New Original Painting of a Teen Boy Playing his Ukulele

Hafa Adai (Hello) Everyone,

Almost finished with this piece need to add the word GUAM or some other meaningful words on the Latte stone.  Why does this painting mean so much to me?  Well sitting at my art table with a blank canvas in front of me and a pencil in hand  memories of my sons begin to flood my mind and so i decided to sketch this youthful teen boy.

At first sketch the boy was just standing, and steering needed to add some action to him.  Then i recall previously a week or two ago looking at some photos of people in particular a local man wearing a hat and playing a ukulele.

Sketching the body form of a person was not new to me and was not very good at it but i felt challenged to finish this painting.  How to draw? well let's see paper, pencil, photos, and you tube, and lots of practice and make sure you have plenty erasers ready on the other hand...lol

The best part, I love painting with warm bold colors, pencils, and inks...and Oh What A Joy it is to paint this piece remembering my two wonderful sons and the good times we had together.

Will be listed soon on my etsy shop.

See You Next Time,
Janet Marie

A New and Cute Sketch of a Latte Stone Girl

Hi There,

My sketches are starting to flow again a new latte stone girl with her bird perched on the top of her stoney head.  Some flowers growing  wild up there, bird is wearing a mar mar or what you call a flower garland, and a tiny coconut palm tree of to the side.  I'm learning how to turn these images into vector.

I will do my best to start posting again weekly, Thanks Again.

Janet Marie

My New Whimsical Girl Island Carabao

Here she is whimsical green girl carabao taking a walk at moon light.  Will be listed soon on my Etsy shop.

Thanks,

Janet Marie

New Original Whimsy Blue Carabao Painting

Hi Everyone,

Have you ever experienced not being able to finish any one painting? and the nest starting to feel a little more quiet?  Well I took some time out to pretty up my garden, to get refocused, and get inspired all over.  You know they say gardening can be therapeutic plus my devotional time, the rewards? now I'm feeling healthier and more alert again.

I slso decided to reach out and encourage a friend even helped a dear friend with her gardening.  It just makes you feel real good inside you know.  I'm really Thankful & Grateful for my family and friends that God has blessed my life with.

Well I'm back and after spending some time in the art room, i finally finished the first piece of my new series of "Whimsy Island Carabaos".  I got the inspiration from the stone or wood carved carabaos that are seen through out the island of Guam.

Will be posting my girl carabao after this one...

Will be listing soon for sale on my Etsy shop...

See You Soon,
Janet Marie

Hi Everyone,

Do you ever have one of  those days when you look at your blog and just want to spice it up but don't really have the time? Well today is that day i went surfing on the net for some creative blogger backgrounds, and of course a certain creative soul(s) just got noticed by me "THANK YOU" for the privilege of using your splashing summer background.
 www.dottydotdotdesign1.blogspot.com

Sweet Lattestone Delores with Candy Pink Hearts

Hi Everyone,
Finally added some sweet valentine hearts to Lattestone Delores, she is Sooo... Cute... I'm happy got some creativety going here...

Enjoy,
Janet Marie

Lattestone Delores

Hello again everyone,

I decided to play around with this sketch on photoshop and did some air brushing with the pen brush tool.  Duplicated my sketch and airbrushed on the background layer while I lightened the opacity on the first top layer.  Maybe I'll add some valentine hearts...

I think I'm on a roll here...will post some add ons...
Janet Marie

Pen Sketches of some of my Lattestone Characters

Hi Everyone,

I've been down with the flu lately, and possibly artist block? Maybe... You know I decided why not blog about something not painted.  I came across some android photos of some of my midnight doodles from last year.  These are pen sketches of more lattestone characters.

Why do I call them lattestone characters?  Well I think it's because when I start drawing a lattestone shape, I have a tendency to want to draw people out of them.  Lattestones are symblic to our Chamorro culture (Carved stones found throughout the Marianas islands).

