Mazzy Blue Studios

I moved my blog

2009-08-01T21:15:00.001-07:00

I just want you all to know I have settled on my wordpress blog due to customization options and so if you want please feel free to follow me there!!!

Here is the LINK
http://www.mazzyblue.com/blog/

My Mazzy would have loved it:)

2009-05-20T22:58:00.001-07:00

This has got to be one of the cutest giveaways:) My Mazzy would have loved it:)

Be sure to enter and let's hope one of us wins!!!

http://bearbits.blogspot.com/2009/05/celebration-continues.html

2009-05-18T21:12:00.000-07:00

So here are some of my latest creations that are on route to NM and I am going to make more for my etsy sites. So let me know if any of this stuff catches your eyes?

"Splendor in the Grass" $25

Oxidized Baby Elfin Ear Wires - Artisan Handcrafted Sterling Silver - 20 gauge

Exquisite green quartz (natural) brilliant sparkle!!! Paired with sterling silver beads and Hill Tribes fine silver. Finished up with beautiful high polished glass seed beads.

Necklace Lanyard $20
Aluminum Beads, lobster claw clasp, and swivel clasp.
Silver Plated

Last but not least I got the most wonderful package in the mail today from my friend Susan!!! Look what she made for me!!!!!

I just LOVE it!!! What a wonderful birthday/MD swap gift!!! I am going to soooooo work that tote!!! And my next cup o Coffee you bet will be sippin from that cup!!!
~Hugs~ Susan!!!!

~Cheers~

This is my latest "Dusty Angel Bunny"!!!

2009-05-12T09:58:00.000-07:00

This is my latest "Dusty Angel Bunny"!!!

She is sooooooo sweet and cute!! Made from long pile pink mohair and cream mohair.

Her head, arms, and legs are movable and pose able!!!

Here she is peeking out the window....
She also has a halo, feather wings, and a bunch of flowers:)

I had a real fun time working on her. I got her original pattern from
Jennylovesbenny'
She make amazing bears and creatures!!!
I kinda did my own thing with it though as I do with most all art and things I create:)
I worked on this during Mother's Day and thought of my own beautiful angel...and how much I miss her and wanted to spend the day with her...
So this was what I did and I felt her very close to me while I was creating this little gem.

I was so thrilled when I finished it up on Monday just before my interview with a reporter for the Potomac News. She had run onto me through Etsy. We have been scheduling this since February and so it was nice to finally meet her, she was absolutely sweet.
She has her own Etsy shop as well so please go check it out

Beauty by Sassy Grace

Sassy Grace Boutique

I also worked hard on these earrings and am going to spend most of tomorrow getting together some bead orders and sorting my beads out along with those beads ordered by my beading babes...lol...Crystal, Tiana
& Andrea.

The FMG order is scheduled in tomorrow so we shall see....

I also have a painting I have to get in the mail to a client along with some purses I want to finish up and get sent out.

So I have to get back to work:)

~Cheers~

Lucky Little Dragon Needs A Home

2009-05-05T10:29:00.000-07:00

This is a cute little dragon made out of polymer clay. Hand crafted by me, it has embedded pearls and gemstones. It has eyes of jade beads. Made into a pendant with the attached large silver plated bail.

This pendant comes with the lovely lavender ribbon necklace, with lobster claw clasp and 2 inch extender finished with a crystal dangle.

Arrives packaged ready for gifting in it's own gift box:)

Available on My Etsy Shop:)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24633122

Mother's Day Sale!!!!

2009-04-30T02:34:00.000-07:00

Delightful Button Bracelets!!!
$10
Buttons are small 1/2" on a 7.5"-8.5" chain featuring fabric buttons. If you need the bracelet smaller or larger just let me know.

Goth Skulls

Grassy Mocha

Raspberry Dream

Denim Mocha

~Vintage imaged dome glass pendants!!!~
$15
Each one is unique from vintage images that I have collected over time. Each one is backed by genuine buttery soft leather to lay against your skin.
Comes strung from a secure silver bail on a lovely ribbon necklace with crystal extender dangle.

