I'm Back!!!

  Wow!! It has been a long time since I have written!! So sorry I haven't been around much! I have been quite busy lately, and was having a few computer problems for a while, but now I am back online! Unfortunately I have been working a lot at my day job so I haven't had a whole lot of time to create :( but have managed to get caught up on some reading so I can learn new techniques, and also bought some new art supplies to try out, can't wait to get the time!! Now that spring is here I am so full of inspiration I don't know what to do with myself and can't wait to try some new things and share them with the world!! 
I have been able to get a few things done since the last time I posted, including a new addition to my "Life in the 'Dale" series, some more from my "Freedom Fairies" Collection and a commission! Here they are!
"Free as St. Patrick's Luck" 11"x14" acrylic © Shana L Rowe Jackson 2014(Click for prints)
"Guard The Carrots" 18"x24" Acrylic (Life in the 'Dale Series) © Shana L Rowe Jackson 2014(Click image for prints)
"Free as a Libra" 11"x14" acrylic © Shana L Rowe Jackson 2014 (Click image for prints)
"Free as Easter Faith" 11"x14" acrylic © Shana L Rowe Jackson 2014(Click image for prints)
"1951 Wedding" 16"x20" Graphite on paper
© Shana L Rowe Jackson 2014(Commission)

Now that things are up and running on my end again I should be able to post more regularly, so keep your eyes open for updates and new work!!

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