my favorite shoes

My Grandchildren painted my shoes!
Reagan did the left, Andrew did the right
and Scottie did the strap on both.
The only restriction I put on the artists
was the choice of colors. I love the attention
they stir. The kids and I are very proud of
my favorite shoes!

where have I been?

Outside! I have been working in the yard - when it hasn't been raining. It seems to rain every other day. I have been planting and transplanting a lot of things. I don't have much yard but I do have many flower beds and container plantings. I have Tomatoes and pumpkins in 3 of my large flower pots. I hope to have better luck with the pumpkins this year.

Let Summer begin!

Well, I said I would let you know how the Art Festival went. It was not 'Great' but it was 'ok'. I was very close to the main stage and the music was very loud. Enough about that!
I thought I would show you some jewelry I just made - all of my favorite colors. They scream summer to me.
I know in my very first post I said I wouldn't use this space to show off my Grand kids but I have a new one and I am so proud of all of them.
From Left to right:
Scottie-3 he is so proud of his new sister Addison-3wks. Reagan-7 will be entering the 2nd grade- (the picture was taken at her birthday party) and Andrew-6 will be entering the 1st grade. He is getting a new sibling in October.
The pool is open, the water is warming,my flowers are blooming, Come on over!

oh my!

I have been absent for awhile - power washing the patio- planting flowers- digging in the dirt - you get the picture - outside! I should have been in my studio. I have a booth at an Art Festival this weekend (Saturday 12:00-6:00pm). The festival is in the Crestwood Mall(St. Louis) The mall is almost void of retail but many of the spaces have been occupied by Artist Guilds, working artist and Art Councils. I did this show last year -it was held at a school, outside, it rained. We moved our tables indoors and actually did very well. I will let you know how it goes.

Earth DAY

The wings are etched copper - the body is a breath stripe tin filled with resin.

The dragonflies won't be visiting my yard until summer so this will have to do until then.

Earth Week

Nature -nickel etched, patinae , color pencil

I actually scheduled myself studio time this afternoon - Last week is a blur - Easter, The Circus, first grade school trip to the Zoo - I love spending time with my grandchildren. I will drop everything if I am needed to help out. I will even miss yoga class if need be - and I do stress need.

The weather is showing promise of warm days and cool nights. The ground is sooo wet but the flowers are thriving. I need to dig in the dirt, plant flowers, pull weeds - after all it is Earth Week When did Earth Day change to Earth Week? I don't have a problem with it - I think everyday should be Earth Day. We need to maintain our homes so why do so many neglect to maintain the Earth?

I miss you....

I am missing a lot lately:

my studio ( I haven't been in my studio for a week), my computer(was sick and in the shop but now is home and fixed), the feel of Spring in the air ( it is cold and spitting snow today), but most of all I miss my dear neighbor Beulah!
Beulah was a beautiful lady, 96 years old, and has lived by herself for the last 30 years. She died Saturday morning of pneumonia. She was a joy to know and love. She liked to watch me work in my flower beds because she knew I would work on hers next. She enjoyed every flower that bloomed - especially the yellow rose. Her daughter-in-law (who lives in CA but visits twice a year) and I have become very good friends. When she would visit I would steal her away to my studio to play as often as possible. We share a love of creating and have taught one another many techniques through the years. Beulah loved my grandchildren and they loved her right back. She lived an amazing life - I will miss her deeply.

I will try to get back here more often.