Bee Outstanding

I love found objects and in mid February I was in Orlando for a miniature show and traveled with a friend who took the opportunity to visit her daughter. My friend, Vicki, found a little wooden box in the trash. Her daughter was amazed and a little disappointed that her mom was pulling things out of the trash, but Vicki knew I could do somehting with it. (my reputation preceeds me). It was a small little box with three sections. Not terribly exciting, but I liked it immediately. After leaving it on my work bench for a few days, I knew what I was going to do..

A little scrapbook paper, some paint, some beads, gold paint for the elephants and a gel pen. Oh yes, that little crystal was the finishing touch. It was such fun. I hope you enjoy.

Studio Tour - Key West

Key West is a very small island, but has so many things to do. Today there was a studio tour of 6 different artists, 5 studios. I went with my friend Michelle, you met her in the last post ( http://www.thegypsypalace.blogspot.com/) and we had such fun.

The Artists on tour were John Martini, Charles Pearson and Tim Roeder, John McIntosh, Lynn Sherman and Teresa Willis. They were all different, but all inspirational.

The garden area of potters Charles Pearson and Tim Roeder.

Chalres and Tim have one of the nicest Koi environments that I've ever seen. A bonus on top of seeing their studio.

Bad lighting, but Michelle and I with a sculpture from John McIntosh. So very much inspiration and a we had a great visit with John.

Michelle with one of John's sculpture.

I've found a new blog

Actually I didn't find it, it was pointed out to me. My very talented friend, Michelle, has started a blog and a page on facebook. She takes creativity to a new level and is quite an inspiration to me. These pictures were taken last year at the Schooner Wharf art show. It's coming up again, March 3, 2012. Mark your calendar.

Her blog is http://www.thegypsypalace.blogspot.com/

Her facebook page is GypsyPalaceStudio

Field Trip

Somethings defy an explanation. Little Pigs, big pig, farmer, box... then you have a finished piece.

Cloth Paper Scissors Challenge - Mini Houses

My little house is 2nd row, 3rd from the left,

Several months ago I spotted a challenge in Cloth Paper Scissrs. It was for creating mini houses. Well, I like mini stuff and I like mixed media art. Sounded great. After getting a very late start, and reading the instructions incorrectly, I entered the challenge on the very last day I could enter it. There were hundreds already listed so I didn't think I had much of a chance. I was amazed when I saw that my little house was selected. They selected 95 houses for their tiny little village and mine was one of them.

Miniatures in Non-Miniature Settings

This is day 20 of National Dollhouse Miniature Month. On my sister blog http://www.raggedykingdom.blogspot.com/ I've posted Super Mom. She is an assemblage piece with miniatures. I hope you enjoy.

National Dollhouse Miniature Month

Acorn Cottage Raggedy Ann Traveling Trunk

October is National Dollhouse Miniature Month and on my sister blog, I do a post each day, promoting miniatures. I would be delighted if you'd take a look. www.raggedykingdom.blogspot.com