Let me take a moment to introduce myself!
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I am a loving parent (of six) and grandparent (of nine.) I was married for almost thirty five years, until cancer intervened.
I still 'dare to dream'.
I'm a member of the 'baby boomer' generation but not yet old enough to collect social security.
I make my living...albeit sometimes less than I need..selling my art online.
I am a self taught...self represented semi professional artist.
I still 'dare to dream'.
I'm a member of the 'baby boomer' generation but not yet old enough to collect social security.
I make my living...albeit sometimes less than I need..selling my art online.
I am a self taught...self represented semi professional artist.
CMZ Art
I have CMZ Art 'shops' in several locations.i Craft
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I have recently opened a CMZ Art Zibbet Shop . It is a brand new site!
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Art by me...music by Moby
This is a brief overview of some of the art I've created and recreated in 2008.
2008 Original Art
Art by Charlene Murray Zatloukal...CMZ Art. Music by Moby..'In my Heart'.
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Art for Cancer on Imagekind
For anyone who doesn't already know, I lost my husband (my best friend in the whole world) to cancer in 2006.
When given the opportunity to join a group that raises money, through art, to help fight this insidious disease, I jumped at the chance!
Click on the Art for Cancer bar to visit the group page for more information.
When given the opportunity to join a group that raises money, through art, to help fight this insidious disease, I jumped at the chance!
Click on the Art for Cancer bar to visit the group page for more information.
Blackbirds
My Artist's Statement
As a published artist, I find that I am asked, on occasion for an 'artist's statement'...here is a copy of one that I had to present recently.'Nebraska native, Charlene Murray Zatloukal, has spent much of the past 35 years, creating. In her creations she has found that life is a lesson in communication.
"We are what we think. And, we express ourselves in our thoughts, if not always in our actions."
"Painting is a dialogue that allows me to express myself without words. It is a silent witness of who I am and how I am feeling. I often find freedom in expressing myself in this manner, since I believe that more is said in silence than in words. Many things in life just "are."
It is my feeling that art does not need to be explained. If a painting does not speak for itself, no amount of explanation will convince the viewer of its value or justify its existence. I feel that a painting is a statement... good statements and bad statements and consistent with the 'inner' person.
My art is an opportunity for me to be myself without explaining myself. I am what I am. It is a personal statement of who I am and how I feel about the world around me."
If you have a minute or two...
..please visit my CMZ Art Blog!
- I never know what to say!
- I have come to my LJ numerous times since my last post...and I just never know what to say! Since 2004 I have made my living from online sales of my art...and really do know the meaning of 'starving artist'! ...
- Addicted to Meerkats
- My son-in-law was talking about Meerkats a year or so ago... he was telling me about their behavior...and such! Anyway...it was enough that I decided to look at Meerkat Manor to see what he was going on and on ...
- CMZ Art: Update on CMZ Art
- I have a LOT of CMZ Art Shops and it just is 'no longer prudent' to continue to try to keep the Etsy Shop. Reblog this post [with Zemanta]. Posted by CMZ Art/ Rustic Goth at Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Labels: cmz art, cmzart, etsy, ...
CMZ Art Link List
- CMZ Art Blog
- For in depth ramblings, updates and more...
- My First Blog
- This is my first blog, I started it in 2005 and try to update it at least monthly.
I updated my late husband's nurses by referring to this blog. - CMZ Art on Zazzle
- CMZ Art merchandise that cannot be found anywhere else.
- ZOA Group Website
- A family of artists!
Barack Obama Merchandise on Zazzle
I decided, for the first time in my online merchandising, to include political merchandise in my CMZ Art Zazzle Shop. A very bold move for me. CMZ Art Merchandise on Zazzle
I have a wide variety of merchandise available in my CMZ Art Zazzle Shop.From Ladybug Tote Bags...to Serenity Prayer Magnets...to Christmas Cards.
Del.icio.us ...but, I'm still hungry!
They Sell Art on Amazon!
Whimsical Tree
Cafe Press Finds....
Tuscan Poppy Tote Bag
Price: 14.99 
Tile Coaster
Price: 6.50
Scenic Tuscany Folk Art Tile Coaster
Price: 9.99
Here's my favorite link:
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Aquavel wrote...
It's great that you used Moby's music (whom I only know from his lens on 'GroundFog Day, but now I must read more & hear more of his music)! This is a beautiful lens. Your artwork is exquisite. Definitely the best of the best. I love, love, LOVE your "Hills of Tuscany Emerging." (I hope you or your family own this painting because it probably should stay in the family. ;) I visited a few of your sites this morning - including the ZOA Group. What an amazing family!
Posted February 18, 2009
MrsZ wrote...
What sweet comments! Thank you (chefkeem and aquariann) so much!!
Posted November 09, 2008
chefkeem wrote...
SquidAngelBlessed you, sweetheart - your art is so touching!
Posted October 31, 2008
aquariann wrote...
This lens deserves 5 stars, too. Your "Clarifying 'Who I Am" section is very well written. That is dreadful that you lost the love of your life to cancer. :(
Posted October 30, 2008
by MrsZ
I am a mother!
I am a grandmother!
I am a self-represented artist!
I am a dabbler!
I am serious about making money online!
I am always looking fo... (more)
I am a grandmother!
I am a self-represented artist!
I am a dabbler!
I am serious about making money online!
I am always looking fo... (more)
