The Cat and the Cauldron

Witchies Are back!!

2012-01-23T19:35:00.003-05:00

I have missed painting my witches so much.
My little witchie is still taking good naps...YIPPEEE for naps.

Sunflower Patch Friends

2012-01-22T20:30:00.002-05:00

Newest painting listed on ebay

8 months!!

2012-01-12T20:34:00.004-05:00

OMG...I have managed to raise a child for 8 months...this is serious!
I have just started to be able to paint again..now that my daughter has decided to nap.
Naps are a wonderful thing!! Oh how I love them!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE naps...have I mentioned it?
Well if you are not sure about naps..they are a GOOD thing...
Lets Mommy get a break and lets BABY get less cranky!!!! Oh MY GOODNESS
We went for days without naps..and let me tell you..it was ugly
So..here we are again...Happy Happy with naps..and I decided to paint. YIPPPEEE

My Little Witch

2011-10-21T18:37:00.005-04:00

Here is Emmeline in her first Halloween Costume...of course she is dressed as a witch!!
I wish I could have gotten Alley cat in the picture too!

Are cats that smart????

2011-09-15T21:35:00.009-04:00

Uhh...I think my Alley Cat is!!
Miss Alley has always tried to wake me at 5am..since she was a kitten.
It is just her thing.
Her little clock says..Get Up...Get Up..at 5am.
Mine Does not agree!!
Never has...
She pokes my forehead...swats at my cheek...jumps on my chest/stomach..
whatever it takes for me to get up and FEED her.
Now instead of waking me up...She wakes up my Baby!!
I swear she does it...LOL

Alley knows that I wake up immediately for the baby...
Hmmm so now she wakes up the baby..knowing I will get up? Really?
I have heard her at around 4 am tearing through the house and doing that silly call of the wild thing...dangerously close to Emmelines room...on purpose??
Yeah it is nuts to think this..but I seriously believe she does it!!!
When I catch her in the act I am going to post a picture...LOL
Just out of curiosity....I kept Miss Alley in my bedroom last night.
She had no access to the outside world of Miss Emmeline.
You know what...
My baby girl slept until 8 am this morning...
Hmmm...
Coincidence..or My Alley cat???
We shall see...

Here is a picture of her plotting her evil plan a few days before my little baby girl was born...
Just look at her contemplating how she will disrupt our schedules and make them her own!
Alley always has ruled the roost...and I think it may continue! AHHHH

Napping on the Job

2011-09-05T19:40:00.004-04:00

My Newest painting listed on Ebay:
Napping on the Job!

Witchie is a bit tired and decided to take a cat nap!!! :)
I am a bit tired and would love to take about 20 cat naps in a row!!!

Times Have Changed

2011-09-04T14:08:00.007-04:00

My dining room before Miss Emmeline...

My dining room Today....

ALLEY CAT AND A TIRED NEW MOM with AUNT FLOW visiting

2011-09-03T22:06:00.030-04:00

2 weeks before AUNT FLOW:

Thank You my beautiful Alley Cat..
You have survived over 4 months of being slightly neglected since Miss Emmeline has come into the world.

Thank you for always stepping sideways around her and just getting close enough to get a scent..
Thank you for understanding that Mommy does not have as much time for you as she used to..
Thank you for purring when you see me in the morning and just wanting your breakfast quickly with no fussing
Thank you for night time when you know it is Mommy time for just sitting quietly beside me and wanting a little attention.
Thank you for being the best kitty in the world..

I love my Alley cat and feel so bad lately that she has not gotten the attention she used to get..but she is sooooo good about it.
Uhh..did I mention I love my cat.
Not more than my new daughter..but this cat is off the charts..can you imagine how much I will go on about my child? Oh God...I make myself sick already.

2 days before AUNT FLOW:
You are THE MOST ANNOYING CREATURE IN THE WORLD!!!
Why do you do these things to me!!! I think you are happy making me miserable!

DAMMIT Alley...GET the HELL off of her blanket RIGHT NOW!!!!!!
DAMMIT...No I cannot play laser lights or mister mouse right now... I have a baby to feed!!!
DAMMIT..If you jump on my head one more time for your breakfast at 5am when you know the baby wakes up in one hour....I WILL THROW YOUR ASS OUTSIDE.
DAMMIT....I just got Emm to sleep..Can I have a MOMENT to myself???
DAMMIT...You are the most evil cat in the world!!

This cat is ridiculous..
Can you imagine that she KNOWS the schedule..yet she insists on interrupting it!! I am going to just lock her on the patio already and be done with it!!
God this cat drives me nuts at times!!!

AHHH...
The joys of being a Mommy and owning a kitty with Aunt FLOW visiting..Good STUFF!!
Now..if my cat and Emm could get on the same sleep pattern and give me some time to myself..things might be a little more balanced...LOL
Or maybe I should just have another little bundle of joy...get another cat...and just check myself into the LOONEY BIN!!

