Monday, May 23, 2011

IA Weekly Challenge: Purple and Green




A couple of years ago I saw an interview on the CBS tv program, "Sunday Morning" of a singer named Melody Gardot.  



She's the same age as my son and lives in Philadelphia, just like my son.  Several years ago, while she was attending college, she was hit by a car while riding her bike in the city.  Her injuries were devastating.  During her long hospital stay she began undergoing music therapy, to help her deal with unremitting pain.  She discovered that while singing and performing were the only times she was pain free. She has a wonderful, sultry, bluesy quality, for me, remeniscent of Peggy Lee.


The interviewer asked her if she had any other passions and immediately she responded, "France!" She loves all things French.  And right away my mind jumped to painting a cane for her (she uses a cane) with grape vines, to symbolize French wine.

I haven't sent her one.  I think I'll get the courage up and do so!
In the meantime, I have one for sale and you or someone you know can purchase it at
Leaning on the Promises
















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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

IA Weekly Challenge: Tropical!

Did you say "Salsa" or Sales??

It just so happens that last week I painted this
Tropical



growth chart!

It was a special order but it came out so nice and the customer liked it so well that I've listed it in my Etsy shop,

If you're interested in purchasing one, but you'd prefer different animals, then just let me know!  I'm make one special, 
just for you!


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Monday, May 16, 2011

Self Promotion" Getting Over the Icky Part



To those of you who are new to my blog, welcome!  I hope you like what you see.  
To those of you who are followers, I have a question.
OK, newbies can respond too.
Many of you know that I paint walking canes.  I LOVE doing it!  It’s been so very satisfying and I’m selling more and more of them now.
And, here it comes..... I’m really good at it!!  
I’m proud of my work and so, so happy when folks tell me how much they love them!
Once or twice I’ve gone out with my canes and walked around, the mall, the park, the craft show.  It always makes me feel just a little dishonest because I don’t need to use a cane.
But I want as many people to see them as possible.
Is this something I should get over?  It’s OK for me take my canes for walks, right?  Shouldn’t I take one everywhere I go?
I’d appreciate some feed back.  OK, what I really want is everyone to comment and tell me that there’s nothing wrong with strutting my stuff and I’m being too sensitive.
But if you disagree, then let me have that too!
 Thanx for your consideration!










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Monday, May 9, 2011

IA Weekly Challenge: Sacred

What is sacred?  For my Godmother sacred is what she shows the world; her relationship with  her God.

Here's the cane that started it all!

Two years ago my Godmother asked me to paint her cane to take on a cruise.  She wanted it covered with symbols of her Christian faith.  I was delighted to be asked to make something special for her and poured my heart into making it as good as I could.

And this is what I ended up with!


Now I paint all my canes with the same intense desire to do my very best.

If you'd like a hand painted cane made just for you or your loved one, then contact me, or visit my shop, Leaning on the Promises

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Easter Sunrise

Up at 5. On the road by 5:30. We didn't have far to travel, just a couple of miles down the road. And was it worth it? It always is! But this year? It was GLORIOUS!



And the topper was, that because the spring was late this year, the trailing arbutus was still blooming! I wish we all had smellavision! The sweetest fragrance on earth!
I hope you all had a joyfull Easter.


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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Whimsey Wednesday

Are you mad for color?
Does brilliance send your senses reeling?
Is gazing on vibrant hues like water to a thirsty soul?

Hi! My name is Judy Goddard and I designed and painted this cane because I am mad for color!





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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

IA Weekly Challenge: Wedding

I met a lovely lady at the Sugarloaf Craft Festival in Somerset, NJ, in March. Her son is being married this Saturday. She was using a cane as she walked around and looked at all the lovely items offered for sale.

She particularly enjoyed looking at my canes and when I learned about the upcoming wedding I offered to make her a cane to match her "mother of the groom" gown.

The gown is floor length, deep navy blue and is covered with crystal beads cascading down in garlands of flowers and vining leaves.

I knew she wanted something that reflected the design on the gown, but not as "much", something that she would be proud of on the day and be able to use afterward as well.

I mailed it to her a couple of weeks ago and, according to her, I got it



"Just right!"

And THAT is my delight!!

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My nane is Judy and I've been a christian for more than 3/4 of my life. I believe in redemption through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, that God, the Spirit lives in me and gives me the power to do His will and to live a joyful life. I have a Godly husband, a grown son and daughter. I live on a farm with 3 goats, 2 chickens, 2 horses, a cat, a dog and a python. I am an artist and a singer. I was a full time stay at home mom, the hardest job you'll ever love! I have two handmade shops on Etsy. Leaning on the Promises www.leaningonthepromises.etsy.com (Hand Painted Walking Canes) and Beaver Creek Pottery www.beavercreekpottery.etsy.com and an Etsy shop for selling Vintage and Antiques. Jersey Pine Pickers www.jerseypinepickers.etsy.com I post about my relationship with God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, about the things He teaches me, delights me with and how He uses me.