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I am proud to introduce the premier issue of my e-zine. In each issue, I will share my latest artwork and an article or two to bring a smile to your face. Some of you may not know that I now have a web site and my company, Minor Details, is branching out into a variety of directions. In addition to the design and illustration I've done for years, I've also begun the process of licensing my artwork for use by manufacturers. We now have notecards of two of my most popular paintings, "Fat Pants" and "When the Red Wine is Gone." I'll keep you posted on the release of new products featuring my work and any exciting happenings in the product manufacturing field.

If you are wondering, "How did my email address get on this list?" Well, it's simple, I asked everyone I know for a list of people they think might be interested in art, laughter and very cool gift and home decor items... and your name was in the mix. If you know of anyone who might enjoy my work, click the "forward to a friend" link and have them sign up for my e-zine.

I hope you enjoy seeing my latest works as much as I enjoy creating them. I'd love to hear from you and welcome your comments any time. Remember to find the lighter side of every situation and try to laugh at life.

Sarah Minor Accepted as Best of Missouri Hands - Juried Member

Missouri Artisans Association, better known as The Best of Missouri Hands, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization representing artisans from throughout the state of Missouri. Our juried artist members, all Missouri residents, are recognized as masters in their respective mediums. As such, they are knowledgeable spokespeople for the arts, serving as mentors, public speakers, and demonstrators at schools, shows, and various other venues.

In April of 2005, Sarah Minor was accepted as a Juried Member of Best of Missouri Hands. Receiving Juried Membership acceptance indicates that an artist has developed his or her craft beyond mere competence of technique to a high standard of quality.

Anyone can be a member of Missouri Artisans Association. We welcome both Missourians and those from outside our state as general members. For more information, please visit the Best of Missouri Hands web site

Our dog, Sophie, is a frequent subject of my artwork. She has appeared as a cartoon in "Dream Big", Christmas cards and in many children's illustrations.

For anyone who has ever known a basset hound, you know that their countenance is melancholy, their demeanor is pitiful but their hearts are full of love and loyalty.

'Le Mardi Gras Chien" is French for "The Mardi Gras Dog." Mardi Gras is a favorite holiday for Sophie. She has been known to cut loose and have a good time and during our time in Louisiana, Mardi Gras was Sophie's favorite time.

If you would like to have an original watercolor painted of your favorite pet, contact Sarah for commission pricing.

The Humor Around Us

This story is for all the Moms out there who try to “have it all” while still sharing “quality” time with our children.

I love to cook! Since I was a child, I’ve loved to stir together creations in the kitchen and share them with family and friends. I’m sure it is due to the fact that my Mother is a fabulous cook and always has something wonderfully aromatic in the oven. My love of cooking was passed on to me by helping my mother in the kitchen, especially during the holidays.

Recently, I decided to have my three-year old daughter help me bake a cake. I thought it would be a chance for me to spend quality time with her and pass on the love of baking at a young age. There she was, on tippie toes in a chair pulled in from the dining room with her little apron tied neatly around her waist, peering into the mixer while I prepared the ingredients. I was feeling pretty good about the whole process until I picked up an egg to break into the batter and she exclaimed, “Hey… Tina has those!”

Tina is her daycare provider. Even though my daughter didn’t realize her own mother might know what to do with an egg until that day, I do know she is learning about cooking from a good source!

After we placed the cake in the oven to bake, I knew there was one thing I could teach her that no one else does quite like me… to lick the batter bowl! It might not be the most “motherly” talent to pass on but at least she’ll have the memory of sitting on the kitchen floor with the mixing bowl between us licking our fingers and giggling, waiting for the cake to be pulled from the oven.

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Many of my paintings include humorous quotes. If you have a quote you would like to submit send it to quotes@sarahminor.com.

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