Art & Potatoes

Go With the Flow Zentangle

2011-11-27T16:43:00.000-06:00

I discovered Zentangle on the website Pinterest and thought it would blend great with my Celtic Art. I didn't realize there was a name to the doodling I have all over my notes. Mix doodles with art & lettering and it becomes something mesmerizing to look at and fun to do.

This was created on Charcoal paper with a Pitt & Micron Pen and pencil.

If you are a visual person who loves photos, check out Pinterest at: http://pinterest.com/colleayn/ It is addicting!

Trust Your Heart

2011-11-20T17:52:00.003-06:00

This was a day to experiment with my new Koi watercolor pocket field sketch box along with the Derwent watercolor pencils. I love the bright colors. This was created in a 5.5" x 8" watercolor 140Ib. Strathmore Journal, Micron & Pitt pen, and a waterbrush for the watercolors. I couldn't help but get a little Celtic twist in. Art Journaling is good for the Soul.

My First Art Journal Page

2011-11-13T16:49:00.003-06:00

I have had fun painting again! Normally my paintings take weeks to finish, and due to my busy schedule, I haven't had a chance to paint for a long time. I discovered Art Journaling through the Pinterest website, and fortunately one of my favorite artists, Lori Vliegen, offered a class. Now I can play again!

This was created using a 5.5" x 8" watercolor 140Ib. Strathmore Journal, Derwent Inktense watercolor Pencils, micron pen, and a waterbrush. These are new supplies for me, and I highly recommend them. Now I don't have to wait for a full day to open up to paint. I can get out my pencils and waterbrush and create something colorful in a short time.

Crispy Kale Chips

2011-08-21T16:55:00.000-05:00

I am addicted to Kale Chips! At a nutrition class we learned how great Kale is for us and to eat it regularly. This is my favorite way to get this nutrient packed veggie into my life. Kale chips are great as a snack or sprinkled on a salad. Once you start eating this crisp treat, you can’t stop.

Kale ready for the oven.

Ingredients

1, 10 oz. bag of Kale pieces or a large bunch

1 Tbsp. Olive oil

½ tsp. salt

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Directions

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees and put out 2 large cookie sheets with the small sides.

* If you are using a bunch of Kale, remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. The bag of Kale I found at Trader Joes was already cut into nice sized pieces.

* Wash the Kale and dry thoroughly. Dry using a salad spinner then put the kale on a large dishtowel patting down to make sure it is very dry.

* Drizzle the kale with olive oil massaging oil into each piece until they are nice and shiny.

* Arrange leaves in single layer on 2 large baking sheets.

* Sprinkle sea salt over the top of the kale.

* Bake until the edges are brown but are not burnt, 15-24 minutes. Rotate between shelves ½ way through cooking. Some will be done sooner than others. When they are crisp, place the finished ones on a plate and continue cooking the others until they are done. When you move the pans, they will sound crispy.

* Store in a container if you have any left.

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Excellent!

Have these often!

Holiday Art Sale

2009-11-25T15:33:00.016-06:00

RW Arts Association
Holiday Gallery
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I love giving one-of-a kind gifts created from the heart. This is the perfect opportunity to find that special gift. I will be part of the Arts Association Holiday Sale. I have created fun “Prosperity Earrings” made from recycled Credit Cards and Gift cards, unique Bracelets, and Art Pendants of my Paintings. You’ll also find beautiful hand-created art and items from other local artists.

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November 27, 2009 - Christmas 2009
Mon - Fri 10 AM - 2 PM
Sat - Sun 12 AM - 4 PM
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418 Levee Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
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Each Christmas season RWAA sponsors the Holiday Gallery at the Depot to showcase local art at great prices. This is a popular way to give your favorite art as a Christmas gift.

Art Boutique Sale

2009-11-13T14:23:00.006-06:00

Come join me at the Holiday Art Boutique, Bake Sale, and More.

I will have a booth featuring New Jewelry Designs- Swarovski Crystal Necklaces, bracelets, earrings...., Greeting Cards, Hand Carved Rubber Stamps (The above photo is a sample of about 200 stamps carved), Qigong Gift Certificates, and more.
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When:
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
9:00 – 3:00
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Where:
Fairview Professional & Community Center (The old Fairview Hospital)
Cafeteria
1407 W. 4th St.
Red Wing, MN 55066

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Annual Boutique Featuring:

Fine Art

Jewelry

Greeting Cards

Baked Goods

Kitchen & Household Goodies

& More!

Art & Soup Art Show

2009-02-12T09:40:00.004-06:00

Join me for an Art Show supporting the Red Wing GO GIRLS! I will be selling my new Hand Carved Rubber Stamps, Greeting Cards, Pendants, and more to help this group. I love that this organization provides a safe environment for girls to focus on positive self-esteem and body image, eating disorders awareness & prevention, and advocacy for girls.

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Art & Soup

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Silent Auction ends at 1:00 pm

United Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall

Red Wing, MN 55066

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If you would like to stay for delicious soups, breads & dessert, cost is $5.00 for ages 4 and up, Free to ages 3 and under.

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Featuring:

Art for sale by local adult and youth artists

Delicious soups, breads, and desserts

Silent auction to benefit Red Wing GO GIRLS

Music

Kid's activity "Magic Mirrors"

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Nummy Biscuits, Gluten & Fructose Free

2008-08-05T10:47:00.008-05:00

These are great biscuits to eat with a meal, or to cut in half and use for a simple, light bread. They are best served warm with lots of butter.

Nummy Biscuits

Ingredients
½ cup potato starch
¾ cup corn starch
1 ½ tsp. Xanthum gum
1 Tbsp. dextrose
1 tsp. salt
1/3 cup softened butter
¾ cup milk or rice milk
1 Tbsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
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Directions
Soften the butter.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix the first 5 dry ingredients together. (It needs all the salt to raise well.)
Add milk and butter to dry ingredients. This will be soupy at the start, but it will soon start to thicken as you stir it.
Add baking powder and baking soda at the end for them to raise the best.

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Drop by good size spoonfuls onto parchment paper.
Bake 12 minutes until lightly browned.

Note: Follow ingredient amounts carefully. They tend to not work very well if alternate ingredients are used, or if too much or too little of something is put in.

Full batch makes 18, This recipe is works well when cut in half.
Eat warm with butter

Announcing... My Etsy Store

2008-05-01T14:58:00.006-05:00

Acrylic on Canvas, 18" x 24"

I am excited to announce my new online Etsy store called CKGalleria. Please visit: http://ckgalleria.etsy.com/ You’ll love my beautiful & colorful greeting cards, prints & jewelry because my passion for making them energizes every piece I create for you.
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Many people ask where they can buy my Greeting Cards and Art, so I decided to sell online on Etsy for those who are unable to come to a Gallery in Red Wing to purchase them.
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I currently have my Greeting Cards and many prints for sale on etsy. You'll find the prints are priced quite inexpensively so that I can make room to focus on Jewelry and Art. Keep coming back as I add little notecards and other fun artsy things. Love

The greeting cards are each handmade from prints of my art. The colors are very vibrant and are great to frame for small works of art. Soon I will have prints available of the above image "Awakening" as well as "Cat Wishes" and "Faery Dance". This summer I plan to paint a new Lotus for Healing and Meditation.
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I am very excited to be adding pendants, necklaces and rings very soon. Many of the pendants will be tiny pieces of my art. I'll keep you updated when they are complete and on Etsy.
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Enjoy!

Healing with Qigong & Art, Mayo Clinic

2008-04-10T10:58:00.003-05:00

Healing with Qigong & Art
with Colleayn Klaibourne
Saturday April 12, 10:00 am -12:00, 2008
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Mayo Clinic, Baldwin Building
1st floor auditorium, 2nd St. SW & 4th Ave.
Rochester, MN 55905
There is free parking under the Baldwin Building
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Join me and learn simple Qigong exercises & meditations to help you if you accidently eat something that makes you feel sick, to help in your wellness, and to promote relaxation, peace & happiness. I will also bring examples of my art and share how it has helped me in my own healing.

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All are welcome!

Chocolate Pudding Pastry of Love (Gluten & Fructose Free)

2008-03-13T14:16:00.012-05:00

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This is a delicious recipe that I tweaked a bit to make it fructose-reduced so it could be enjoyed by people who can’t eat fructose or gluten. It is also converted to US measurements. Credit goes to this blog: http://piginthekitchen.blogspot.com/ . She has a really fun blog with many recipes for people with food intolerances. She was so kind to let me share it with you. These won’t be as sweet as hers since dextrose isn’t very sweet, but this recipe is great if you are used to the fructose restricted diet. It is so much fun to have a wonderful desert that tastes like it is from a restaurant. I know some people are unable to eat cocoa, but for some reason I have been able to tolerate a little bit of Hersheys unsweetened cocoa with the help of some digestive enzymes. A direct link to her recipe is: http://piginthekitchen.blogspot.com/2008/02/valentines-chocolate-pudding-of-love.html Enjoy!
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Chocolate Pudding Pastry of Love
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For the sponge:
1 1/3 cup Butter
2/3 cup dextrose
1 cup rice milk or other tolerated milk
¾ cup + 1 Tbsp. corn starch
1/3 cup + 1 ½ Tbsp. rice flour
½ tsp. xanthan gum
¾ tsp. gluten free baking powder
¾ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. sugar free caramel delight flavor fountain by LorAnn. Or see note below to use cocoa instead. (Caramel Delight resource: http://www.barryfarm.com/beverageflavors.htm or http://www.amazon.com/Flavor-Fountain-Ice-Cream-Flavoring/dp/B000GABZ6W .)

For the sauce:
1 1/8 cup hot water
1/3 cup dextrose
2½ Tbsp. glucose syrup
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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· Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
· Grease 20 muffin tin cups. Olive oil cooking spray works great.
· Put the butter, sugar and rice milk into a large saucepan and heat gently until melted
· Add the flours, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, & baking powder to the saucepan and stir. Use a mini whisk and whisk like a dervish until all the lumps are gone.
· Add the baking soda and stir again
· Add the sugar free caramel delight flavor fountain until well blended.
· Divide the mixture equally between the muffin cups; they should be half to almost three quarters full.
· Carefully put the muffin tin into the oven with only the sponge batter. (This will be loose.)
· Let them cook for about 8-10 minutes. You want the center to still be runny, and the sides slightly higher than the middle when you take them out.
· While the sponge is baking, prepare the sauce. Boil the water. Put the dextrose sugar, glucose syrup and cocoa powder into a bowl, then pour in the hot water and whisk until all lumps are gone.
· Then use a ladle to lovingly pour in some sauce. Divide the sauce equally between the muffin cups. The sauce is very liquidy, but it magically turns to pudding during the baking process.
· Cook an additional 16-20 minutes.
· They are cooked when the sides are done and the center is a rich, creamy, pudding like consistency. Some of the sauce may even be bubbling up from the bottom.
· Leave the puddings to cool for 5-10 minutes, if you can. (They are so good; you want to eat them right away. In my opinion, it has been worth a burnt tongue to taste right away.) Serve warm.

· This recipe works really well divided in half, making 10 pudding pastries of love.
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Note for the Sponge: If you do well with cocoa, You can substitute the 1/2 tsp. of Caramel Delight flavoring for 4 Tbsp. of Cocoa. Just omit 1 Tbsp. corn starch and 1 1/2 Tbsp. rice flour if you add the cocoa instead.
Sugar note: If you are not fructose intolerant, sugar can be substituted for the dextrose and you can use corn syrup instead of the Glucose. Enjoy.

Follow me to another Blog by Colleayn

2008-03-11T13:24:00.007-05:00

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

I have started a new blog dedicated to Qigong, PSYCH-K™, & my other spiritual work. The link is: http://ckspirit.blogspot.com/. More information will be coming soon to the new site.

Later this week I’ll be posting a new recipe here - Chocolate Pudding Pastry of Love. It is the perfect desert for those who can’t eat gluten, fructose, & dairy.

Gluten Free 101

2007-11-07T21:57:00.000-06:00

Gluten Free 101
Wednesday November 14, 6:30 pm
Fairview RW Health Services Professional Building

Red Wing Area Seniors (The old Fairview Hospital)

1407 W. 4th St.
Red Wing, MN 55066

Nancy Olson (Clinical Nutritionist) and I will be talking about Celiac Disease. Learn how to adjust to life without wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats, tips when grocery shopping, gluten free restaurant options, and more. There will also be gluten free treats to try.

“Food is the path to healing in celiac. There is no pill we can take, no surgery we can endure, and in fact, no cure other than living on an entirely gluten-free diet. Some find that distressing. I find it a blessing.” ~ Shauna James Ahern, Gluten-Free Girl

Waffles (Gluten & Fructose Free)

2007-07-24T10:23:00.001-05:00

It took me several years to come up with a good waffle recipe that wasn’t heavy or funny in the inside. Since these aren’t very sweet, I also use these waffles for making crumbs for breading, chopping them up and putting them in spinach balls, etc.

Ingredients
1 cup GF and fructose free safe flour mix (I like a blend of white rice flour, with a bit of tapioca starch)
½ cup potato starch (not potato flour)
¼ cup amaranth flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dextrose
¼ cup olive oil
2 eggs
1 ½ cup milk or safe milk alternative (goat milk, rice milk…)

Directions
* Mix dry ingredients together and whisk wet ingredients together into separate bowls.
* Combine wet and dry ingredients together, whisking them well. Add more rice flour if too thin, or more liquid if too thick.
* Pour into waffle iron and cook according to waffle iron directions. (Around 4-4 ½ minutes)
* These freeze very well. Pop them into the toaster to reheat.

Note: ** Since there are different forms of Fructose intolerance, Always consult your doctor and/or nutritionist before trying any recipe.

Living with Celiac Disease & Fructose Intolerance

2007-06-03T10:51:00.000-05:00

Acrylic on Panel, 12"x16"

I decided to write down a bit of my life story because I get a lot of questions from people going through similar experiences wondering what I eat, how I was diagnosed, etc. In 2003 I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease (No gluten- wheat, barley, rye & oats) after living a life of digestive distress. Then in 2006 I was diagnosed with fructose intolerance (no fruit across the board, and very limited veggies in my diet). Even though my diet is very restricted, I am the healthiest I have ever been and feel good for the first time in many, many years. My life back. It is wonderful!

My story in a nutshell: (Well, it is longer than I thought.. You might want to sit back with a cup of tea)
I have always had problems with my digestion; starting as an infant where part of my intestines were removed. Problems remained throughout time. (I can tell you where most bathrooms are in any place I have been- true story!) I always knew it was caused from food, even when doctors told me that there was no such thing as food allergies or problems (this is when I was a child). But to feel well, I kept trying to figure it out by eliminating foods that I “thought” made me sick. For the longest time I blamed everything on meat- so I thought being a vegetarian (14 years) would answer all my problems. It didn’t. I kept getting worse and remained a medical mystery. Because I was misdiagnosed for most of my life, Gluten & Fructose took a toll on my system and caused other health problems. Finally, in my mid-30’s a medical abstract came across my desk on Celiac Disease. I thought someone wrote a book on me. Thankfully, I found a good doctor who tested me for it, and sure enough, this is the problem. Within weeks, I began seeing improvement. But I didn’t fully get better. Then after another Mayo Clinic quest, I was tested & diagnosed with fructose intolerance. I am feeling so much better following these diets- better than I have ever felt. With diet, Spring Forest Qigong, Psych-K, traditional & complementary medicine, etc. I have found much improvement. So now I am basically a meat & potatoes girl, which is kind of funny after being a vegetarian for so many years. Family & friends still take a double look at me when I am eating meat. So even though my life has been a rollercoaster; I can thank prayer & insight/intuition, great doctors & healers, determination & persistence, etc. as helping me live each day creating wellness for myself & helping others. I am a testimony that life can improve and can become full again.

So, in future Blog entries, I’ll share more tips, food ideas & recipes, & things that helped in my healing process. I want to share this information so that no one else has to suffer for decades with a disease that is very treatable with diet. It might not be fun, but it is so worth it to feel good again! One of my doctors said “You can do this” as I stared back at her with wide eyes. And she was right. It can be done.

Thank You

2007-05-02T15:00:00.000-05:00

Colleayn with parents, Sue & Max, at Artist Reception

I had a wonderful time at the Artist Reception! Thanks to everyone who came to the show to see my artwork and say Hi. I appreciate all of your support and kind wishes. This has been a very successful & rewarding show. If you weren't able to make it to the reception, the show continues through May 13, 2007.

"Dreams Come True" Acrylic

2007-03-19T14:59:00.000-05:00

Acrylic on Panel, 16"x15"

One can't help but feel very lucky when they are around this shamrock. This painting was completed on St. Patrick's Day, which I believe gives it that extra special magic of the day. May the luck of the Irish be with you! (Ádh na nÉireannach)

Original Painting & Greeting Cards Available

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2007-03-17T15:51:00.000-05:00

Acrylic on Watercolor Paper, 16"x17"

This is an example of my Celtic Art. I began creating this type of art right after college. I sat down on my drafting table one day, and this is the type of art that emerged. (I have no formal painting background. My training is through practice and trying new things from the art store.) I love creating art with the interlacing knotwork. Each piece is done free-hand, without rulers, compasses or other tools. Over the years I have experimented with other painting techniques and subjects, but I always come back to my Irish roots. Happy St. Patrick's Day! It is a very special holiday- right up there with Christmas in our family. Please visit http://www.ckgalleria.com/ for more examples of my Celtic Art.

Giclee Archival Prints & Greeting Cards Available.

"Divine Love" Acrylic

2007-03-13T10:57:00.000-05:00

Acrylic on Panel, 18"x32"

This is a painting of a Lotus flower completed a few days ago for an upcoming Art Show at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing, MN. I get a lot of requests to paint Lotus flowers since they are very healing, peaceful and spiritual. This will make a beautiful focal point for the show in the Mezzanine of the Historic Theatre.

Original Painting & Greeting Cards Available

Art Show Details:

Solo exhibit

April 3 – May 13, 2007

The Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing, MN 55066

Artist Reception Saturday, April 21, 2007

5:00-6:30

This reception is in conjunction with the performance of The Wailin’ Jennys whose musical art is also Celtic based. www.sheldontheatre.org/

"Shine" Acrylic

2007-03-13T10:40:00.000-05:00

Acrylic on Panel, 12" x 9"

This is a painting of a Dahlia. When shopping for plants for the garden, I fell in love with all the beautiful Dahlia's reaching for the sun. I knew that this would be the perfect flower for the upcoming "Miniature" Art Show. The requirements were that it had to be smaller than 12" square.

Greeting Cards Available

"Loves Blessing" Oil Painting

2007-03-13T08:32:00.000-05:00

Oil on Canvas, 18"x14"

This is one of my favorite paintings of a Peony. I love painting flowers because of their depth, multi-layers, vibrant colour, and beauty. It is also my way of capturing Spring and Summer year round because Minnesota winters are so long. You can't help but smile and feel happiness when surrounded by flowers. This painting is also available as an archival Giclee.

Giclee Archival Prints & Greeting Cards Available

Radiant Jewel, Acrylic

2007-03-12T16:35:00.000-05:00

Acrylic on Panel, 12"x16"

I love painting flowers and doing Celtic Art, and I thought this would be a great way to combine the two into one piece. To see more of my Celtic Art, please visit my website: www.ckgalleria.com

Greeting Cards Available

Lotus Flowers, Oil Painting

2007-03-12T16:20:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas, 36"x48"

This is a painting that was commissioned by Master Chunyi Lin for the Spring Forest Qigong Healing Center in Minnesota. I felt honoured to create such a beautiful piece of art. This is the largest painting I have ever painted, and now that I have worked on such a large scale, it is hard to go back and paint as I used to (quite small).

"Birds Eye View", Acrylic

2007-03-12T15:37:00.000-05:00

Acrylic on Panel, 14" x 18"

This painting was created for a Garden Walk in Minnesota. I was chosen to paint in Jackie Rhein's amazing gardens. Several artists were chosen to paint in a different garden for the day, and each piece of art was auctioned off to help a local group. It was unbearably hot & humid with temperatures over 100 degrees, but it was fun to spend the day in a garden, listening to an orchestra and painting.

Greeting Cards Available

Welcome

2007-03-12T15:33:00.001-05:00

Greetings!
Welcome to my new blogspot. This blog is a way for me to share my adventures in Art, Stitching, how to deal with food intolerances, Qigong, etc. This is also a very nice way for me to post recent pieces of art, since I haven’t been able to offer updates on my website. I will regularly be posting new creations on my blog, and to start off, I’ll post several pieces that I have recently completed. To see more of my art, please visit www.ckgalleria.com Enjoy!