Working While I am Away From Home

I wrote a blog entry today for Create Mixed Media. It's all about how I needed to challenge myself to make an piece of art while away. We've been in Ireland and leave for England tomorrow. Every year it's the same. Sobbing as I clean my studio and know I won't be working for a whole month. But not this summer.

 I made two doll heads and body parts out of fabric. I have a ziplock bag full of needle, thread and embroidery floss. I took pictures of the pieces in our hotel room. They came with me and it took a little planning and making lists but I did it.

Making art is a passion. I love it. Live for it and maybe I'll make something that'll lead me down a new road. Watch to see what becomes of these little lasses.

July Calendar

My apologies for being late, I was on an airplane flying across the Atlantic so I had a valid reason. The 4th of July is my favorite holiday because of the fireworks. Have a wonderful month.

New Large Sculptures

 Just finished these large sculptures today. Very happy with them, and very happy to be done to be honest. It's taken a few months to create them. They stand in my studio looking like they're ready for a mission.

And me kneeling with them to show you scale. They really make me happy. So far their names are from left to right: Where the Wind Blows, Prophet, and Anastasia. Each one holds her wings. And Where the Wind Blows on the left has a grackle's nest (bird). I found it on the ground after a bad rain storm.

Painting the Living Room: Again

If you know me at all you know I am LETHAL with a can of paint. I went to the store Home Goods and bought a blue rug and drapes and that sent me down a rabbit hole.

Then I said hmm. I think the accent wall which faces the image above (which you can't see in the pic up top) could use a little pop of drama. Here's drama how I see drama (below). I want to add a whole bunch of mirrors on the wall.

 

I've got 3 mirrors and two of my little sculptures there now. Do I love it? I think so, but I'll live with it and start hunting for mirrors. You like?

Sleepy on a Rainy Day

 

It's gray and rainy outside. I feel like this girl all sleepy and tired.  More coffee is needed.

Newer Sculpture

I put some of these on Etsy but I realized I didn't put them up here. How rude of me. This is Baby.

 And this is drift. I am enjoying closed eyes. Remember people the answers are all inside. Listen to that voice in there.

 And this is Pep. And I am planning on bringing a few of these to Florida CraftArt up in St. Petersburg next weekend. I do dread the drive. Arf. Maybe I'll try to ship them instead.  Decisions decisions.

June Calendar Page

Holy smokes, can you believe we're half way into 2015? Hope you enjoy the calendar page and a happy start to summer.