I'm going to keep it short & sweet, Enjoy...
Janet Marie

New Mixed Media Art in Progress

Hi Everybody,

Here are some of my new mixed media art still not finished with them yet but will be soon.  I'm still deciding whether I should list them on my etsy shop or place them at the Two Lovers Gallery Store? Hm mm?

Sketched a contemporary youthful looking girl here loves her pet carabao. My sister Jen gave me some vintage sheet music and collaged some on to my artwork.

Almost finished with another cute latte Stone Girl Character.  Lot's of mixed media here and cute colorful latte stones not quite finished with her yet but will be soon.

I had request for more whimsical paintings of  Coconut Thatch Roof Houses and beach scenes.  Collaged background with some scrapbook paper, and acrylic paints.  More of these cute coconut houses to come.

You know I've been thinking about my children alot these days especially my nineteen year old daughter Kiara who moved away last year. I'm thankful and so appreciate all my children for all there love for us, there efforts, labors, with all the ups & downs and everything else in between, with all my love to you...

Well ...Oh! almost forgot..tee...hee...hee... I have two more still living with me my third oldest son Derek he's eighteen and wings are flapping or at least practicing Hahaha.., and then there's little eight year old Abby girl, I love and cherish them all.

If you find yourself thinking about them alot, and there's love, if you find yourself surrounded by youthful, lively, energetic teens who you care about and pray for (church teens @ Victory Chapel).  Then the inspiration comes get your pencil and paper out...

... started jotting down with pencil in hand words, thoughts of my children, tropical beaches, barbecue fellowships, cute boy and girl carabaos, coconut thatch houses, whimsical colorful latte stones, whimsical koko birds, etc...

Finally I decided that I'm going to paint youthful boys and girls at the beach scenes, etc...Lots of ideas taped to my table lamp.  I hope you don't mind me sharing some inspiring moments of my life...See you next post.

Janet Marie

Hi Everyone,

Just finished this batch of ACEO's (Art Card, Editions, Originals) or Artist Trading Cards.  These Art Prints are mounted on Stampboards.  Glued some magnets on these so that you can place them on your refrigerator or any where magnetic.

Because they are locally homemade and multi media, each art piece has a different texture, sanded, and sealed.  I used different mediums and application techniques on these.  My ACEO's/ATC's will be on sale at the Holiday Art & Craft Fair event at the "Top of the Mar" in Nimitz Hill, Guam .... See You There!...

Janet Marie

Hi Everyone,  Here is the flyer for the upcoming Holiday Art & Craft Fair 2012,  See you there.

Latte Stone Anna

Getting Ready for the Annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair

Location:  Top of the Mar

Date:  December 1st, 2nd

Time:  10:00 - 4:00

Admission fee ???

Hi Everyone,

Here is another one of my new original acrylic paintings "Latte Stone Anna" enjoying a walk in the park.  Anna walks past a Flame tree a Chichiricka Bird is perch on the lowest branch and looks on, two latte stones in the background.  Painting Measures 8" x 8", sides painted black, sealed with a semi-gloss acrylic water based varnish.

Latte Stone Victoria

Finally paid my spot at the Annual Holiday Art and Craft Fair

at the Top of the Mar.  Here is one of my new original paintings

"Latte Stone Victoria" or Vicky for Short.

The sun is setting and Latte Stone Vicky is going for a brisk walk in
the Latte Stone Park. there are a flourish of tropical ferns growing
even on the latte stones, dragonflies flit and zip all around her.

I painted green ferns on her fuchsia colored dress,
she is also wearing around her neck a Spondylus (oyster shell) 

pendant necklace, a pink and yellow hibiscus is in her hair.

Original painting measures 8" x 8" in size, sides painted black

New Reproductions of my Original Art

Stocking up for the upcoming Holiday Art and Craft Fair in December!

I am almost finished packaging my new reproductions and will be listing tonight on my Etsy shop. 

  They are printed on Epson Ultra Premium Five Star Matte Paper using my Epson printer.

Visit my Etsy shop for more details.  