First Kiss

LOVE A

Rosie

Catching Hearts

Loving Embrace

Red Rose

Kiss Kiss

Yellow Rose

Rosie B

Angel Face

Amy

Ok so there you have it!!! These will be up for grabs till Friday 12 high noon eastern time:)

Each one comes Gift Boxed and ready for giving!!!!

~Cheers~

Ok Lot's of Stuff Going on!!!!

2009-04-24T22:47:00.000-07:00

Ok Lot's of Stuff Going on!!!! Things are crazy here at Mazzy Blue Studios...but in a very good way:)

I have three shows coming up next month!!!

One is the Manasaas Gallery Walk

The next one is TOTAS at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Oklahoma

Last but not least is

So things are in high speed around here!!! I also have a few commissions that I am currently working on and one of them is Laurna's Painting of her man and his dog....I'm excited to get this paining to her and will be working on it into the night....I will post all the progress photos later on this weekend. I hope to have it done by the end of this weekend and ready to ship out to her.

Also as promised I got my "Metal Canvas" in the mail this week!!! Here are a few pics with my dogs doing a thorough investigation of this foreign canvas:)

The above photo is of Zoe and Amelia looking at the "Metal Canvas" and not sure what to make of it????? You see Amelia's nose at the far right corner...he he he....

I then got this cute shot of Amelia once she got used to the "object" she was ready for her close up:)

My two furbabies have kept me constant company through all of it!!! They are just the best...So we went on a long walk today with the sunshine and oh what a lovely day it was for a stroll!!! So many trees in bloom and and my Zoe loves to hunt the insects!!!

So after the walk we were all exhausted!!!

I was hunkering down at the embroidery machine when I got this pic of her perking back up after her walk to the sounds of some sort of flying bug that came in with us when the door was open...she then carried on with the hunt....but I just love this photo!!! The expression on her face!!!

~Cheers~

Landfill Art

2009-04-21T19:14:00.000-07:00

My work just got accepted into the Landfill Project!!! They shipped out my hubcap today:) Whoohoo!!!

I don't really have a whole lotta time tonight to blog so I will have to do a much larger posting on this with all the details later!!!! But I just wanted to share it all with ya!!!

I am so looking forward to getting my metal canvas!!!

http://landfillart.org/index-1.html

It's all about the Bag!!!

2009-04-17T19:27:00.000-07:00

: This is the larger one :)

: This is a view of it on so you can get an idea of size.

: This is a view of the bottom Gusset!!! Lot's of room!!!

: This is the view of the one on the inside and you can see the large pockets!!! I am going to add on a sunglass pocket as well on the ones I am about to make:)

: This is the picture of the smaller one!!!

: This shows off the inside of the larger bag...I made matching Zebra pockets!!!

This is what I have been sewing!!! I had orders for these that I had to fill and it was interesting working on them...my friend Christie had made a few for me for Christmas bc I was too swamped with badge reels and pucker pups!!! So these were fun to do...they are so much fun to wear too!!! There is so much space in them and I love to deep pockets!!!

These two bags were made from zebra minky and black corduroy. So soft and yet strong!!! These bags will hold a lot's of stuff!!!

I'm going to be making more...I have some snow leopard minky and pink camo just to name a few...

I am also going to be using some of my MM deer fabric to make some of these beauties!!!!

These are going for $45 custom, not bad for an well crafted handmade bag I have to say...in fact a steel!!!

I can monogram and embroider them for you as well!!!
So let me know if you want to pace an order!!!!

~Hugs~

Pendants

2009-04-13T15:24:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of my new glass pendants that I worked on at the request of a few of my collectors.

This one sold....

The glass tiles have leather backings because did not like the idea of having varnish right next to the skin...so I added on a layer of soft buckskin to the backs of all my glass tile pieces. It's velvet soft texture feels so good right up against the skin, making them a joy to wear!!!

This butterfly is still available at only $20

The other ones I have are pendants made of an image sandwiched between two glass slides and encased in a bronze hinge frame...they can also be made into ornaments as well!!!

This one has sold today as well but I just wanted to show it to you all!!!

This one is still available at $20

The same with this one...only $20 and still available!!!

