Beautiful Handmade Apron

Photos do not do this beautiful Apron justice. It has pockets, is lined, the stitching is wonderful...... and it is soo soft.

These Aprons are handmade, "Fancies by Jeanette". So if you are interested in a classy apron, let me know and I will put you in touch with her.

Close up of the Beautiful Fabric. She does custom orders and will try to find Fabric you are looking for or interested in.

Needless to say, I am really please and happy with my Apron. ;O)

Calendars on Sale at Etsy

I am offering a few Calendars for sale at my Etsy shop.
The printing job is out standing and would make a wonderful gift for yourself or friends and family.
I have 2 Abstract, 1 Cats and Icelandic horses and 1 Icelandic horse Calendar left.

***Last Icelandic horse calendar just sold. Holding a raffle for one of the larger Abstract Calendars on my Facebook page.

Icelandic Horse Pen and Charcoal

I was originally working on a Phantom Navy jet but sadly... Mia lost one of the mice she brought into the house and before I could find it.. would you believe it found a way onto my Artist desk and peed all over it. Sigh ~~ So I just tossed it.

Have been meaning to start another one but after that... has taken me awhile to take a chance on another.

Am pretty sure there are no more mice running around the house.

So this one will be a Ink and Charcoal Icelandic Tolting horse based on a photograph Maike has very kindly allowed me to use. Thank you Maike!!

Above you can see the very rough pencil in and just a bit of ink on the mane.

Have just started on this Icelandic's face. Am planning on going slow on this piece as I feel a bit rusty.

Not sure if I will get this one done in time for Christmas but I will try.

The Viking ~ Abstract

This creation, looked like a Viking standing there waiting for a battle to start. Is one of the few pieces I was at a loss to what to call it, hence its title.

Can see a close up of the detail in this Digital Abstract painting.

Cafe Press Christmas card review

This year I decided to use Cafe Press for my Christmas cards. Am very impressed with the print quality, how nice and thick the card stock is and they come in this handy plastic container.

Yes, Family and friends, this year you will be receiving.. Holiday Herald! ;O)

Tholian Web Abstract

The first Abstract I have been able to do for awhile. During the summer it my computer gets to hot to spend the many hours doing a Rendering, so I have to take a break.

Now that it is winter and much cooler out, let the creating resume!

I am calling this one, The Tholian Web..... because it kind of reminds me of a certain episode on a Show.

Spent a November Evening taking photos

A beautifully soft Rainbow Cloud. This is the only place I have lived in the US, where I have seen many rainbow clouds.

Nari, our Maine Coon cat mouser... and Mistress of the road!

Edda, my Icelandic horse filly, in the evening sunshine.

Set in Stone ~Abstract Icelandic

Set in Stone, is an unique Abstract Icelandic horse creation rising from the storm tossed Sea.

It will be part of an Abstract Icelandic Horse Collection, for those that like something a little different.

Cafe Press Sweat Long term shirt review

In 2007 I bought 3 Cafe Press heavy duty Hanes sweat shirts, as a product testing and trial run.

First two years I washed them as recommend on the tags, and wearing one every day for Farm chores such as taking care of horse's, gardening or fixing fence, the sweat shirt's printing, fabric and elastic cuffs still look like new.

From the end of 2009 to now.. I decided to abuse them in the Wash too, using super hot water in a heavy duty wash cycle.

The main body of the fabric is holding up well, as it the print job...which kind of surprised me but in a good way. However, the Elastic around the neck and cuff's are starting to get stretched.

Is again surprising how well these Cafe Press sweat shirts have held up to daily abuse and very please with the quality, and those that know me, know I don't say that lightly.

These Sweat shirts are excellent quality, nice and thick, which I love.

Cafe Press

I have just ordered another couple of sweat shirts to make sure the quality is still high.

Farm Cat ~ Maine Coon Photographs

I noticed I have been remiss at posting some of my Art on the Blog. This is Nari, our outside Main Coon mouser extraordinaire .

She was enjoying the warm summer day on the old Farm tractor, while watching the Hummingbirds zoom around.

The Photographs were taken with my Evolt 510 camera.

If you are interested in these lovely photographs, please check the Online shops below.

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Cafe Press

First Set of Decoupage Glass earrings and Necklace are done

This is the only set that came out the way I wanted it too. Used the head shot of my painting the Urban Jungle.

Now here is for the bad part, I have since found out I have a bad allergy to nickel. That means the findings I was going to use, isn't possible as they have nickel in them.

Have found a source of nice Nickel free Earring hooks, Thanks to Yvonne. ;O)

Now I have to find some Nickel free Earring and Necklace Bails.

