Friday, January 18, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Sketchbook Project
Last fall my daughter sent me a link in an email - (Thanks Carolyne)
"Mom! You need to do this!"
I clicked on the link and checked it out and thought - I can do this
So I sent them my money and got my sketchbook in the mail and it sat on my desk.
October....
November......
December.......
Every time I cleaned off my desk, or went searching for something on it I'd pick it up and say - oh yeah- I should do that...then set it back down and go back to what I was doing.
I am the Queen of Unfinished Projects- good intentions and all that but then I get distracted and the next thing I know it's too late for the deadline ...........
I. FINISHED. IT.
WOO HOO! Color me excited!
"Mom! You need to do this!"
I clicked on the link and checked it out and thought - I can do this
So I sent them my money and got my sketchbook in the mail and it sat on my desk.
October....
November......
December.......
Every time I cleaned off my desk, or went searching for something on it I'd pick it up and say - oh yeah- I should do that...then set it back down and go back to what I was doing.
I am the Queen of Unfinished Projects- good intentions and all that but then I get distracted and the next thing I know it's too late for the deadline ...........
I. FINISHED. IT.
here is a video explaining the project
Sketchbook is on it's way to the Brooklyn Art Library. WOO HOO! Color me excited!
Friday, December 28, 2012
My JUNK List
I am hoping that those of you who read my blog can help me locate some items that I need to create some pieces for the studio. Unfortunately I recently cleaned out the garage and the storage room and recycled some stuff that I wish I had kept.
But that's always the case isn't it?
In fact there are several people in the area who drop off the most random stuff to me in hopes I might be able to use it. To them I say : THANK YOU! I use the most random stuff all the time in the studio!
So here's the list:
bicycle tires- any size- with or without tubes- doesn't matter
plaster or ceramic statues of people- can be full body or a bust- any condition too- in fact broken limbs, chipped noses would be totally acceptable
Venus De Milo would be awesome!
as would cherubs or
just a bust of a woman on a pedestal!
Paintbrushes that are beyond using- the big ones like you would paint a house with- not artist's brushes
and as always- feel free to drop off wine corks, interesting empty glass bottles, bits of yarn or anything else you think Laura might be able to use- you just never know. And if I personally can't use it my students will more than likely be able to use it.
But that's always the case isn't it?
In fact there are several people in the area who drop off the most random stuff to me in hopes I might be able to use it. To them I say : THANK YOU! I use the most random stuff all the time in the studio!
So here's the list:
bicycle tires- any size- with or without tubes- doesn't matter
plaster or ceramic statues of people- can be full body or a bust- any condition too- in fact broken limbs, chipped noses would be totally acceptable
Venus De Milo would be awesome!
as would cherubs or
just a bust of a woman on a pedestal!Paintbrushes that are beyond using- the big ones like you would paint a house with- not artist's brushes
and as always- feel free to drop off wine corks, interesting empty glass bottles, bits of yarn or anything else you think Laura might be able to use- you just never know. And if I personally can't use it my students will more than likely be able to use it.
Everything I am looking for is stuff that you would throw away. Or should throw away you just haven't gotten around to it. So check your basement, garage and storage shed. I really need some junk! I promise I will post pictures of what I do with the items I find.
"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." Thomas Edison
Friday, November 30, 2012
...to hear sleighbells in the snow....
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas....
When I was growing up my Mom had this thing about Christmas.
She. LOVED. It.
The Decorating. The Shopping. The Baking. the Giving.
...have yourself a Merry Little Christmas.....
Our house was transformed from the day after Thanksgiving until the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th with festive decorations. The banister in the living room to the piano, the buffet and the big mirror. The mantle, the front door, the dining room and even the kitchen had a bit of Christmas Cheer.
Then there was the tree. Oh my - that tree was so loaded with lights and decorations that it looked magical. And, in a way it was. Because every morning of the weeks leading up to Christmas the pile of presents under the tree grew. Some years I swear the tree was held up by the presents because I remember a few Christmas mornings when the tree fell over after all the presents were distributed.
Red and green all through the house.
Glitter and tinsel and lights.
