We had a blast on Saturday and Sunday. My Tuesday Mosaic class finished making thier tiles. So they ordered frames and I taught a grout class this past weekend, Here are some pics of the girls making/ painting thier tiles. This is Dee Jay. Painting his 3-d turtle on a tile. Heather, painting away, trying to beat the clock! Grouting and wiping! More wiping! And more wiping…by now they were beginning to grumble. But as you can see it was worth it. Here are their beautiful masterpieces! Ta da! If you are interested in taking a mosaic class email me…
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November is full of Art Shows and Awesomeness!
The first week of November is a time where we begin to look back and say ‘where did this year go?’, ‘Man, this year flew by.’ or ‘Stop the bus, I want to get off!’ But really, November is a time to reflect, be thankful and count the many blessings the Lord has bestowed on all of us in America. After all Thanksgiving is an American holiday and an official time to be thankful. Personally, I have received many joys, answered prayers and blessings, ( grand kids, family and friends). He has blessed me abundantly and I have been able to…
Being Busy, Fall Fun and Show Schedule
I have been really focused. Pushing myself to get inventory built up, marketing, writing a business plan (or I keep thinking about that one, haven’t quite got to it yet), relearning how to follow a budget, while juggling small jobs here and there until the holiday buying season kicks in. But I have managed to mix business with pleasure and took a jaunt to Sedona a couple weeks ago with a friend. I just love it up there. It’s so inspiring. The rocks, the sunsets, the art! I am so grateful to be able to take it all in….
Sweet September
Rewarding
Tuesday’s mosaic class has come and gone way too fast. I am teaching a new 6 week session of clay tile mosaics to 4 inspiring and fun loving women. The class goes by so quickly that I am almost sad to see it end. And ya know what? They inspire me. After they all left tonight, I sat thinking about how these gals come to be taught and be inspired by my creations and their ideas inspire me too. It’s a win/win situation. I am delighted at the ideas that are beginning to stir inside of them as they birth new and…
Tile Classes Start May 28
I will be offering handmade clay tile class this summer. Officially it’s called a Mosaic class but I am discovering a lot of people, when they think of “mosaics” they think of little tiny pieces of colored glass tile or broken dishes mortared into a design of some sort. And yes, that is what it is but there are many forms of mosaics. It is an art form and it does take concentration when you have a whole mess of brightly colored pieces to pick from. Personally, I have never liked the idea of breaking glass or china to get the effect I want. Not…
Pomegranate Ornaments At My Open Studio April 13 & 14.
Pomegranate Ornaments! Each one has a something special in them. Pomegranates are a symbol of hope, prosperity, and eternal life. I am enamored with making this lovely fruit. I think they are one of the most beautiful fruits God has ever created. Not only are they unique in there design and shape but one pomegranate gives birth to hundreds of jewel-like fruity seeds that sparkle like garnets. And the taste…fogetaboutit! Sweet and delicious. I had a pomegranate tree in the past that always produced. But the birds always got to the fruit before I could. So I would end…
Red Bird Hope Cross 3-D Tile.
2013 Spring Art Show Schedules
Here is a schedule of shows I will be participating in this spring season. Rodeo Days Arts Celebration Downtown Saturday, February 23rd from 11-8 at the Historic Steinfeld Building 101 W. 6th street, Tucson, Az Tucson Museum of Art Spring Show 3 day show, March 15, 16, 17, 9-5 each day. Downtown Tucson, 140 N. Main St. Tucson City Wide Open Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday April 13 & 14 11-5 each day 556 E. Calle Arizona
Balance
I am always seeking balance between a part time job, full time artist, running a business and all my other life that happens in between. I am often talking with God and seeking his wisdom. This year my desire is to live an intentional life. What is an intentional life? I got the idea from listening to Family Life Radio, Dr. Randy Carlson, www.flr.org. I have decided to take the challenge by working through the stubborn procrastination that lingers like a shadow, always following me like a bad habit. I choose to be intentional about facing not-so-fun tasks…
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