Daily Highlight Sketch

My day's highlight was putting away my little girl's newborn and 0-3 month clothes!

Interesting Etsy Artist of the Day

Every day, I'm going to start blogging about an interesting artist that I have found on Etsy. Just to talk about something other than my own work! These are people that I have picked randomly and they do not know that I am blogging about their shop. The very first artist I want to mention is someone that I have worked with several times with outstanding results, noircoremedia . He runs a Fabrication, special effects, and molding and casting shop. I have personally received a human skin mask and a torso that I have shown in this blog. If you need something awesome for Halloween, he's your guy!

Custom Name Wall Art Update

Here is what I have so far on my "CALE" name wall art! I still have to add a second coat and then it should be ready to go! I have several charcoals to do and I'm starting on ornaments!

Getting Streamlined

I'm starting to try to update this more frequently with smaller updates! I'm working on a name wall art for "CALE" with a transportation theme. Watch out for updates!

A Handmade Christmas

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Handmade Christmas

I love this idea! I am solely buying handmade items this year for my family. I am also creating a few gifts of my own in the mix! I have always disliked how commercialized the holidays have become and this is my way of getting back to the true meaning of Christmas. Or at least, one of the true meanings! My gifts this year are going to be filled with thought, time, and love. I encourage you to do the same!

Shows, Events, and Festivals

My calender is really starting to fill up! This Saturday (October 10th) I am setting up at an Artist's Walk in downtown Celina, OH. It will last from noon till eight in the evening. I'm really hoping for good weather! The following Sunday (October 18th), I will be setting up at St. Marys' Fall Festival Walk With Nature. They are having a Farmer's Market on the covered bridge from noon till four in the afternoon. It sounds like a good time with a Chili Cook-Off, beer taste testing, and local music groups performing! Then the first Saturday of November (the 7th), I think that I am setting up at the 2009 Charity League Arts & Crafts Festival at Sidney High School. I know for a fact that their cafeteria and big gym are completely full! Lastly, on November 21st, I will be in Piqua, Ohio at the Learning Place for a fall bazaar. I'll keep you posted on any details I get!

Gearing Up To Walk

I've been getting ready for an artist's walk that I am setting up at this upcoming Saturday. I am right on the corner of two busy streets, so hopefully I and my fellow artists will draw a crowd! I think that my contact said that at least thirty artists will be there showing off their skills. I can't wait to see what every one has to offer. The walk starts at noon and lasts till eight in the evening in downtown Celina, Ohio. I'll be at the corner of Market and Main, right in front of A Bloom Flowers and Gifts! Stop in and see me!

Don't forget to go check out Etsy! You can find me by typing in charcoalsbydanielle in the search or go straight to my site!