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Leaf Coat Addendum

For those interested, the leaf coat titled “Winter’s Remains” received the award in Fiber at the Ruth and Jim Howland Community Open 2009. Here is an image of it hanging in the gallery space. My friend Joanne McLennan’s alabaster sculpture is right below the coat. Beautiful piece Joanne!

6 Sides 2 Every Story

Last year I participated in a collaborative block print project. The starting printer chose the subject from a news article, carved their image on one side of the 2″ x 2″ x 2″ cube and sent it on to the next person. The next participant read the news articles and created their own image fromContinue reading “6 Sides 2 Every Story”

After ArtFest…

I’ve been home a week and feel all the incredible energy slipping away. The dogs have taken me back as their mom. Mocha took several days to re-adjust. She was seemingly depressed at my leaving. Her energy levels have decreased. What a difference a week can make. Class 1 taught by Melissa Manley. The firstContinue reading “After ArtFest…”

Lambs of Spring

Friday’s highlight was visiting my friend Carol’s place out in Philomath. I picked up Lauren and we headed out around 1. The day couldn’t have been better. Sunshine and 60+degrees. Here is our tour around the farm. Lambs and more lambs! He was checking us out! One mom had triplets! I think these were allContinue reading “Lambs of Spring”

Howland Community Open

It is time for all in the Corvallis/Albany/Philomath community to VOTE on art! Yes, the Howland Community Open is upon us and all can participate until April 2nd with a vote for your favorite piece of creativity. The Arts Center is open from Noon -5pm, Tu- Sat. So go VOTE! Some of my favorites: EllaContinue reading “Howland Community Open”

And More Leaves

Things are finally moving along. The sides required more leaves and I created a sleeve off one shoulder. That part didn’t work. It’s all a learning process. Once the coat dried, everything was peeled off the glass so “real sleeves” could be produced. Voila! A vest is formed! After the sides were secured in vestContinue reading “And More Leaves”

Under the Leaves

This coat did not just come to life one day, but has come from the past many months of Mocha’s life. Yes, the old dog. I actually gather quite a few good projects from the ending months with my lovely companions. Chloe’s slow daily walks brought about examining little changes along our walk. I collectContinue reading “Under the Leaves”

Leaf Coat Update

Things have been progressing along. The coat is taking real form now (I’m keeping the current images a secret still!). So here is the update… More to come in a day or so. Currently the sleeves are giving me fits. I’ll get it sorted today.

Morning Walk Images

It was such a beautiful morning. I did take some great video, but my computer is not recognizing anything I upload. Maybe it’s time for a new video card Dave.

More signs of Spring

This morning as the dogs and I were out on our walk, I noticed yet another sign of spring, the first sighting of a Swallow. It was only one (possibly a Tree Swallow), but more will follow. In the backyard while taking a break from mowing I sighted a butterfly. Spring Beauties, a type ofContinue reading “More signs of Spring”