New Paintings

2011-07-25T22:58:00.004-04:00

Here are a few new paintings listed on Ebay...Jacks hill..Without Jill...LOL and a couple other Halloween ones. I am not the only one pushing for fall now..all the stores have back to school goodies out already...Yippeee....Halloween is coming...

Needlepoint of my Designs

2011-07-17T22:41:00.016-04:00

Exciting news!!
I have a new art adventure with the help of Kathy's needleworks! She sells beautiful art works on canvas for needlepoint! I am so happy to have been chosen for some of my designs.
TAKE A PEEK

Halloween!!

2011-07-08T22:25:00.004-04:00

Wow..time to start Halloween paintings...Ohhhh can't wait. I will dress Miss Emmeline as a witch..you can be sure of that!
I have listed a few paintings on ebay including a metal lamp shade I picked up at the flea market. I repainted it purple with witchie/JOL and kitty sleeping on the moon. Hope you like it..listed on ebay now for the start price of 9.99

Happy 4th of July

2011-07-04T16:52:00.001-04:00

Star Gazers

2011-07-03T21:35:00.002-04:00

One of my newest paintings listed on ebay.

The cat Lady

2011-06-21T20:26:00.002-04:00

Inspired by of course Miss Alley cat!

A Full Bloom

2011-06-16T20:18:00.002-04:00

Here is another new painting listed on ebay..
this is titled A Full Bloom..
Witchie has her cauldron full of flowers under the moon..kitty loves them..and loves to eat them when Witchie poo is not looking.

Inspired by My Alley Cat

2011-06-08T23:46:00.004-04:00

Not your traditional nursery... :)

Americana Witchy

2011-06-07T17:43:00.002-04:00

A new painting that is listed on Ebay...I will be listing a couple more in the next few days.
Things are hectic here and crazy busy..but crazy good!
Miss Emmeline is growing like a weed.
I can't believe she is 6 weeks old already.

New Kid in Town

2011-05-27T20:04:00.004-04:00

Yeah Yeah..I know this blog has been hijacked by Emmeline!
Alley is scheduled for a photo shoot tomorrow. :)

Alley cat

2011-05-23T21:45:00.010-04:00

She loves to babysit... :) She is very protective of Emmeline. Always watching over us...such a good kitty.

Ebay Sale

2011-05-23T21:39:00.003-04:00

Since my little Miss Emmeline has come into my life I have not had much time to do any painting. I plan on getting back really soon...so many ideas for new projects and paintings. I am really ready..but the little one is not ready yet!
In the mean time I have listed some paintings from 2010. Take a peek.

My baby

2011-05-10T20:40:00.002-04:00

Well I have been gone for a little while now...just stepped out to have a baby. :)
My beautiful daughter Emmeline Claire was born on April 22nd at 2:56 pm.
She is the love of my life and has taken over my world.
Miss Alley cat is adjusting well too...
Hopefully we will all be back painting soon with lots of new inspiration and ideas.
Thank you for all of your support! xoxoxoxox

Bunny Auditions

2011-03-03T18:36:00.003-05:00

Jelly Bean Showers

2011-02-26T09:46:00.001-05:00

Jelly Bean Showers bring Sweet May Flowers

Sunshine Kitties

2011-01-30T18:37:00.003-05:00

I know...we still have a few more months before beach weather..I just could not resist!!

Prints Available Now

2011-01-20T15:37:00.003-05:00

Prints of past paintings are available now. I have a few listed on ebay right now and will have lots more in the next few weeks. I am going through some older paintings and will have the prints up and listed soon too.

There's No Place Like Home

2011-01-09T05:04:00.003-05:00

New Furniture...sort of..

2011-01-06T12:52:00.003-05:00

Anything new that comes into this house is Alley Cats
Ya got it...

Happy New Year

2011-01-04T05:58:00.004-05:00

Finally started some new paintings and have a few listed on Ebay.
Lets hope this New Year brings us Peace, Laughter and Love..the most important things in life.

Alley Loves Simon

2010-12-22T17:03:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas everyone!

Shabby Sheep

2010-11-17T19:11:00.002-05:00

Alley and the Tiger

2010-11-12T14:54:00.004-05:00

Miss Kitty was so comfortable today lounging in the sun with her favorite stuffed animal.
Have you ever known of a cat to get attached to a stuffed animal?
I thought only dogs did that.

Snowman Snuggie

2010-10-16T20:52:00.002-04:00

A snowman in a Snuggie...why Yes..and Kitty too!!

Dashing Through the Snow

2010-10-10T06:56:00.002-04:00

Kitties are sledding on a crisp Winter day.
But little kittens...where are your Mittens??

