me to be able to pay them back for being living parents.

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    1. TammyFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:50 AM

      THank you for your wonderful compliments!!! I do love to take photos.. recently while sailing with my sister and cousins that were visiting, I dropped my camera.. it broke and it was just a little sony cybershot but it took most of the photos on my blog. I am hoping that this will mean I have a better camera in my future!!! Regarding parents .. I agree .. glad you stopped over. :)

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  21. Addicted2FabricFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    PHew! that was a lot of photos! :-) a very diverse range too! Still GYBing!
    www.addicted2Fabric.wordpress.com

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    1. TammyFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:52 AM

      YES .. a LOT Of photos and probably too many haha .. just too many to choose from. Thanks for stopping over.

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  22. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Wow, you have quite an eye for composition. I love taking pictures too. Visiting from GYB, thanks for sharing your wonderful work.

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    1. TammyFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:59 AM

      Thanks Carole...GYB has definitely been a fun experience!!! Thanks for stopping over and looking around .. i hope you'll be back!!!

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  23. Angela PerezFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    I enjoyed learning about you and what you do. Its a pleasure meeting you and learning about your passions. I've became a new follower. Thanks for giving us a chance to win something. My email is per7867@yahoo.com.

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    1. TammyFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:01 AM

      Hi Angela.. I'm so happy to be a part of this party and giving away work is good for the soul and good for good Karma!!! Have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping over!!

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  24. ElsFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Hi Tammy, still okay painting your abstracts ?
    Missed some days, but did catch up.
    Lovely to see all these "old" photos ;-)

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    1. TammyFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:03 AM

      Hi Els, yes still ok just been trying out not painting every day but I may have to go back to it or else it may take me a year to complete 100 painting haha .. thanks for stopping over .. i'll have to come have a visit at your blog and see what you've been up too lately .. always love seeing your felting projects and pencil drawings!!!

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  25. dixiepilgrimFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    My favorite paintings are the winter trees! The painting of the big swirly black hair and circle art would make a great promotional for a hair product line! You are a pro! Please enter me into your drawing. We miss you here in Greenville!

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    1. TammyFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:06 AM

      Thank you . I have tried figuring out who you are but I can't see your profile on blogger. I am glad to be missed though. I miss the mountains but I do love the ocean too. Maybe some day I can go back and forth. Send me an email so I know who loves my trees!! I painted those with my own handmade walnut ink and acrylic paint. Thanks for stopping over. iwilldream4ever@aol.com

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  26. TammyFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Ok I have replied to all the posts now that were on my Grow Your Blog party .. it's been a lot of fun and I am grateful to Victoria for hosting this wonderful event. I picked my winner this morning after writing everyone's name, ok i gave everyone a number so I could just write the number and then find out who was the number. It turned out to be MoonGirl, she is the winner of a print of one of the three illustrations I did on the top of this blog post. Can't wait to see which one she wants. Thank you everyone that participated and I hope you all come back and see what I'm doing and keep in touch.. i hope I can keep up with everyone too!!! Have a day filled with joy and love and creativity or happiness.. to me they all go together!! :)

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