http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/index.html artisticgypsy's Blog en-us © 00:18:15 Greasy.com All rights reserved. Mon, Jul 00:18:15 7 GMT 30 http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/doing_marvelous_week_35.html Wow! This week the shoulder/arm is doing much much better. I think the exercise program is what really helps get it back into gear. I actually did some painting for a few hours and managed great! So, I'm very happy about it, as at first I felt it wasn't going quick enough, but at this point I'm happy and it actually is feeling so so much better, more like normal, and actually I haven't felt that for about 3 years! Yeeeeha!! Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:32:35 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/women.html Someone sent me this, have no idea who the author is, but it certainly says a lot: There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what she did, not how unfair life is, or not at who made you do it. She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection. Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mis ... Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:47:06 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/slowly_healing_.html Just a note to say I'm finally online here. The shoulder is healing nicely, but slowly. A bit too slow for me, but oh well, gotta go with the flow. If I do too much it screams at me, but it's getting there. Picked up a couple small canvases to hopefully paint something I can hold in my lap, as holding the arm up to the canvas right now is not cutting it just yet... no can do. Other than that I want to say thanks for all the well wishes, hugs and kissses, thoughts and prayers. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:41:41 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/recovering_surgery.html I had my surgery on Tuesday. All went well. It was certainly freaky, as they gave me a block, which made my arm and hand virtually feel nonexistent for 2 days!!! My painting arm no less! All is healing up nicely, feeling came back and I'm on the mend. Thanks all of you for your best wishes. Be back soon! Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:47:26 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/upcoming_surgery.html I have been having some shoulder problems for a few years, what with using a cane, a wheelchair and doing transfers, et cetera. Then I did the acupuncture for my pain situation, which helped a great deal, but the right shoulder continued to be a major problem. So, I went to the doc back in February, had an injection, and they felt it was due to bursitis. The injection did diddleysquat for me, and so I went back to the doc. This time they did MRI. Well, I have a completely torn rotator cuff ... Wed, 14 May 2008 12:39:43 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/lance_mackey_iditarod_trail_latest.html Wed, 14 May 2008 00:54:37 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/arlyns_50th_birthday_bash.html Yesterday, my dear friends Maurine and Doug Long invited a house full of guests for a surprise 50th birthday party for her sister, Arlyn. Maurine and Doug flew in Timmy, one of Arlyn's son's for the occasion. After picking up Timmy from the airport and surprising Arlyn at home with Timmy's arrival, Maurine came home to a house completely decorated by her husband Doug, all with 50 stuff! The guests arrived, which included all her coworkers, Susan, Maria, Lori, Janet, another great friend, C ... Sun, 11 May 2008 14:11:00 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/video_wolves_lakota_wolf_preserve.html Enjoy this video that my nephew Joe took while we were at the Lakota Wolf Preserve. You'll be able to hear the wolves howling! Check out this video: Lakota Wolf Preserve, Columbia NJ Add to My Profile | More Videos Sun, 4 May 2008 23:03:18 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/lakota_wolf_preserve_slideshow.html April 27, 2008 my niece, Cheryl and her husband Joe, took me to the Lakota Wolf Preserve in Columbia, New Jersey. These are some of the pics I chose for the slideshow. It was absolutely awesome and I really enjoyed the trip! An opportunity of a lifetime! The Lakota Wolf Preserve is near the Delaware Water Gap,located at Camp Taylor Campground in Columbia, New Jersey. There are wolf watches, twice daily. Photo shoots for amatures and professionals are available. Lakota Wolf Preserve is a no ... Sat, 3 May 2008 15:13:11 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/pow-wow_jb_starkey_ranch_4-19-2008.html Here's a little slideshow of the Pow-Wow at the JB Starkey Ranch. There were lots of vendors and beautiful art to view and enjoy. The day was sunny and hot.... fun was had by all! Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:15:54 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/getting_ready_artsy_trip.html I may not be on here much in the next couple of weeks. I'm preparing to take a trip to the Lakota Wolf Preserve in New Jersey so I can get some wonderful photographs of wolves! I'm really excited about it and looking forward to the adventure. If you want to check out their site just go to www.lakotawolf.com. Will miss all you guys, and be back around May 4!!! Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:32:16 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/acrylic_painting_.html SENECA, SPIRIT GUARDIAN I have been painting with oils now for about 15 years or so. Several months ago I saw an advertisement about Atelier acrylic paint, which stated "Chroma Atelier Interactive acrylic paints stay wet on the palette and do not form a skin which allows blending and reworking of paint layers. The paint can continue to be manipulated even after it is touch-dry. Simply restore moisture with an atomizer spray and continue to interact with the paint. These intense colors are ... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:39:04 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/lance_mackey_second_tiger_woods.html Lance Mackey ranks #2 on Sports Illustrated's List of Top 25 Toughest Athletes! The incredible Lance Mackey, my hero, once again basking in the limelight with a very distinctive honor. Last year, Mackey was one of the elite nominees for the highly-coveted ESPY Award. Last week, Sports Illustrated released its list of the Top 25 Toughest Athletes, Lance Mackey placed second behind Tiger Woods. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:25:21 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/grand_prix_2008_petersburg.html This is rather long so I'm letting you know, approx 100 pics. Enjoy! Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:27:17 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/attention_artists.html Recently I have had the opportunity to attend a wonderful workshop given by Elio Lopez. This is a great opportunity if you are interested. To view his online website, please visit www.arteespanol.us. Attention to all artists and aspiring artists Nationally recognized artist and the inventor of ‘resist painting,’ Elio López is now offering classes in drawing and painting at his studio located at The West Tampa Center for the Arts, 1906 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL. 33607. Class size will ... Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:35:38 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/reception_pics_south_pasadena.html The reception was lots of fun last night. There were scrumptious delights to eat such as, chicken cordon bleu, spinach canapes, mini-meatballs, tiny egg rolls, stuffed mushrooms, fried cheese sticks, mini-wrapped sausages, different types of cheeses, trays full of eclairs and sweet delights. The champagne flowed from the fountains, all the while, lovely music playing in the background. The gallery exhibition was truly beautiful. I enjoyed every minute of it, along with a few of my artist f ... Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:29:59 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/city_south_pasadena_artspring.html This evening I will be attending the reception at the City of South Pasadena Artspring, 22nd Annual Exhibition. The exhibit will be featuring nearly 200 artists. The reception will include hors d'oeuvres and music featuring String Trio from the Tampa Bay Symphony. My two latest paintings, Batukhan, Snow Leopard and Mohan the Enchanter are being exhibited. The exhibition is open to the public until Sunday, April 7, 2008. Contact the City of South Pasadena 727-347-4171 for further informatio ... Thu, 3 Apr 2008 17:16:29 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/part_ii_christening.html I have decided to remove this post, as well. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:29:25 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/short_story_christening.html Sorry, decided to remove this post. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:57:44 GMT http://greasy.com/artisticgypsy/painted_sky_easter.html We had a wonderful Easter, much food, lots of fun, and the evening sky was spectacular! Just wanted to share it with you. Florida sunsets are so beautiful. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:50:36 GMT