New photographs of the studio.

I recently posted a link to a blog that I read that was showcasing the 'unique' spaces and places in your home. Rooms other than the necessary - studios, workspaces, man caves etc. So I went back through this blog and found images of the studio from almost three years ago... and it's funny how much and little it's changed. So that got me thinking about the space and I've decided that one of my weekend projects is to do a bit of a clean up and then post some images here of the studio as it is today!

The finished set, the mokume gane pattern was fun to create. The subtle hints of the silver foil layers don't really show in the photograph, but they add just enough depth and sparkle to the design. It felt good to get a bit of a push in the studio and with some new sketches on the table and some photographs that are the start of my next exhibit ready to go... feeling creative!

Playing with color.

I recently had a 'contest' on my Facebook page. Anyone could leave a comment listing three colors that worked well together and designated a shape; circle, square or oval. From the comments one was selected at random to be my inspiration and 'swift kick in the rear' to get back into the studio and get my hands full color and clay.

Well, it worked, this is the color palette (Espresso, waterscape blue, and vanilla) inspiration that I'm working from, I find random photographs from either my own stash or online to make a color design and then it's off to work at the polymer table. I'll post soon with the finished polymer design!

Quiet times in the studio.

I've been slowly working out some ideas for three new and different designs of polymer pieces. Now the hard part will be sitting down at the table and getting my hands into the clay and moving forward.

And oh... some of the photographs from this fall season that I'm using for some inspiration are absolutely beautiful. I'm cropping and editing a few and will post again soon.

Two Days!!!

On Friday I will be flying off to Jacksonville, FL to embark on my Polymer Clay Cruise! I'm so excited. I've been getting updates on what to bring, classes, goodie bags and more. And it looks as though both hurricanes in the vicinity of the Bahamas will be well past and or well out to sea!

I'm bringing the old camera with me and will take some pictures of the workspaces & more to post when I get back.

Lake George craft show!

Gearing up for the final craft show of the summer season. I will be up at Lake George, Shepherd's Park, on Friday the 20th thru Sunday the 22nd from 9 a.m. 'til 5 p.m.. Stop by the booth if you're at the lake!

Then some time off to gear up for the Fall LARAC show & Christmas. I have some fantastic ideas in store for some new pieces using the plants, textures and flowers in the garden combined with polymer clay & hand dyed satin cording! So cool... pictures will be posted once things are moving along!

Exciting news!

Wow! I'll be heading to the Bahamas for a five day Polymer Clay cruise... days at sea & evenings will be filled with classes & demonstrations and then I'll have two days in both Half Moon Cay & Nassau to play in the sand & sea! The classes are taught by the best polymer clay artists & teachers and I'll be learning some amazing techniques & projects! I can't wait until September...

Thank you!

LARAC was a fun weekend. Even with the rainy Saturday and the misty clouds today, the crowds were smiling and I truly enjoyed talking about my artwork with all the visitors to my booth.
Thank you again to all who stopped by & hope to see you in August at Shepard's Park craft show!
I'll be posting some pictures up soon of new designs that are in the works.