This one I named "Paris"...thought about keeping it for myself but I know it needs to go to another good home...sigh!!! Again I am only asking $20

Last but not least is this one...$20

Please leave me a comment and email me if you are interested in any of the items above? All ITEMS INCLUDE A GIFT BOX AND MATCHING RIBBON NECKLACE WITH LOBSTER CLAW CLASP!!!! Shipping is FREE anywhere in the USA!!!!

~Cheers~

Mazzy Blue Studios: Look What Arrived On My Front Doorstep!!!

2009-04-08T23:04:00.000-07:00

Mazzy Blue Studios: Look What Arrived On My Front Doorstep!!!

Look What Arrived On My Front Doorstep!!!

2009-04-04T20:54:00.000-07:00

Guess what came into today??? Yup you guessed it!!! The rest of the books arrived on my front step today!!! Yeah!!! So now comes the task of getting them all lovingly packed and sent to each of you!!! I also have a surprise bookmark that I am including..we had them made of in honor of the book!!! I just wanted to all of you guys again for your support!!! Oh and don’t forget to go to Amazon.com and leave a rave review..lol!!! I’m just so happy that Amazon has picked it up and it will reach even more people who could find comfort and guidance from this creation!!!

We are planning book readings at a few of the local schools. If your local and know of a class that could benefit from a reading of this book we would be more than willing to do so!!!

So what was I doing before all of this excitement at the front door step you ask? Well I was putting the finishing coats on a canvas that traveled with me all the way from southern France and my time there in college!!! It is a very special piece that my high school friend Elaina bought!!! I had it out from my inventory and gave it a good look over…I wanted it to have a final protective coat because it was stretched on bars once I made it back to the states but had not been in any shows since so I thought it needed a bit of love before I sent it on to it’s forever home!!! I was done of beautiful linen canvas and as I worked with it for the last time…I realized just how awesome linen canvas is!!! I think the next round of canvas I get will have to be linen!!! It is so smooth!!! Also it brought back so many memories!!! It was the view from outside my studio there…so many magical moments there in La Coste!!! Sigh…..

Oh I cannot wait to see what it looks like in Elaina’s house!!! I grabbed the extra bubble wrap I needed to send it out to her and am packing it up tight in a box tonight!!! Hubby will take it onto the post office in the AM:)

Christmas is only 9 months away!!!!

2009-03-19T00:38:00.000-07:00

Christmas is only 9 months away!!!!

Ok so you all might think I’m nuts but we all have to plan ahead right? So I wanted to get everyone thinking about this year giving something “really special” to the loved ones in your life. Give an investment that will be handed down from generation to generation….something that will only increase in value as time goes on!!!!

So I am offering up a nine month layaway plan for all commissioned works of art!!!

Here are all the details….

Purchasing Artwork & Commissioning a Portrait

Selina paints commissioned portraits of individuals, couples and families & pets. Enjoy a unique original hand-painted portrayal by Selina Farmer that you will treasure forever.

In her paintings Selina blends together significant imagery and lively brushstrokes to create an unprecedented piece of art that not only expresses the subject’s personality but also tells a story of what is important in their life. With her unique vision and talent, Selina collaborates with her subjects to create a magnificent portrayal . . .

Whether a way to pay tribute to a loved one….capture a child growing up all too fast…. or as a lasting memorial to a loved one that life took way too soon– this commissioned portrait will tell a powerful story throughout the ages. Reaching into the soul of her subjects, Selina is inspired to create a beautiful work of art to treasure and pass down though generations!!! .

~Payment~
You can layaway!!!

Pay the 25% down when you ''Buy It Now''

You have the choice of 3, 6 or even 9 months to make payments!!!

**you must wait for me to send you an Invoice**

Mazzy Blue Studios offers our customers a unique Layaway Payment Program to assist our customers in obtaining that perfect artwork.

We realize that sometimes "right now" isn't the ideal time to make a purchase but the thought of missing out on that special one of a kind painting makes it difficult to say no. Well now you can have the best of both worlds with our unique payment program that allows you to obtain that piece of art without breaking the bank.