Getting Ready for Guam's Holiday Art and Craft Fair

I finally put the last coat of gloss sealer on my newly finished paintings.  Bright, bold and whimsical these latte stone boys and girls, red carabao's, and a place called Latte Stone Villa.  I think it's all coming together now my characters and the story line that is for these paintings.

Here is cute boy Latte Stone Pedro and his pet Carabao.  Pedro loves to hitch his Carabao onto the cart and go for a ride down to the beach for a swim on Tumon Bay.  Pedro is wearing his favorite comfortable blue t-shirt even though it is a bit worn out and oh ya he's gotta wear his Zories too.

For Sale New Key chain Ornaments

Hi Everyone,  On Thursday I delivered a batch of my new key chain ornaments to Two Lovers Point Gallery store and are being sold there locally and for our visiting tourist.  Also check out my Etsy shop these whimsically cute plumeria scented ornaments are listed live now on sale and limited quantities are available.  Sooo Stay Tune for my next batch of Latte cute things.

Thanks Again,

Janet Marie

Latte (stone) girl with her Koko bird measures 2.5"x 3.5" plumeria scented.

Italian linen fabric in natural color for backside.

Ornament side view.

Designed my laser printed tags Island Art Pillows by Janet Manns Design.

Manila natural twine from Marianas Handicraft.

I love these coffee colored wooden beads from Thailand.

Here is one of my whimsy Koko birds.

Latte girl hanging from my Singer sewing machine.

Giclée Prints Mounted on Wood Panels

Hi Everyone,

Here are my New Addition's, Giclée Prints on Birch Wood.  These fine art prints are mounted on wood panels and measure 6" x 8" in size.  The wood canvas have a hanger on the backside of the panel so you can hang them right away.  My Reproductions will be sold locally at Two Lover's Point Gallery on Guam and are a limited quantity.

Thank You for Visiting my Site,

Jan Marie

Giclée Print mounted on Stampboard

Hafa Adai (Hello) Everyone,

Here are my new ATC Magnet's they are the standard 2.5" x 3.5".  Giclée prints mounted on a Stampboard sealed with Golden Gel Medium Topcoat, and a Waterbase Gloss Sealer.  

My new ATC's are on sale locally on Guam at Two Lover's Point a popular tourist site.  These items coming soon to my Etsy Shop.

See you next post,

Jan Marie Manns

Looking back to April - Anna's Bridal Shower

 Hafa Adai (Hello) Everyone,

Looking back the month of April was a very busy & exciting month for me, the highlight was that we had the privilege of helping design & decorate Anna's Bridal Shower.  Kiara my daughter designed the party favor tags, banner, and stars.

Jan Marie (that's me) designed the "Special Notes for Anna Cork board" and the note tags that go along with it.  In addition the Wedding party favor tags.   Anna's friends helped in a big way they are what made this bridal shower come together quickly.  They filled the purple & silver balloons with helium, used fishing wire to hang the stars, tied and fluff the Organza, and added lovely purple Orchids.

Who was spear headed this fabulous bridal shower?  The sponsor's Annie Benavente who was the M.C. for the event, and the mother of the bride-to-be Debbie.  They did a wonderful job from beginning to end.

Finally SPECIAL THANKS to all who volunteered there time & efforts, finances, etc. it is a labor of love, that made this this a special bridal shower for Anna.



"May the Lord reward you for all you have done..."
RUTH 2:12 ,

Jan Marie

Hi Everyone,

I am back from a long leave of absence and now posting again.  Did you see the photo's?  I decided to break away from my painting and help out for an upcoming two bridal shower's.  I made these cute vintage scented postcard sachets 8"x 8"  and 4"x 5" in size.

Credits go to Graphics Fairy http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/  THANK YOU! for allowing me to use your wonderful vintage designs on these sachets.  They are personal gifts for the Bride and Sponsors of the bride.  I also want to say Thank you to my wonderful husband and my caring daughter for helping me finish.

Thanks Again,
Jan Marie