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ARTBYZOE DAILY BLOG THURS 25TH JUNE 09

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:36:32 -0500

The next time I'm having a "not so good" day -- I must remind myself to re read this blog. I'm truely blessed to be living where I am. And I never, ever want to take it for granted. Only 3 mins drive away from this - What A Wonderful World - Sun, Sea, Peace, Tranquility, 2 dogs & a notebook -- bliss. The lyics of the ever so famous song keep running through my mind, as I sit here on the foreshore, near the jetty at Rosebud beach. I love the beach in winter, especially on a sunny day. Not many people around -- just a few mother's with their small children -- workers taking a "quick lunch break" and me & my two lovely dogs, and of course my "permanent appendage - The Notebook". My little corner of the world is truely wonderful. "I see skies of blue, and clouds of white" "I see friends shaking hands, saying "how do you do" -- they're really saying I Love You". I wish I had thought to put my camera in my bag to show you this awsesome, peaceful setting -- but alas I forgot. So I will try to describe it in words: The sun's rays are ever so warm & soothing to my aching bones. The sea is gently lapping on the shore and the seagulls are making that awful sound they do, but nevertheless it is a sound millions of people associate with the beach. There's a small child playing catch with his mother -- oh what a cute site -- woops he just fell over -- aaah there's nothing like a mother's arms to sooth a crying child.. The ocean is a vivid aqua blue colour today -- very little waves. And the sky is a light blue with wisps of white clouds. There's the distant sound of a small aeroplane -- probably filled with sight-seerers taking advantage of this glorious day. Well I suppose I have procractinated enough -- "real life" awaits = I must get back to the studio and finish the 4 paintings waiting for me. Plus answer the 100 or so emails -- and of course -- check out my sales on Oztion. So until next time -- hope your "little corner of the world" is even half as nice as mine. Ta ta For now, Zoe

MY DAILY BLOG WEDNESDAY

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:33:36 -0500

And yet another day dawns. Well it isn't quite dawn here yet - only 4.30am. Why oh why am I awake. Only had 3 1/2 hours sleep yet I feel wide awake. It probably will hit me later today & then I shall have a "power nap". Well I seem to have hit a brick wall at the moment regarding what to paint next. I've heard of writer's block, but I'm suffering from painter's block. Heaps of black canvasses are staring at me in the studio. I wonder in - sit at my favourite chair, flick through some art mags, home decor mags, still nothing. Spent quite sometime yesterday driving around looking at the ocean - still nothing. I then drove a few kilometers into the lush countryside - still nothing. So will today be the day when inspiration strikes. I hope so. The online Auction site Oztion.com.au where I sell my artwork & other bits & bobs are currently running a competition. The competition is for those who run an online Store to run a 7 days sale - then some lucky ducks will win a bottle of champagne. Seeing how I can't drink the stuff - (makes me seriously ill LOL), I'm not that fussed about winning. BUT I am running a sale. So until 2nd July - 10% off all auctions with a buy it now price - sounds confusing I know, but trust me if you copy & paste this link into your browser, it will all make sense. http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/vshops.aspx? shopid=2564 Well I truely hope everyone has a fantastic, safe & happy day. Stay blessed. Cheers from Australia Zoe

My Daily Blog LOL

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:09:05 -0500

Well time to get this day started. It is now 6.00am Tuesday here on the Mornington Peninsula, in Victoria, Australia. All is quiet & it is still dark outside. Even the local Kookaburra's haven't woken up yet- way too cold for that. So I've been sitting here contemplating "Twitter" it's pros & cons. Are there any pros? I mean beside knowing everyone's business LOL. And what are the cons? Everyone knows your business LOL. Seriously though - I do believe I could become either seriously addicted or just plain fed up with "Twittering" once the novelty has worn off, but we will see. I'm not really into knowing everyone's business - I mean some of the things people say on there is "far out" - but it's fun at the moment. On a lighter Non Twittering note - the first thing I read this morning was written by Joyce Meyer - gotta love that power woman of God - anyway this is the part that hit me: "Keep Balanced - It's easy to get overcommitted, burned out, bummed out, worn out & stressed out. If you are happy doing what you do -keep doing it. But if it wears you out & robs you of your peace, don't do it. Anxiety is usually a sign that God never told you to do what you are doing in the first place. To avoid frustration in yur life, keep balance"..... Wow how prophetic is that - so I need to keep "Twitter" in balance. Any hoo - better get some breakfast, take the dogs for their morning run on the beach & then get back in the studio - I have 4 paintings on the go at the moment - what was Joyce saying about balance LOL. So from the sunny but cool studio of ArtByZoe to you - I hope you have a fantastic, safe & profitable day. Cheers Zoe

ArtByZoe now on Twitter & Facebook

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:07:11 -0500

Well I decided it's about time a dragged myself into this century & all the new technology. I kept hearing about "Twittering" "Facebooking" and could not figure it all out. Being one who hates to be left out LOL, I decided to check it out. OMG no one told me how addictive these things are. I now feel like my notebook is permanently attached to my body. And I swear I "Twittered" in my sleep last night. Well I suppose I better go and get a "Twitter" fix before heading into the studio. I must get some paintings finished & uploaded for sale this week. Been a little slack lately. I hope you all have a very happy, productive & blessed week. Cheers Zoe http://twitter.com/ArtByZoe

