I've just altered my phone wallpaper, something warm and cheerful to try to coax the Spring to return...and thought I'd share.

Fluid motion, artista oil and camera+

A lovely Twitter/Facebook Fibro friend posted a status update about 'Pay it Forward 2012'
Were there 5 people who wanted to receive a handmade gift from her? On condition that they in turn would give 5 gifts.
I responded, and received a lovely hand knitted hat (which I'm in awe of, even when my hands worked that well I didn't have the patience for knitting.)

Two of these ACEO sized paintings have been 'Paid Forward' to folks who accepted the challenge. Which means...I have 3 left to give...

Let me know if you want an original painting from me.
They're not scanned when finished - you'll own the only version, besides photos like those above.
I mean, who knows - when I'm dead they may be worth something ;) Especially as my hands and I aren't well enough to paint very often...

But you have to pay the kindness forward to 5 people.
Are you prepared to take that challenge?

After getting enthusiastic feedback for the previous post I've continued my doodling art play. I was lucky enough to receive a Bamboo stylus to use with my iPad for my birthday so I used that and the Inkpad app.
I've been busy putting together some ideas I have for a new site and have been learning (or trying to learn) about vector layers and their importance when it comes to using text in a design. I've been creating a logo and header and I used my usual Paint Shop Pro, but alas that programme can't save as a PDF thingy something file so if I wanted to create a business card or similar from the designs they'll be fuzzy. So, I need to get to grips with Photoshop Elements. But Fibro brain isn't cooperating with that plan... Remembering that I have a vector drawing app on my iPad (Inkpad) I thought I'd see if Fibro brain could cope with a doodle or two created with that instead. It means thinking in a whole different way, or does for me, so it was a little frustrating at first, but I'm quite pleased with this drawing. I was hoping that the text tool in Inkpad would have the versatility of a desktop programme but alas it doesn't. So I'm still going to have to learn PSE...I have a book with lessons in...but I'm too impatient! I want to have the knowledge delivered to my brain directly, Matrix style.

A question for those out there with more knowledge of this subject than I (not difficult as I'm sure you've realised) do the online vector conversion sites do a good enough job for printing small scale items like buttons and stickers? Thanks...in advance.

*PS - Nel I salute you! And Blu. You guys are so encouraging and I'm lucky to have you out there. Thanks ever so much.

Another Spawn glow screen capture given a tiny planet edit. I've put a couple of these through the Kooleidoscope app (iirc) wonder what the glow effect prints like? Shame paper doesn't glow isn't it...no wonder Hockney displays his iPad art on iPads.

This is the digital art you get when you play with the 'Spawn Glow' app and process one of the images with Tiny Planet. I also used Artista Oil to add some texture.

I have a few items for sale at Cafe Press, it's not a paid store so I use it to get items printed that can't be sourced anywhere else. They do plus sizes in the tees for example and ceramic coasters. I've never bothered to investigate email settings and such there and don't log in very often. I did today and discovered I've made more than a couple of sales! So now I'm wondering...should I add as many designs as possible within the limits of the free store? Or give the paid version a go for a short while? Or is it just a fluke and I should forget about it ;)
My poor health this year has meant that I'm really behind with uploading art to my online sales places. That's part of the reason that I set up the Fotomoto Tumblr, at least when I've got Posterous auto posting there, my blog images will be available as cards and small prints (& eCards) no matter how well or organised I am.
My mind is buzzing with ideas...but my body refuses to cooperate.
I've always been known for my patience. Seems it's getting truly tested the last few years, especially this year. 30+ small children were easy peasy in comparison!

Some prints just arrived. They look great, I'm really impressed with the quality and the service from 'Hello Canvas'. This is the second time I've used them, using Groupon vouchers as a way of trying various printers. Even without a voucher their prices are competitive and the website is easy to navigate and gives scope for choosing exactly how you want your print to look.
If you live in the UK check them out, and keep an eye out for their Groupon offers.
I'll add links to this post when I'm able to.

(Print is available for purchase, contact me for further information if required.)