Winter Witchies

2010-09-29T18:38:00.002-04:00

The Winter Witches are coming...
This painting was done on a silver plated tray.
Sealed for protection.
Listed on Ebay. :)

Summer Begins at the Jersey Shore

2010-09-09T11:32:00.002-04:00

It is finally Summer at the Jersey Shore..yes that is right.
The locals enjoy Summer after Labor Day when all of the tourists go home!
The beach is once again beautiful and peaceful. Favorite places to eat do not have lines wrapped around the block. Now lets hope the weather holds out a few weeks so we can enjoy it!

Snowmen Love Cupcakes

2010-09-09T09:11:00.002-04:00

They sure do...and so do black cats...well at least in my mind they do! :)

Ghost Riders

2010-08-27T20:13:00.001-04:00

Here is one of my latest paintings listed on ebay. I took a few weeks off but finally getting back into the painting groove.

My first attempt at home made pizza dough

2010-08-22T16:41:00.005-04:00

I decided to make some home made pizza dough in my new bread machine( found on clearance for 19.99 at Sears). I researched a few different recipes on the web. Got all the ingredients together and thought I was good to go.
Loaded up my bread machine and pushed the button...oops..just did not know that I pushed the WRONG button and I actually baked my pizza dough. Apparently I pushed quick bake instead of the dough cycle. I knew I smelled something cooking but I was like..oh the bread machine knows what it is doing..etc..etc...
Yeah..well when I went to get my "dough" out of the machine..not so pretty. I tried to punch it down..umm...NO...it was quite cooked on the outside. There was no punching down going on.
I did not give up!
I tried again..and what you see is my first ever home made pizza. Yippee! I plan on having a pizza party at least once a week now. :)

Speak & Spell Vintage Toys of the 70's

2010-08-19T22:43:00.003-04:00

Ahh...
My favorite game...
Oh I remember hours upon hours sitting with this little machine.
This was my computer...back in the day you know...
For those of you that do not know..this was big time....I mean BIG time..electronic..technology!
WOW
I felt so cool with this little wonder.
The great thing about this Speak and Spell..is that you learned from it!
AHHH
I actually credit my good spelling to Mr. Speak and Spell! Yes I do..
I have to do spell check now to makes sure...
So do you want to know what this little gadget actually did???
Well..
You simply turned it on..and a robotic like sound of beep beep beep BEEP..going higher on every beep..occurred..
A very robotic voice would come on and loudly say...Spell Sleep...
And you would type in S...L....E...E...P...
and he would proudly say..That is correct!
If you get a second one right...Mr. Robot would say...You are Right!
AHH...I used to love to hear the praise from this little machine!
I could sit for hours in my room and play this game.
I was lucky enough to find 2 at the flea market! WHOO HOO
Well one is listed on ebay..I kept the perfect one..of course.
But ..the one listed is quite near perfect himself..he just sounds a bit tipsy until he warms up.

Candy Corn of Summer

2010-08-16T22:54:00.002-04:00

Witchie is picking the last of the Summer Candy Corn.
Mr. Crow is not too happy.

Zucchini Zucchini Zucchini

2010-08-12T20:27:00.004-04:00

So..my dad gave me 2 white zucchini...huh?
Basically it is an albino zucchini!
I noticed less seeds in this type..even in the larger sized ones.
I had never eaten white zucchini until I decided to create this recipe.
It was delicious!
I basically sliced the zucchini up and fried it with Italian bread crumbs.
Layered it like a lasagna with ricotta cheese, ground beef, home made sauce and mozzarella.
Delicious!
A wonderful way to use your zucchini this Summer.

Sweeping Leaves

2010-08-12T20:25:00.002-04:00

Here is one of my newest paintings listed on ebay. Little witch sweeping the leaves and kitty just wants to play. Pretty soon the leaves will be falling. Honestly..this Summer has been so hot..I welcome the Fall!

Iced Cupcake Snowman Painting

2010-08-07T21:54:00.009-04:00

Have I mentioned I am obsessed with food lately..Mainly the cupcake?
This snowman looks to be dreaming about his first bite of this pretty pink cupcake...hmmm
So much that I had to make some today to ward off the old cupcake withdrawl symptoms.
I will share some of my symptoms and hope that my 1 follower does not turn in disgust and run like she is being chased by a GIGANTIC CUPCAKE monster...Ohh...
My family knows me so they will still check in.
Anybody new...well you are on your own..
Symptom number 1....
Everything you look at appears to be frosted and pretty and pink.
Symptom number 2...
Your mom calls to say she is stopping over and before she can finish her sentence you ask her if she is bringing any cupcakes
Symptom number 3...every time you sit down to paint witches or snowmen or sheep for that matter..you think that they would love to be eating cupcakes of any kind. Or sleeping on them..or tossing them as they would a football..as if snowmen/witches or sheep played football?? Ok..?
Symptom number 4...You think about ways to incorporate the bacon lettuce tomato sandwich for dinner..into a cupcake..
Symptom number 5...While checking your wall on facebook..a cupcake heart post pops up that one of your friends received and you start drooling at your computer...
PLEASE HELP!

