Junk and Jewels

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Rick Worth Times 3

I attended my 3rd Rick Worth Boot Camp this month.. My Friend Michelle wanted to do flowers - so we did. We did frangipani flowers. I don't do flowers much and wasn't much more impressed with them than the pelican of last week, but all-in-all they turned out pretty good. I really need some wall space so I can put these painting out in my house.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

More Rick Worth

Tuesday afternoon I participated in my second Rick Worth class this month. We did a pelican. Now I think the pelican is probably one of the ugliest birds out there. They land in our canal occasionally and they land with a hugh flop into the water. I'm always amazed that they don't hurt themselves. I don't know that I would have ever painted a pelican without it being the subject of the class, but glad I did it when it was done.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Another Rick Worth Class

I love my palm tree - shows movement.

Yesterday I attended the first of 4 classes with Rick Worth (and 30 others). I thought the month of March would be great to devote 4 Tuesdays to learning a bit more about painting with house paint. I've taken a couple of his classes, but have never devoted 4 straight weeks and I think I will really enjoy this. Also taking it with my friend Michele, http://www.thegypsypalace.blogspot.com/ , and that is certainly fun.

Everyone goes home with a finished painting in 2 1/2 hours. Really fun!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

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.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

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.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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.