Playing after a Dry Spell!

As a way of returning to drawing after a bit of a dry spell (filled with exercise and binge-watching TV shows instead), this was pure non-effort.

A lovely cactus photo served as inspiration while I used Ohuhu, Econoline, Languo (Acrylic), and Faber Castell (Watercolor) markers to make this on a 10"x10" substrate. A florescent yellow Gelly Roll pen worked great for the bloom embellishments.

This playful piece brightens the sketchbook page where it resides. In addition, it is a reminder to me that not having a goal in making art can be just as productive as art made with one. The results are likely to differ (maybe even substantially), but that's ok.

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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 .

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)!

Cay Denise

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