tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56758864841988473552024-03-13T06:48:14.077-06:00Holly Lin DesignHolly Linhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245952985113845278noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675886484198847355.post-45802445581022655942012-04-27T16:17:00.001-06:002012-04-27T16:17:05.514-06:00I'm baaaack...Bwah ha ha (insert evil laughter).<br />
Heck, at least it hasn't been a entire year since I posted.<br />
Honestly, I have my dear friend Jeri to thank for getting me back on the blog bandwagon.<br />
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I kinda had another baby since my last post. Yeah, kind of a big deal. He's just a month old now. I'm feeling like I need to step out and express my creativity so that I have some resemblance of my old self again. I figured this would be a good first step...so to speak.<br />
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Here's a few few photos to fill in the rest of this post.<br />
Enjoy.<br />
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33 weeks prego.</div>
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New baby and his big sister.</div>
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mixed media canvas I created while 5 months pregnant.</div>
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<br />Holly Linhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245952985113845278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675886484198847355.post-41935045143015973162011-06-28T09:24:00.002-06:002011-06-28T11:53:22.319-06:00Grocery Shopping 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1XAdB14hPRc/Tgntgt6qYAI/AAAAAAAABbI/qdk7xVee3YY/s1600/shot_1309201930887.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1XAdB14hPRc/Tgntgt6qYAI/AAAAAAAABbI/qdk7xVee3YY/s320/shot_1309201930887.jpg" width="319" /></a></div> If your kids want to act like monkeys...treat them like monkeys.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4_hqmN5xpT0/TgntiIJ3bHI/AAAAAAAABbM/T2bfARa3auE/s1600/shot_1309202111490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4_hqmN5xpT0/TgntiIJ3bHI/AAAAAAAABbM/T2bfARa3auE/s320/shot_1309202111490.jpg" width="319" /></a> monkey see, monkey do<br />
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What do you think?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Harold eating the purple crayon</div>Holly Linhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245952985113845278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675886484198847355.post-52298922462713919082011-06-17T05:00:00.017-06:002011-06-17T09:26:04.602-06:00Have your cake, and decorate it too!I believe art presents itself in many different forms. <br />
I have always jumped from one artistic endeavor to another - there seems to be a constant need to scratch that creative itch...and I darn well scratch it nearly every time. The desire to try everything at least once, it definitely a defining characteristic for me.<br />
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I joined up with a partner, Charise (my cake sensei) and we had a small cake decorating business for a stint.<br />
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Here's a few samples of cakes that I decorated.<br />
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</div>Charise has continued on while I have moved on to scratch yet another itch. You can view all of the creations at <a href="http://www.thefrostedcherry.com/">The Frosted Cherry</a>Holly Linhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245952985113845278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675886484198847355.post-6002970135726200402011-06-13T06:01:00.001-06:002011-06-13T11:00:51.027-06:00Here she comes, just a walkin' down the street...This Muse Monday post is somewhat random...just get used to it.<br />
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The inspiration for this post came while walking down the seasonal aisle at my local grocery store.<br />
That is where I spotted an arched garden stake - similar to this, but on a small scale. It probably stood about 2.5' tall. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Since then, I have started a new canvas. I just love the idea of a path leading into the unknown. The arch acting as a portal- to a different time or place. Stay tuned and I will reveal it once it's complete.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Thanks for joining me to today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Remember, inspiration is all around us - you just have to open your eyes.</div>Holly Linhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245952985113845278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675886484198847355.post-40633983527393765432011-06-10T05:00:00.002-06:002011-06-16T22:56:30.229-06:00Flashback FridayYes, another catchy theme day title!<br />
Every Friday I will feature a "flashback" (art) from either myself or another illustrator that has encouraged me to never give up on my dream.<br />
It could be from 10-15 years ago...or last week.<br />
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For my first Flashback we go back about 4 years when I was blessed with the opportunity to be a vendor at the juried <a href="http://www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com/">Capital City Market</a> in downtown Boise, Idaho. I presented myself as a children's artist and sold prints and originals of my whimsical designs. <br />
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acrylic on canvas<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">My stint with the market only lasted one season as I realized I would much rather spend every Saturday at home with my family then out sweating in the hot sun and making very little $. Don't get me wrong, there are a few artisans that do quite well...but they are the exception. The market goers are very much into the local food and produce...which they should be. Not so much about buying art - window shoppers I guess you could say.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> It's a fun Saturday activity for those that live in the area. I highly recommend it. Every Saturday starting at 9:30am-1:30pm during the months of April-October.</div>Holly Linhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245952985113845278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675886484198847355.post-84321614570945412672011-06-06T17:40:00.001-06:002011-06-16T22:56:36.512-06:00Muse MondaysOkay folks. <br />
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I've been told by someone who is "in the know" about blogs, that I should have regular weekly posts on certain topics. That is, if I want to draw a crowd of followers. And hey, who doesn't like followers? Really? If you answered "no"...well then...liar, liar, pants on fire!<br />
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I came up with my own catchy little title for my Monday posts - "Muse Mondays"<br />
This is where I will post about something that I have seen/heard/experienced that inspired my muse. Excited? Yeah...I knew you would be.<br />
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Here's the first Muse Monday post!<br />
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I recently came across some satellite photos and was astounded. Mother nature has to be one of the most ingenious artists I know. Take a gander at a few of these and then click on <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/04/pictures/110422-earth-day-2011-earth-day-google-doodle-satellite-from-space-pictures-nasa-astronauts/#/earth-day-pictures-planet-from-space-bombetoka-bay-madagascar_34992_600x450.jpg">this link</a> to see the rest. Enjoy!<br />
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</a>So, it's time to go full speed ahead! With what you ask? Taking over the world, of course! Okay, so not really. How about just becoming a world renowned children's book illustrator and author. That's not too much to ask, right?<br />
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</div><div>Many of you who know me wonder what will make this artistic endeavor different than all the others that I have pursued. Or, why will this desire out last my others? Maybe it won't, I can't say for sure. I do know however, that I have dreamed of becoming an illustrator ever since the tender age of 7. I think that should account for something. I've also always tinkered around with writing and recently have had sparks of motivation to start my first book.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I guess that in my mind, that was out of reach. So instead of shooting for the stars, I just shot for the nearest craft bazaar. It's not that I don't appreciate all of the experiences and people I've met along the way. I have learned a great deal over the past years.</div><div><br />
</div><div>It is time... time to go big or go home! It's the stars or bust!</div><div><br />
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