No paintings yet....sorry

For the last few months I have been in my studio. Seriously. I have not produced anymore paintings, although I still have a few of my old ones to give away. I know, I know...I keep saying I have more to post here but I don't do it. The last two were not taken and I suppose that left me a bit bewildered. I don't know why I should be, but I was. Anyhoo...:) moving on

Above is a photo of one of my latest projects. It actually turned out bigger than I had originally envisioned it, but it will easily fit a queen/king sized bed. My sewing projects will be the same as my paintings. Given away. I already have names in mind for most of the quilt tops that I've pieced, but of course, they aren't entirely completed yet. Other projects include reusable grocery sacks, aprons, jewelry bags, purses, clothing, tablecloths and place mats. I've even helped a dear friend recover a sofa that was given to her. That was a fun four days. Some yummy lunches accompanied our days of couch recovering. Thanks Karen....for hiring me.

Trying to "get to the end of my basket" is a daunting task but I am finding that one stitch at a time, one seam at a time and sooner or later the garment/project is finished. The same is true with our Christian walk. Just keep at it. One day I hope to have a clean studio and one project at a time to work on. It's good to clean out the cobwebs and start afresh. Thank you Lord for fresh starts.

Prayerfully yours,

Cindy

More Paintings to Come

I have not posted here for some time now. I had a painting out and ready to post the other day. In the mean time a friend stopped by to bring me a dress to alter and she saw the painting on my kitchen counter. "Are you putting this one on the blog?" she said. I said I was and she said she'd be calling me later. I just handed it to her to save her the time. :) It is now sitting on the piano at a local deli, TIN CUP, owned by Bradi and Damon Carney. I haven't gotten around to picking out another one. To those few who have stuck with this blog, thank you for your patience. I should be back on track with posting paintings. This summer has been spent in my studio sewing...."getting to the end of my basket."
In Him,
Cindy

Just another day in September

It's been far to long for one of my postings. You would think I had no daily offering but I certainly do. The paintings that I have left in my "stash" are waiting to be given away. I just need everyone to take them. :) It seems people are hesitant to take them...but I hope you will get over that hesitancy. Below is my next offering.

More jewelry by Diane

Lime Green on Black Pendant

(I know this looks like white but it's

the flash. The actual lines on this

are lime green)

Gas Pump Pendant

Green Scroll Pendant

Stair Step Pendant

It's been too long since my last posting.

(I seem to say that each posting now.) :) A couple of you have asked if I was still doing this blog and I am, it's just not so frequent as at first. Currently, I'm busy in my studio with my sewing machine. Boring to most but I am enjoying my sewing again. I still have more of my paintings to offer here, that will have to come later, but for right now here are the last four pieces of jewelry that my friend, Diane Sawczyn created. She is currently living in Australia where her husband, who is a "travelling" nurse. Remember, if you see a piece of jewelry that you like, please ask, they are offered here, FREE, just as my paintings are offered. If you feel led to give a bit of money to "My Daily Offering" it will all go to the Biggerstaff family in Colorado. Cody is their 16 year old son and he starts his second round of chemo for his leukemia, in a day of two. His cancer has reoccurred. Medicaid has tentatively decided that they won't cover this round of treatment. Prayers are requested for this family. Thanks for listening.

In Him....daily

Cindy

Green Pendant

Today's offering is another piece of jewelry by Diane Sawcyzn. She was the one that originally brought the Biggerstaff family to my attention. Here is Diane's green dichro pendant with a subtle clear cross with sterling silver bail. Approximately size: .75" x 2.25". I have no painting to offer today but hopefully I'll get one posted tomorrow.

In Him,

Cindy

DIANE'S CROSS AND CINDY'S FARMHOUSE

Good afternoon to all of you who are keeping up with "My Daily Offering". Please read to the bottom of this posting as there are updates on several families that we are praying for.

Below is Diane Sawczyn's Multi-Colored Cross and below her cross is my painting entitled " Farmhouse & Silo" which measures 12"x16". Those who have been in Maureen Brouilette's classes at The Upstairs Gallery will certainly recognize this painting. :-)

Multi-colored Cross
Here is Diane's description of her cross. Multi-colored dichro cross can be worn with almost any outfit. Silver plated bail. Approximately 1.5" x 2.75".

Farmhouse and Silo

Below are the latest updates from Cody's mother, Meloney Biggerstaff, posted yesterday and then again this morning. Please keep this family in your prayers.