Customers can take advantage of our option to pay artwork off over a number of months without the risk that the piece may be sold in the meantime or not being able to purchase a commissioned piece in honor of that special someone. This gives you complete flexibility and enables you to relax knowing that you have plenty of time to pay for your favorite painting or commissioned piece.

~Step One~

Upon the Artist receiving the down payment which is considered to be the estimated 25% of the total price of the work of art to be created the Artist will contact you with the commission contract & payment agreement. .

The remaining sales price of the work of art shall be paid to the Artist upon completion of the layaway contract.

Payments can be made through Pay Pal or Money Order

~Step Two~

Send your Photos:
All photographs and any additional materials you send will be returned to you when your custom portrait is delivered.

* ~* Remember that better photos make better portraits! *~*

Send at least one good photograph showing the face of the subject(s). If possible, send photos taken that he/she is looking directly at the camera for detail reference.

Send a few photos that convey the personality of the subject, if possible. Selina would like to get to know her subject!!!

Please try to choose photos that are taken in the best of light and are crisp!!!

A great painting must be a collaborative effort in the early stages. Since you and the artist will be working together closely online…a digital images, or a scanner and a lot of communication through email is required. We will start by you sending the artist pictures of the subject. Pictures that you think would make a great painting. To start with we will need crisp & clear images for detail…also the artist will need to figure out the composition and pose.

Selina tends to abstract the backgrounds or turn them into complimentary washes of color. She finds that background in detail tends to take away and distract from the subject matter.

Send photos by email. Please identify all subjects in each image and include any special instructions in your email to mazzyblue@mazzyblue.com..

~Step Three~

PROGRESS REPORTS
If you have commissioned a custom portrait or a composite from several photos, you will receive a preliminary sketch via email showing the composition for your approval.
Artist agrees to furnish the Purchaser with progress reports during the creation of the work, which can include pictures of the work in progress. The pictures may be digital images and sent by email. A progress report will be sent upon request by the purchaser, but no more frequently than once a week.

Selina will also send a scan of your final custom portrait via email for review before shipping.

~Step Four~

Receive your Portrait!
Painted portraits from photos typically take several weeks* to complete. Upon receipt of your payment, Selina will contact you with an estimated completion date for your custom portrait art. (All custom portraits are created in the order in which they are received.)

* If you need your custom portrait art by a certain date or for a special occasion, please let Selina know and she will do everything possible to accommodate your request.

~Also Available: Signed Art Prints of your Portrait~
In response to many requests from happy customers who wished to share their portrait with friends and loved ones, we have begun offering Fine Art Prints & Card sets. These high quality prints are produced on archival acid-free paper with colorfast inks. Each print captures the rich color and detail of the original and is hand-signed by the artist. For more information on placing a special order for prints of your portrait, contact the artist at the email.

"Thought's of Marianne"

2009-03-16T22:52:00.000-07:00

This is my latest painting!!! I had started this a while back and just left it for a while...I got sidetracked with other projects and the illustrations I was working on for Nikita's Journey. So this week I picked it out and went back into it!!! I'm really pleased with the way this came out!!!

I was inspired by a Tori Amos song...I know it really does not make an obvious connection to most people but in my own mind....this is where the music took me.

Remember I do requests, so if you would like to have a portrait painted of a loved one or yourself then please feel free to contact me. I will work with your budget and you can always make payments.

This painting is currently available on my etsy site.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=22375777

The title of the painting is "Thought's of Marianne"
Acrylic
Size 36"X24"
1 1/2 " Gallery Wrapped Canvas is ready for hanging!!!
$1,200
Layaway available upon request.
Shipping is Free!!!

My Bunny Love...

2009-03-16T22:17:00.000-07:00

This is my latest creation!!! I made her using a white swirl Minky and a pattern I received from http://jennylovesbenny.blogspot.com/ Her stuff is truly amazing!!! I used some of my felt craft scraps for the hat to keep her furry little head warm from the early spring chill!!!

This cutie needs a loving home...

Bunny Love will prove to be a loyal companion during the long work day set next to your computer...tucked away in your purse...a pocket...backpack...you name it and Bunny Love will willing accompany you!!!

