Wendy Kathleen's Art Updates

Changing it up

2008-06-13T16:14:13Z

You guys may have noticed that my old www.wendykathleenart.com website is gone and in it's place is something NEW. I felt it was time for a change. I'm really excited about the direction the website is going and I hope all of you enjoy it. It's not finished yet so hold on a little while longer. By July/Aug. it should be 100% go.

Mailing List

2008-06-07T23:09:36Z

I just wanted to remind every one to join my newsgroup at http://groups.google.com/group/wendykathleenmcelfishart

I'd love to see you all over there!

wendykathleen @ 2008-05-09T08:43:00

2008-05-09T15:47:52Z

I finally have some time to update all of you since Konnor was born. Here is a pic of my new little elf baby.

I also have been working on some new paintings. The first is called First Love and was inspired by a picture I took of my artist friend Jackie and my son Konnor.

The next painting is called Kelsey's Wee One and is taken from a pic of Konnor and our babysiter.

The last one is my favorite and most important. It's in honor of my artist friend Selina Fenech who has breast cancer. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Baby Update.....and some pics!

2008-03-18T05:27:13Z

Konnor Wimond McElfish joined us on Feb. 11th. Although I have next to no time right now trying to organize two little boys, my mind is overflowing with ideas on what to paint! I'm so ready to put paint to paper again. (pictures in my next post....coming as soon as they upload).

My first project is going to be one for a family member, so you'll have to hang tight until I can do a new painting for all of you. Hint, hint, it's going to have wings to it.

Now on to some fun that I stole from two favorite fairy mommy artist friends Jessica and Jacqualine
1.) If I were a doll, the accessories packaged with me would be: chop sticks, jeans, white tank and flip flops, watercolors, brown lipstick.

2.) I have an irrational fear of: Flying in planes. I had no trouble with this as a kid because I lived in my head. Now I can't wrap my mind around all that weight flying that high in the sky.
3.) What type of food do you eat at your grandparents house? When my grandma was alive we would get treated to donutes, something I'd never get at home.
4.) What weight were you when you were born? 7lbs. 2oz
5.) What would you do if you were stranded on an island with the person you hate most? Run to the other side of the island
6.) What would you do if you found out you had been cheated on? Walk away with my two boys in tow.
7.) Do you stalk anyone on myspace? I'd have to have the time to do this.

8.) I find the thought of childbirth: Just finished it for the second time and plan on 2 more in the future.

9.) Next door to my house is? My house is connected to other houses but I do have a park on the left side of the house.
10.) My nails are: acrylic and clear colored. This is one of my little vices. I've been getting my nails done since 1991. I'm addicted!
11.) The last person to call me was: My husband

12.) Why is your (myspace) 1 your 1? My little boy Kaleb.
13.) Know how to cook? Yep, but it only tastes good to me.

14.) I am annoyed with: Can't say

16.) What child-related smell do you not like? Brussell sprouts cooking.
17.) What sea creature scares you? Sharks and eles
18.) What color hair do most of the people you are around have? Blond
19.) What object have you broken most recently? A wood duck in my sons bathroom

20.) Name one of the Spice Girls. Baby
21.) What's the biggest difference between you and your ex? Music/movies/books....he's a total Van Halen listening, stars wars book reading boy.
22.) What do you drink from when you drink? Milk cartoon and orange juice....ok the wine bottle also.
23.) My favorite shoes are: My flip flops (formally know as thongs).
24.) Can you use chopsticks? Learned in Japan at age 12

25.) Do you prefer beaches or forests? Beaches at night only.
26.) Who's your third text from? What??? Huh??
27.) Who knows a secret or two about you? I'm an open book

28.) Have you ever burned yourself? Mostly my tongue
29.) How do you like your coffee? Black with a touch of milk/cream

Baby Update

2008-01-29T16:29:37Z

Wow, it has been a long time since I've posted an update. I am in nesting mode right now.......Feb.11th is the big day for the arrival of Konnor Witmond McElfish. Here is his 4-D ultra sound

Needless to say, I will be busy over the next month or so. Hopefully I will get back to the painting table and be able to produce some new works. Until then, I want to leave you with some paintings I did before Christmas that I forgot to post. It was inspired by my fellow fantasy artist friend Selina Fench.

