I am creating these little tidbits

Feel free to share them with your friends.  I never thought of myself as a writer, but I am getting better at sharing more about myself.  Just being me!

I do love to create, chat with friends,  play with my camera…So I think I can get used to this blog thing.

The ideas are coming…Happy Friday,

xoxo, D

but it is really hard!

I do use it for work, inspiration and then there is my dream home, fashion, bucket list.  Sorry…see what I mean?  I really should just apply for a job, because I do sell it to EVERYONE I meet or friends who are not aware.

Okay, so I admit…I am a Pinterest-alcoholic

I sneaked on tonight for just a peak and saw the cutest quote.  Then went to invite a friend and Poof!  It was gone!  So the artist/designer in me decided to create my own!  The question is, which one do I like better?

Love You Today A

 Then I went back on and was inspired to take it a little further and created this one…

Love You Today B

  I am not sure which I like better.  

But I would “Pin It”  for sure  So if you are addicted too, come and find me  http://pinterest.com/darlakirchner/

Happy pinning!

Darla

Tis’ better to give than receive…well I agree.  I will say I donate and give from my heart, might be one of the reasons this Original Art Panel was perfect to give to my friend Kim.

 But I do need to put back on my business hat and tell you that this can be reproduced as an Art Panel or on Canvas too  What a great Valentine’s day gift it could make…I wonder how my hubby feels about “Golden Orange”… Hum.

Happy Monday everyone,

Darla

I hope yours is Bright + Shiny

Live Well Art Quote 8"x 8"

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I have a G O O D feeling about this new year!  Stay tuned and enjoy your day!

This is the time of year to reflect and prepare.  I love quotes and thought this was perfect for the holiday.  A beautiful quote by Ivy Baker Priest.

A world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning.

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Just a few NEW things to look forward in 2012 that I wanted to share…between friends!

I hope your creative gifts from Darla Kirchner Designs brought smiles, possibly a hug or tear to your friends & families over the holidays!

Sending warm wishes of the abundant gifts of laughter, peace & love in 2012 ♥

 I am so excited to share this, I couldn’t wait till next Thursday!

I wanted to share my ” Thankful Thursday” campaign.  In face I will be doing this with my kids over the weekend.   I will post our ornaments next week, promise:)

I would love to say… I will post something wonderful every Thursday.  Knowing my schedule (and myself), that probably will not be true.  However, I am working on my time management schedule for 2012 and promise to be make it one of my priorities for the New Year:)

Let the campaign begin!

Share it with your friends and family.

Join me on facebook for frequent updates, FB specials, conversations and much more!

And if you would kindly keep me in mind for your next creative gift, that would be great too:)

Happy Thursday ~  Darla

Most of the time my glass is half full, often more.  However this fall has been challenging.  First we lost my brother in law, Don.  Then a few weeks ago my father lost his battle with lung cancer + COPD.  It is hard to image the holidays with out them.  Please bare with me as I try to refill my glass…We miss him already.

During this time I was productive.  I started working with some pretty special, creative people.  All with various disabilities, with incredible faith, determination and huge hearts.  They all fed my soul.  I am blessed to help them develop their business/marketing plans.

I work with one artist in particular, teaching her how to expand her art understanding and build her portfolio.  Courtney has taught me compassion, simplicity and gratitude.  If you are looking for wonderful artful gifts please visit us this Friday or December 10th at POP Revolution Gallery in Mason from 8pm- 10pm.  There is amazing talented artist and artisans right in your community!  Consider a one of a kind original piece for your gift giving.  I may be biased, but I have seen reactions from a thoughtful creative gift received.  It warms my heart thinking about it!

I planned early this year to have a two women gallery exhibit.  I worked hard and created some of my personal best pieces.  If you are in the Sharonville Ohio area, drop by the Sharonville Fine Arts Center Gallery.  It has been quite some time since I had a gallery show and I almost let fear stop me.  However my partner Pattie Byron would not let my fear of failure stop me…and I will be forever grateful to her.  She is a very special and dear friend.

