Monarch of the Glen ... "KATRINA" 1st in Series of Pencil Drawings

Made In His Image

Being an artist is an amazing thrill!  Being able to create something from nothing is a true gift.  Putting that gift into a box and tying it with a pretty pink ribbon certainly looks good from the outside until the dust starts to accumulate.  Who wants to open a dusty old box anyways?  Well ... don't think that I won't because I have.  I've only just begun to unleash the creative gift that God has bestowed upon me!  No more saying, "Oh, that isn't really that good!" or "Someone else could do better" or "No one would want to buy this".  The truth is ... I have been given a gift from a loving Heavenly Father and He has entrusted to me use this talent so that I can share with others the miracle of creating something from nothing.  Just as He is the Creator, I too can create because I am made in His image.

Making Decisions

As I was going to work today, it was difficult just getting around.  One of the main veins through town was being paved and traffic delays ruled the day.  Men in yellow hard hats were in control and safety cones guided drivers to the wrong side of the road.  There were two choices to make.   Stay on the main road and let other's control my time and my vehicle or take an alternative route to avoid the "mess"  I found myself in.  Of course, I decided to take the route that I knew would get me to my destination in a more timely manner.

I think you would agree with me that being on the wrong side of the road and following others is risky business.  There are those who want to run your life. They want you to think that they have all of the answers.  They may look like they're in control telling you what lane you need to be in or ... you may be  convinced that the person you're following knows where they're going.   If you keep on following him, you may find yourself in a ditch or on the other side of the road.  
Maybe you have a destination, you have a plan - but something gets in your way and stops you from moving forward.  Going down the path of life, you find that you are not always in control of a situation.  You can't always make things happen your way.  Sometimes you can't easily turn around.  So what do you do?   Wait ... Sometimes you have to put one foot in front of the other - one step at a time, even if it's just baby steps.  Sometimes you feel stuck and you can't move.  You're frozen.  Moving just isn't possible.  Should you go forward?  Should you make something happen?  Should you open a door?  Or should you keep the door closed, or perhaps just wait for it to open.   Sometimes it's best to wait, until the path is clear and you know exactly what to do.  Other times your faith swells up inside you and you take a risk and try something new.  If you want to play it safe, you wait until you have the answer ... the logical responsible thing to do or you can do what I do, read and pray.  

I WONDER WHY THEY'RE TAKING ALL OF THE BOOKS AWAY?

You can visit me on Amazon - Pegofmyheartbooks - Tami Sausser, Keeper of the Books

Justin Bieber and Drew Sing Together at Christmas!

This video is priceless!

NORMAL ILLINOIS! MY HOME TOWN - WATCH THIS VIDEO - STOP WHEN YOU SEE THE CARWASH!

Life has a way of coming around!  Tonight I saw this commercial and immediately recognized my Dad's carwash!  He built it with his Dad when I was in grade school.  It was the first automatic car wash in Normal, Illinois and it's still going strong!

My Dad would be proud!

Mitsubishi Commercial - Normal

One of our students from Trinity Christian School!

I just viewed this video after discovering today that one of our students, Drew Ryniewicz performed on X-Factor last night.  What a performance!  What an honor!  Please watch!

"Bedtime Story"
Pastel Drawing by Tami Sausser
Original SOLD

These are some examples of my art that I have chosen to use for my on-line gift store at Cafepress.com.

"Reflection"
Pastel Drawing by Tami Sausser
Original Available

"Morning Coffee"
Original SOLD
Pencil Drawing by Tami Sausser
1st Place Juried Art Show at Yavapai College

"Lavender Blue Sunday"
Pastel Drawing by Tami Sausser
 Original SOLD

Pick Pocket
Pastel Drawing by Tami Sausser

 Original with Frame
FOR SALE
$1000.00

http://www.cafepress.com/tami_sausser

Irene Thiele Bakes Cookies for Teen Challenge!

http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=969912953001
Click on this link and be inspired to give your time, efforts and gifts to a local charity like my mom's husband's sister, Irene Thiele.  If her cookies are anything like her brother Earl's cookies - Mmmmmm!  What a treat!
This woman is living proof - you're never too old to give!

WHAT A SURPRISE!!!

California Dreamin'

Today you can imagine my surprise when I discovered that I have been selling my art through cafepress.com!  Notecards, tote bags, t-shirts, magnets are all being sold - online!  I am so stoked!!!
Who would have thought that my most popular sale would be this cute little pig!
I am totally inspired now to continue to draw!    Wow!!!!
Please take a visit and check out my art at www.cafepress.com/Tami_Sausser.

Just a note to my friends

My beautiful daughter, Kristine!

Us almost 4 years ago!

  
     I've been missing my friends and I want you to know that I've been trying to figure out a way to reconnect with you.  Blogging seems like a fun way to share.     I was so touched by the video's I've included on this sight ... especially the "Beach Bubble" Please turn up the volumn, relax and ENJOY!

  Adam and I adopted the sweetest dog.  His name is Quigley.  He is such a delight! We also have two cats, T.C. and Latte.     So much has happened in the past few years.  As many of you know, I married a wonderful man, Adam Sausser (who happened to be one of my art students) and we will be celebrating our third anniversary this coming November.  I can't wait to hear from you, so we can catch up!

     If you are one of my former students, I would love to hear from you and see how you're progressing in the art world.

Quigley!

     I'm looking so forward to your post.

Foam City! Imagine playing in this stuff!

Dolphin plays with bubble rings!

Awesome Beach Bubbles! In honor of my father Jack Wannemacher, I'm posting this!

IN AWE!

I was in awe when I found this video.   I felt so many emotions.  I thought of my father, Jack who loved the world of bubbles.  I remembered when I was young, he bought a Super Bubble maker and then made one of his own - bigger and better than the ones you could find in the stores.   We spent hours in the back yard playing with bubbles - just like the gentleman on the beach.  The memory brought me to tears as I remembered the joy and the wonder we all experienced as children playing with my father and his Super humungous bubble maker!