A Whole Lot of.......

Hello.....
I've been doing a whole lot of.....

Painting
illustrating
thinking
football practice(EVERY NIGHT) :)
shipping
horrible car problems...yuck...but getting better
running 3 miles a day for stress relief
eating
sleeping.

I think that pretty much wraps up all that's in my life right now.

The photo above is one of the first paintings I created when we moved to Texas. I've always loved the simplicity and design of it...the title...
" My Favorite Train."
My inspiration....My son Jacob, who is now 13, has a passion for trains. I honestly think he always will. Of course, now he has a passion for cheerleaders, yeah...I won't be painting those.

Have a great day! Marnie V.

So amongst everything else going on I've decided to add another product into my line...these adorable mobiles. They are made out of eco-friendly wood that hang from a simple rod, which then hangs directly from the ceiling. I am offering them in pinks, yellow/greens, blues, and orange tones(not shown). They are available now in the shop.
Back to shipping orders...have a great day. Marnie V.

What Vacation

I'm back from vacation...well, I've been back actually. The picture above is me and I completely look exhausted in this picture, which cracks me up because I was. It was the most rewarding and exhausting trip I have ever taken. We had a blast though and so did my kids. The picture below is my son Austin walking along the Vietnam Memorial checking out all the names of the men who died. If you look there is a reflection with my husband David and my son Jacob in the picture as well. It was really something to see.

I came back over a week ago but have been slammed in work. And honestly, I'm still slammed, so if i don't make it onto this blog everyday for the next couple of weeks...just bare with me. I just finished a show in LA Cali. and am currently having a show in Dallas, which I'm not even attending. Let's hope my showroom rep writes some good orders for me. With all the work I have to do and throwing my 12 year old a birthday party tomorrow, that's my excuse for not attending. I'll be sure to come back on next week to post on a few new items and about my first art show in a gallery ..that I am so excited for. Well...it's time to get this party going!
Have a great weekend- Marnie V.

I'm in Washington DC

I'm in DC this week and I'll be back to share next week...the first of August.

Be back soon....Oh...go check me out, I'm now on Posh Tots !

Go to the site in the DECOR section and look for my tree paintings like Alpha Tree, Modern Birds, and House of Owls. When they are done this week, they will have all of it up! I'm so excited for this...thanks Posh Tots!

Be Back Soon!

Marnie V.

Southern Living Idea House 2009 Issue is Here!

It's here!

The 2009 Southern Living Idea House with my Mod Owls.

Located in Port Aransas Texas/ Cinnamon Shore.

If you get a copy delivered to your home, then you must already have it.

If not, head over to your local drug store and pick up a copy....or at least go check it out.

Thanks for looking...I'm off to buy 10 copies.

Have a great evening! Marnie V.

So Where should I Start!

Hello everyone. I've had quite an interesting last couple of weeks...mainly why I haven't been on this blog. My computer has had a virus and still does...and I'm still trying to get it fixed. I've been working off a laptop and my husbands computer, but since everything is mainly linked to mine, I've been unable to even load new art on my Etsy shop and my main site. I am so frustrated...I can't even tell you. I am also sorry to those who I haven't emailed back, because it was my business email that got attacked by a nasty virus. I will get back to you and hopefully soon.
And on top of this I've had numerous things falling apart in my home, car, and kids that have needed to get fixed. Let's just say when it rains, it pours. Oh...and I'm leaving this Thursday for vacation. We are taking our boys to Washington DC for an entire week to see some history. We are very excited and I'm hoping my home /work issues get resolved before I leave.
While I'm gone, my shops will be still open and I will be checking my emails frequently if you do need to email me. I do have to say that the nasty virus did allow me to get all of my recent show orders and store orders out...which feels amazing since I'm about to go on vacation. Well, I'm off to take my son Ryan to the Doctor to check his ear...swimmers ear that didn't clear up.
Talk to you soon-Marnie V.

Nature's High-rise(pictured above) is in the as well!

Hello everyone…I just received an email from Southern Living Magazine that the video is up for the 2009 Idea House in Port Aransas Texas.
They included some of my art for the children's bedroom upstairs. They only show the Mod Owls in the room, but they did put some others in there as well. You’ll have to pick up the August issue magazine to see the rest. I’m so excited and honored to be chosen as one of the many artists throughout the house. Click on the link below to watch the video…and my art is shown around the 2 minute mark. Thanks for looking..

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO!