Undergrad

Oil on Canvas Paper - Sold

Undergrad

Joke:

What do you call a person that graduated last in his class at medical school?

Answer:

A doctor…

Clean white coats

that dish out the mud. sling the mud.

I drown in misplaced puddles

unexpectedly

tripping into them in my search for home.

for the voice that broke.

for the spine that

ruptured…the knee that shattered.

I am of Eve’s body, of cracked ribs

searching for the garden I possessed

restrained by the Rod of Asclepius.

*Staci

Just Want to Share!

I was very lucky to be featured in a few Etsy Treasurys, but absolutely unlucky enough to get a cold. So, I just wanted to share!

Artist Torrie Smiley created this lovely and serene Treasury with beautiful blues from fabulous artists. I was very proud to see my painting included!

And, then!!! Stephanie Baker of Old World Primitives created another wonderfully colored Treasury, absolutely fun works and a fabulous array of talents! I was very happy to see my painting included!

Etsy has such a vast amount of brilliant artists and crafts-people...I am always amazed at the work I see there and am very proud to be a part of such a supportive and talented community!

Singing the Praises of Slide

What an excellent way to share images!
Slide let me create this little number and show a few of my original oil paintings.
Hope you enjoy!

Vibrant AquaPinks...Got Your Shades On?

I am having a bit of a rough start today. I have some pain and anxiety and a meeting later where I have to talk...with my mouth...that hurts. Hopefully, she can understand me! Did I mention, the water was turned off? They're doing maintenance from 11am-2pm...there just isn't a good time to turn it off, maintenance or not.

But, I was happily surprised when a message in my inbox said:

hello - you're in my TW
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=14969
best wishes
heather

I was in for a real treat! The colors were beautiful and she even included one of my oil paintings! You can view this Etsy Treasury until Sunday, July 6th by clicking below!

Nifty Knits

Hand knitted flowers, jewelry and collectibles.

I used to knit all the time when my kids were small, but rediscovered it recently during a period of time off sick from "the day job". I'm really enjoying getting the creative juices going once more, and have already got a considerable stash of yarn itching to be turned into items to sell! I recycle clean packaging when I can get my hands on it, both to save the trees and to keep your costs down. Click on her banner and visit her site!

Life Gets in the Way & Two Great Gals!

¡Mi Dios! ¡No puedo utilizar mis manos! ¡Soy tan joven! ¿Qué ha sucedido a mi vida?

Diva, 9x12" Oil on Canvas Paper

Hi. My name is Staci and it's been nine days since my last post. My life feels like a soap opera but not as interesting...

I just hate it when life gets in the way. For those of you just tuning in, the joints in my hands and arms have been sore and weak and it's causing me pain. They think it's arthritis (yeah! ...oh, wait.) and they've given me medication to help stop the deterioration, but it will take one to three months to kick in. And, as a side-effect, I could go blind. I'm also going nuts - thank goodness I still have a sense of humor!

So, I actually got a good smile on my face yesterday; two wonderful artists created Etsy Treasuries and included some of my work!

First, Torrie Smiley, an artist I love and adore and is excellently supportive, created a Treasury called Art: Original art from my friends at WWAO and EBSQ. They happen to be two of my favorite artist's groups, too, and it was a nice bonus that she included my Great for Guys Necklace!


Then, Tracey Allyn Greene, an artist I love and adore and mutually support, created a Treasury called Primaries: A few of my favorites. It's a fabulous display of primary colors in art and I was thrilled to see my ceramic splatter bowl included!

Please click on their banners to view their fabulous work!

Beautiful Art from the Worldwide Women's Artist Organization

I made a choice to join WWAO and have never looked back. I have found a supportive community of women artists, that, for the most part, always seem to know what I'm talking about and what I'm going through. I feel lucky to be included in this organization, contributing what I can and enjoying new experiences as well. Don't let me fool you! It ain't always pretty, but it is always wonderful! With over 300 members, not everyone agrees on everything, but that's the great part about learning experiences.

And then, real life gets in the way. As of lately, the joints in my fingers, palm, elbows and shoulders have been aching non-stop. Nothing helps, using them, not using them, ice, heat, rubbing, and I've had tons of blood tests and seen my doctor and will be seeing several specialists next week. Until then, typing is difficult, let alone creating art - the one thing that keeps me sane.

But, smiles lurk everywhere...


Worldwide Women Artists is an international collective of women artists showing and selling our original art through the worldwide web. As women artists, we give birth to our ideas in a variety of styles and media. We embrace the diversity of each other's work, celebrating the joy of creating our art and sharing it with the world.

Staci Rose Art & MyCatLulu

I was happily surprised when Becca, Etsy artist and author of MyCatLulu Notes on Art & Life blog, let me know she had created a wonderful feature about my work!

Hey, hey, hey - MyCatLulu Gocco Goodies

I'm lover not a fighter who enjoys the company of people, the songs of birds, and an occasional Mia tai. Don't like mean people, but really who would. Don't own bowling shoes, but I did play in a league when I was in 5th grade. Other than art, my passion is traveling. My last trip took me to Kauai, Hawaii...lovely.

Click on the banner to visit her shop!

What Were They Thinking - Artists With Great Minds

I believe creative expression is limitless - as long as there is an mind open to the inspiration of their life and life in general. Heide Hibbard, a fellow Etsy and EBSQ artist recently tapped into that idea and created her Etsy Treasury. Filled with excellent artwork, including my original female nude oil painting "Denial", you can view this treasury until Wedneday, January 9th - just click the image below!

Heide Hibbard fine art paintings and fine art gifts

Heide has been a great supporter of my art and a fabulous "advertiser" via her Treasury's. I have had the pleasure to get to know her - she is an absolutely wonderful woman, and I always appreciate when she features my work! Please click on her banner to view some of her wonderful art!

Staci Rose Designs & Backwoods Creations

I was very proud to find this lovely little feature on Maryann's blog, Backwoods Creations: Living Life Creatively. She is a fellow Etsy artist and participant in the '90 features in 90 Days' project.

New Art Traditions by MaryAnn Anderson

Creating fabric animal sculptures and mixed media pieces is where its at for her. Her creative endeavors are somewhat eclectic. Click on the banner below and enjoy!