tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66050259716462788132024-02-21T03:04:56.435-08:00London Hummingbird Arts<center>Mandala and Pressed Flower Art News, Events and Announcements<br>from the studio of London Hummingbird Arts!</center>Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-81671149021310554482013-03-17T20:25:00.001-07:002013-03-17T20:25:53.014-07:00Mother's Day Card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I created a Mother's Day card with one of my original designs. I just love pansies at this time of year and think they are so perky and have such beautiful faces and are so appropriate on a mother's day greeting. If you would like to order a custom made card for your mother or a mother you know who loves flowers, give me a call or e-mail me. The cost of a custom-ordered card is $7.95. 541-608-9238 hummingbird710@msn.com </div>
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Today I instructed eight year old Emma on making a pressed flower pendant in the "Mountain Lake" design. She is one of the students in the Dharma School Program in the Buddhist Center where I teach. She had seen a pendant I had made for one of the others teachers at the center and ask me if I would teach her how to make one. I had observed her for a year doing various art projects and decided that she had the focus and patience to be sucessful at this project. When we began the project I showed her pictures of breaking down the project in three steps. She said she understood this and was ready to proceed. I explained the various gluing proceedures and as she started the first step she utilized these methods using her original way of gluing and placing the delicate botanical material using straight pins and tweezers. When some of the botanicals broke Emma started again until she had placed the botanicals without breaking. Many adults I have worked with were not able to hold the focus in the way Emma did. She wanted to add the small details of the bushes and trees which I could have side-stepped. She completed the bottom third of the picture and then I showed her how to place the picture in glass in she inserted it into the memory frame. Together we added the jump ring and put it on a suede chord. I talked later in the day with one of my adult flower art students and she said she didn't yet have the courage to tackle a pendant. Emma taught me a valuable lesson on how intention, focus and determination led her to achieve her goal. I also learned from working with her that I could simplify the project for some children who do not yet have her ability to focus. </div>
Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-51220123676645936322013-01-29T19:07:00.002-08:002013-01-29T19:07:53.223-08:00Card Order<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I worked on making print cards of two designs for a customer. One design is of a bookmark card of pastel colors and one is a Holiday design. She will use the Holiday card prints for her Christmas cards next year. Contact me if you are interested in print cards of a design you see.</div>
Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-50196662130911654512013-01-22T19:13:00.003-08:002013-01-22T19:24:05.088-08:00Spring 20213 Mandala Drawing Workshop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong>When: April 20th, Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.</strong><br />
<strong>Where: 2972 Bailey Ave., Medford,(Nearest cross street Delta Waters)</strong><br />
<strong>How to Register: e-mail Janet London at <a href="mailto:hummingbird710@msn.com">hummingbird710@msn.com</a> or Diane</strong><br />
<strong>Tibbitts at <a href="mailto:capdiane@msn.com">capdiane@msn.com</a> or call Janet at 541-608-9238 or Diane at 541-779-1840</strong><br />
<strong>A $10 reservation fee is requested at the time of registration to hold your place in the group.</strong><br />
<strong>Fee: $60</strong><br />
<strong>Facilitators: Diane Tibbitts, M.Ed, LPC and Janet London, M.ED. </strong><strong>Diane has 37 years of experience in counseling persons of all ages in how to reach a deeper level of healthy awareness and integration of self. Janet has been facilitating mandala workshops and classes in the Rogue Valley for the past eight years.</strong><br />
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<strong>"Attending the Luminous Mandala class was incredibly helpful in moving me forward with my future goals. It helped me to accept me and my health problems and to embrace and encompass all part of me as not good or bad, just me."</strong><br />
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<strong>"Attending the Healing Mandala Workshop changed my life. As a novice artist and professional helper I was provided with an expressive technique to process painful experiences, encourage others, and discover hidden strengths and resources." R--Fall 2011</strong></div>
Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-78192757379312739752013-01-22T16:52:00.000-08:002013-01-22T16:52:04.022-08:00Valentine Cards and more<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A customer asked me to put the prices of my Valentine Print Cards in my blog. They are $1.25 for an individual plain card and 5 for $5.50. I also have cards that are decorated with glitter and an rhinestone. The individual decorated card is $1.50 and 5 for $7.50. The card size is 4" x 5 1/4 ". If you live in the Medford area you can pick them up at my house. Out-of-town orders will have an additional $2.00 charge for postage. Call or e-mail me if you are interested in ordering. 541-608-9238 <a href="mailto:hummingbird710@msn.com">hummingbird710@msn.com</a> <br />
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I am also working on making some pressed flower pendants for a spa in Rogue River and will share more information later.<br />
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Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-61044319839791744572013-01-20T18:18:00.001-08:002013-01-20T18:18:43.994-08:00Card Contest<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span id="goog_1771287538"></span><span id="goog_1771287539">I entered my 2013 Valentine Card Design in a card contest with the World Wide Pressed Flower Guild. I made print cards of this design and am selling them individually or in a pack of 5. If you are interested in ordering call or e-mail me.</span><br />