Alley Cat got a Mansion

2010-08-05T17:27:00.005-04:00

Well..Miss Alley is finally moving on up. She just got a beautiful Pink Mansion that she can lounge on in style. Her old cat tower was beginning to look like something out of Nightmare on Elm Street with all of the ragged slices down the posts. I found one for her on Ebay and when I saw it I knew it was for my Alley Cat.
Now I will have to wait another 2 months to get a new pair of shoes..but Alley has her mansion!!

The Jack O' Lantern Jig

2010-08-01T20:58:00.003-04:00

My Newest painting listed on Ebay.
Witchie is doing the Jack O'Lantern Jig...
Getting ready for the Season!
Kitty watches. Confused...

Greeting Cards and More

2010-07-28T16:45:00.003-04:00

Check out my new line of greeting cards and prints. I will have more of a selection available soon! Thanks for stopping in.

Submarine Sandwitches

2010-07-16T19:59:00.003-04:00

Well....I had to do it.
There is nothing better than a sub from the Jersey Shore...
Mike's Subs are famous for delicious subs..but my preferance is at Collingswood auction.
There is a tiny sub shop located all the way in the back..can't even think of the name of it...but I have been going there since I was a little girl.
OHHHHH do they have the best subs in the world!!!!
You will never find a better sub anywhere else than at the Jersey Shore.
We don't do Hoagies... ;)

Shoo-Fly Pie Painting

2010-07-10T20:35:00.000-04:00

My Take on Shoo-Fly Pie

The BIG 40

2010-07-08T21:28:00.002-04:00

Yep...today is the Day...40 years ago I was born...on a hot sticky July evening..
As I hear the story My mom was sick with me for days prior...the last thing she remembers eating was Stuffed Cabbage. Hmm...one of my favorite dishes...coincidence?
She also said my Dad wanted to stop on the way to the hospital while she was in major labor to get something to eat...uhh..not good Dad..not good.
For the past month I have fretted and I am sure added a few more wrinkles....knowing this day was coming.
I told EVERYONE...just treat this as any other day....
I mean I am at the HALF point of life..well that is how I think of it..If I am lucky enough to live to 80...right...
Hell after today I want to live to be 100.
The BEST Birthday in all of my 40 Years on Earth!!
Thank YOU ERIC and to my wonderful Family.
Anyway...off track here..I am sure I have should have painted Witches eating stuffed cababage..but instead I did grannies peach preserves..Listed on Ebay..take a peek.
I also have hot tub witches and primitive candle dipping witches...

Kitty Stretch

2010-06-29T22:37:00.002-04:00

Little Miss Alley cat decided to strike a pose for the camera. She has been a little cranky face since I have had the air on the past few days. On this particular day I had turned it off for a bit and this was her reaction.

Secrets over Cinnamon Buns and Coffee

2010-06-29T22:33:00.002-04:00

Witchies are sharing their secrets under the moon over cinnamon buns and coffee.

What a lovely evening for gossip...teee heeee heeehe hee...

Record Album Art

2010-06-27T21:01:00.005-04:00

Well this is new for me...Recycled Art?

Maybe?

I really don't know.

What I do know is this record was in the trash.

I thought maybe I could turn it into something that someone would desire and collect again.

We shall see.

If not..I will play frisbee with it or use it as a coaster for a Large Beer on Friday!

Winter Witch and Fall Witch..

If I ever find another record in the trash I will do the Spring/Summer witches.

That could be soon because people around me throw everything away!

I hate to see something go to waste.

Alley Cat and the Little Bird

2010-06-15T10:31:00.002-04:00

My inspiration for paintings today! Gotta love my Alley Cat

And another One

2010-06-10T21:48:00.002-04:00

Well I guess I really have come out of this one...Lock me up please.

This is my newest Sheep painting..and the little one is spinning...on his antique spinning wheel. Too bad the other sheep is nude now. :(

Somebody help me please...please... :) xoxoxox

Errr...maybe I should have stayed in my slump???

Ice Cream Soda Witches

2010-06-10T19:21:00.004-04:00

The Witches are on an eating binge. Starting with Ice Cream soda and cupcakes!

I am slowly getting out of my slump! My newest line is going to be of course my witches..but they are extremely hungry lately..hmm..wonder what they will be munching on next!

Slump

2010-06-05T19:04:00.003-04:00

Any Ideas?
I am in a slump lately.
Don't know what to paint.
I swear I wear myself out before the Seasons..so when it actually becomes the "season" I am tired.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I don't know what to PAINT!
I am thinking of doing something completely different...maybe abstract...maybe like just a line with a big blob over it on a canvas...something nobody would understand but could possibly end up in a museum someday??
Any thoughts?
Thank you..anybody? Anybody here?
xoxo

Happy Birthday Dad

2010-06-03T17:15:00.003-04:00

Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever. ~Author Unknown

Alley in the Laundry Basket

2010-05-16T19:18:00.004-04:00

Miss Alley decided after I put the clothes away that she would hop into the laundry basket and just sit a spell. Oh she is such a silly cat sometimes!

