Nest Feathers and Twine

Sunday, June 15, 2008

2 more pieces done today for next weeks art show......

Saturday, June 14, 2008

my studio table at the moment

i am trying not to panic......i have so much to finish before the art show......as you can see, lots of partially completed pieces..............

breathe...............
.....breathe..............in................ and out.......

i came across an idea in a sommerset magazine that i just had to try which slowed me down a bit, but i just had to give it a try and i am so glad i did. in the midst of the chaos i also decided to jump in and just make a few of my own chains and clasps......nope....i could not just stick with what i know....as hard as i tried to wait until after the art show to try these neat new things.....i just couldn't. it seemed fighting the urge was taking up more time than just going for it, so i did.

'a bunch of keys' another piece up for sale soon!

a 1920's game piece, 'a bunch of keys' and a piece of a 1900's hymnal have been soldered between
2 pieces of glass. antique keys with words from a 1930's book dangle from a hand made, and hand buffed stainless steel chain.

graduation gift

made this 2 sided initial charm for one of stephie's friends who graduated this year.
used vintage papers, german scrap, and 2 different 'a' stamps. added a swarvoski crystal and tada!

i jazzed up the gift box by transferring an inkjet image with gel medium.

saturday morning

woke up at 5:45 to our backyard blanketed in a heavy fog, it was so beautiful and peaceful, just wish the camera could have picked it up.

a raccoon came to visit our pond

and was probably greeted by this guy....his buddy is camera shy and plunged back under the water when he saw the camera.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

i am back...again

just wanted to say hi real quick, and let y'all know i am back!

my computer was down since my last entry....the 21s of may! yikes! almost 1500 emails to go through....my eyes feel like they are going to fall out of my face and my head is pounding! of course we find the problem just hours before the cable company was to come to help us figure out the problem!

been busy in my studio....have lots of art pics to upload.

so far we are surviving summer break around here....two weeks down.....many more to go!

i will be back later with a few pics......right now i have to do my chores.

Cure for Artist's Block

Play.......Play every day.......creative ideas are all connected......once you put action behind your ideas they begin to multiply like bunnies.....one idea, a bit of inspiration, leads to the next, then the next.....before you know it you will find yourself always with pen and paper in reach to keep track of your ideas....

Give thanks, and give it often, for the inspiration, creativity,the talents and gifts you have been given .....whether it be to God, the universe, or whatever name you give it.....give thanks.

T'Ao 22 as taken from the True Colors book

the woman of t'ao
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holds oneness in her heart, ------
and her world is at peace.
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does not try to please, -------------
and therefore shines. ---------------
does not seek attention,--------------
and therefore excels. ------------
does not justify herself, -------------
and is therefore trusted. -----------
does not imitate others, ---------
and is therefore herself. -----------
does not compete, ----------------
and therefore-------------------------
no one in the world
can surpass her.

My Teachers, My Textbooks

Battlefield of the Mind (commemorative edition) by Joyce Meyer
Believe - The words and inspiration of Desmond Tutu
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Dream - The words and inspiration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
It's Your Time by Joel Osteen
Love - The words and inspiration of Mother Teresa
Peace - The words and inspirations of Mahatma Gandhi
Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
You can Heal your Life by Louise L. Hay

Bits and pieces of me

I am the mom of 3, wife of 1, keeper of the dust bunnies and I am a self taught multi media artist.

Everyday images in my life inspire the art I create, which include art jewelry, collage art, decorative paint, altered books, atc's, 4x4's, art dolls, the list goes on and on.

I love getting my hands messy and working with polymer clay, paint, dying papers, fabric and fibers. Beads are a constant source of inspiration, and just holding a few can inspire the creation of wearable art.

I suffer from a terminal case of 'junk gene syndrome' and I
love going for walks, estate and garage sale-ing and adopting
those bits and pieces that no one else has even seemed to notice or wants, or those things that have been thoughtlessly discarded. I have on several occasions yelled 'stop!" while my very supportive and very patient husband has been driving down the road to dumpster dive and retrieve a treasure that was thrown out with yesterday's news.

Found objects, anything vintage and time worn, or just down right old are works of art in themselves, adding these bits and pieces of history just make a piece of art that much more meaningful.

I am a hands on visual girl, I am happiest and at my best when I am learning by doing. I am always looking to work with new materials, ideas, and to learn new techniques.

My hearing impairment has been a blessing and a wonderful gift. I am able to hear enough, but the limitations on the volume anbd ability to understand words made me a keen and enthusiastic oberserver.

I hope you check back often to see what is going on in myh studio and life. Feel free to leave a comment, I would love to know that you were here!