Another Arty Zine - A Progression of Abstract Compositions

The last couple of zines I've made plus this one, contain an unintended series of small abstract pieces - eight to each zine. In looking at them chronologically, the small pieces symbolize a progression in feeling, complexity, and the combination of materials. One big achievement for me in particular was sacrificing some work I planned to save -- that the zine abstracts have benefitted from. I learned that it wasn't as hard to sacrifice work I like as I thought it would be.

Not knowing where this creative zine-making phase is leading, I'm enjoying the mystery.

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Final Wheel-throw Pottery Batch

With this batch, I have 73 successful wheel-thrown pots and bowls...wow! That is aside from the nearly 40 fails. So over four months of classes and practice, I've thrown over 110 vessels. Florian Gadsby would be proud...as I've completed my first 100 throws that he advises getting done as soon as one can! I owe some of my learning to him and his videos (on YouTube), and the rest to the instructors, staff and students at BHC (the place I've done my work at since June). Thank you to all my teachers -- meaning all of you in one way or another!

Fine Art Restoration - video

This is an exceptional video of a fine art restoration...just beautifully done (and the music is lovely too)!

New Project in Progress

I'm working on a new project with multiple layers and shapes of different colored organzas. It is an interpretation of lighting on an ice rink...from a show I recently saw. There is a lot more stitching to do, but I like how its coming along. I'm learning organzas are not easy to work with especially when you layer them and have overlaid edges. The fabric also tends to ravel easily. This post also linked to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com .

Cay Denise

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