HOME ~ Is where it all begins.....and for me since my last post it is where I have basically been with the exception of a few art store runs to pick up things I thought I might run out of in the middle of the night....a few more canvases....even though Dick Blick has delivered 3 times in the past month....more of my favorite Golden acrylics such as Green Gold, Turquois (Phthalo) and Transparent Pyrrole Orange.....and then there was the run for more Golden Soft Gel in Semi-Gloss when I couldn't find the one I ordered. Found it last night as I was checking to see which pieces needed wire hangers added....it along with the empty jar were under a canvas lifting it up so the edges didn't touch anything!!!! Two days until I deliver to Monkey Love for the Solo Exhibit which starts Thursday, May 1st....I keep repeating....I can do this!!!! Most of the pieces are ready, a few need to be wired, those that needed a final coat of varnish got it first thing this morning, a couple pieces needed 3D items glued in place and that was done yesterday....Today I have 2 pieces I really want to finish to add to the grouping but promised myself if they are ready okay....it not no big deal. Then there is the detailed inventory list and photos and scans of everything.
Here's another snippet of one that I finished last week....It All Begins At Home.....a 10"x20"x1.25" gallery wrapped mixed media collage. As I worked on this piece I kept a running list each time I added a layer....and after 23 layers of gesso, mediums, papers, acrylics, and more it was signed and then sealed with one more layer....yes 24 layers in all!
Speaking of Home.....Our baby that just turned 19 a couple weeks ago comes home this coming Friday for the summer....although it will be a short one for her....She was selected as the Sports Editor for the year book staff and SRS (Shorter Relations Society) a public relations representative for the College for this next year....both which require 3-4 day workshops in June and July and then early move in for Fall so the SRS members will be ready for Freshmen Orientation Week. She's ready to come home and we are ready for her. She also just found out she got into one of the new apartments on campus....no more dorm life for her....and she is beyond happy!
My break is almost over and I have all day to myself so I want to make the most of it. Enjoy your week and I will be back with more snippets as time permits.
Almost forgot....Some Party Favors went out last week and more will go out this week most likely on Wednesday after I make my art delivery. Remember it's not too late to leave a comment on one of my post and have a chance to have your name drawn for a party favor.
There went the timer.....back to creating.
Happy Birthday Debbie!!!!
A happy blessed year to you, may it be all you hope it to be many many many more healthy ones to you!!
Posted by: teemie | May 05, 2008 at 05:28 PM
Debbie, this piece is awesome...please do tell...when you get time. How do you accomplish so much? I just can't seem to get focused. Love your work. Huge Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: sue simpson | May 08, 2008 at 05:38 PM