Posted to Cody's medical blog yesterday.....4-13-09
It was a pretty good day and this round of chemo is over and he feels pretty good. They just told us that he doesn't have to be hooked up to an I.V. tonight and that got a big Cody smile, that's for sure. A night with no beeping is a welcome thought. They will just check vitals every 4 hours and we can live with that. He will lose his hair in the next week or two and we aren't looking forward to that at all, but that is just part of the journey. I told him we could get pizza to celebrate being done with chemo and he got a couple pieces down. Thanks for all your support and please continue with the prayers and GOD bless!

Posted to Cody's medical blog this morning 4-14-09
Good morning. Luck with nurses ran out last night and she had a rough time which stole a lot of our sleep. Oh well, she tried. I had just fallen asleep when Cody called and said he was going to be sick and he wasn't kidding. So much for the pizza and he was really sick for a while, but it passed. He is sleeping soundly now and he deserves it. No doctor yet today and we don't have his blood counts either. They are working on finding the right donor and need to find one pretty soon and I'm sure the perfect one will come up in plenty of time. Thanks everyone and we will let you know something when we do. GOD bless!

THE KELLEY'S of Hutchinson

There is another dear family that Robin and I know personally, Bill and Dana Kelley. Robin worked for Bill when he was in high school in Hutchinson, Kansas. They have remained close through out the years. Dana's daughter, Lindsey, is suffering from an autoimmune disease called Interstitial Cystitis. It is a chronic, debilitating disease and at present there is no cure. Surgery was done on her bladder to check for inflammatory cells and that went well. Prayers for Lindsey, Dana and Bill as they deal with the financial, mental and emotional strain would very much be appreciated

THE MEISTER FAMILY

Jeremy Meister, the young man with the Lyme's disease is still struggling with his disease and is still hoping to find a doctor that will diagnose him properly so he can get into the Mayo Clinic. The tumor that was removed from his intestines several months ago is now back. Please continue to pray for Jeremy, his wife, and their six children.

Thank you for listening.

In Him, Cindy

Dragonflies and a Red Dress

Dragonflies Pendant & The Red Dress

Good Monday morning everyone.

I received an email from a good friend, Diane Sawczyn, last night asking me if My Daily Offering could be used to help some friends of hers that are in need. Their names are Mike and Meloney Biggerstaff and their son's name is Cody. They live in Fort Collins, Colorado. Cody, who is 16, is battling leukemia and has already had a bone marrow transplant from his younger sister as well as months of chemotherapy and radiation. Cody and his family are still recovering from the last round of treatment and bills and now the cancer is back with a vengeance. Cody is currently undergoing treatment in Denver and Meloney needs to be with Cody. Mike and Meloney have two daughters who are young and are still at home. Mike is staying with them so they can continue with their school and he can continue to work. Mike is a railroad engineer and is away from home quite a bit for his job. They stayed at the Ronald McDonald house during the first round of treatments but they have used their allotted time up there. The help would be to assist Meloney in paying for a place to stay while Cody is undergoing treatment.

Diane Sawczyn is a good friend of mine and is currently living in Australia. Her husband is a traveling nurse. I went to high school with Diane and she has a heart of gold. She has sent me several pieces of the jewelry that she makes to put on "My Daily Offering" so I will be posting those all this week and some of next. Diane has the jewelry with her and will be sending it from Australia to those that want it, so expect a few extra days for shipping.

Above is my painting, "The Red Dress", which is done in the style of Itzchak Tarkay. It measures 11"x14" and is done in gouache on watercolor paper. It is not matted or framed. Beside my painting is Diane's first offering. She calls it "Golden Dragonflies". Here is her description of the pendant. "Golden dragonflies dance on clear amber colored glass with black, patterned, and orange accents. Floating pendant needs no bail so it can be worn with gold or silver. Pendant size: approximately 1.25: x 2.5".

You know things are free to those who ask here on My Daily Offering, and that will continue to be the case. I would just ask you to prayerfully consider supporting the Biggerstaff family during this time of need. I know there are thousands of people out there that might need help. This is the family that the Lord has put in my path. We have to help those that He either brings to us or shows us. It could be you or me tomorrow.

In His Love,

Cindy

SUNFLOWERS In a Vase

Taken by Bradi Carney

I've been asked lately if I'm done offering my paintings on "My Daily Offering". Since not having posted for over a month I can understand why the question would be asked. The answer is no, I am not finished. I've only been sidetracked by family birthdays, anniversaries, a trip to Colorado and life in general. It's been on my list of "things to do" but obviously my list of things to do was longer than I had time for.

Above is my Daily Offering for this week. Sunflowers in a Vase. This painting is watercolor on paper and measures 9" x 12".

Hope all is well with everyone....

Cindy

One of My Favorite Things

Taken by Rita Smith
Watercolor on paper 11"x 15"

Today's offering is of one of my favorite fruits, the cantaloupe. If it is ripe and sweet you can't beat the flavor. Anyway...this has always been one of my favorite paintings even though realism is not among my strong suits. I look forward to when the cantaloupes are worth eating again.

