Lori Joy Smith: Illustration & Art

just finished…

Posted on | February 7, 2012 | 3 Comments

I just finished this custom painting for a cute little family down in Texas. I’m about to start another twin portrait… one for my sister. Her twins turn 1 next week!

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in my studio, part 2

Posted on | February 6, 2012 | No Comments

I’ve had some company…

I’ve been revisiting old work…

and trying new things.

All that studio time is having an effect on little Ila, who tells me she wants to be an “art-tast” when she grows up  (and also a puppy!).

 

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In my studio…

Posted on | January 31, 2012 | 3 Comments

In my studio (oh those words make me smile!), I have been doing lots of different things this past month… but not really finishing much of anything. I have been *so* excited and happy to just be there , it’s been hard to concentrate!

I’m finally settling down a bit and I just finished this piece. It’s for the upcoming “Something to Crow About” show at the Details, Past and Present gallery.

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sosi turning 7…

Posted on | January 24, 2012 | No Comments

I can’t believe Sosi is turning 7 this weekend. I look at her and all I see is my little baby. She still has those same ginormous brown eyes and round cheeks she had back then, and still never wants to be alone…

I somehow convinced her that a family trip to Halifax would be more fun than the usual big friends from school birthday party (it wasn’t hard… neither of us too crazy about parties). We are all super excited for some big city fun!

To make up for the lack of a party, we had her 2 best friends over for cake and pizza last weekend. It just so happens that their moms are also my best friends. So this worked out nicely for everybody! It was a great night.

We had so much fun decorating for this special evening. We made a giant 7 (I was inspired by this) and decorated it with polka dots, making this our “polka dot” party. She then got into the balloons and made this beautiful balloon wall. It felt more like installation art to me!

This girl has taught me so much over these past 7 years. Each day she tests me, challenges me, inspires me, ….but  most of all she just loves me. That is the thing I have learned most from her,  to love.

Happy birthday baby girl,

 

(Wondering about the cute matching t-shirts with my dogs speaking french drawing? They were made by the good people at ooshirts )

Category: crafting, Kids, Life | No Comments

guest blog post

Posted on | January 19, 2012 | 2 Comments

I’m a guest blogger today over at the hilarious and very honest Mom Illustrated blog. If you’d like,  hop on over and check it out!

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