Black Cat Folk Art painting

2010-05-13T21:45:00.006-04:00

New paintings listed on ebay this evening.

http://shop.ebay.com/josiez/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=10&_rdc=1

Dancing with the Devil

2010-05-10T15:54:00.005-04:00

Here are a few paintings that are up for sale on Ebay.

Be sure to check them out.

http://shop.ebay.com/josiez/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1

Checkbook Covers for sale on ECrater.com

2010-05-10T15:43:00.005-04:00

I have my checkbook designs now listed on ecrater.com

http://thecatandthecauldron.ecrater.com/

In the near future I will be listing new art work as well.

Wood Blocks and Fun Collectible Art

2010-05-04T18:26:00.005-04:00

I love to paint on pine. These little blocks are very fun to paint. Very easy to collect too because they do not take up much space! They each measure approx.6" long by 3.5" tall by 1.5" deep.
They stand upright on their own and will sit on a corner shelf.
I have a few listed on ebay right now and plan on doing some smaller sizes in the future.
Be sure to stop by and check them out.

Happy Easter

2010-04-02T21:05:00.004-04:00

Just want to wish everyone a Happy Easter and hope you all have a wonderful day.
I will be at my Moms house enjoying our traditional breakfast of hard boiled eggs, kielbasa,horse radish and beets and my favorite... potica (Pronounced paw teet zah) bread...YUMMY...My favorite time of the year.
I was supposed to finally learn how to make this Secret bread tomorrow but Mom told me there is no room in the kitchen...LOL...I hope she teaches me before my hands are too old to knead the damn bread...SECRET POTICA keeper! I have seen other recipes online but I need my MOMS!
So...I will be sneaking around tomorrow and trying to get the recipe...in between running my usual errands...Mom..watch out...I am coming for ya!
Happy Easter everyone.

Those Were the Days My Friend...

2010-03-28T20:31:00.003-04:00

LOL...was going through some old pictures/paintings..and I came upon this one...
Witchstock...
Sometimes it is good to reflect on the past right..gives you a sense of who you are..where you want to be...
For the life of me I have no idea what this painting means...Cheers...

amusement park witches and newest ebay art

2010-03-27T08:14:00.004-04:00

Toot Toot Tootsie....

2010-02-28T18:40:00.001-05:00

My newest painting..done on a large 16x20 canvas and sealed with beeswax.
Very Whimsical and so much fun to paint.
This will be listed on Ebay this evening.

Newest Painting Easter Parade Witches

2010-02-24T20:02:00.000-05:00

Never saw you look quite so pretty before

Never saw you dressed quite so lovely what's more

I could hardly wait to keep our date this lovely Easter morning

And my heart beat fast as I came through the door

For

In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it

You'll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade

I'll be all in clover and when they look you over

I'll be the proudest fellow in the Easter parade

On the Avenue

Fifth Avenue

The photographers will snap us

And you'll find that you're

In the rotogravure

Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet

And of the girl I'm taking to the Easter parade

Mr. Mouse

2010-02-23T14:16:00.000-05:00

I would like to introduce you to Mr. Mouse

Mr. Mouse is Miss Alley Cats best friend.

She actually has 2...but feels that one is an imposter so we rarely see Mr. Mouse #2

I can't actually understand why Miss Alley has become so obsessed with this filthy little Mouse.

She has baskets full of beautiful toys...yet Mr. Mouse is what she clings to.

I believe she thinks Mr. Mouse is real.

He will show up under my computer desk in the morning.

He will show up at the front door when I have been out for the evening.

He will show up in my bed at times..I think she bathes him in my bed..disgusting cat of mine.

Sometimes she does this hilarious Call of the wild.

I usually jump at the sound of it because it is quite verocious.

Then I realize it is just my Alley cat batting Mr. Mouse around as if she were in a fight for her life.

What else can I say about Miss Alley and Mr. Mouse...

It is a very strange relationship!

Sea Glass and My Grandmother

2010-02-22T00:04:00.006-05:00

This is part of my growing Sea Glass collection.

If you don't know what Sea Glass is please click here.....
http://www.odysseyseaglass.com/what-is-sea-glass.html

My dear Grandmother introduced me to Sea Glass about 30 years ago.
We would walk along the beach and she would encourage me to tell her about my day at school.
I found it funny that while I was blabbering away she kept stopping and stooping over to pick up what I thought was a shell or rock.
At one point a seagull stopped flat in front of us and actually blocked us from walking another step.
I looked at my Grandmother and she had the biggest smile on her face.
She turned to me and opened her hand so I could see what she had.
As her hand began to open I saw a sparkling piece of glass...it was actually glowing in the sunlight.
It was at that moment she told me about Sea Glass...or Mermaids Diamonds as we like to call it.
The rest of our walk along the beach was filled with history and tales of pirates tossing glass bottles into the water.
She told me that after the glass sat on the ocean floor and got tossed and tumbled by the sea that it became different.
The glass took on a life of its own and it was no longer a jagged piece of trash..but a beautiful weathered Mermaid Diamond.
It was from my Grandmother that I learned about Sea Glass.
It was from my Grandmother that I learned compassion for people.
It was from my Grandmother that I learned that no matter what life throws at you..you need to weather the storm.
My Grandmother Loved Seaglasss...
She passed it on to me.

