Say Hello to New Old Friends...

If you know my work you will remember a few years ago I was making pieces similar to these. Let's call them "house Martins". And if you know me, you'll know I go in cycles. I run through something and always come back. Knocked these two out last  night and anxious to see where they go.

Like they say the only thing constant is change. The first change is these two are slightly larger. They look to be about 6-8 inches tall . Making art is always a fun exploration and I always enjoy the journey.

Art Studio Don't

If you read my guest posts on CreateMixedMedia.com you'll see in June's entry I discuss living in my studio. And I don't mean "I worked really hard on those pieces, I've been just about living in my studio". Noooo!! The pictures say it all. Before and After.

We needed a rewire and my studio has become home. We're living in my studio. We'll be moving into a condo not a moment too soon.Watch Etsy for a moving sale.

Another Furry Guest watching me work

Do you ever get the feeling you're being watched? We were working outside yesterday and I looked over to my neighbor's house. I saw this little face poking out of their attic vent, then a paw, then a very hot and sleepy looking raccoon pops out.

I'd say he was roasting up there in the Florida heat and came out for a bit of fresh air.

 I'll take squirrels on my fence over this guy in my attic any day!

My Peanut Pal

I know they've got a bad reputation as bullies, but I enjoy supplying peanuts to this little gray squirrel just outside my studio window.

 and off she goes. The best part is when she stares in the window at me wanting more.

Sad Studio

Look at the state of my studio. Is this not the saddest thing? Okay, maybe not but it looks pretty hideous. No, not pretty hideous because there is nothing pretty about it. We're getting the last boxes together and Wednesday after teaching my classes we get a u-haul and start loading. Needless to say there are other more fun and exciting things I'd rather be doing than moving all of my junk; like giving birth, getting a full body wax, and a colonoscopy at the same time. But it's a necessary evil. My kids will be going to the gallery this evening and coming off Etsy. Enough of me hoarding them like some crazy cat lady. When I get the new studio together you can be sure I will post lots of pics.