PB&J Creations

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Happy Father's Day !

What a talented bunch. I could hardly stand not posting any pictures
,but I wanted to be sure to keep the gifts a surprise for
Father's day.

Father's Day Paint Party

@PBJCREATIONS

Our subject matter "Gecko"

Last week at the studio we had some fun painting
"Gecko's" to give Dad for Father's day.

We had a great time painting together
and the kids made some awesome art !

Children's paint parties are 25.00 per child.
You can choose the subject matter for your party and I am always happy to work with your schedule.
Each party last about an hour and each child get's to bring home their very own masterpiece along with learning a little something about art along the way.

They are a great way to celebrate a birthday or have a fun play date.

One on one sessions are also available for 50.00

If you are interested in booking a paint party or session please email me at lisapbjcreations@gmail.com
Pbjcreations

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Varnishing Your Masterpiece !

First of all thank you for painting with me at a Pbjcreations art party. I hope you had a great time painting and making your very own masterpiece.

Now you need to protect it. So here's how to make your masterpiece look like one of those fancy ones that hang in the Art Galleries.

Before you start to varnish your painting, check to see if there is any chalk residue leftover from drawing. If so just use a clean paint brush ,cloth or sponge to clean off the chalk with clean water . It won't hurt a thing , I promise. You'll also want to go over the entire painting with the water so it will look even after it's dry. Once it is completely dry you can proceed with varnishing.

What you'll need

A GOOD dense foam brush, don't get the cheaper ones they will disintegrate and make a mess of your painting .You'll also need Polycrylic CLEAR varnish it comes in different finishes.
You can choose whatever you like, but high shine gives it a very wet look and is my personal favorite.
I also suggest you get water based for easy clean up.
You'll want to protect the surface you are using to varnish your painting with a drop cloth.

Dip your foam brush into the varnish get a decent amount on the brush then begin coating the top of the painting. Using long strokes from one end of the painting to the other. If the varnish is looking milky you are using to much ,but no worries just spread the area out until it is looking clear.

Your painting will have areas that are highly textured the varnish will collect in these areas use the dry bottom corners of the brush to spread the varnish out that has collected into those areas.

Once the top is completed lift up one edge of the painting. By now your brush will have enough varnish on it to just finish each edge with one stroke. Turn the painting as you go. Once all the edges are done gently set the painting back down check the top again to make sure that there are no runs on the top of the painting from finishing the edges. If you find some gently smooth them out.

Lastly check to make sure you haven't missed a spot. Get a light source on one side of the painting and drop down and look to see if you missed a spot, the area will look dry. If so just fill it in. Your art will be completely cured in 24 hours and ready to hang !

If you want to give it a second coat or you noticed you missed spot you can repeat this entire process just give the initial coat 24 hours to dry otherwise the second coat will look milky and gummy.

Thanks again for joining me at a Pbjcreations art party .
If you would like more information on paint parties or
to view some of my art please visit.

Pbjcreations

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Meet Anthony !

Meet Anthony

Isn't he precious !

Anthony and I in front of his slum home in Marururi

Anthony at the ripe old age of 10 has spent his life in a wheelchair. Having recently received a diagnosis of right hip dislocations with severe abduction and hemiplegic cerebral palsy and weakness deformity. Normally these conditions would been treated in infancy and the child would go on to having a somewhat normal life, but when you are born in a slum access to proper medical care is just not available. With the diagnosis comes hope, the treatment plan. Hip surgery , physical and occupational therapy. All Anthony and his family needs to make this happen 900.00 I know right, so little to make such a big difference in the life of one child and one family.

Navigating through a slum is hard enough ,but in a wheelchair it's next to impossible to get anywhere on his own.

Anthony getting a push from his little brother

Would you consider making a donation even a small one. Just 5.00 will help get Anthony out of that wheelchair and onto a new life. A quality of life he has never had before. .

Make any checks payable Jacaranda Kids put Medical Needs in the Memo line . Checks can be mailed to
Jacaranda Kids
PO Box 210952
Nashville, TN 37221

Thank you so much for being a part of this families life, being hope, being and answer to a prayer !

Anthony ALWAYS has a smile on his face !

(Any funds raised above the amount needed for Anthony will go to assist the medical needs of other children in the slums of Nairobi)

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

An invitation

Open house this Sunday !

March 25th

from 1:00-5:00

light refreshments will be provided.

I'll be selling my current Pbjcreations art stock at wholesale prices !

As always all art is personalized free.

All custom orders will receive a 10% discount during the open house.

This includes gift certificates and paint party coupons.

Orangepolkadot Creations

will be here selling her adorable hair accessories

(bows, bobby pins,bow hangers,etc)

you can take a sneak peak here at Amy's etsy store .

She will also be taking custom orders.

Jacaranda Creations

will also be here ! Jacaranda creations has many beautiful products including jewelry, purses, dolls and many more handmade items from Kenya.

I will also be giving away a complete set of my board books ! All you have to do to enter the drawing is bring a gently used toy for preschool age children. (Nothing to large please) The toys will be traveling with us to Africa in a few weeks. They will be used in a daycare nursery we plan on setting up for the women of the slums who sew for Jacaranda Creations.

Books, Bows ,Bags and Babies.

You can also get a personalized infant foot print painting (25.00) during the open house, just let me know what color background you are wanting and it will be ready for when you arrive !

If you would like to attend the open house please just leave your email address and we will send you an invitation with all of the details or just email me at lisapbjcreations@gmail.com

All the funds from the Open house will go towards our trip so thank you in advance for your support !

Friday, November 18, 2011

Raw

Last night was the Nashville Raw semi finals.

Awards were given to the best of the 5 nominees in each category.

Music, Film, Dance, Fashion, Photography, Hair, Make up and Art !

It was an exciting evening

full of fun and creativity.

We were encouraged to paint live during the showcase .

Here are the pieces that were created during the show.

"Fall"

18x24 Acrylic on canvas

"Sunflowers"

18x24 Acrylic on Canvas

"Dance"

16x20 Acrylic on canvas

Pbjcreations

At the end of the evening as they announced the winners I could hardly believe it when I heard my name ! Winning the Raw semi finals means I've been chosen to represent Nashville in the Visual Arts Category at the Raw national awards next month.

It's so exciting, I still can't believe the journey God is taking me on.

If you would like to submit your work to Raw and become a part of

this awesome creative community you can do it here.

RAW