Happy 27....I have been blessed...

Today 27 years ago on a sunny afternoon here in Ohio I married my best friend Ken.  We had the world against us in so many aspects and yet what they said this could not last.  We have had the normal ups and downs and serious health issues popping up from time to time but ...tonight we are both happy to be here together.  We had a simple early supper ...and now we are ready to calm down and cuddle up.  I love you dear friend.

Last night I had a wonderful time making crayon encaustic/stamped /painted with green sparkle paints...for  Halloween themed compositions.  We laughed and cried...circuits were broken...recharged  and ready to go again.  The children seemed to be thrilled to melt down crayons for just about any reason!  Then we added stickers and embellishments to make the the images even more thrilling!  I will try to include several photos to share this simple process.  I hope you will enjoy!

Today I had a very busy day in the studio.  Several new visitors and students from COTC that I took over to see the Aminah Robinson's Art exhibit for their personal enjoyment.  Tonight there was a lecture but since we had dinner plans I could not make both celebrations...maybe next time.  We shared different ideas about the possibilities of them coming to visit once again.  Alex is a wonderful polymer clay artist and I ended up buying her watermelon earrings from her secret stash.  I shared my DVD from Tucson and we discussed how I might employ some of the photos onto one composition...the colors...the textures... depth and differences in the two landscapes.  I am still processing the images but hopefully with time they will become evident in my sketches and dyes for color swatches.  Imagine and Live in Peace,  Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

 yes I am messy....

 Justin loves to visit here....

 Lisa is one heck of a great photographer and a swell friend....

 Abby stopped to do some sketching.....

 Ted Handle is reminding me I have a horse to paint....

Cooper has a new do!

Justin is making us all laugh...

 the beginning....recycled cardboard and broken crayons....

 melting crayons is mesmerizing...

design elements ....stamps...stencils....Halloween bits and pieces...

 Taa Dah!!!!!

Kyle is ready to go....this looks like FUN!!

 Elmer's glue and sparkle green paints....

 pick one and just play....

 Scottie and Lizzie are ready...

 When do I get the hair dryer?


Colin is already today's Batman!

 Nicki and Abby study their designs and make plans....

 Nicholas is just happy they have more Skyline Chili!

Leah and Reece acting up before they eat and head for their Confirmation classes....






the designs are coming into view...

 one more minute Mom....I am not finished ...Cassie wants to paint again!!!

Marco should be very proud of supporting families here in Newark with a family night of great foods and family fun!!!!



Happy Birthday Marco!!!!!

 Abby's slate Halloween paintings left over from the Backwoods festival....

 The new big brother needs an extra cuddle.....














Joseph is already planning his Cowboy costume...I am wearing my new cowboy boots too!!!!

 Aris brought her friend Gwen...Mommy is home recovering from surgery...thank you Daddy Scot for these girls down!

 Wow the colors are blending....






Justin can not wait to show Dad his new Halloween design...

 Halloween is great FUN!!!

Aris is taking a moment to plan her designs and choice colors...

 this is happening...

 Elizabeth is holding the newest artist...Mary Molly Sophia... we all want ot hold her but Mom knows Best!!

 Happy 27 years dear Ken!!!  We must be a bit older because we are both ready to go home....

Now I am off to watch and listen to the vice -president debates.