paperstew

Progress in small steps

The piece is progressing along slowly. I’ve run out of balsa wood and need to replenish. More botanical cuts to make and a couple to re-cut due to mistakes. 10 out of 20 panels isn’t too bad. Each square is 4″x4″x1/2″. Still need to find some very small eye-screws and links to attach each panelContinue reading “Progress in small steps”

January Studio Time

January has been filled with rain, snow, ice and a couple of warmish sunny days. Perfect weather to be working indoors on art projects. The Art About Ag show is my main creating focus for the next couple of months. With any luck, project #1 might be completed before the community open drop date onContinue reading “January Studio Time”

Good Bye Mari

The news arrived this morning that a sweet friend passed away surrounded by her family. Mari Le Glatin Keis introduced many of us to the idea of sketching our way through a country, recording bits and pieces into journals cementing images more strongly than a photograph ever would. We explored the countryside of her homeland,Continue reading “Good Bye Mari”

Coast House Weekend

The coast house has been in need of a little TLC which Kim, Dave & I were able to provide. Our list is still long, mainly yard work, but some jobs were completed. Above photo is sunset at Patterson beach just south of Waldport on Jan 2. We set Dave to work on the smokeContinue reading “Coast House Weekend”

2010 in review

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 10,000 times in 2010. That’s about 24 full 747s. Continue reading “2010 in review”

Saying Goodbye to 2010

Albany Oregon Sunrise, December 31, 2010 What a year 2010 has been and we’re super happy to start fresh again! Happy 2011 to you all! Sorry, no spectacular sunrise image for 1/1/11. I was still sleeping off the wine, beer and rum. 🙂

Everett Holiday Card 2010

Since I was on a card theme, it was about time to unveil the completed card and it’s process. It ended up being 4 color screens & could have been less if I had planned it better. The complete process was not recorded but you should get the idea. We start with blank cards ScreenContinue reading “Everett Holiday Card 2010”

Dave’s Christmas Cards

I’ve been the main card producer in our household during the holidays but this year there was a change! Dave decided he really wanted to create personalized cards specifically for his nieces and nephews. He wondered if I “had enough paper to create cards”. Too funny! Guess he really hasn’t looked around the studio spaceContinue reading “Dave’s Christmas Cards”

Unexpected Invitation

Last week I wandered out the mail box expecting bills and the usual junk mail. There was a large envelope at the bottom of the pile. I thought it must be for Dave, since he receives the majority of those types of things. However, it was addressed to me and was from Art About Agriculture. Continue reading “Unexpected Invitation”

Luminaria Sold!

I received word yesterday that the Fern Luminaria sold to a great pair of friends (both ceramic artists). Ted & Sandy purchased it during the Arts Center fundraiser. The money I earn will help pay for MY purchase from the same show. Can’t wait to pick it up. It’s from a glass artist friend JerriContinue reading “Luminaria Sold!”