You will find me at these holiday shows come November and December. Chris Bubany Holiday Marketplace (Harlows) November 3 & 4 * Booth # 38 Tucson Museum of Art Holiday Artisans Market November 16-18 * Booth #47 DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun *LIttle Gallery Solo Show November 18-30 * Holiday Open House date …
Category: ceramics
Red October
October being just a few days away, I would like to remind folks that October 6, next Saturday is my last mosaic workshop for the season. It’s been such fun helping my students design, glue and grout! Boom! They were done and leaving with a really beautiful tile mosaic wall piece they could hang in their house or give as a gift. I loved watching their excitement when everything started to come together… They all said, and I quote, ” I am so glad I took this class.” Ya see, I make all the tile up in advance. From cactus…
Hot Days of July
Pretty hot indeed. But the garden doesn’t mind it. I started a “monsoon garden” last week and everything is coming up nice and robust. I had to hang a shade cloth over it though, so the little sprouts wouldn’t get burned. It’s been 109 degrees here in Tucson.. ..I know, yuk! I have the screen over the seedlings because Cats you know. The middle photo is my herb garden. The basil loves the heat. And then a shot of my shade cloth because I’m so proud I got it to hang so high and tight. These days are so…
Teacups and Butterflies
Whenever I see a dead butterfly with wings intact I feel sad for him but I save the wings like little treasures…
A Get Away in May
Last month I was able to attend Art Biz Coach Mastermind in Santa Fe, New Mexico offered by Alyson Stanfield. One of my favorite places in the world. I love Santa Fe not only for the art but also for its’ beautiful reddish country side dotted with junipers, rushing rivers lined with cottonwoods and its famous Spanish colonial and pueblo architecture. Santa Fe is an art meca for all kinds of amazing art including Native American and southwest art. I can’t even begin to express how inspiring it was for me to see all the amazing art. The…
Birthday Month
The smell of lilacs, fresh cut grass, giant lollipops and laughter in the air are whispers of long ago. Those are happy memories of my birthday.
A New Thing
“He is doing a new thing” (in me) That is my inspiration for this season. Isaiah 43:19. The other day a friend mentioned on Facebook that she was selling her house and had to put away all her art supplies for a while. I shutter at the thought. But it got me thinking about how we get used to having many things at our fingertips but then there is a shift and we have limited resources. We can get frustrated, stomp our feet, curse the air, and ask ‘why me, ‘why now?’. But eventually the disrupt forces us to think…
Make a Canister or Vase class
Make a canister or Vase! Pottery hand building class, beginning Thursday, April 5th from 5-8. thru April 19th. Join me at the Blue Raven Art School for a fun class in pottery. I will teach you to make a functional container with a lid or a simple vase for utensils or flowers. Learn how to work with clay slab, hand build miniature critters, glaze techniques and surface decoration. No experience required. A fun class with no pressure. Everything is included, clay, glazes, tools, firing for one low price, $155.00 Email me to reserve your space. Groups of 6 or more receive…
New Attitude!
This year has started off very different from the last 4 years. We are now 3 months into the year. This is about the time we first measure how the year is going so far. I’m not sure you will believe me or that I will bore you with my faith beliefs but here goes. Goal #1. To be bold in my faith! In the spring of 2017 I had such a difficult season working in my own strength. (My own strength? you ask,) ” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians, 4:13. Yes, in my…
It’s Whimsical. It’s Weird. It’s Cool!
Day of the Dead Art from years past and current work.
Robin Chlad Designs 