The second one I'm leaving you with I"m not as happy with, but am going to show it and sell it anyway. Funny how sometimes you have these great ideas in your head and then they just don't turn out the way you want on paper. That's what happened with this little one.

This last one I really liked the girl, but do not like what I did with the background. I am be changing it someday but for now I'll show you Classical Movement.

Charity Auction for tragic death of 3 children.

2007-06-01T00:49:02Z

I am hosting an online auction at www.ebay.com under the title search "Coble Family Fundraiser". This auction is to raise money for the Coble Family who had their three children killed in a car accident this month. You will not only be helping a cause but getting some great art. You can view the story at http://www.lifetomotion.com/login/coble/index.html
It says pick up only, but I will ship the items for free if you are not in the area. Please help this dear family.

NEW website and art

2007-05-20T04:27:55Z

Wow, it's been so long since I've updated my site here. You'll all have to forgive me. I've been sooooooooooo beyond busy. I have just opened my new website called Zodiac Babiez http://www.zodiacbabiez.com
If you have a little one or know someone that is going to have a baby, this is the perfect place to pick up some items. I have all 12 signs of the Zodiac painted and ready for a home.
I also wanted to share some of my latest works with all of you. Don't forget I love to here from all of you.

Online Interview

2007-03-03T16:19:26Z

Sorry I have been so quiet for so long. Sooooooooooooo much going on, what I wanted to share the interview I did. You can read the whole article here
http://celestopeatimes.com/Art-Music_art-interview-with-fantasy-artist_Wendy.Kathleen.htm

More to come later.....I promise

wendykathleen @ 2006-12-13T14:10:00

2006-12-13T21:10:38Z

It's been a long time since I've updated here, so you will all have to forgive me, but I have been busy painting. The first piece is called Tears From Heaven. It's a mixed media piece done in coffe (yes coffee), acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and crayon. It's about 30"x22"

This image is for my Protection Wings series www.protectionwings.com and is for Autism Protection

The Angel of Light is for the back of a book that I was asked to illustrate (more on this later)

A Touch of Innocence is a very special piece that I did of my husband and son. It's done in acrylic and house spakel. I took the picture this summer and just had to turn it into a painting.

This is also for the Protection Wings site and is for those suffering with Bi-Polar/Depression

Huge Clearance on Original Art Works

2006-07-22T23:21:30Z

Hi Everyone-

It has been for ever and a day since my last update, but I promise to catch you all up in a few weeks. I have a few specials up my sleeve.

Right now, I need to reduce the number of originals I have in my studio to make room for my new projects. So, I"m offering a number of my original fairy, angel and ice skating paintings at very low prices on ebay http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwendykathleenartQQhtZ-1

Hurry on over to get your bid in before they are gone.

Blessings to you all,

New Protection Wings and Fairy Baby

2006-06-12T19:23:28Z

I've just finished two new paintings from two different series. The first is part of my protection wings series www.protectionwings.com
It is the Protector from Eating Disorders. This one is the most personal of all for me because I suffered from both A. and B. for over 17 years. This was a very important piece for me to have a part of the collection. Please feel free to pass this image on to others you know that may be suffering from an eating disorder. I also will have up on the site later this week many different gifts and prints with this image on it.

The next painting is the last for the new Fairy Baby series www.threefairybabies.com that I am doing with two other BIG fairy artists. I am so excited about this new project with two artist that I admire artistically and love personally as good friends. This image is taken from a photo of me and Kaleb when he was only 2 days old. I wanted to a fairy mother and baby painting as part of the collection.

A little bit of personal fun. Look what I found growing in my garden

2006-04-15T19:18:25Z

I've put off posting any pictures of my little elf, but these are just to cute to keep to myself. You won't believe what I found growing in my garden.

wendykathleen @ 2006-04-05T01:28:00

2006-04-05T08:30:37Z

Hey everyone. I'm so excited to announce that I am now offering Italian charms and Cell Phone Wallpaper with my art on it! You can check them out at http://www.wendykathleenart.com/cpw.php and on my protection wings site http://www.protectionwings.com
Right now you can only get the charms at the protection site and the cell phone stuff on my normal site, but within two wings you can get them at both places.
I am also in the process of changing my main website, so I will keep you posted on when that will be done.
I also have in the works a new website called Three Fairy Babies http://www.threefairybabies.com
It is a really fun and special project that I am doing with fantasy/fairy artists Jessica Galbreth http://www.enchanted-art.com and Jacqueline Collen-Tarrolly http://www.toadstoolfarmart.com . You can't see our art on the site just yet, but you can read a little about what we are doing. Since we are all friends, are all fairy artists and all had our babies a month apart, we thought that it would be a great idea to do this little project. I will give you all a sneak peak at my fairy baby paintings.

