new adventure

I have wonderful news.....my Dad has been working on perfecting his textile photography skills and has decided to offer his services commercially this is the web-site.....www.quiltphotography.com....his name is "homer" give him a try

creative activity

Introducing "Chanticleer's Pride" 12X12" I thought I would send this in for the quilting arts mag calendar contest....but didn't get around to sending the submission in time......


And a rose is a rose.......mixed media...
And this piece from today...called "don't let your base instincts rule your life"

personal

Yesterday I invited some family members for dinner....and at the table some personal confessions were made by a member of our family who has lived a long life with his secret...it involves base instincts and less than socially acceptable ...he has hidden this and acted it out in very poor and unsafe ways....I do not object to the inclination....just the way he has chosen to act upon it......so so sad to think that a person could have had a "love" that included the physical but instead has lived "a lie" and suffered the effects...as have his children ....and now his grandchildren......my husband cannot talk about this.....his Dad.....fortunately our son was here and he was the most helpful....first he diffused and then he said "I love you"...with out reserve...I am proud of him...and sorry for my husband.....oooof....I am off to the clay ball tonight to see how much someone will pay for "mood-swings"

art shows that my art appears in....

I got 2 pieces accepted in the "sacred threads" exhibit....that's cool...my grab bag quilt is in costa rica....just heard this morning that my nutcracker quilt will go to houston with "fabled fibers"and next week-end is the auction for the clay ball where" Mood Swings" is exhibited....wonder if someone will buy?

art shows

I went to an art show today...in Beaverton @ http://www.southmin.com/ quite wonderful....and tomorrow they offer "worship in the art"....I would go.....maybe I will....but it means leaving my own creating...hum

on a happier note

I submitted 2 pieces to She Made her Mark exibit...one got accepted...called "And She Made Good Beer Too".....so that is cool...I sent off 2 pieces to sacred threads....waiting on that......I painted fabric yesterday....a bit tipsy when I did it so I was kind of surprised by the result...show you later....

superbowl

I hate this idiotic day!!

that's me!

Finished !!! art quilt for the "Clay Ball" Salem Art Association fund raiser

started with this foundation
this is the finished shot at an angle so you can appreciated the detail of the 3D element...the "mood" ....the bouncy balls...see them?
straight on shot by my My Dad.... quilt photographer extraordinaire!!!!..."Mood Swings"

working

I am working on a piece for an art auction.....I've usually made wearable pieces but I want to make wall art this time...the theme is "E motion al" art.....so I have a plan!!! you shall see....it's semi-sculptural......or interactive....or....

christmas 2006

Alex...my oldest son and my sister, Heather
Brenna ...my niece opening her present
Colin...such a sweetheart....the Marine....Mom and the Marine's girl friend Nicole....who put up with us this christmas...
lor farmer/.......he can fix anything with bailing wire!

the Chirstmas Jello mold

My Paternal Grandmother used to make a "Jello Mold" at family events....hers usually consisted of lime jello and cottage cheese....my Mom decided we needed a jello mold in honor of gramma and made this....only Nicloe was brave enought to eat this......in case you cannot tell it is in the shape of a fish.....

close up

these are the earrings that my folks gave our new family member ...aren't they lovely? she is too!!

it is gone now but...

My sister has a wine tasting and artist reception on the 1st tuesday of each month at her coffee shop...this was my Mom and my sister with my art in the background....now she has wonderful photos you should go see....the link to her shop is in the "link list"

My new job!!!

A tour of my new office ( which is the best job ever!!!) this is the operatory where I work.....spent a lot of time today trying to set up a bluetooth head set so I can talk to my computer ......wireless!!!!.....what a great boss
this is "he" Dr. Colin Smith in Lake Oswego...503-635-3653 (in case you are looking for an excellent dentist )...and Gina....the best assistant!!!
And Wendy....she has the best phone answering skills....which is an art when it RINGS ALL DAY.....and she knows every thing...and all the patients are "her favorites" ...that is a good thing ...it is easy to get caught up in the negative aspects of people sometimes......so ...it is all good!!!
I forgot to take a picture of the other hygienist....who is a joy ...it is a pleasure to work with un- selfish folks....!!

New Home

We have a new home...during the week we live in a motor home in a park. It is OK I'm bringing my Featherweight up today to really make it "my home"...this is the Kitchen..... we had fun buying some red appliances...
and the "dining room"......it comes complete with 2 TVs !!! goodness....there is a radio ...yes to NPR.....

Thanks...and now advent

We had a big crowd of assorted friends and family with a lamb roast and a turkey...the 4 tables took up the entire length of our main floor....what a great evening!!!

And now it is the first Sunday in Advent...a time to restart and be aware....I think I have reordered ...and can get back to more regular blogging....I will post about the new home and the reception at the coffee shop/art gallery next week....