2010-02-15T11:59:00.003-05:00

Alley wants to share her newest video that is posted on youtube...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNc40g7KXHY

A Time To look Back

2010-02-10T22:54:00.005-05:00

When I first started selling on Ebay..I was very afraid..very scared.
Scared of not being liked..scared of rejection.
Well I guess we can all relate to that a little.
In my case though I was terrified.
My family told me to put my art out there for the world.
I cringed...
I wanted to hide and never come out.
Finally my Mom talked me into it.
I put my first painting on ebay.
It was a painting of a snowman in a very bad wind storm.
He was next to a shed.
For crying out loud the Snowman was the largest of the two!
LOL...
I peeked in a few hours after I had listed my "large" snowman...nothing
I checked back a few days later...nada...
My heart sank...
I was sad..
I knew My Mom was WRONG as usual..Who am I to put ART on ebay???
A few hours before my auction ended..miraculously...I GOT A BID!!!
WHOO HOOOOO
Went dancing in the streets!!
Wait..
Hold on just a second here...
What is that Ebay id????
MOM??????????????????????

Well YES...my Mom did buy my first piece of art listed on Ebay.
And I just want to say...
Thank YOU Mom...
I Love you for always supporting me and guiding me in the right direction.
Had it not been for you...
I would have given up on painting my skinny sheep as you call them and my wicked witches.
I love you.

Newest Painting Listed on Ebay

2009-08-01T19:59:00.005-04:00

Here is one of my newest paintings listed on Ebay.

Miss Alley Hates the Air Conditioner

2009-07-27T21:09:00.007-04:00

Well...this is what Miss Alley does when I DARE turn on the Air because it is 900 degrees out and humid
...ready...
Yes...she goes out on HER sun porch and lounges with a pathetic look on her face..
...She decides she is bored and stares in the glass window with the biggest eyes
Like she is being betrayed!
As if to say..How dare you Lock me out!
Oh this cat is too much sometimes!!
She literally goes into a hissy fit if I turn on that air
Runs around like a nut job
insists on going out
She will even pound her paws against the glass to get me to let her out
Warms her little self up a bit..
Feels better and decides to stare in at me as if I am torturing her!
Life with Alley is never dull!

The Cat in the Box

2009-07-24T20:20:00.008-04:00

Yawn...

Oh Miss Kitty Alley...
What's Up?
Have I bored you today by being home with you ALL DAY??
I don't know what to do either besides look for a JOB!
I thought maybe putting your picture up yawning in a box was a good way to get my blog going?
What do you think?
I think I shall start the story of my Alley Cat ...and how she came to be mine..
And stop Yawning already kitty!
It will be a great adventure for us both.

My Tomato Plants

2009-07-24T19:12:00.008-04:00

I have a tomato plant...Just one.

It is not growing.
Alley is..(too many treats since I have been home)!

I have about 3 tomatoes on it and they are pretty much the same size as when they bloomed off the flower..not good.
Perhaps it is the baby that SCREAMS all day and night that lives upstairs?
I think the tomatoes are afraid!!
I know I am!!!!
Perhaps it is just lack of light...sigh...
I think it is the SCREAMING!
I can't wait to get a house with no neighbors!
Miss Alley too!
She does not like all that noise while trying to sunbathe!

I am soooo Over 2008

2008-12-18T20:56:00.003-05:00

I have to say this has been a tough year...I am looking forward to 2009 and all the GOOD it will bring.

Coat of Many Colors

2008-12-07T19:18:00.003-05:00

This is one of my favorite songs by Dolly Parton and I was inspired to do a painting..my snowmen of course and black cats....

Coat of Many Colors

Back through the years
I go wonderin once again
Back to the seasons of my youth
I recall a box of rags that someone gave us
And how my momma put the rags to use
There were rags of many colors
Every piece was small
And I didnt have a coat
And it was way down in the fall
Momma sewed the rags together
Sewin every piece with love
She made my coat of many colors
That I was so proud of
As she sewed, she told a story
From the bible, she had read
About a coat of many colors
Joseph wore and then she said
Perhaps this coat will bring you
Good luck and happiness
And I just couldnt wait to wear it
And momma blessed it with a kiss
Chorus:

My coat of many colors
That my momma made for me
Made only from rags
But I wore it so proudly
Although we had no money
I was rich as I could be
In my coat of many colors
My momma made for me