Yes, the last one is based off of my cute and adorable son Kaleb. I did the last painting, "Moon Swing Faery" really big, which I haven't done in about 3 years. I use to always paint that big, but have since been painting at a size around 14 x 17. I think this one might have to stay with me and not be sold.

Maybe it's just being a new mother, but I have felt soooooooooooooo moved to paint images that are light, innocent and happy. This new line is the result.

I am also currently working on two new images for the Protection Wings site: Depression/Mental Illness and Eating Disorders.
I believe both of these are causes that are often overlooked or made jest of as not really a problem but a choice. I believe otherwise.

I have been informed that my breast cancer protection wings image is going to be used on shirts in NYC at a Marc Bolan/T.Rex tribute concert on June 1st at Don Hill's in Manhattan. All the musicians (Performers are to include Skid Row , Rolan Bolan , Frankenstein 3000 (the frontman of which is a Sirius satellite radio personality and will use his show to help promote the gig), and two British T.Rex tribute bands (Rarn and Jeepster). are performing without compensation, and the proceeds are being donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. I wish I lived close enough to go. It is going to be a great event, so if you are in the area.....GO and then tell me what a great time you had.

Hugs and Blessings to you all.

Protection Wings

2006-03-06T20:41:24Z

It's finally up and running: My charity Protection Wings site http://www.protectionwings.com
Please share this site with all of your friends and families. I have been so touched by all the stories and responses that I have gotten from this series. I love getting your emails and hearing your stories. I"m also continually looking to add new images to this series. I have just finished a new painting for the Protection Wings series for SIDS. This painting is taken from a photo of me and my new son Kaleb. I am dedicating this painting to ALL MOTHERS, for I believe it is one, if not thee biggest fear of Mothers all over the world.

New Year Ahead

2006-01-10T22:45:23Z

Hi everyone-

Sorry it has been forever and a day since I last updated you all. I ended up giving birth to my son Kaleb on Oct. 23, 2005 by emergency c-section after going 2 weeks past my due date. Since then I have been wrapped up in the joys of first time motherhood and then the holiday obligations.
I haven't neglected my art completely in this time. I have been busy at work creating a new web site, Protection Wings (which will be up and running within the month), that will be featuring my charity art pieces. I'm really excited about this venture and hope that it will be a success in helping raise awareness and money for the various causes.
I am also excited to announce that the book Fairy Motifs, which features my art work, is now available at Hot Topic http://www.hottopic.com/store/product.asp?LS=0&ITEM=263583&RN=558
as well as through Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1843403021/qid=1136932773/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-3324643-9467906?n=507846&s=books&v=glance or your local bookstore. I got such a tickle out of seeing my work in Hot Topic. Below is a picture I snapped of myself with it in the store.

New Protection Fairy of Leukaemia

2005-09-30T22:36:13Z

I have just finished a painting of the Protection Fairy against Leukemia, which is the newest in my Protection Charity Series. If you haven't seen my other Charity Faerie/Angels you can view them at
http://www.wendykathleenart.com/protection.php
The idea behind this one, since I couldn't find a symbol for the disease her wand of light is like a beacon that is shinning healing onto those with leukemia.
This painting is based on Aimee Butler, who has fought two rounds with Leukemia. You can read more about her and her amazing fight at http://www.fairiesworld.com/fairytale.shtml

2006 Calendars are Here!

2005-09-20T18:01:11Z

I am now offering 2 different 2006 Calendars! One features 12 of my most popular FAIRY paintings, including the new Protection Fairy/Angles. You can purchase this one at
http://www.cafepress.com/wendykathleen.31751995
A portion of these calendars will go to charity.
The second calendar features 12 of my Figure Skating paintings. You can purchase this at
http://www.cafepress.com/wendykathleen.31819611

These are just in time for the holiday season! Get your shopping done early and get read for 2006!

wendykathleen @ 2005-08-13T16:12:00

2005-08-13T23:18:44Z

The Protection Charity Angels and Faeries prints are now available at http://www.wendykathleenart.com/protection.php
I also have gifts and clothing featuring these paintings at http://www.cafepress.com/wendykathleen/737265
Remember that all profits go directly to the charities. I want to thank all of you for your positive support of this endeavor. I have been so touched by the countless stories people have shared with me about there own or family health struggles. I pray that these will continue to help.