She is sure to bring a smile to your face when you need a pick me up:)

She is a very good listener as well!!!

Bunny Love is completely made by hand...hours of hard work and loving effort went into her creation!!! This makes her a true work of art...

Bunny love is made of the softest White Swirl Minky, Safety Eyes, Felt, Ribbon,Floss & Thread, cotton stuffing...oh yes and lot's of LOVE!!!She measures in at around 5 and half inches!!!

Due to her small size she is not recommended for small children!!! She would love to be adopted out to an older child or adult who is young at heart:)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22306305

Cheers~

Late Night Sketches

2009-03-09T12:35:00.000-07:00

The pre- orders for Nikita's Journey are now open!!! Thanks to everyone for all your orders so far!!! Every order counts!!!!

My man is working on a website for the book as well!!! So I will let everyone know when it is up and running!!!!

Lot's of things happening here at Mazzy blue Studios!!!! As you my have noticed we have redesigned the website!!!! Please let me know how you all like it? Constrictive criticism is always welcome!!!! We also just finished an updated logo that I happen to really LOVE!!!! I think it captures the energy of my art!!!!

We are also in the process of setting up an online gallery and shop!!!

I'm working steadily on the upcoming exhibit of "If Chairs Could Talk"....I will be posting pictures soon!!!

Last night as I lay in bed I found myself restless....I could not sleep. So I got up a did a few sketches that I thought I would share with you all.

These two are going to be the paintings that I need to do for the Trail of Tears Show in Oklahoma. They just kind of came to me....and I think this is the reason I was not able to sleep...like they were call to me....needing to be let out of my head to escape onto paper. Next they shall move onto my canvas for their forever home....

This was the last sketch of the night....my constant companion...Zoe. She was awoken by me getting up in the wee hours of the morning to sketch. So she decided to curl up in a blanket right beside me and watch until she drifter back to sleep. So I had to draw her all curled up in her dogie dreamland....

Cheers~

Nikita's Journey!!!!

2009-03-07T09:09:00.001-08:00

Got the Proof last night and I have to say I am totally thrilled!!! So here is a pic of me holding the book!!! Nikita's Journey is going to be available next week!!!! So Let me know if you would like to reserve a copy!!!!
A portion of all the proceeds will go to the Mazzy Kaya Foundation!!!
They are only $15 for a signed copy!!!! Plus just Shipping to you which should not be much at all.

As most of you know when I was asked to do this book it was an honor...and has been a true laor of love in the loving memory of my beautiful daughter Mazzy. She would have turned 6 this month...so I know she is smiling down from heaven with the publishing of this book.

Please email me off board if you are interested?
mazzyblue@mazzyblue.com

Thanks for your support!!!!

Selina Farmer

2009-01-09T20:14:00.000-08:00

So this is what I knitted up for my best friend Crystal to keep her warm and cozy in upstate NY...they were a true joy to knit!!!

If anyone is interested in having a pair of these knitted up to keep their own hands or hands of someone they love nice and warm this year just email me!!! I will also have these up on my Art Buy Us and Etsy sites in time for Valentines Day!!!! They will be priced at $25-$30 range and are all washable. I will add decorative details such as beads and hearts!!!! SO be on the lookout or contact me with any custom orders!!!!

Made these cute little guys for Christmas and everyone really enjoyed being "Santa's Helpers"....by the end of Santa's Workshop we had quite a large litter!!!"

If any of you non New Mexico residents didn't get in on this litter (I had such limited time and quantity to go around that I did not get a chance to post till now) ...don't fret, just let me know and I can hook you up with the few that I had still un-stuffed from the ones we were not able to finish...whew!!! Everyone was so shocked at how unique each one turned out!!!

Because it was Christmas and the bum economy I let these pups go at $15....yikes, I know but it was such a good deal that they all were able to find homes for the new year!!! I have the few left to adopt out and ready to ring in this years countdown to Christmas!!! Just email me me with your requests!!!

Ok well I must go for now but will have the latest on my winter travels and upcoming events!!! I would love to hear back from you all!!!

XXOO,

Selina