So with patches on my britches
Holes in both my shoes
In my coat of many colors
I hurried off to school
Just to find the others laughing
And making fun of me
In my coat of many colors
My momma made for me

And oh I couldnt understand it
For I felt I was rich
And I told them of the love
My momma sewed in every stitch
And I told em all the story
Momma told me while she sewed
And how my coat of many colors
Was worth more than all their clothes

But they didnt understand it
And I tried to make them see
That one is only poor
Only if they choose to be
Now I know we had no money
But I was rich as I could be
In my coat of many colors
My momma made for me
Made just for me

The Berry Tree

2008-11-17T20:29:00.004-05:00

This is one of my latest paintings on ebay. You can view my art at JoAnn Biccum on Ebay

Shiny Brite Ornaments and the Memories of Christmas

2008-11-17T20:23:00.004-05:00

These ornaments are just beautiful. They remind me of the old days when Trees were decorated with beautiful Hand blown glass ornaments and bubble lights.
This lot was sold on ebay last week for 24.50..not a bad price for nostalgia.
I would have liked to keep this beautiful box of ornaments..but unfortunately I have a black cat named...Alley...who would have waaaay too much fun batting these off the tree. I am glad they are going to someone that will really enjoy them and their beauty.
I will keep the pictures of them so I can look back now and then and remember when...

Black Cats and Christmas Owls Painting

2008-11-05T19:56:00.004-05:00

Well the kitties just can't resist tormenting these adorable owls!

Time for SnowMen

2008-10-22T22:34:00.004-04:00

Well it is about that time.

I don't try to jump the gun with Winter. I really don't.

But when I walk into each department store/any store for that matter, they are overloaded with Christmas things!

So...I can't help but get in the spirt! I know...too soon...too soon...

Red Neck Witchy Thanksgiving

2008-10-14T20:56:00.005-04:00

Well I couldn't resist doing this painting. Poor witchie was trying to get the turkeys into the Coop when here comes black cat. He decided he wanted to have a thigh or a leg...NOT TIME YET KITTY!

Black Cat Rollercoaster!

2008-10-12T21:00:00.004-04:00

Ok..for some reason whenever I think of a rollercoaster...it is at Six Flags..Great Adventure and it is always Rolling Thunder! It is white and Wooden and rickety!
I just had to paint it with my witches...So here it is.
I have such fond memories of Great Adventure and Rolling Thunder...I doubt very much I would get on some of the new rides..time makes you older...LOL

A Pumpkin Charm and Candy Corn Collar

2008-09-30T22:40:00.002-04:00

Check out these sellers on ebay.
I got this adorable Pumpkin Charm for my Allee Cat and a Collar!

Check them out at "hipcatdog"

Check out the Charm too!

"rileysworld"

Excellent service and Great items.

Sunday Art

2008-09-21T21:43:00.004-04:00

Hellooooo!
Some new art work listed tonight on ebay for your consideration...
Thank You. !

Sunday Art

2008-09-14T17:42:00.006-04:00

Here are some new ebay listings. I ALMOST have the candy container finished..and don't even ask about the Halloween Wagaon. YIKES...this is really hard to do.
I do work full time so putting in all the hours that I would like with ebay proves to be difficult at times. I will get them done though!
I got a bunch of wooden dollhouse furniture that I plan on turning into Haunted/Witchy pieces..starting with this coffee table.
I hope everyone had a great weekend and will have a great upcoming week!

Sunday Art

2008-09-07T19:35:00.002-04:00

It is wise for a witch..to carefully consume..
When her only way home..is riding her broom!
People..I can't stress enough to you...Do NOT DRINK AND FLY!
Look what happened to these poor gals. They had too much pumpkin wine and ended up crashing into a tree! Oh for the LOVE!

.99 Sale on Ebay Back to School?

2008-09-03T21:46:00.004-04:00

Back To School Sale..? I don't know why..but it sounds like a marketing ploy..LOL...
I have listed this at .99 starting...
Time to get painting for the upcoming Halloween Season.
I have lots of goodies including a candy container and a Haunted Halloween Wagon.
These have taken me alot longer then I anticipated ...but they are going to be listed on ebay soon

Autumn Winds

2008-08-29T22:07:00.003-04:00

AUTUMN WINDS......
Autumn Winds are blowing
Black Cat shivers with Delight
Soon my witch will Ride with Me
Into the Bright Moonlight.....

This is a poem I wrote that inspired a painting...

Haunted Tea Tray

2008-08-27T21:59:00.002-04:00

Ok..so I don't know if it is haunted! LOL
This is my latest. What a wonderful way to have some tea with your girlfriends!
Serve some tea on this platter and you will be the talk of the neighborhood..Ohhh..is that good or bad? Jeez..I don't know at this point!
Anyway..here it is ..

Sunday Art

2008-08-24T21:52:00.002-04:00

Here is my newest painting. I kind of like it. It is called the Crooked House...and it sure is crooked. I feel fall and cold and Halloween when I look at this painting.
I feel the cold cement of the crooked house and I feel the crunchy leaves underfoot while walking through this pumpkin patch...well that is just me...I will let you decide..