Decorations made at Scouts
The advent wreath with new candles
Perry Como, Bing Crosby, The Little Drummer Boy, The Boston Pops
The Nativity Scene handmade by Dad - but you can't put the Christ child in the manger- he hasn't been born yet!
It was such a time of anticipation and wonder.
...Just like the ones I used to know...
There were TONS of presents ( imagine 5-6 gifts per child and there were EIGHT kids- add in gifts from grandparents and as we got older gifts to each other and spouses and grandchildren and Mom and Dad- yeah pretty darn amazing) but my parents didn't let in commercialism. It was about family - and food.
We spent a weekend early in December making cookies and Italian Goodies so we could make up "Goody Trays"- as Mom called them- to give away to neighbors and friends. The sibs and I spent countless hours staging our own version of the First Christmas on cold December nights or going out into the neighborhood to sing Christmas carols.
The Annual Christmas Party at the American Legion
" Timothy Mouse"
"Going on a Bear Hunt"
And the visit from Santa Clause
Red mesh stockings filled with an orange and nuts and candy
Christmas cards strung across the doorway into the kitchen
Making ravioli for Christmas dinner
Yeah....
.....through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow....
When I was growing up my Mom had this thing about Christmas.
She. LOVED. It.
The Decorating. The Shopping. The Baking. the Giving.
...have yourself a Merry Little Christmas.....
Our house was transformed from the day after Thanksgiving until the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th with festive decorations. The banister in the living room to the piano, the buffet and the big mirror. The mantle, the front door, the dining room and even the kitchen had a bit of Christmas Cheer.
Then there was the tree. Oh my - that tree was so loaded with lights and decorations that it looked magical. And, in a way it was. Because every morning of the weeks leading up to Christmas the pile of presents under the tree grew. Some years I swear the tree was held up by the presents because I remember a few Christmas mornings when the tree fell over after all the presents were distributed.
Red and green all through the house.
Glitter and tinsel and lights.
Decorations made at Scouts
The advent wreath with new candles
Perry Como, Bing Crosby, The Little Drummer Boy, The Boston Pops
The Nativity Scene handmade by Dad - but you can't put the Christ child in the manger- he hasn't been born yet!
It was such a time of anticipation and wonder.
...Just like the ones I used to know...
There were TONS of presents ( imagine 5-6 gifts per child and there were EIGHT kids- add in gifts from grandparents and as we got older gifts to each other and spouses and grandchildren and Mom and Dad- yeah pretty darn amazing) but my parents didn't let in commercialism. It was about family - and food.
We spent a weekend early in December making cookies and Italian Goodies so we could make up "Goody Trays"- as Mom called them- to give away to neighbors and friends. The sibs and I spent countless hours staging our own version of the First Christmas on cold December nights or going out into the neighborhood to sing Christmas carols.
The Annual Christmas Party at the American Legion
" Timothy Mouse"
"Going on a Bear Hunt"
And the visit from Santa Clause
Red mesh stockings filled with an orange and nuts and candy
Christmas cards strung across the doorway into the kitchen
Making ravioli for Christmas dinner
Yeah....
.....through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow....
...and have yourself A Merry Little Christmas now
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Eat. Drink. Shop.
Roasted Eggplant Spread
Greek Olive Bruschetta
Tzatziki Spread
Pinot Grigio Salami
Rose' Salami
Chianti Salami
Smoked Salmon
Shrimp
Creme Filled Cookies in
Cafe Mocha
Chocolate
and Tiramisu flavors
Three weeks ago I decided I wanted totally new and different merchandise to offer my customers so I did a complete overhaul of the studio and ordered some beautiful items.
I also made my sister Cecelia send me new watercolors- and they are beautiful! I also made myself sit down and create some new work for the Open House. Sometimes I get so busy working on other people's stuff I forget to make my own.
This year my love affair with pearls has continued. I am using pearls with some really flashy cut crystal glass beads. I love the contrast of the soft a subtle pearls with the sparkle of the glass beads. I have also been playing with quite a bit of turquoise too.
Necklaces and bracelets mostly. I have been able to work them in between all of the custom earrings I have been making for clients!
So here's a little preview of what you will find at my Santa Baby Open House. I hope you can join us!
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