Friday, January 14, 2011

 Many people have asked me why I paint sock monkeys, and this little monkey named "Patty" was my inspiration.  I first saw her at Smellie Bloomers before Christmas and I had to have her, she just had that special caring look about her.  I brought her home and painted her portrait! She reminded me of the sock monkey that my youngest son had when he was in the hospital a long long time ago. His sock monkey was the traditional brown monkey and was made by hand. 
Sock monkeys are so comforting and soothing and make me think of hugs and lots of lovin.  Stop by Smellie Bloomers in Elizabethtown, NC to see all of my sock monkey paintings and take one home if you like. Also, if you're interested in purchasing one of my paintings, inquiries may come to me. Thanks for looking!

Friday, January 14, 2011

 "June-bug" is cute as a bug, she comes bearing daisies for that special person. Her new home is Smellie Bloomers in Elizabethtown, but she would be happy to go home with you!

Friday, January 14, 2011

"Happy" is full of energy and is so happy swinging from one vine to another vine.  Couldn't you surround yourself with a little more happiness?  My sock monkey "Happy" can help.!  You can catch "Happy" at Smellie Bloomers in Elizabethtown.

Friday, January 14, 2011

 "Mel" is a peace loving sock monkey.  I'm sure we could all use just a little more peace in our lives, "Mel" will help!

Friday, January 14, 2011

  "With Open Arms" is my favorite sock monkey painting.  I have always loved cardinals, and this one seems to love sock monkeys too!  She is and 8 x 10 oil on canvas panel.

Friday, January 14, 2011

  "Ruby" is ready to party.  She is all fixed up like a lady, with her pearls and cheetah scarf, she will be the hit of the party.  She wants to know who's going to the party? Won't you join her at Smellie Bloomers for Valentine's Day?

Friday, January 14, 2011

  "Jo" is a 5" x 7" oil painting of a sassy sock monkey. Just the right touch for Valentine's Day!

Friday, January 14, 2011

  "Shug" is a sweet oil painting of a sock monkey with a sweet little heart on her chest.  She is painted on canvas panel.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

"Fancy" is her name, and she's ready to become someone's companion for Valentine's Day! There is just something comforting about sock monkeys.  But "Fancy" is also stylish, with her zebra print scarf, her sweetheart eyes and big red lips,(she is a little on the wild side too), she is just waiting to have some Valentine fun!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Snow is on the ground and love is in the air.  Being snowed in has given me the opportunity to package my original Valentine cards.  These cards are unique and are printed from oil paintings of my new series of sock monkeys.  Lately, I've become reacquainted with an old love of mine...sock monkeys!  I was so inspired I have painted 10 in the last few weeks.  This first one is named "Max" and he's holding a heart especially for you or your special someone. 
Also available are postcards,( 10 in a pack, showing front and back)  and a mouse pad with these words printed on it, "be my love monkey". These Valentine items and painting are truly original and special,  let me know if you would like for me to ship them to you, or you can purchase these cards and my artwork at Smellie Bloomers in Elizabethtown, NC.  Please email me with any questions that you may have, but don't wait too long. .