Meeting Friends on Ebay

2008-08-23T17:28:00.005-04:00

It is so great when you come across a seller on Ebay that you automatically click with. I have done just that! Her name is Lisabeth and she is one of the nicest people I have met in a long time. She also has a great store chock full of goodies.
Be Sure to check out her ebay store VIEW GOODIES HERE

You will find beautiful Jewelry, Wiccan Books, Spell kits and more. Oh and she has the cutest Cat Charms for your Kitties collars! CLICK HERE TO SEE KITTY CHARMS

Oh they are just adorable. They are made of rose quartz. She also has them for your dogs as well. Great! I know my Allee cat would love to be sporting one of these..she is due for a new collar soon too.

It is so refreshing to meet people on the internet and through ebay that are genuine and real!

Check out her about me page too! ABOUT AMETHYST GROUP

This is one interesting Gal. I am so glad that we met! You should really stop in and see for yourself! You won't be disappointed with the quality or the customer service of this seller.

She just makes you want to Shop on Ebay!

Watching the Sun Rise

2008-08-17T20:04:00.003-04:00

Just thought I would post a picture of the sun rise this morning. It was so beautiful. It is so easy to get caught up in life and forget how beautiful a sun rise can be. I just wanted to remind you.. :)

Ebay .99 Starting Auction!

2008-08-13T20:15:00.004-04:00

Here is my latest ebay auction..starting at only .99!!
This is a very nice sized painting measuring 11x14.
Check out my ebay auctions and search under seller id josiez

Sunday Art

2008-08-10T18:15:00.005-04:00

Here is a new painting I just listed on ebay. I am also working on a witchy Candy Container and A neat old wooden wagon. These should be listed in the next week or 2.

Cake baking can be an Art!

2008-08-09T21:40:00.004-04:00

I just want to share with you the birthday cake that was made for my Mom's birthday last night. My sister Jennifer and her husband Jason made this delicious beautiful Hamburger cake for Moms Birthday. It was just so cute and done without any cake decorating classes. It looks great! No fancy pans or anything.
If you are wondering why..we had a hamburger cake..well My moms nickname is Whimpy!
She LOVES burgers..would choose them over steak or seafood any day. She just loves them. She is a big fan of Shrimp too..but I think burgers are her most favorite food in the world.

Checkbook Covers!

2008-08-08T22:38:00.010-04:00

Does anyone still use them? If you don't...I hope I can make you want to!!
I have designed a unique line of checkbook covers all out of my artwork. They are so witchy and soooo bitchy. You will stand out from the crowd owning one of these babies!
Ok..did I talk myself up enough now??
I have some best sellers that I have pictured above. They range from $10.00 to $15.00 depending on if they are on auction or for sale in my store.

Meet most of the Inspiration for my paintings

2008-08-04T21:38:00.004-04:00

I am pleased to introduce you to my beloved familiar..My Allee Cat! She was originally named after Alley McBeal because she came to me as a stray and was sooo thin. I thought of Alley McBeal...so the name stuck with her. She is hardly thin these days! Her favorite hobbies include doing battle with my full length mirror in the bedroom at 3 am. After she has pounded the crap out of basically..herself she decides to stalk her favorite toy..mr. mouse. She literally makes a call of the wild before barreling out into the hall and batting mr. mouse around so much that I am exhausted just hearing her pounce around..not to mention that she has woken me up on a work night! She loves to do that.
She has taken to sitting at the dining room table with me at meal times and just staring at me. If I don't pull out the chair for her to sit..she gets offended.
She also has a knack for rolling her eyes..I really did not think that was possible..but Allee has made sure I know..it is possible.
Lets see...she also loves to sit in boxes. Any kind of box you can imagine..she tries to squeeze her black hiney into! So that is just a glimpse of my little devil. She is very entertaing and gives me much inspiration for art and brings so much happiness into my life...

Sealing a painting with beeswax?!

2008-08-03T19:05:00.003-04:00

Well here is my first attempt at a painting sealed with beeswax. I am not too sure if I like the whole..beeswax craze that is going on. I mean..it is different and sure the technique has been around forever..but I kind of like the ease of just coating with acrylic sealant and being done with it. For this painting..there are a multitude of steps..including..breaking out my old iron and my little crock pot..waiting for the wax to melt..painting it on and then sealing it with the iron and then buffing! I guess it does give it a nice look but I am still not sure this is the way I want to go with my art. Don't get me wrong..it was a fun experience..but just seems like alot of work for not a big difference....maybe it is me. I know beeswax is the latest craze in the ebay art world..but for me..ehh..I could take it or leave it.

New Ebay Art

2008-07-19T12:35:00.003-04:00

This is my latest painting listed on ebay last night. It was inspired by a vintage post card.