Monaco Pictures - October Cork & Canvas

October 20 – Cork & Canvas

Time: 6-8pm

This month’s subject: “Reflections of Me" An interprative painting of you!

Monaco Pictures, in a partnership with Average To Art and Michele Lee, would like you to come and relax on the patio, sip a glass of wine or two and learn how to paint your very own masterpiece.

Cost is $40++ prior to the event and $50++ the day of—includes two glasses of wine and all materials. *For this event, you will need to bring 3 things that represent who you are. This will create your still life.

Space is limited so email Madeline Sandlin, Special Events Coordinator or call 256.327.8342 to reserve your spot at this unique and fun event!

*If it rains, we will move the event indoors to our beautiful Scene Lounge.

Almost done with "My Palette"

Almost done with "My Palette" This is one I have decided to do for a sample painting of a new project I am working on with my friend Alissa. That is all I can tell you for now. When I get the go-ahead I will post more info on it.....But, I will give you a little hint....it involves teaching :0
That's it...no more.

Enjoy!

"My Palette"
16X20 Acrylic on Canvas
by Michele Lee Copyright 2008

New company photo!

We clean up well at Average To Art!

http://www.averagetoart.com/

Photo by Heather Bookout

http://heatherbookoutphotography.com/

Bunnies at home

I was invited to go by Erica's house and see the Bunnies in the finished baby's room. They look so pretty. She has done a phenomenal job decorating!!! She has a natural talent for decor and how colors play off of each other.

The baby is due in about 3 weeks and I do believe everything is ready for sweet little Thad's arrival.

Here are a few pictures I took while I was there today.

Enjoy!

Monte Sano was a Blast!

Thanks to everyone who came out today for the Monte Sano Art Show, even though it was raining a little. It turned out to be a beautiful day full of laughter, fun and interesting new people. Here are a few pictures from the show and paintings that sold. My sweet hubby had the time of his life ;) well almost. But, I could not do these shows without him. Thanks sweetie for always being there for me.

A big shout out to the guys who are re-modeling their kitchen, the lady who fell in love with the magnolias, and the guy who saw me painting the avocados and had to have them(sorry no pic of them, i just painted them today). I hope that you all enjoy your new paintings for many many years to come. Thanks!

Enjoy!

Monte Sano Art Show-This Saturday!

Saturday, Sept. 20,2008

9am-5pm

160+ Artists

http://www.montesanoartshow.org/

If you have some free time on Saturday, please come out and join us. The Monte Sano Art Show is held on Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville, AL. It is a beautiful way to spend a Saturday!! Art, music, food and children's activities.

And it's FREE!

The Morning After

So.....here they are on the morning after. Some "SWEET" little friends came by in the middle of the night and decided to toilet paper/"roll" our house. The problem with this was that the neighbors daughter had a birthday party too. So they saw the balloons on the mailbox next door and TP'd their house.

Being the great mom that I am, HA, I decided to get the girls up at 6:45 and have them clean every...... last...... piece before the neighbors woke up. Keeping in mind that the girls had only had about 30min of sleep. he he he

Off they went, dazed and confused with trash bags in hand. LOL And they did a fantastic job.

Note to "rollers".....1. when you want to TP a house, make sure you get the address right

2. revenge is a scary thing ;)

All in all the party went well and another birthday has passed. Next up....16

Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Julie!!!!

Well...my one and only baby girl turned 15. (tear) I just can't believe that I have children who are in high school and learning to drive. Key word...LEARNING! Where has all the time gone?

Her request for this year was minimal compared to the past years. Usually we have 40-50 kids for a "blare the music" bash in the back yard. This year all she wanted was her closest friends to dress nice and go to Makatos (Japanese steak house) Yep.....she is growing up.

I still remember her first word, her first fall, her first hug. and the first time I saw her, like it was yesterday. I watch her with her friends and see how much she is growing. She is turning in to such a beautiful young woman.....she makes me proud:)

Happy birthday Julie....I love you.