Then decide if I am going to offer the Necklaces on Silk cord or?

If anyone has any good ideas, please let me know.

Autumn Icelandic

Just finished this re deign of one of my Icelandic Horse paintings, to Herald in the Autumn Season. Enjoy!

Autumn Icelandic by InkandBrush

Autumn Icelandic by InkandBrush

Autumn Icelandic by InkandBrush

Moody Sunset

Moody Sunset

A Dark and Brooding Sunset set bursting through the Clouds in NW Oregon.

Glass Earrings, Necklaces and Magnets ~

I have decided to try my hand at making... well, handmade Earrings, Necklaces and Magnets. They are made from handmade Glass, bought from another Artist and I decoupage my Art onto them to make unique and fun pieces of wearable Art.


I print out my Art....

Right now I am working on the Urban Jungle painting, Herald the catnip loving Cat. Soon... with a little more tweaking, will have some Icelandic horse Glass Earrings and so on.

Decoupage onto the Glass.... here they are about half way done. Pretty time consuming but fun. Most likely another 3 days before I can offer them for sale at my Esty Store.

They will not be waterproof, so I would not recommend wearing them in the shower or in the rain.

Will post photos of the finished pieces soon.

If you want some Earrings and or a matching Necklace specially made, please let me know. Will be more than happy to do so.

Navy Phantom

Have started another painting, well sort of. Was going to paint a Navy Phantom but realized after I penciled most of it in... I did not have one of my photo's that would help me draw in the far side of the wings and missiles.

So for now, I guess I need to work on something else. Do not know the fighter well enough to fudge it.

Or maybe get some of it painted and if someone happens to have a photo of one in flight that would let me look at the wings and missiles or at an angle I can see them clearly.. would be grateful.

I like to do what I call,, in your face type angles, like you have seen with my other Military fighters.

This is what I get for jumping the gun and not looking at all the photos I took closely.

Ah Well..

I do have a normal plain side shot.. might work on that one.

Japanese Garden photographs from Portland OR

Some of my Favorite Japanese Garden photographs and part of my Japanese garden collection.

You can Buy Unframed or fully Matted and Framed excellent quality prints at

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Love Military Fighters and Motorcycles ?

I love painting Military Aircraft and Motorcycles and plan on doing more in the future.

Offer these designs on Coffee mugs, beer steins, stamps, clothing, business cards and so much more.

So if you are looking for a gift for someone you know, please click on the links below.

F-14 Tomcat and Flag ~ 15oz Wrap around Mug by InkandBrush

F-14 Tomcat and Flag ~ Stamps by InkandBrush

Corsair and Flag ~ Apron by InkandBrush

Corsair and Flag ~ Ball Cap by InkandBrush

Got to Ride ~ Micro fiber shirt by InkandBrush

A Yamaha Birthday by InkandBrush

Spiral Shell ~ Abstract

A Spiral Shell in Abstract.

Taj ~ Abstract

This royal looking creation is based off the tiles on places like the the Taj Mahal.

Ram's Horns ~ Abstract

Decided I wanted to go back to doing some circles, this time they look like Abstract Ram's horns or maybe snail shells.

Made to the Artist Reception at the Gallery ~

These are the three pieces I am showing and the only originals I am willing to sell at this time.

Though it makes me wish I finished my piece called the Urban Jungle in time, I think it is one of my best to date.

Anyway,

It would of been better to stay longer to mingle but because of the live music.. which was really good, I needed to leave. Makes me wish I did not have hearing issues.

A number of people really seems to like my Cats.

My Art and I at the Gallery. Very glad I remembered my Business cards!

I feel very privileged to be able to show my Art here. There is some good Art and one really stunning Graphite by another Artist, caught my eye.

Front of the Gallery and you can see some of the Art and the live band playing to the right.

Keeping my fingers crossed all my pieces sell.

If you happen to be in the area, stop by.

And my heartfelt Thank you to Kim, for making this possible!

Red Bubble shirts

Thanks to the kindness of many good friends voting for me on a Red Bubble group contest, I came in first, with my Palette of Colors sunset. So with my modest credit voucher I bought a Red Bubble shirt, as I have never seen one in person. I try to buy test products to make sure what I a selling is of good quality.

Decided on one of my Icelandic horse designs. Its a nice shirt, it is not thin nor too thick, perfect summer weight. The feel of the fabric is soft.

It comes with a cute little tag, giving the Artist's name and care of the garment.

Will give everyone an update on how in is wearing in six months time.