About me

Hello! So I thought that I would do a little introduction about me so those who don't know who I am, will.

So this is me. I just turned 30 and am finally ok with that. I know I don't look 30 and it's kinda fun because it freaks people out. I don't act 30. I don't think I'll ever "officially" act my age. I like to have fun and enjoy life. It is indeed an adventure and adventures are supposed to be fun. Right???

So a few things about me. I love drawing, I love the 80's, I love owls, actually I love all woodland creatures, (I'm 5"2 and my husband calls me a woodland creature actually. He's 6"4.) I love baking, I play video games and the biggest thing I play right now is W.O.W. I'm also extremely random and usually say things without thinking that may seem really strange, but I like having a silly side. I am also a major geek. I actually do I.T work and really enjoy it. Also, even though a part of me is a little tomboyish, I am very girly and wear vintage dresses quite frequently. I have Celiacs so anything with gluten is a major no no for me. And I actually found out right before I got married so I haven't had it all my life.

This is my lovely hubby Derek and I. He is an artist as well and is incredibly amazing. I wish that he would do it more. I'm trying to convince him that  he needs to draw some custom art for our house. I love all kinds of art and want my house filled with it all.

These are my cute little monkeys. From left to right, Micah, Rylie, and Ty. They love watching me draw. Anytime I get my stuff out, they have to get their stuff out as well and draw along with me. I think my daughter will pick up on it the most, but I still enjoy watching them all make their own creationS.

So this is it for now. I must be getting ready for my grand opening on Thursday. I'm very excited and a little nervous. But it's ok. I have a GREAT support system and am very excited to show my art with you all. 

I hope you have a great night!

xo Amber

A week from today!

*Squeeeeeee*

One week.

One week and it's time for opening. I am excited, nervous, overwhelmed, happy, thankful........everything.

My head is spinning with ideas and it's hard for me that I have to do this one step at a time because I want to do it all now. But I know the time will come when I WILL be able to do that. 

In the next couple of days I'm going to write an introductory about myself so those who don't know me, will be able to get to know me on another level. Beware, I am VERY random and may seem a little insane. ;-)

I'm going to start my giveaway on the day my shop opens. That way you will be able to see the different items I have in my shop. I'll be giving away a 5 X 7 print. Which print? you will just have to wait and see. ;-)

For now, I have lots to do to get ready. I hope that you have a wonderful night and in 7 days........opening night!

xoxo

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More sneak peaks!

I am getting SUPER excited to get my shop opened! I can't believe that my opening date is getting closer. I'm very nervous, but I am upbeat being able to share my love of art with others. I have various types of mediums that I'm planning to use. I'm a very random person and my art will show that as well.

Above are some examples that will be in my shop. 3 are watercolor and the love birds are done with Primsa colored pencils. I will be selling various types of pieces as well as custom  pieces. I will be opening my shop on March 31st and will be doing a giveaway!

For the giveaway you will have a chance to win a print from my shop! To enter you will need to follow this blog and also follow on Facebook. More details will be coming the day the shop is open!

Also my Abbey Roo shop will be featured on some other blogs. More details will be coming with that as well.

I'm very excited to be able to share this with you all. It means so much to me to be able to finally pursue something I've been wanting to do for a long time.

Have a great night!

♥ xoxo ♥

Sketchy Sunday

I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday night. Getting some sketching in now that little ones are in bed. I'll have to make sure I know when to quit since I feel my best art comes out when it's late at night. I have a habit of staying up until 3 in the morning to squeeze in as much as I can. If it wasn't a work day tomorrow, I would probably consider it. 

The above pic is something that I was working on today. I'm planning on having some childrens's pictures on top of everything else I'm planning. Rylie couldn't stay away from me as I was doing this. She is in love and squealed when she saw that I was doing rainbow hearts on the chest. I haven't decided if I'm going to keep this for her or sell some prints. I guess it couldn't hurt right?

Well better finish my stuff so I can spend these last couple hours with the hubby. 

Good night!

xoxo Amber