Just for Fun

Tonight was actually quite fun. I got t sit for a while!!! So of course, after about 20 minutes, I had to find something to do. I don't think I do "still" very well anymore.....unless I'm sleeping:) Here are some paintings that I started tonight ...just for fun. My favorite paint palette and one of my favorite shoes...I love red. Must be the Aries in me:)

Enjoy!

The Sauna House

Again, another one from the Orlando trip. This was the Sauna House by the pool. The water fall poured out in to the swimming pool. So of course I was the weird lady sitting by the pool painting...what great fun!

Enjoy!

The Sauna House by Michele Lee

5x7 watercolor on board

copyright 2008

The Copa Loca

When we were on our vacation in Orlando this year, our resort had an outdoor restaurant and bar. Now, granted I didn't get to use the bar, but the food was great! One night they had a Hawaiian Luau. So while the dancers were shaking their beautiful, skinny, little hips (I wish I had their waist line) I sat and painted this. It was so nice that evening that I NEEDED to capture some small piece. So here it is....."The Copa Loca"

Enjoy!

The Copa Loca

By Michele Lee

5x7 watercolor on board

copyright 2008

Listening to Enya

Felt like painting to some music....Enya was the winner tonight. Her music is like golden rain on tulips.....

Enjoy!

Enough with the Bunnies

Ok...ENOUGH with the Bunnies! I can only stand working on something for so long before I HAVE to change it up a bit. I NEED some RED! So here is a girl that I had done a little while back...I just thought she could use some VA VA VOOM color.

Don't know what her name is yet......she may end up being another in the series of Pensive...I will have to wait and see how she emerges.

Enjoy!

Commission Done!

The Bunnies

16 X 20 ea. acrylic on canvas

By Michele Lee Copyright 2008

Ok, so I was a day or two behind. But I finally got it done. YEAH! Here is a picture of the commission piece that I finished his morning... and with just a few weeks to go before the baby arrives....she will have plenty of time to get them hung. I love it when I can finish a job early.

Now let's see what else is on the agenda.....2 uniforms for my friends daughter that have to be sewn....finish 3 paintings before the Monte Sano Art show on the 20th....work.....and of course fit the family in to all of this time I have to spare. LOL

A little coffee and a lot of prayer and I am sure it will get done just as it is supposed to....or at least that's what I am telling myself :)

Enjoy!

Today's fun at work

Today our company had a photo shoot with Heather Bookout http://heatherbookoutphotography.com/. She is an amazing photographer in Huntsville,Al. Thanks Heather for making this a fun day.

We were having photos taken for our new website. And boy did we have fun! Heather is not just a great photographer but does some amazing stuff with makeup and hair. Our shoot went well and the day was really fun. So I thought you all might like to se some of my co-workers in action.

Enjoy!

New commission piece

New commision piece that I have started for a girl who is about to give birth to her first child! Hope to have it done tonight...key word, "hope"...kids are home from school so we will see how that goes. Wish me luck...the due date is coming up fast!

Enjoy!

MY BIRTHDAY 5 whole yrs!!!

Yesterday was my 5th year sober!!!!! YEAH! This birthday means so much more to me than my real birthday. I looked back on my life yesterday and here is what I have found....just some of the reasons God has kept me sober.

10. didn't DRINK
9. went to a meeting every day..or at least tried (didn't drink)
8. Got a sponsor (didn't drink)
7. read the big book (didn't drink)
6. listened to other people who REALLY wanted to stay sober (didn't drink)
5. do the step work constantly (didn't drink)
4. shared my experience strength and hope (didn't drink)
3. prayed and meditated as often as I could for God's will for me (didn't drink)
2. walked through fears (didn't drink)
and the number 1.......
Stayed close to my dad..God... one day at a time. Oh yea, I almost forgot...I didn't drink

This has been an amazing 5 years....I hope and pray for many many more.