I'm The Guest Curator this week for EBSQ Art Of The Day!

Growing up whenever we had family gatherings at our grandparents house we got fruit when we left. It was such a treat for me and at the time I had no idea it was good for us. I just thought they had searched high and low to give us something special. They would say to each of "now this is just for you! you don't have to share it with your parents!" We would all giggle and try to hide it. Those were the days.

So whenever I see paintings of fruit it reminds me of those days......thanks for the memories.

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Did You Make Any Presents?

My sister Rose and I made all of the presents we are giving this year and these a just a few of them. I picked the white bead for the last bracelet you see pictured here. It's vintage twisted glass and I wanted to make something with it. Rose picked all the other beads for the bracelets and strung them and I tightened and crimped them. They're all contemporary glass beads. A short time later when I came back to put them away I couldn't find them. She had placed them in her jewelry box.

I feel confident that none of the recipients will look at my blog so I'm not concerned about posting them. Do you have items that you've made? I'd love to see them if possible. We had a lot of fun making items this year and I'll post more photos later.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Etsy Twitter Team Sidewalk Sale!

The Etsy Twitter Team is having a Sidewalk Sale! Please take a stroll down our sidewalk of shop listings. Each shop is having a different sale so be sure to check them all out. There are some extremely great deals going on this week!! The sales run from Sunday, May 17th through Saturday, May 23rd.

During the sale I will be offering 10% off on purchases of $15.00 or more! This is in addition to the already reduced prices in my shop - most art is now 50% off. Visit my shop at http://brefour.etsy.com and to see all the participating shops and stroll the sidewalk visit the Etsy Twitter Team Blog. You don't want to miss out on these great deals.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Breast Impressions

Take a look at a video of a wonderful project called Breast Impressions. You can also see more of the casts on Myspace. If you are in the Tulsa area and able to attend the show please do.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Art for the day

My note cards can now be found at Authenticity Gallery! Authenticity Gallery is located at 910 Congress Ave., Ste. 100 in Austin, Texas. The gallery is open Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Friday 10:00am - 8:00pm and Saturday Noon - 5:00pm. These are some photos of the gallery as well as some of my cards that can be found there. If you're in the area or will be visiting Austin soon, do stop by.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Art for the day

© Betty Refour - More Places - Artist pens on paper

Another ATC-ACEO I did. You can find it in my eBay store.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Art for the day

© Betty Refour - Making Connections - Acrylics on Canvas

This is a 5 x 5 x 1.5 inch painting done on gallery wrapped canvas. It's available for purchase in my Etsy shop. And speaking of Etsy, you are invited to a Virtual Card Party. Click here for all the details.

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Need A Gift?

Why not select something from the WWAO Group of Artists on eBay. The WWAO is an international collective of women artists showing and selling our original art online. You are sure to find something to suit your needs no matter what the occasion. Happy shopping!

Art for the day at the Lazy Frog Company in OKC

Digital Art Note Card by Betty Refour



© Betty Refour - Untitled - 12 x 12 Acrylic on Canvas

Hop on over to the Lazy Frog Company and see their newly remodeled, newly reartfilled location. There you will find art, jewelry, handcrafted bath and body products as well as hand made mosaics, mosaic tile and mosaic tile supplies plus much, much more.

Featured artists include Gina West, Vicki Smith, Sheldon Shapiro, Trent Lawson, "Stephanie," Minnie Pack and of course me. They are located in the Paseo Arts District at 2410 N. Shartel and are open Tuesday - Saturday from 3 - 9 pm. Whether you're looking for a gift or something special for yourself you're sure to find it at the Lazy Frog Company.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.