I hope each of you has a productive and/or restful weekend. I always look forward to sleeping in on Saturday mornings. More offerings will be forth coming next week.

Lovingly, Cindy

Cup of Coffee/Cup of Tea?

Taken by Lynda Freeman

It's been a while since I've posted a daily offering. You know how life interferes with what we may want to do.

This particular painting was done several years ago from a note card I had picked up somewhere. Obviously, that means it was not my painting but copied from another person's work. I don't want to be considered a copyist or plagiarizer, but alas, I am and will be with several other paintings. My only saving grace with this blog is that I'm not charging for the painting. Hopefully, in the future, I'll only be doing my own paintings...as the Lord leads. ANYHOO...This painting is yours should you want it. Free. No kidding.

If any donations are sent to me, starting from now and continuing through the next few months, (I'm not sure how long) the money will be given to a women's counseling service, Women's Choice Resource Center, located in Fort Worth, which provides assistance to women who are struggling with being pregnant or in a crisis situation. Click HERE for more information about this organization.

I am not politically correct. Abortion, to my way of thinking, is the killing of innocent children and we must do what we can to save them. Let's all pray for the wisdom to do the right thing in every area of our lives.

Prayerfully yours,
Cindy

Coastal Community

Taken by Sara Dean
"Coastal Community" was done several years ago (1999) when I first started painting. My first art instructor was Barbara McFarland. She held a Monday night painting class at Lyn Arts that I attended for nearly three years. We were encouraged to paint from what we liked and this particular painting was done from a photograph in a magazine of another artist's painting. I did not, at the time, keep accurate records of the artist's name, so I always have to ask forgiveness of the artist I copied as I don't want to infringe on their copyrights. Since this painting is free, it might help them to be accepting of it, I don't know. Anyway...here is My Daily Offering for today. It was painted on watercolor paper with gouache and measures 9" x 12".

Orange Juice Anyone?

Taken by Sara Dean
Here's another of my "biddy" paintings. This little painting measures 4" x 5 1/4" and was done in acrylics on watercolor paper.

Terms are listed to the right under "About Me".

Cindy

An Apple a Day

Taken by Amber Elwell

Today's offering is a "biddy" painting. It is acrylic on watercolor paper and measures 4"x 5". One of my friends and fellow artists in Canvas by Canvas is Nancy Standlee. She is in her 70's (sshhh) but you would never know it. None of us can keep up with her. She's a vibrant, genuine and interesting lady. Her artistic daily journals are wonderful. (Click HERE to see them.)

This apple was done while at the Lake House where my art group, Canvas by Canvas, takes their art retreats. Nancy was busy doing a painting of one of her eclectic, colorful and very interesting ladies. I tackled an apple. Thanks Nancy for your inspiration!!

(Terms are listed to the right. Under "About Me".

Just to let you know, on behalf of those who have recently given to "My Daily Offering", a donation was mailed to Battered Womens Foundation last week. Thank you to all who made that possible. Please keep this foundation (BWF) in your prayers. They are doing a good work of encouragement and help.

Love to all,
Cindy

Three Pears

Taken by Kelly Wesley

Happy New Year, a little late. I haven't posted to My Daily Offering since the middle of December. Our Christmas and New Year's were busy, not hectic, but enjoyable. We saw our niece and her husband before Christmas. They were down from South Dakota. Even saying the word South Dakota makes me shiver. :) My oldest son, Andy, his wife Cassandra and their son, Eli were not with us this year for Christmas. The rest of the family were here. It was a small Christmas, presents-wise, but more meaningful to us than it has been in years past. It's not the quantity of the gifts, nor yet, even the quality, but the intent with which they are given that makes the giving of them meaningful. We did our usual Christmas morning breakfast at IHOP, which is always good. New Years came and went and it was 12:15 on the 1st before we even realized the new year had rolled around. After all, it IS just another day. :)

I will be posting my paintings here in 2009 fairly regularly. I might not get one posted every day but will make a valiant effort to be consistent. I also want to take this opportunity to thank those of you who wanted my paintings and have asked for them. It means a great deal to me. More than any of you will know. Again...thank you.

Above is my offering for today. It is watercolor on paper and was painted in Margie Whittington's class several years ago. The Pears were real, not copied from any painting or photograph. This is not the easiest way for me to paint. I should paint that way more often but photographs are easier to transport when going somewhere else to paint. Terms for this painting are to the right under "About Me".

My warm wishes and prayers for a prosperious New Year are with you all.

Lovingly,

Cindy