Studio Cleanup

It isn't one of those studios you see in the magazine....
how in the world do they ever do anything in such
pristine surroundings?????? I have precious little
time for creativity and use what I do have to make art....
not that there is anything wrong with the
"beautiful studio"
but jeez, I just can't keep it all together as it is !!!!

If you are one of those
"beautiful studio" people,
please tell me
HOW DO YOU DO IT !!!
Come to
my house and gussy up this space !!

These shelves are so cool !!!!
My husband is a GOD......

More Paper Stitch Alchemy Fun

Paper-Cloth-Collage

These were fun !
And obviously not done yet...

Muslin with tissue and other papers
layered on with white glue diluted
with water.


From the book "Stitch Alchemy".

Its All In How You Look At It

FINAL VERSION ~ I THINK !
18 X 24 X 2
MIXED MEDIA

CHECK OUT THIS TEXTURE

dude with a tude

Painted Furniture ~ What do you think????

Fall In New Mexico ~ An Artist's Nirvana

Today is my annual treat

The Dixon Studio Tour

Talk amongst yourselves

I promise some great photos

Stuart Russell Miller

10 days was not enough

After all these years I still long

How would our lives be

Some things happen and

the world is forever changed

Oh, what is life and floating amid debris in the abyss......

So does that title lead you believe I've gone off the deep end?

Well sometimes I think I have in a way.

Still holding down the day job. And yes, yes, I know many of you are smacking me up side the head because any job is good these days.......I know, I know. But today was one of those days where I wished for another life. For days in my studio. For no controversy. For happiness in those around me. For abundance (of any kind, really).

And yes, yes, I know there is plenty to be thankful for. The job of course, without which I would not be able to afford much if anything, and would not be planning a trip to visit my delightful grand daughter in January.

blah, blah, blah..............I guess I'm just feeling cranky today.

Oh! Wait ! Something is actually cool. My son (who is 32) recently read The Grapes of Wrath. I'd not read it since, well, forever. So last week I got a used copy and started reading. Such a powerful story. If you've not read this since a teacher held a gun to your head, I encourage you to give it a go........my, but things sure look different as an adult. A good read.

When can I possibly know?

How will I ever feel?

Will the waiting ever end?????

And if so, what color will it be????

Just some things to think about for today. I'd really love your comments if you are so inclined.

Lots Of Art At Second Studio !!!!!

I've been busy !!!!!

Motivated, feeling creative.

Sorry my photos could be better.

FINAL - I *Heart* You !!!!!

12 x 24 x 2
birch on 2 inch cradle
mixed media

I *heart* you.

Abiquiu New Mexico ~ Wonderful Fun !!!

ABIQUIU STUDIO TOUR DAY !!!!!!

ABIQUIU STUDIO TOUR DAY !!!

YAYYYYYY !

STAY TUNED FOR

GREAT IMAGES

OH MY ~ I'VE BEEN BUSY ~ COMMENTS ???

SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL !

CALENDAR SWAP PROJECT

I'm participating in a calendar
swap project and thought it
would be fun to show you
what my page looks like.....

This has been fun !!

WHAT DO I WISH TO SHARE?????

I wish to share friendship !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish to share art !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish to share fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish for you to have your wish !!!!!!!!!!!!

SAY "YES" TODAY

THE LAST OF SUMMER

Wild Thing !!!!!

Imagine you at your most powerful. You rock. You are a freaking champion, and everyone knows it. We are filling a stadium to the brim, voices cheering and hearts splashing in anticipation of you making your entrance. We all know what song is going to blast through the speakers as you walk into the ring. It suits this moment perfectly. It makes you feel so good, to step into the light with this song playing...(wanna play? go here)

OMG !!! MY NEW JEWELRY

Words are hard to come by,

I have met the most fabulous

woman.....

Diane Cook

Check out this jewelry !!!!

And the best part !!!!

It is all

MINE !!!!!!

Diane is also teaching at the
Houston Art-Unraveled event
in March of 2010.......

More on Diane and her
jewelry tomorrow !!!

Work in Progress - Windows To The Soul

Windows To The Soul

12 x 24 mixed media on birch

I don't think this is finished yet.
Comments so far????

Further Adventures Of Pino !!!!