Sunday, December 30, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Last one for 2007! Happy NEW YEAR!


Well it's the end of 2007....wow...where did it go? It sure seemed to fly by...so I definately had fun in 2007....
As my last Yummy Sketch for 2007 I offer you all nothing but the best Champagne....
May you all have a wonderful and Happy New Year and may you come back daily to enjoy my work...I appreciate your visits and the wonderful comments....
Happy NEW YEAR!!!
Cheers,
Diana



The girls head out for our last dinner of 2007!




Tonight a bunch of my wonderful friends and I headed out for our last Dinner of 2007. We headed to a place called


Sotiris in Burlington. It is a family-owned and operated restaurant that specializes in authentic Greek cuisine. The Saganaki OPA! was amazing ...it is Flaming Kefalotyri cheese and what could be a better way to start a meal...flaming yummy cheese...

The atmosphere is wonderful and you definately feel like you've wandered into a Greek Restaurant. The owner, Mata greeted us and the service was perfect to say the least. Our food was amazingly tasty and the quantity was abundant. We enjoyed our night out and even did a greek coffee reading for our friend Marina... interesting and fun!!!
Another wonderful time!
Here's to a whole new year of fun and great times...
Cheers,
Diana

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake


A treat for all of you today...some delish mouse cake with refreshing layers of Strawberry Mousse and Chocolate Mousse....
Topped with a Big Chocolate Covered Strawberry and a Sprig of Mint...
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana

Friday, December 28, 2007

IF - "Soar" Free Ride


When you look up soar in the dictionary it is defined as...
–verb (used without object)
1.to fly upward, as a bird.
2.to fly at a great height, without visible movements of the pinions, as a bird.
3.to glide along at a height, as an airplane.
4.to rise or ascend to a height, as a mountain.
5.to rise or aspire to a higher or more exalted level: His hopes soared. –noun
6.an act or instance of soaring.
7.the height attained in soaring.
it only seemed natural to have a bird in a hot air balloon taking a "free ride"...
I wish you all a wonderful New Year....and look forward to seeing all the creativity and wonder of the New Year!
Cheers,
Diana

Thursday, December 27, 2007

My current Project...well a sneak peek anyway...

I was delighted to hear from a Publisher in BC about illustrating a short story ....the story is a wicked, little anti-fairy tale that starts off sweet and happy, but ends with a delightfully-evil twist...the story really grew on me after a while...I read and re-read it over and over to get a feel for the characters....



I added an extra small image of my first illustration ok 2 one of the woman in the story too( a sneak Peek) ....more to come once it's published!



Cheers,

Diana

Some more of my custom work...Christmas Gifts for Family...

I had such a wonderful Holiday and wanted to share some of my custom artwork with all of you.... I made some custom canvas' as personal gifts.....It was so nice to see everyone's reaction to their new artwork...they loved it!!!

I am having a great time with all my commissions too....every project comes with it's own pleasure and I truly love making these paintings....

I am currently illustrating a short story for a Children's Lit Magazine....I have a deadline for the end of December...so I will be busy ....
As always...thanks for popping by!
Cheers,
Diana






Monday, December 24, 2007

Merry Christmas Everyone! My Yummy Sketch for today is for all of you during this magical time of year...


Every year we have special nights when we bake yummy treats...we have so much fun as we listen to Christmas music and bake the night away...
I had a request for Christmas Cookies a while back and am finally featuring my Yummy Sketch of the Day - Christmas Cookies...
To me making them ...is our tradition...oh and eating them on Christmas day is also our tradition...
I wish you all a most wonderful Holiday Season....May it be filled with Family and Friends and the "true" meaning of Christmas...
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Early Gift ....One of my custom mixed media paintings for our wonderful Niece....



Tonight we had a special celebration at our home with my brother, my sister-in-law to be, our niece, our parents and some friends...

We won't be able to see our niece on Christmas this year so tonight was all about her...one of her gifts was this custom mixed media canvas that I made....she LOVED it!!!!!!

She is in love with all things mermaid...

Seeing her reaction to this gift of all the other gifts made my day and makes me realize why I love creating art everyday...

Merry Christmas!!!

Cheers,

Diana

Friday, December 21, 2007

IF - "Horizon" - or in my case...Snowman Horizon



At first when I saw this week's theme I wasn't sure what my take would be...then in the spirit of the Holiday Season and the wonderful Winter Snow...this came to me...

you know how much I love snowmen...

Hope you enjoy it and have a wonderful Holiday with your family and friends...

Cheers,

Diana

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - a little splurge with Strawberry Cheesecake!



A little splurge with a yummy cheesecake....memories of New York and the tasty treats you get there...

I wish you all the best as you enjoy this treat...

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Diana

So much going on these days....I love this time of year!!!


I have been busy with my last Christmas custom work...These are adorable. I can't wait to post some samples that I did for my family....On top of that we have been finishing our shopping and baking all these yummy delights...I will post some photos of the baking too...

I am happy to report that all my shopping is done...and wrapped under the tree waiting to be enjoyed....

Well off to get the next post up...my yummy sketch of the day!