As I enter the holiday season I am grateful for all my friends and family.  For those who send cards, notes on Facebook, delivered food, traveled afar, listened, shared stories about my dad and or stories of loss.  For everyone looking and sending opportunities for my husband as he continues to search for permanent employment.  I am in awe…and touched by the generosity.

I am blessed beyond belief and I am forever grateful to you all.  My heart grows just thinking about all the abundance in my life.  Thank you for your continued thoughts, prayers and kindness.  I believe in paying it forward, to help and give as much as possible.  I only hope I can continue on my calling, create positive and meaningful art and gifts.  It is true, when you give it comes back to you two fold.

To share my gratitude, please accept 25% off with my holiday sale of everything for this week only.  Tab over to the SHOP page for detail and feel free to contact me for info.

Sending abundant hope, well wishes and gratitude your way.

Always,

Darla

So before it ended I created a

“End of the Summer-Kidz Art Camp”

Camp is designed for children 6-12 years old. Older siblings are welcome! Bring a friend/sibling and take $5.00 off for one sibling or friend! Students will learn at their own pace, in a creative and happy studio environment. Kidz Camp with the Masters will focus on learning different techniques and mediums while learning about Art History, creating their own hang able originals inspired Master Artists!

Kidz Art Camp is:

Monday-August 15th thru Thursday-August 18th

1:00pm–3:30pm.

All Supplies are included! Camp will be in Darla’s Studio in Liberty Twp. Ohio

Class schedule for the week :

• Day 1 Piet Mondrian – Symmetrical lines, geometric shapes and primary colors
• Day 2 Georges Seurat – Little dots can make a BIG impression!
• Day 3 Georgia O’Keefe- Abstract Art, think BIG Flowers!
• Day 4 Andy Warhol – Pop Art with your favorite inspiration or a self portrait!

Camp Cost $80.00 Bring a friend/sibling discount of $5.00 Daily cost $25.00

Download the Kidz Summer Camp w-Masters form

So if you have some little budding Artist…join us!  Share us with your friends and hurry classes space is limited to only 2-10 students.  This will allow the group to have a great art experience.  For more information feel free to e-mail me at artist@darlakirchner.com or call the studio at 513.777.2787.

Be Creative and thanks for sharing!  ~Darla

 It was hilarious!

About 6 months ago I got involved on the Regatta committee with the Arts Council that I am a board member into it.  My team was enthusiastic about it and dove right in!  The Arts Council of West Chester & Liberty is a non- profit organization, in our area  to benefit and inspire our community through all the arts.

Since we are a non profit we have to get very creative with our awards.  At one of our many meetings the team came up with a great community drive for donation for our Billy Bass fish awards.  We asked the community to donate their tired singing Billy Bass fish to the Arts Council.  I then gave out the fish to local artist and members to revive.  We had 8 categories and exactly 8 artist hand paint beautiful one of a kind Billy Bass Awards for the showboat category.

It was a hit!  Of course I had to paint one too…Meet my Incredible Mr. Limpet!  I was honored for it be requested by the “People’s Choice” boat winning family.  An inspirational story of a family with heartbreaking challenges, this family and team worked together to create the beautiful “SS Scooter”.  A perfect choice voted by the people.

 To be continued tomorrow….

Darla

Sorry I have not been around for a while.  With summer hear, kids home for summer break, working as the Chair position for our local Art Market and teaching art classes…I have quite a few balls in the air!  To say the least, my blog has suffered most.

Well and my painting, sigh.  So when I saw this beautiful color chart I almost drooled:)

And now I am inspired to paint.  The weather has been gorgeous lately and I just purchased a travel easel so can paint anywhere now!

Happy Dance!

I promise to share what comes from my inspiring colors & my easel soon!

Happy June everyone!

~Darla