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This is a picture of the "Alpine Meadow" custom order picture hanging in the house of the recipients. I love seeing my pictures in the homes of the customer or recipient.</div>
Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-9049083645373613222012-12-11T15:41:00.001-08:002012-12-11T15:41:25.402-08:00Pendents for Sale at Cowboy Flowers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Beginning Dec. 17, Monday, my pendants will be for sale at Cowboy Flowers in Ruch. <span style="color: #660000;"><strong>They will be on sale for the rest of the month of December for $22.00(reg. $25.95)</strong></span><span style="color: black;"><strong> The styles there will be "Mountain Lake", "Night Moon" and "Signature Hummingbird".</strong> </span><br />
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To get there take the main street out of Jacksonville(HWY 238) going toward Grant's Pass. When you come to Ruch(8miles) there willl be a Y in the road and take the left turn. Cowboy Flowers is about 2 blocks on the left. For store hours and to check availability of pendants call the owner Barb Wallgren, 541-899-5708.</div>
Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-64068202723008629062012-12-03T20:56:00.001-08:002012-12-03T20:56:26.967-08:00Latest Pendant Sale<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The latest pendant I sold is not one of the designs for sale on my website. It was a one-of-a-kind entitled Dessert-Moon. My customer shared that she wore it to work and got alot of compliments. If you have an idea for a custom design e-mail me, <a href="mailto:hummingbird710@msn.com">hummingbird710@msn.com</a></div>
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"I received so many comments on my pendant. Everyone was amazed it was made with flower petals. I love it!"<br />
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Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-39589673613975491002012-11-12T17:07:00.000-08:002012-11-12T17:07:02.193-08:00Latest Pendant Design <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-37856800859892284622012-11-07T10:43:00.001-08:002012-11-07T10:43:59.230-08:00Nature Pendants<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Creating my tiny nature pendants has been a wonderful journey. Being in beautiful natural settings has brought so much joy, happiness and peace into my life and so creating these tiny landscapes allows me to bring joy, peace and happiness to others.<br />
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"I really love my necklace. Not only does it go with alot of my outfits, but I can wear it anytime, anywhere. Honestly, every time I've worn it, someone will ask about my necklace and remark to me how pretty they think it is."<br />
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Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-84455724810133749772012-11-03T11:37:00.000-07:002012-11-05T17:02:31.113-08:00Pressed Flower Pendants...Unique Holiday Gifts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I now have this pressed flower art pendants for sale on my website in the Pressed Flower Art Store. Each landscape pendant comes with a cord. Click on the store to see cords. The four outdoor designs are: Bright Sailboat, Mountain Lake, Tropical and Night Moon. Because they are handcrafted each design will have some variation but will retain the basic design. The actual size is 1" x 2". For out-of-town orders the price is $25.95 plus shipping($3.50) For orders of three or more shipping is free.<br />
For local orders people can call or e-mail me and save on shipping if they pick the pendant up at my house or have it delivered at a convenient location. The unique aspect to these pendants is that they are made out of pressed flowers and leaves and because they are so small it requires great patience and care on my part. I use flowers that retain their color quite well. Avoid exposing pendants to long periods of direct sun.<br />
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Click on Pressed Flower Art Store<br />
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Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-79501278739580481252012-10-15T22:36:00.000-07:002012-10-15T22:36:10.371-07:00More Bookmark Cards<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I worked on more bookmark cards. I am planning to be in a holiday sale and the cards would be a great stocking stuffer or small gift as the heart bookmark detatches from the card. </div>
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Here is a picture of the framed "Alpine Meadow". Now I am working on more bookmark cards until I have my eye surgery next Tuesday. Then I should be able to resume my work on pendants.<br />
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Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-80282358427167120602012-09-17T19:56:00.002-07:002012-09-17T19:56:58.329-07:00Completed Picture/ "Alpine Meadow"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I received the professional scan of my "Alpine Meadow" comissioned picture and am sharing it here. The next step will be to frame it. I will post a picture of the framed picture when I finish. I am so excited because this picture pushed me to new heights in my artwork. </div>
Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-85668199193814881792012-09-14T17:04:00.001-07:002012-09-14T17:05:07.245-07:00Pictures of Finished Pendant Designs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I put pictures of some of my pendants on facebook yesterday and sold two of them. Yeah! I haven't even put them up yet on my website. I am selling the pendants for $19.95 and the chord chains for $3.00. I plan to get them up on the website in my Pressed Flower Art Store in October. The actual size is 1 inch by 2 inches.</div>
Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-57779845425600773312012-09-06T09:07:00.003-07:002012-09-06T09:07:48.547-07:00Latest Pendant Design<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here are some of my pendant designs in the memory frames. The actual size of each one is 1 inch wide by 2 inches tall. They can be hung with a cord or a chain and they are beautiful and unique. All the materials used in the plants are from botanicals. I will soon have some for sale on my website. They are great holiday presents and so unique. Marie Ann Robinson who I know from the World Wide Pressed Flower Guild was my inspirtation for these and I thank her.</div>
Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-51407041106901035702012-08-30T14:14:00.003-07:002012-08-30T14:14:49.426-07:00Picture Being Scanned and Pendant Designs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I took the completed picture Harmonic Designs and Imaging to be scanned to I can make high quality giclee prints. It will be there for two weeks and when I get it back I will have a matt cut, probably in light green so it doesn't overtake the picture. I also need to send for silicon gel packs and oxygen absorbers that I can put in the back of the picture when framing.<br />
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I have also been making pendant designs that fit into 1 inch by 3 inch memory frames. Above are some of the designs I have created. I will show some shots later of the designs in the pendants.</div>
Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-54615506849424578412012-08-29T11:31:00.001-07:002012-08-29T11:31:21.642-07:00Finished Picture<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I finished the designing and gluing of the picture. I just took this shot with my camera and will get a professional scan done soon so giclee prints can be made. I will get a matt and already have a frame that is simple in a natural wood color. My husband helps me to frame the peice in a way that will help preserve the botanical peices. I am going to title this peice, "Alpine Meadow". I will post a picture again when I get a professional scan done. </div>
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One of my blog followers from Bandon, Oregon tried to post a comment and couldn't get it to post. She sent it to me by regular e-mail and I want to share it.<br />
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"I have been enjoying following your work as you go through the steps of creating the garden scene. It is interesting to see how you purt everything together step-by-step. And each step could be its own finished product. I like the way you choose the colors and the plants to use. It must take a lot of concentration to get it just right. And the finished products are so pretty!" Lise<br />
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I am just about finished with the picture and am working on the bottom part of the garden where I am bringing in alot more color and closeness to the flowers. Hope I will be able to post the finished product tomorrow.</div>
Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-35390353916936712592012-08-23T17:31:00.002-07:002012-08-23T17:31:45.691-07:00Next Layer of Picture<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The colors requested for this picture are light pink, yellow, white and of course green. I wanted this part of the mountain meadow to be the stock flowers that stick up into the air. I wanted to set the color but not fill it up too much like a manicured garden would be.....keep the flavor of the mountain meadow. I am going to use some daisies and other flowers for the bottom of the garden. Even though this may look simple it takes time to go through the flowers I have and pick ones that fit into the scene I want to create. I really enjoyed doing it a layer at a time....that way I don't feel overwhelmed by the process. I also appreciate my husband's feedback as he has a very good "eye". More later.......................................
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Hummingbird Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17231834359910758856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605025971646278813.post-12106993917405458072012-08-20T20:34:00.000-07:002012-08-20T20:34:06.895-07:00Adding Background Mountains and Garden Background<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I added the background mountains. It was challenging as I wanted them to look like the mountains that surround Issaquah, Wa. I am creating this peice for someone who lives there. The mountains are steep with alot of evergreen trees. I played with several designs before I came up with one that looked realistic. I was in Issaquah about two weeks ago so had a pretty fresh picture in my mind of what the mountains looked like. After adding the mountains I added some background greenery with different textures for what will become the garden. So the picture will rest for the evening and I will return tomorrow to start creating the garden and adding color.
It truly takes some much patience to work with pressed flowers. They are so delicate and involve many intricate processes and yet I just love working with the natural material. It feels good to hold the petals and leaves in my hands. For me I paint with the flowers. </div>
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I began working on the garden picture and started with the sky. I used light blue, white and medium blue blossoms and tried to create sky with a variety of colors with some clouds. The clouds will be a back drop for some small trees and they will show up better on the white. Gluing the blossoms down takes alot of patience as glue sticks work best with hydrangeas(don't cause brown spots like liquid glues) and they are pretty sticky to work with and I have to be careful not to tear the petals. I have attached a picture of the sky I created.<br />
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Next I will create the landscape to go in front of the clouds that will be above the garden. I will treat the greens before I glue them so they will keep their color longer. It is really fun doing the picture section by section and then in the end seeing it all come together. The whole process takes some time but I really enjoy it and love working with the natural beauty of the flowers. I have learned so many wonderful techniques since joining the World Wide Pressed Flower Guild that will make my art more lasting. I have also been inspired to see high quality artwork done by other pressed flower artists.</div>
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