The Start Of A Collection

My Latest Design Experiment

This is a photograph of my latest design experiment with fabric and paper. For my girlfriend Daniella, I made her a headband for her Birthday. Here is a close-up of the flower details of the second headband I designed. 

I've decided to do more handmade gifts being inspired by so many new design trends and by my pocket book. With less money going into my "gift" budget I've managed to create two designs for two dear friends. The other design, that is still in testing after making a batch that only half survived, is the "Little Abbie". This feather barrette needs a little more attention to detail before going out to the masses (see below). 

I'd like to say that I'll make lots of these and give Etsy a try but I'd rather keep my expectations low and surprise myself. I'm known to have lots of big ideas and not follow through, it's my design handicap.

I hope to follow this entry with many more designs along with a creative direction. I think it will be fun to get a group of girls together of all ages to do a little photo shoot with some of these pieces. While laid up in bed with a horrible cold I've managed to get quite a few flowers created so let's see where this goes...shall we? Instead of "see ya", I'll say "stay tuned".

  

This is me at Abbie's 30th Birthday wearing a "Little Abbie".

A Roman Original

I continue to truly enjoy getting to know so many wonderful families at Jubilee. My friendship with Sara and Roman is growing. They have two adorable little girls, one close in age with e so they get to play from time to time. Roman is an Architect. Sara an Educator and amazing Mother.

I invite you to see their blogs here:
http://rowaz.blogspot.com/
http://thereshegrows.blogspot.com

My friend Karl sent me Roman's blog where he keeps his gallery of work. I fell in love with his artistry and I can now proudly say that I'm an owner of a Roman original.


Elevation III
If you couldn't tell, this is a painting of my dream home.

Thank you both! I will cherish it!

Art Camp Installation

I believe the camp was a success. I am very thankful to all the OneBlazers who helped and all those behind the scenes!

This is a photograph of the installation (that is currently up for the rest of the week) along with the entire team of helpers and my students.

Once the installation is down, I will salvage some pieces to make a permanent piece. I will also complete the (ever-so-late) piece from last year. My hope is that every year we create a work of art that will forever hang on the walls of Jubilee.

Enjoy!

2008 Jubilee Art Camp

I have had the fortunate opportunity to work the Jubilee Art Camp again this year. The camp started on Wednesday and will end on Friday. My days have been; work, teach and Mommy.

It's been a rather hectic week, e was sick at the beginning of it. I prayed I wouldn't catch what he had because I had no back up and 33 children on my roster. I've survived day two and am ready for tomorrow.

Here are some pictures I took today. The children seem to be truly enjoying themselves. Day one we worked on a large watercolor mural (which you will see in the background of some of the pictures). Today was a day of sculpture. Tomorrow will start with a sand sculpture project and end with an installation. We will take all of our creations and install them, leaving them up for two weeks. The children will participate in this event so that they understand the importance of presentation.

We not only create Art in my classroom but speak to the pieces and exhibit them. To be a true Artist you must be able to speak about the work you've created and present it well. I look forward to the pictures I will take tomorrow and meeting the parents. We've invited family and friends. The installation will be up for several weeks in hopes many will return to see it.

This camp was free but the work generated out of it....priceless! It's amazing to watch such talent in these children. I was even blessed with some children with special needs. Their approach to their crafts was truly amazing to watch. I continue to learn from the students I teach, thank you!