Cheers,

Diana

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Caramel Cake


Today I had a few friends that were in the mood for caramel...
so here is a nice slice of caramel cake...
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Raspberry Sorbet


To help cleanse the palet and to help get everyone ready for the yummy feasts that the Holidays will bring...
a nice refreshing raspberry sorbet...with a few sprigs of mint....in a nice tall martini glass...
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana

Monday, December 17, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Lemon Tart


I have completed a special request for Christmas Cookies...but want to save it for Christmas Day!
Today I feature a yummy lemon tart...
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Special Request for Sushi....



I love getting special requests...so please feel free to comment and add your request...

Today's request is for Mark...thanks for visiting my blog ...hope you enjoy the samples of yummy sushi...

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Diana

IF "Backwards"


When I heard the theme this week...the first thing that popped into my head was a fish fishing for humans...with cake as bait...I guess my "Yummy Sketches of the Day" are merging into my weekly illustrations.......
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Chocolate Mousse Cake...


Today's Yummy sketch is dedicated to all my wonderful friends who survived an amazing night across the Boarder shopping...what fun!
I had a blast as usual and laughed so hard I think I may have burned off all the food we ate at 1:00a.m.......

Season's Greetings!!! and Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Chocolate Covered Strawberries....



Today I feature some yummy chocolate covered strawberries like the ones we ate on the weekend...yummmm! when you mix chocolate with anything...you can't go wrong!

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Diana

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Blueberry Pie


Tonight one of my favorite shows is on...
Pushing Daisies....so in light of this...I am posting a slice of yummy pie....for todays "Yummy Sketch of the Day"...loved the last episode..."Bitter Sweets" - A vindictive taffy shop owner sets up shop down the street from The Pie Hole....love candy stores...but not this one...lol
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana

Another Original Santa Gourd heads to a new home...



I make these one of a kind painted gourds....these are professionally dried and then I paint original artwork on them. For the Holiday Season I make special Santas...

I have a few more commissions to finish in time for Christmas....

Have fun at your new Home Santa!!!

Happy Holidays!!!

Diana

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Cheeseburger with everything on it!



Right about now I am craving a juicy homemade burger on the BBQ....oh extra pickles on mine please!!!

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Diana

Monday, December 10, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Chocolates



Since it is the Holiday Season and chocolates seem to be everywhere....I thought today we would have a few...

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Diana

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Christmas Dinner with Friends tonight...what a great time!!!



Tonight eight of us headed out to a wonderful restaurant for a night of great food and great laughs....Brad and I , Mary and Dan, Marina and Rob, and Lacy and Gary headed out....we had such a great time and I can't remember a time when I actually lost my voice from laughing so hard....we told stories of the good old days....but my husband and his friends have the funniest stories ever....at one point we thought Lacy might go into labour....but thankfully she did not....lol

More great times to come....

Cheers,

Diana

Saturday, December 8, 2007

one of my Christmas Commissions heading home...



I had so much fun with this custom mixed media work. It was picked up on the weekend and I was so pleased with the way it turned out. I wanted to leave a sneak peak on here but had to hide the faces of the people it will be going to on Christmas day...just in case!
My popular mixed media is a huge hit....and I love working on these projects.
Cheers,
Diana






Friday, December 7, 2007

IF "Little Things" Yummy Sketches of the DAY!

Small and Yummy....who doesn't like CUPCAKES!!! Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana








Thursday, December 6, 2007

My article in the Hamilton Spectator!



Today I was featured in the Hamilton Spectator. I have to thank Suzanne Bourret who contacted me, set up the photo shoot and wrote the wonderful article...you can click on the article left to read the full story....

I have received a few e-mails already from people that love my work.

What a wonderful DAY!

Cheers,

Diana

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Part 8 - Request for a Sundae from Mark...



I love getting "Yummy Sketch of Day" requests....so here it is Mark...a yummy sundae served with a cherry on top!

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Diana

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Another Write up!



Wow...yesterday I got a call from The Hamilton Spectator....They asked about my art and the work that I do and then before I knew it the wonderful writer set up a photo shoot and everything...all in one day!

The Photographer came last night with all these lights and gadgets...it was pretty cool!

Can't wait to see the write up!

Cheers,

Diana

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Part 7- Lemon Orange Cake



So refreshing for a Tuesday...
and you always feel better when you have a rose on top!
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana

Monday, December 3, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Part 6 - Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Sugar Cone


Even in the winter who can say no to some really good ice cream....
NO ONE!
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana

Got my copy of the Cookbook I illustrated for Charity!



I really loved doing this project....I did the book cover and the sections inside....it was fun to create these characters and I am happy that the money from corporate sales of this book goes to Charity...

There are some great recipes in here too!!!

Cheers,

Diana

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Yummy Sketch of the Day - Part 5 - Cherry Pie



Oh ...it's the weekend and what a wonderful weekend we had...great to see friends and get together for some great laughs...and way too much food...great steaks, great chicken, great everything....

Thanks for the deep fried pickles Dan...will draw some of those in the near future....but for now...we can have a cozy slice of cherry pie...

Cheers,

Diana

Saturday, December 1, 2007

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....


Friday night we started to get into the Holiday spirit...the three of us decorated our mantle and Christmas tree....our son hung some ornaments and he did a great job!
We love the Holidays! Tonight we head to a dinner party at Dan's place....all of our friends will be there....looking forward to all the great food and great laughs....
Cheers...
Diana
 
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