On a personal note, I wanted to share the 4D ultrasound photo of my son taken at 29 weeks. He is a true miracle and blessing. We can't wait to meet him in Oct.

wendykathleen @ 2005-07-24T14:53:00

2005-07-24T21:59:51Z

I am starting a series of fairies/angels for diseases called the Protection Angels and Faeries. I plan to contact the different organizations and offer them all the profits that I make and to see if they would like to use them also. I just felt I needed to give back a little because I've been given so much lately. They should be on my website within the week.

Each one so far is inspired by someone I know who has or has recovered from the disease. It's starting very personal and I hope it will grow.

The first one is for Breast Cancer

The second one is for Heart Disease, which my dad suffers from.

The last one is for Childhood Diabeties and is taken from a photo I took of my neighbor who has this. The scan came out terrible on this one, so please forgive the lack of color, because in real life it's very vibrant. I'm planning on adding a bracelet to the little girls arm, like the medical one she wears.

New Painting Tutorial online

2005-06-23T18:11:28Z

I've just added a new section to my website called the Painting Tutorial. In it, I walk you through my painting process for a little fairy girl, step by step, explaining different painting techniques and also what paint, paper and brushes I use. I'm hoping it will be a valuable resource for other artists and fun for others to see the painting process. Check it out at http://www.wendykathleenart.com/tutorial.php

It's a......

2005-06-03T00:33:10Z

Back on my personal note kick.....we are having a boy! My husband is thrilled and I"m a little scared (not sure what to do with a boy).

On a professional note, I have been informed that I could have up to 8 pages (14 images) in the upcoming Fairy Motifs book, which will be out this Sept. I am so excited about both things right now. Hopefully, I can start painting again for myself because I have been backed up with commissions over the last few months and fighting pregnancy fatigue.

I've also added Slate Stones to both my fairy http://www.wendykathleenart.com/gifts.php
and ice dreamz http://www.icedreamz.com/gifts.shtml
websites. They are beautiful handmade items which are sold/made by Blue Moon Stones. It's wonderful company and I"m so thrilled to be apart of them.

Fairy Art Book

2005-05-18T21:31:03Z

I have just gotten word that my faerie art work will be appearing in the upcoming Fairy Motifs book, which will be released in Sep. 2005. You can read more about it at http://www.fairiesworld.com/fairybooks/faerymotifs.shtml
and can preorder it from Amazon. I will be in the company of some of todays most popular and successful fairy artists!

On a personal note, I have been busy preparing for my first baby, which will be born on Oct. 12 2005!

New Gymnastics Art Site Up and Running

2005-03-24T01:28:45Z

First I want to thank all of you for your time and wonderful ideas in helping me name my new gymnastics art site. After much thought and discussion, we decided to go with Gymnastics Dreamz. You can now view it in all it's splendor at
www.gymnasticsdreamz.com

Love for you all to stop by and take a look.

Smiles to you all.

Need suggestions for new website name

2005-03-17T22:03:40Z

I am in need of a name for my new website. The site will feature my watercolor paintings of gymnasts in various events, moves and poses. The name I came up with (tumble into art) is already taken, so I really could use all suggestions for a cute and catchy name that could describe gymnastics and art.
Thank you all for your help with this!!!
****If I pick yours, I"ll send you a free 8'x 10' print of any of my paintings!!!!*****

wendykathleen @ 2005-02-17T09:22:00

2005-02-17T17:27:58Z

My art is now available on vertical blinds. You may purchase them from www.blindimaging.com

Below is an example of Moondancer Faerie taken from their catalog.

I have also started a series of Phantom of the Opera paintings. I'm selling a few limited edition prints on ebay.