ON - LINE ART CLASSES AVAILABLE NOW

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:22:55 -0500

DO YOU WANT TO TRY A NEW HOBBY? WAN'T TO TRY YOUR HAND AT PAINTING BUT FEEL THREATENED, INSECURE ABOUT PAINTING IN FRONT OF OTHERS? THERE WILL BE A VERY LOW STARTING COST FOR WHAT COULD TURN OUT TO BE A VERY ADDICTIVE NOT TO MENTION PROBITABLE HOBBY - SO BE WARNED..... ALL THIS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME AND IN YOUR OWN TIME. PAINT WHEN YOU WANT TO PAINT. I am now offering online - "one on one art instruction" - Have you ever wanted to paint? But didn't want to feel uncomfortable with other's watching you? Are you housebound and want to express yourself creatively? Well this could be the answer you've been looking for. I have several styles of paintings, including collages - you can choose to do one at a time or several. You can choose which one you would like to try. What you will receive - a list of items you will need to purchase, with links to suppliers who deliver direct to you (for those who are homebound and cannot get out); step by step instructions; including emailed diagrams and pictures and contact via email 24 hours a day. You will be paying for my time only. How long you take to complete your painting is up to you. So why not put your name on my waiting list now. Only a limited number of people can be accepted at one time. So hurry and put your name on the mailing list now. Email Zoe at - artbyzoefaragher@live.com.au

HOW TO WIN AN ORIGINAL ARTBYZOE PAINTING & MORE NEWS

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:25:49 -0500

Well the competition I have been running has been a resounding success - Since Oct last year 5 Paintings have been given away. It's really simple to enter - all you need to do is visit my online store - purchase 1 item and that's it you could be the winner. There's plenty of items to choose from, incl. books, music = cds, dvds & videos, home decor items, children products, Christian products and of course ArtByZoe original paintings. Just click on the link below or email me at: artbyzoe@optusnet.com.au for further details. Other interesting news on the home front including search for a new home - we are desperate to find a house by the ocean - so within the next 2 months we will be living beside the seaside. YIPPY Well all my cyberspace friends I hope you are enjoying your week. Keep happy and safe until we meet again. Cheers Zoe

ONLINE ART CLASSES -- NOW AVAILABLE

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:53:17 -0500

ON - LINE ART CLASSES - DO YOU WANT TO TRY A NEW HOBBY? WAN'T TO TRY YOUR HAND AT PAINTING BUT FEEL THREATENED, INSECURE ABOUT PAINTING IN FRONT OF OTHERS? THERE WILL BE A VERY LOW STARTING COST FOR WHAT COULD TURN OUT TO BE A VERY ADDICTIVE HOBBY - SO BE WARNED..... ALL THIS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME AND IN YOUR OWN TIME. PAINT WHEN YOU WANT TO PAINT. I am now offering online - "one on one art instruction" - Have you ever wanted to paint? But didn't want to feel uncomfortable with other's watching you? Are you housebound and want to express yourself creatively? Well this could be the answer you've been looking for. I have several styles of paintings, including collages - you can choose to do one at a time or several. You can choose which one you would like to try. What you will receive - a list of items you will need to purchase, with links to suppliers who deliver direct to you (for those who are homebound and cannot get out); step by step instructions; including emailed diagrams and pictures and contact via email 24 hours a day. You will be paying for my time only. How long you take to complete your painting is up to you. So why not put your name on my waiting list now. Only a limited number of people can be accepted at one time. So hurry and put your name on the mailing list now. Email Zoe at - artbyzoe@optusnet.com.au

Looks like winter is here

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:53:24 -0500

Hi all my dear friends and fellow art lovers. Well it looks like winter is finally upon us. I love this time of year as I don't feel guilty about loving to be inside painting. Last month just flew past, well so far the whole year has flown by. I remember my mother saying things like that (oh gosh - I never thought I'd be ever saying things like that) - but my reason is a great reason though - it's because life is so much fun. I finally finished the painting of the sun rising over Mt. Dandenong last week. I've been wanting to finish this project for probably 6 months now. So now it's onto the next - uummm now what will it be????? Stay tuned. Have a wonderful June everbody. And remember please email me if you would like a one of a kind original painting created just for you. - artbyzoe@optusnet.com.au Heaps of love and blessings Zoe

Selling Paintings on New Online Auction Sites

Sat, 12 May 2007 02:54:01 -0500

Hi all, just thought I'd let you all know I am now selling my paintings/mixed media artworks/collages and a new range of Home Decor items on 2 Australian Online Auction Sites. The main one is Aussiebid.com.au - there is a link to My Store there- just click on the FAVOURITE LINKS - Tab. or cut and paste the link below into your browser. http://aussiebid.com.au/shops/artbyzoe The other site is Oztion.com.au - if you type in ArtbyZoe you should be able to find my items that way. If your having any problems getting to these links could you please let me know by email to: artbyzoe@optusnet.com.au With love and blessings to you all, Zoe

It's March Already!!!!!

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:38:54 -0600

It never ceases to amaze me how time flies by. Already it's March and soon Easter will be upon us. I'm not sure that I agree with all the commercialism of Easter though. No sooner was Christmas over when we where inundated with Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Buns. Anyway I just wanted to stop by and thank all of my wonderful supporters and collectors of my paintings. Without you I couldn't afford to do what I love doing so a heartfelt THANK YOU. Don't forget if you join up to receive my Ebay Store Newsletter you will be elligible for special promotional offers and discounts. Just go to the Links button and click on My Ebay Link - that will take you directly to my Ebay Store. With much love and best wishes, Zoe