Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Goblets on a sphere $20

This is my newest goblet design. I actually really love them. They are so cool because they are wine glasses sitting on a sphere and, yes! they are very stable. They are much more beautiful in person. And! feel extremely comfortable to hold.


SOLD





SOLD


Monday, March 21, 2011

Pottery Classes




Just wanted to send out a quick reminder that new pottery classes are starting one week from today. Monday March 28. Morning Class : 9:30am -12.30pm and NIght class 5:30pm - 8:30pm. $120.00 for six weeks of classes. Please forward to anyone you think may be interested. Thanks! and Happy Spring!

Friday, March 4, 2011

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Arlette the Potter

Trying to get back into one a day. Though, working with oil based anything makes spontaneity difficult. This is sketch of Arlette, one of my pottery students.

Arlette the Potter I - 6" X 8" - Monoprint on cotton paper.

Arlette the Potter II - 6" X 8" - Monoprint on cotton paper.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Gaddafi

Wow guys. Sorry about that run on sentence in the previous posting. I'm sure all you teachers and writers were cringing. I will try to use more punctuation. I did this Gaddafi painting after his initial speech of NOT stepping down. I tend to like the second image always better than the first. It seems to have a more subtle quality to it.


Monday, February 28, 2011

Egypt Uprise

After some speculation of past post, I think I decided that some of favorite most meaningful ones were the ones done on the happenings of the day. So, I've been doing some monoprints since teaching it in my class and I will posting some of these.



Thursday, February 24, 2011

Student Work

This blog is dedicated to my art students whom can brighten up any day. They are trying there hand at monoprinting and doing a fantastic job. The name "monoprint" is called that because you typically can only get one print transfer with the process. I like to wash the remaining ink down and get a second but different print from the image. Though, each is very individualistic and unique and often times the second is better. Teaching is rewarding in so many ways. First is the thrill of seeing what a young person can do and watching as they amaze themselves. Secondly, it forces me, the teacher to rethink what I already know, how I acquired the information and how to translate it. And thirdly, often times there is a rebirth within me of a medium that had been put aside for some time. Like revisiting an old friend.

Parrot I. 8X10 Jade Miner - 12 years old

Parrot II. 8X10 Jade Miner - 12 years old

Tree I. 6X8 Jade Miner - 12 years old

Tree II. 6X8 Jade Miner - 12 years old

Space Owl I. 6X8 Gabby Dinger - 17 years old

Space Owl II. 6X8 Gabby Dinger - 17 years old

Monday, January 24, 2011

CLASSES WINTER 2011

A typo was brought to my attention. The student classes are for six weeks! I think we've got three and need just one more.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Long Stem Roses. $6 Dozen.

Handcrafted wooden roses. These bigger budded roses come on a 14" stem.
Magnificent! Great for Mardi Gras to throw from your float.
Beautiful enough to give as gifts for Valentines Day.

Rose buds are here! Only $4 a dozen!

Handcrafted wooden roses. In every color imaginable. And priced to throw!
They are gorgeous! Great for Mardi Gras to throw from your float.
Beautiful enough to give as gifts for Valentines Day.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Black and Gold earrings - $20.00 ea.

You can never have too much Black and Gold. These black and gold beads are lampwork beads and GREAT! for wearing while watching the Saints games.







The bead on this last pair of earrings is actually made of clay polymer and swarovski crystals. Yes. I am playing with clay polymer again!

New Earrings - $20.00 ea.

Most of my favorite earrings sold for Christmas. The showroom was in much need of replenishing. The following earrings are made with handblown glass and are actually hollow. These hollow beads are my all time favorite beads. I made a necklace out of some hollow beads years ago and loved it so much I refused to sell. I am planning on starting a line with these beads. This is just the beginning. Someone walked in the studio this morning and snatched up a pair as I was photographing. Should have got a picture.







Monday, December 20, 2010

Terra Bonita!



Handmade Clay Pendant, Swarovski Crystal, Vintage Crystal, Shell beads, freshwater pearls, and sterling silver. - $60.00

Loving the dots!

Check out how the dots are dripping. Fabulous!



Blue and Brown Shelf.

Mugs - $18.00, jar with cork - $15.00, Wine glass - $18.00, Covered container - $20.00



Necklace with handmade clay bead, turquoise, jade, coral, and sterling silver - $60.00

Gold and Green Shelf

Bowl - $50.00, Olive Oil Pourer $20.00, 6 cups - $18.00 ea.



close up.



close up of jar and bowl. Nice!