February 5th

Making ipsy pipsy teeny weeny diaries/booklets to go inside of the mind of the girl boxes.
Almost done...next is the artist bio, the teeny tiny pen and then the cello wrapping.
THEN packaging to mail!

February 4th

Boxes

Folding and gluing.

February 3rd

The Flip Side.
Yes, foldable boxes have the "other side". I could let it go untouched, or I could add a little something, something, for when the collector opens it.
I chose the latter, and so, when it is opened they will see purple and my contact info. I enjoy that where ever in the world these boxes end up, the buyer can drop me a note.

NOW, I get to make what goes IN these little boxes..... hehehe

February 2

Ground Hog Day~ but I always think of today as being my Uncle's Birthday. Love you U. Mike!



Here is the progress on the Art O Mat Boxes so far. AND a painted clay pot or two.

<3

February First!

( I am a Great Auntie! Welcome to the world Baby G. Love to you and your Mommy and Daddy)


Today making progress on this new series for Art O Mats.

:)

January 31

Experimenting with a new paint, that can be applied to glass/metal/ceramics.
A bit tricky to work with: so thin. Must apply in layers and difficult to reapply/blend.
BUT looks nifty when done.
Items bake in the oven, then are permanent.

Finch S&P are part of a Bday present for the Finch Mum.

(a bit belated now, hm)

January 30th

Girls, girls, girls...

January 29th

Started the first layer on the 25 Art O Mat boxes.

Hair first....

January 28th

The photo above shows the unfolded box with the design painted on it. That one is my master copy. I shall now put THAT design on these 25 white, smooth, unfolded, unpainted boxes.
On your mark, get set....

January 27

Today I kept working on the clay pots, and then, brought out the die cut forms for the next ART O MAT series. This is a new one, so I am excited to get them started.

Tomorrow you will see the first painted ones.

January 26th

Busy day: worked at the bread and butter job, til early afternoon, then drove to Pasadena to the opening Artist Reception for the HEARTS & FLOWERS exhibit at the Folk Tree Gallery.

Tonight, here is how far I have worked on the Clay Pot.

And here is a panoramic view of the Gallery:

January 25

Feeling a bit potty tonight.
I'll be painting clay pots, to sell  for Valentine's Day.

January 24th

Way over there is my drawing table, with clay pots lined up to be painted. But this little stow away in the box was photo worthy.  Here is a sample of a painted cat pot.

January 23

Packaging up this shipment of Art O Mat Blocks. From here they go into an awesome repurposed cigarette vending machine, displayed somewhere in the U.S.A and then will be adopted by an art collector somewhere.

Sealed with a kiss

January 22

The Flip Side. Feathery feathers.

January 21st

Side one is nearly complete. Just need to apply a second coat of clear UV. Third...NOW, on to the flip side!

January 20th

Today continued working on the details of this Victorian series of 25 Art O Mat blocks.

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January 19th

Working on some Art Cards. It has been awhile. These will go into my Etsy shop.

Art Cards, by the way, are small works the size of traditional collectible cards; like base ball cards. Two and a half inches by three and a half inches.

One of my favorite subjects: cats. Meanwhile wooden blocks are laid out, waiting for the next layer of detail. Also rejuvenated my paints today with extender. Drying time on Acrylics is a blessing and a hindrance....

January 18th

What better way could there be to spend a Friday night? Paint and Purrs*

* Notice me!

January 17th

One of the things that amuses me, is the constant shadowing of my dog. It led to putting a little doggie bed on the floor next to the drawing table.
She will leap up and follow me to get a refill on water/tea/coffee or to go down the hall to check the computer or to cross the room to get something from a drawer! Constant shadow puppet.