Nesting Instinct…

A new nesting sculpture is done. I really like the look of the wire woven nest on this one.
I’m cleaning out the basement today…. we’ll be turning it into my new studio…. a few challenges are involved…. figuring out some kind of a pump system for a sink, so I can have one down there…as it’s below the septic system, and installing a drop ceiling, and water sealing the walls and floor.
Lots to do, but it should be great when it’s finished… a LOT more room!
So I’m doing a bit of nesting as well….. feels good.
Have a great weekend!!

My Happy Place…..

I was sitting here tonight watching my favorite videos on youtube…
an instant mood lifter.
(they always put me firmly in my happy place)… and I thought I’d share my playlist with you.

Enjoy…..here we go…..

Joni of course….(and a side tribute to my sweet husband….)
look at those beautiful hands….

And a nice transition with James honoring Joni….

And if you love Jazz, it doesn’t get any better than this….. Scat at it’s very best….. “Take 5″ by Dave Brubeck translated beautifully vocally by Al Jarreau and Kurt Elling:

Steisand…..(really Streisand??) Absolutely!! Unbelievable…. Barbara Streisand doing Stevan Sondheim…. “Putting it together”… the art of making art:

Moving on…. and more modern…. Dave Mathews singing a beautiful song about love ancient and poignant …:

k….. I think that’s enough for now…. if you like these links and want more, just let me know… I’ve got a LOT of favorites… I’d be totally happy to share!!!
Peace out!
-Jen

Bird House

I just finished this piece this morning.

I think I like it a lot. It’s hard to tell when you’ve worked on something for a long time to look at it objectively.

Have you ever noticed that? I had a lot of fun altering the chain, and making those little barbell stick thingie-whatsies sticking through it.

Some nice pieces out of the kiln as well….can you tell I’m kind of stuck in a color mood? I want to do another “nesting instinct” sculpture…thus the eggs.

Have a fabulous day!

Breeeeeaaaaathe!

Mine

These are my new winter boots.

Waterproof…. toasty…..and pretty.

I love them.

Mine.

That’s all I have to say.

New Work…

I’m working on some new things. It’s so fun to get back to work. I’ve been dying to get back into the studio, but had to wait a few days for this cold/flu thing to run it’s course.

So today, I got back in the saddle, and put together a couple of things.

I’ve been obsessing about mixed media and my Konstruct Series again.

I’ve been gathering all kinds of “stuff” that inspires me. I have no idea what to do with half of it, but I’m looking forward to seeing where it takes me, and trying to keep open to new possibilities. I find myself turning over in my hands all manner of Flotsam and imagining new uses for it. …some things I’ve been thinking about don’t even have any glass in them! Imagine that!

They’ll be up on my Artfire site soon.

You’re leaving again????

I’m so sorry sweet puppy….. we’ll play some more when I get back.

OMG……that  face.

Packing again….

Time is creeping up on “The Big Trip” .

I’m off to the west coast on Thursday… flying into Portland and renting a car (My first solo rental of my life, BTW) and then off  to Chinook, Washington in the dark…Eek! I would have arrived earlier, but it’s hard to find a flight from my tiny airport that doesn’t involve changing planes somewhere, and when you factor in the time change, early afternoon to evening is the norm for arrival times. I love Chinook. I had a wonderful time there last year, and my hosts are the best. M & D Designs is a great place to take lampworking classes, and all kinds of beading and jewelry classes as well.

Anyway…. I’ve been madly making beads and trying to remember everything I want to pack.  It’s a long trip. After my class at M & D, I’m off to Glass Stock in Newport Beach, Oregon, so it’s a good 12 days on the road. Packing is always a challenge for me. I pack too much, and always the wrong things…sigh.  It’s all good though…. good friends, good times, glass and beautiful landscapes everywhere you look. It doesn’t get any better than that.

I promise to get back on track in terms of beads and work for sale after I return…I know it’s been awhile, and I HAVE been working….really!  I’ll have a nice long break from travelling, and lots of time on my hands! In the meantime, I’ll tease you with some of the beads, and some really  weird new stuff I’m working on ….

BTW… my Etsy shop will close down on Wednesday evening, so if you’re still thinking about that tutorial, now’s the time to pick it up!

Otherwise, see you all after the 7th of Sept!

A Windy Day…

I’m up early this morning. Max starts High school this year, and he’s got an orientation session today. Time is speeding up …. I want to dig in my heels and slow it all down. My little boy is getting taller, and his voice is getting lower. So much so that I often mistake him for his father on the telephone.  I’m trying to slow down and pay more attention to every minute these days…  I feel like I’m struggling against some great wind and my life is flying past me.  Breathe in…. breathe out… breathe in…. breathe out…… Ohm….Ohmmmm……sigh..

Off to awaken the man-child……… I hope you have a beautiful day, everyone.

This is a test….

I’m just testing the abilty to post from my itouch. Wheeeee! I love technology!

The Tao of Phoebe…

I have always adored Phoebe… the character is so joyful and unaffected by self consciousness.

If you’ve seen the show, you know that she has had a pretty hard life, and yet she is fully open to joy.

A reminder to always be playful and awake!

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